Journal of the Senate of the State of Georgia regular session 2002 volume one, commenced at Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 14, 2002 and adjourned, Friday, April 12, 2002

Compiler's Note
The Journal of the Senate for the regular session of 2002 is bound in two separate volumes. Volume One contains January 14, 2002 through the first half of April 9, 2002. Volume Two contains the second half of April 9, 2002 through April 12, 2002 and the complete index.

JOURNAL
OF THE
SENATE
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION 2002
VOLUME ONE
Commenced at Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 14, 2002 and adjourned Friday, April 12, 2002 Printed on Recycled Paper

OFFICERS
OF THE
STATE SENATE
2002
MARK TAYLOR ..........................................................President (Lieutenant Governor) DOUGHERTY COUNTY
TERRELL STARR........................................................................President Pro Tempore CLAYTON COUNTY
FRANK ELDRIDGE, JR..............................................................Secretary of the Senate WARE COUNTY
MATTHEW HILL................................................................................Sergeant at Arms BARTOW COUNTY
STAFF OF SECRETARY OF SENATE
AUDRA DEANNE DODD...................................................................Reading Clerk DEKALB COUNTY
AGNES DOSTER.................................................................................. Enrolling Clerk GWINNETT COUNTY
FREIDA ELLIS...............................................................................................Bill Clerk FULTON COUNTY
ROBERT EWING............................................................................ Assistant Secretary DEKALB COUNTY
JEFFREY FOLEY.........................................................................Assistant to Secretary DEKALB COUNTY
FAYE MOORE.........................................................................Index/Information Clerk GWINNETT COUNTY
MICHELLE SIMMONS...........................................................Assistant Enrolling Clerk COBB COUNTY
DEBBIE SORRELLS................................................................................. Journal Clerk GWINNETT COUNTY
LINDA THOMPSON...............................................................................Calendar Clerk CLAYTON COUNTY

MEMBERS OF THE
SENATE OF GEORGIA ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED ACCORDING TO NAMES,
WITH DISTRICTS AND ADDRESSES FOR THE TERM 2001-2002

Senators

District

Address

Don Balfour (R) .......................................................9 ....................................Snellville

Mike Beatty (R) .......................................................47 ..................................Jefferson

Peg Blitch (D) ..........................................................7 ....................................Homerville

Rooney L. Bowen (D) ............................................13 ..................................Cordele

Robert Brown (D) ...................................................26 ..................................Macon

B. Joseph "Joey" Brush, Jr. (R) .............................24 ..................................Appling

Joe Burton (R) .........................................................5 ....................................Atlanta

Gloria S. Butler (D) ................................................55 ..................................Clarkston

Susan W. Cable (R) ................................................27 ..................................Macon

Casey Cagle (R) ......................................................49 ..................................Gainesville

Don Cheeks (D) ......................................................23 ..................................Augusta

Mike Crotts (R) .......................................................17 ..................................Conyers

Nathan Dean (D) .....................................................31 ..................................Rockmart

Vincent D. Fort (D) ................................................39 ..................................Atlanta

Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. (D) ..........................................20 ..................................Soperton

J. Phillip (Phil) Gingrey (R) ..................................37 ..................................Marietta

Tim Golden (D) .......................................................8 ....................................Valdosta

A. C.(Bob) Guhl (R) ...............................................45 ..................................Social Circle

Doug Haines (D) .....................................................46 ..................................Athens

Bill Hamrick R) .......................................................30 ..................................Carrollton

Ed Harbison (D) ......................................................15 ..................................Columbus

Seth Harp (R) ..........................................................16 ..................................Midland

Greg Hecht (D) ........................................................34 ..................................Jonesboro

Jack Hill (D) ............................................................4 ....................................Reidsville

George Hooks (D) ...................................................14 ..................................Americus

Carol Jackson (D) ...................................................50 ..................................Cleveland

Donzella J. James (D) .............................................35 ..................................College Park

Eric Johnson (R) .....................................................1 ....................................Savannah

Rene' D. Kemp (D) .................................................3 ....................................Hinesville

Bart Ladd (R) ..........................................................41 ..................................Doraville

Robert Lamutt (R) ...................................................21 ..................................Marietta Daniel W. Lee (D) ..................................................29 ..................................LaGrange Richard O. Marable (D) .........................................52 ..................................Rome Michael S. Meyer von Bremen (D) ......................12 ..................................Albany Michael J. Moore (D) .............................................18 ..................................Warner Robins Jeff Mullis(R) ..........................................................53 ..................................Chickamauga Rusty Paul (R) .........................................................40 ..................................Atlanta Mike Polak (D) ........................................................42 ..................................Atlanta Thomas E. Price (R) ...............................................56 ..................................Roswell Harold J. Ragan (D) ................................................11 ..................................Cairo David Scott (D) .......................................................36 ..................................Atlanta Mitch Seabaugh (R) ................................................28 ..................................Sharpsburg David Shafer (R) .....................................................48 ..................................Duluth Faye Smith (D) ........................................................25 ..................................Milledgeville Terrell Starr (D) ......................................................44 ..................................Jonesboro Bill Stephens (R) .....................................................51 ..................................Canton Connie Stokes (D) ...................................................43 ..................................Decatur Van Streat (D) ........................................................19 ..................................Nicholls Charlie Tanksley (R) ..............................................32 ..................................Marietta Horacena Tate (D) ..................................................38 ..................................Atlanta Don Thomas (R) .....................................................54 ..................................Dalton Nadine Thomas (D) ................................................10 ..................................Ellenwood Regina Thomas (D) ................................................2 ....................................Savannah Steve Thompson (D) ..............................................3 ....................................Powder Springs Charles Walker (D) .................................................22 ..................................Augusta Tommie Williams(R) .............................................6 ....................................Lyons

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 14, 2002 First Legislative Day

Senators of the General Assembly of Georgia for the years 2001-2002 met pursuant to law in regular session in the Senate Chamber at 10:00 a.m. this day and were called to order by Lieutenant Governor Mark Taylor, President of the Senate.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden

Guhl Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Mullis M V Bremen

Paul Price Ragan Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Streat Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Hecht

Marable Polak

Scott

Thomas, N. Vacancy, 18th

Vacancy, 48th

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Polak

Hecht

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
The Lieutenant Governor introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Billy Hanna of Albany, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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The President addressed the Senate as follows:
I hereby officially convene the Senate of the State of Georgia for our opening session.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate ... I think all of you are aware that within the last few days ... two of our former colleagues passed away ... former Senators Render Hill and Hildred Shumake. I would like to ask that we bow our heads in silence for a moment to honor and remember these former colleagues. Would you please stand and join me in a moment of silence.
[After a moment of silence]
Our Father ... we thank you for the lives and public service ... and for the friendship ... of our former colleagues Render Hill and Hildred Shumake. May we always remember them as friends ... and may we respect and honor their service here. In your Holy Name we pray ... Amen.
As we begin our session today ... I would like to congratulate our colleague, Senator Billy Ray who has been appointed by the Governor to be the new Superior Court judge in Gwinnett County.
I think it is a matter of pride and honor for this body when one of our colleagues is recognized by the Governor as having the talent ... and the temperament ... to serve in our judicial system ... and as a body ... we congratulate Senator Ray and Gwinnett County.
Usually when we begin a new session ... this body has been in adjournment for about nine months ... and that amount of time is usually very helpful to all of us in refocusing our vision and energy on the work that we have to do together ... and in healing the political bruises that some of us always carry away from a session in which we tried to protect and defend the things that we believe in.
This time ... the adjournment time ... what some of us might call the recovery time ... has been much shorter because of the special session on reapportionment.
Another political reality that all of us are aware of this morning is that shortly after we adjourn this spring ... both political parties will hold qualifying for the elections which will take place this summer and fall.
So this legislative session is quite literally sandwiched between the naturally political ... naturally partisan ... process we went through last summer and fall ... and the naturally political ... naturally partisan ... process that we will go through during the coming summer and fall.
The question which the people of Georgia have a right to ask each one of us is ... during this legislative session is this ... Can we put aside these legitimate political and partisan roles in which we all invest some portion of our energy ... and focus on state business ... the public's business ... the public interest?

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As a legislative body ... let's work together this session to answer that question ... "YES." We owe that to the people of this state.
We have a lot to be thankful for as a state government ... and a lot to be proud of as stewards of the financial affairs of our state.
We are convening during an economic downturn ... and that will have a significant influence on all that we do this session. But unlike some of our neighboring states ... and many other states across the nation ... our state government finances are not in a crises mode.
We will have to make some sobering ... hard decisions this session ... but because we have faced up to economic realities over the years ... we are not confronting the kind of jarring ... disruptive ... changes in state services that other states are confronting.
My political mentor was my fellow Albanian ... George Busbee ... who became Governor in 1975 just as a deep recession was wreaking havoc with state finances.
The political gospel he preaches is that ... "anybody can look good in state government in prosperous times ... but when you really earn the honor of public service is in a recession."
I want to suggest to you that this year ... we need a little extra dose of common sense and common purpose.
We all know there are some issues which could sidetrack us this session. It's important to the people of this state ... that we not get sidetracked.
We have something that has been carefully nurtured over the decades to help us stay focused on doing the people's business. That very valuable "something" is the tradition ... the customs ... and the rules of the Senate.
The strength of this place ... the magic of getting responsible public policy out of the collective efforts of 56 ladies and gentlemen elected to represent the people of Georgia here ... is the traditions and customs that our predecessors have established ... respected ... and honored ... over many decades.
Those traditions can be summarized as showing respect for the dignity of the Senate ... maintaining courtesy and civility among senators ... and at all times showing mutual respect for each other's political views no matter how much those views may differ from our own.
I have not researched this ... but I would be surprised if there has ever been a session of this body in which so many members are contemplating or preparing to participate in contested elections with other members of this body.
You don't have to be a political scientist to see the implications of that to the process of doing legislative business in this chamber.
I have no doubt that the best vehicle we have to keep us from getting sidetracked this session will be respect for the traditions and customs of the Senate.

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It has become all too commonplace for candidates to hurl brick bats at each other in the political arena. The traditions of this Senate are that we do not bring those campaign related political brick bats here. I want to urge all of us to honor that important tradition during this session in which so many are gearing up for the political season.
I welcome all constructive suggestions on any aspect of the operation of the Senate for which I have responsibility.
I hope that we can be as efficient and as sensitive to time pressures as possible throughout the session ... and I am certainly willing to make that effort.
One of the ironies of serving in government is that when we are in an economic downturn ... when we have very limited resources for new programs ... in many ways we are forced to think about ways to confront public problems without new financial resources.
We have the opportunity and the obligation to think seriously this session about such issues as identity theft ... predatory lending ... school violence ... the fair use of scientific developments involving DNA in catching and prosecuting criminals. These are examples and there are many other issues which require our thinking and deliberation but do not necessarily require new financial resources.
History shows that a shortage of revenues sometimes can bring out creative policy thinking. I hope this session will be remembered as one in which we adopt a responsible budget and some creative new approaches in the areas that I have mentioned.
Adversity has a way of bringing out positive qualities in the American people. We have seen that in many ways in the last four months. That has been dramatically true also among representatives of the American people who make up our Congress.
In many ways ... the time from the middle of September forward has been the most constructive and harmonious working time in the recent history of the Congress.
Let us pledge to make this a constructive session of the Georgia Senate so that the people of Georgia will have reason to say what so many Americans have said in recent months ... "I am proud of my government."
In that spirit let us go forward with the work of this session.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
SR 472. By Senator Scott of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the Senate for the 2002 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the Rules of the Senate in force on March 21st of the 2001 Regular Session of the General Assembly, as amended by portions of SR 1EX in the 1st Special Session of 2001, are hereby adopted

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as the Rules of the Senate for the 2002 Session and for the duration of this General Assembly, with the following amendments:

Senate Rule 32 is amended to read as follows: "Rule 32. Every motion or request to take up general bills or resolutions out of their regular order, and and every motion or request for special orders shall
be submitted in writing to the Senate, referred to the Committee on Rules
and reported upon by the Committee before being acted upon by the Senate
decided by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members to which the Senate is entitled."

Subsection (b) of Senate Rule 105 is amended to read as follows: "(b) No general bill or resolution having the effect of law shall be introduced or read the first time and referred to any committee after the thirty-third (33rd) day of any regular session. The provisions of this paragraph shall in no case be suspended except by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members to which the Senate is entitled, and any such motion shall be submitted in writing to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and reported upon by the Committee before being submitted to the Senate."

Subsection (a) of Senate Rule 111 is amended to read as follows: "(a) All bills and resolutions shall be called in the numerical order in which they stand on the calendar. No general Senate bill or resolution having the effect of law shall be read the third time and put upon its passage or adoption after the thirty-third (33rd) day of any regular session. No general House bill or resolution having the effect of law shall be read the third time and put upon its passage or adoption after the thirty-ninth (39th) day of any regular session except that this prohibition shall not apply to a bill or resolution which was laid on the Table on the thirty-ninth (39th) day. The provisions of this paragraph shall in no case be suspended except by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members to which the Senate is entitled, and any such motion shall be submitted in writing to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and reported upon by the Committee before being submitted to the Senate."

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th Balfour Y Beatty Blitch Y Bowen

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith

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Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 50, nays 0, and the resolution was adopted.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

When voting on SR 472 my voting machine malfunctioned. Please record my vote on SR 472 as Yea.

/s/ Senator Blitch of the 7th

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 782. By Representative Walker of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

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HR 783. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Skipper of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives Anderson of the 116th, Ashe of the 46th, Borders of the 177th, Johnson of the 35th, Rogers of the 20th, Smith of the 175th.
HR 784. By Representative Walker of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.
HR 785. By Representative Walker of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 473. By Senator Walker of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.
SR 474. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
The President appointed as a Committee of Escort the following Senators: Starr of the 44th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Dean of the 31st, Marable of the 52nd, Mullis of the 53rd, Brush of the 24th and Paul of the 40th.

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HR 783. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Skipper of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.

HR 784. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Skipper of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.

HR 785. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Skipper of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate:
SR 474. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives Bell of the 25th, Boggs of the 168th, Broome of the 160th, Dodson of the 94th, Jackson of the 148th, Reece of the 11th, Sholar of the 179th.

SB 17 SB 32 SB 131 SB 146 SB 171 SB 189 SB 191 SR 132 SR 229 SR 232 SR 278 SR 293 SR 338

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SENATE CALENDAR Monday, January 14, 2002 FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY
Offense of Unlicensed Commercial Loan Sharking; illegal interest and charges; criminal penalties (Substitute)(B&FI-23rd)
County Boards of Elections and Registration; creation (Substitute) (SLGO(G)-26th)
Health Care Practitioners, Centralized Collection of Credentialing Data (I&L-26th)
Garnishment Proceedings; filing of answers by corporate officers or employees (Substitute)(B&FI-23rd)
Local School Council Elections; nomination process (ED-55th)
General Assembly Members; disposition of campaign contributions; disbursement to family member restricted (ETHICS-50th)
Youth Organizations; Defense of Scouting Act; prohibit government discrimination (S JUDY-37th)
Child Abuse; create Study Committee on the Abuse of Children (RULES-42nd)
Underground Utility Interruptions; committee to study reduction of utility line cuts (Substitute)(DS&T-21st)
Underage Drinking Study Committee; create (S JUDY-42nd)
University System Students Serving as Election Poll Officers; urge college course credit (H ED-38th)
Educational Testing Study Committee; create (ED-28th)
Video Poker Game Machines; committee to study illegal gambling, access to minors (V&CA-47th)

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Cellular Telephone Use While Driving; correlation with motor vehicle accidents; committee to study (TRANS-38th)
Health Care; impact of managed care; access to citizens; committee to study (H&HS-56th)
Agricultural Water Conservation Incentive Program Study Committee; create (AG-11th)
Elections; age of children in voting booths with parents (SLGO(G)-47th) DeLoach-172nd
Drivers' licenses; remote renewal; electronic submission (PUB SAF-1st) Ehrhart-36th
Employment security; domestic employees; annual contributions (I&L-46th) McBee-88th
Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act; enact (B&FI) Martin-47th
"Georgia's Pre-K Program"; rename pre-kindergarten program (ED-55th) Buckner-95th
Elections; time for closing of polls; certain cities (SLGO(G)-35th) Holmes-53rd
Elections; recount or recanvass of votes; amend provisions (SLGO(G)-53rd) Holmes-53rd
Juvenile courts; amend provisions (Substitute)(JUDY-12th) Squires-78th
State Forestry Commission; reconstitute; add members (Amendment) (NAT R-20th) Coleman-142nd
Heirs and interests; disinterment and DNA testing; court orders (S JUDY-12th) Sims-167th
Regional educational service agencies; sales to private schools (Amendment)(ED-52nd) Birdsong-123rd

HB 151 HB 153 HB 169 HB 182 HB 189 HB 193 HB 199
HB 233 HB 250 HB 276 HB 285 HB 287 HB 360 HB 410

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Motor vehicles on public roads; prohibit nitrous oxide (PUB SAF-16th) Rogers-20th
Congressional and statutory boards; redistricting; change provisions (SLGO(G)-40th) Coleman-142nd
Health insurance; timely payment; interest penalty (Substitute)(I&L-34th) Channell-111th
Elections; procedure for certain unopposed primary candidates (ETHICS-12th) Birdsong-123rd
Motor vehicles; traffic violations; prosecution (PUB SAF-12th) Snow-2nd
Motor vehicle convictions; reports from court to Department of Public Safety; fees (PUB SAF-12th) Parham-122nd
Developmental Highway System; change description of roads; add Power Alley, U.S. 280 from Columbus to Savannah (TRANS-19th) Coleman-142nd
Insurance premium finance companies; amend provisions (I&L-15th) Heard-89th
License plates and fees; redesignate certain provisions in Title 48 to Title 40 (F&PU-20th) Powell-23rd
State prison warden; motor vehicle; repeal certain provision (CORR-53rd) Snow-2nd
Eye banks; operators; provisions (H&HS-43rd) Childers-13th
Funk Heritage Center; designate official state museum of southeastern Indian art and history (H ED-51st) Pinholster-15th
Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2001; enact (JUDY-37th) Manning-32nd
Sentences; judge's authority to modify; time (Substitute)(JUDY-48th) Stokes-92nd

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Probation services; certain agreements; amend provisions (CORR-34th) Stokes-92nd
Developmental highway system; change description (TRANS-19th) Smith-169th
State Commission on Compensation; abolish (ETHICS-12th) Walker-141st
Volunteer firemen; certain injuries; temporary disability compensation (I&L-26th) Hudson-156th
Sales tax; exempt sales by Campfire Boys and Girls, Inc. (F&PU-4th) Martin-47th
Local governments; development rights; intergovernmental transfers (F&PU-46th) Hudgens-24th
Health insurance; maternity benefits; notices (I&L-43rd) Harrell-62nd
Atlanta, City of; state court; solicitors; qualifications and salaries (SLGO(G)-40th) Martin-47th
Pharmacy benefit managers; licensing and inspection (H&HS-44th) Parham-122nd
Employees' Retirement; Municipal Employees Benefit; invest assets (RET-39th) Cummings-27th
Anatomical gifts; donees; certain written disclosures (H&HS-43rd) Childers-13th
Educational entities; disciplinary orders (ED-52nd) Ashe-46th
Open records; exempt certain photographs of dead bodies (Amendment)(ETHICS-26th) Reed-52nd
Wills; renunciation of future interests; provisions (S JUDY-32nd) Reichert-126th
Health; breast-feeding in public places (V&CA-35th) Harrell-62nd

HB 681 HB 689 HB 691 HB 696 HB 744 HB 783 HR 130 HR 209 HR 215 HR 223 HR 252 HR 342
HR 345

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Georgia Courts Automation Commission; advisory council; Georgia Technology Authority (DS&T-8th) Boggs-168th
Authentic historical Georgia license plate; redefine (V&CA-40th) Hembree-98th
Firearms; license to carry; prohibition; redefine "convicted" (JUDY-11th) Stanley-49th
Open records; emergency "911" calls; redact certain information (Substitute)(PUB SAF-29th) Birdsong-123rd
Power Alley Development Authority Act; enact (F&PU-31st) Coleman-142nd
Forfeited property; distribution; land bank authorities (F&PU-38th) Stanley-50th
Joint Study Committee on Urban Road Building Guidelines; create (TRANS-38th) Mobley-69th
Water well drilling equipment; urge Congress reclassify (AG-11th) Sholar-179th
Joint Study Committee on Limited Access for State Route 316/University Parkway; create (TRANS-45th) McBee-88th
Joint Study Committee on Public School Size; create (ED-55th) Taylor-134th
Dillard Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival; designate "Kansas City Barbeque Society Georgia State Championship" (EDT&CA-50th) Twiggs-8th
Blue Ribbon Commission on Individual Health Insurance Availability and Its Effect on the Employer Based Health Insurance Market; create (I&L-8th) Lord-121st
Joint Study Committee on Historic Local Government Records; re-create (EDT&CA-25th) Parham-122nd

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HR 455

Joint Study Committee on Medical Care for Prison Inmates; create (CORR-34th) Lucas-124th

Senator Walker of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that all of the legislation listed on the Senate Calendar for today be committed to the committee from which each was last reported.
The consent was granted and the legislation listed on the Senate Calendar for today was committed to the following Senate Committees:
SB 17. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd, Harbison of the 15th, Stokes of the 43rd, Gillis of the 20th and Dean of the 31st:
A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes involving forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to create the criminal offense of unlicensed commercial loan sharking; to define the elements of such offense as making certain numbers of loans which violate the criminal usury statute; to provide for applicability to all transactions which are in economic reality loans, notwithstanding the use of other nomenclature or terms; to provide for inapplicability to transactions by certain licensed lenders and transactions lawful under certain statutes regulating loans and advances of credit; to provide for investigatory jurisdiction of the administrator of the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975".

Committed to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.

SB 32. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Walker of the 22nd, Thomas of the 10th, Polak of the 42nd and Fort of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of county boards of elections and boards of elections and registration by the General Assembly, so as to provide for the creation of boards of elections and registration in each county in which the General Assembly has not heretofore created such a board by local Act; to provide for the membership of such board; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for an elections supervisor, clerical assistants, and other employees; to provide for the transfer of duties, powers, and functions of the county election superintendent and registrars to the board; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

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SB 131. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Starr of the 44th, Tate of the 38th, Scott of the 36th, Kemp of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions governing professions and businesses, so as to provide for centralized collection of credentialing data for health care practitioners; to provide for a short title and legislative intent; to allow the use of credentials verification organizations and require health care entities desiring core credentials data to obtain it from a credentials verification organization if the health care practitioner so desires; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for access authorization; to provide for costs and data changes; to prohibit certain data collections; to provide for data review and corrections; to provide for limitations of actions, liability, and evidentiary matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

SB 146. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd and Cagle of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to garnishment proceedings, so as to provide that the filing of certain answers on behalf of corporate garnishees shall not constitute the practice of law and may be done by corporate officers or employees; to provide that delivery to the court of money or property admitted to be subject to garnishment may likewise be accomplished through a corporate officer or employee; to provide that such garnishment shall cover property acquired by the garnishee from the time of service to the time all debts to the plaintiff are satisfied; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.

SB 171. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Thomas of the 2nd, Walker of the 22nd, Smith of the 25th, Gingrey of the 37th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a nomination process for school council elections, to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Education Committee.

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SB 189. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Starr of the 44th, Golden of the 8th, Lee of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-5-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of campaign contributions, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any member of the General Assembly, any candidate for election to the General Assembly, or any campaign committee of such a member or candidate to disburse any campaign contributions or proceeds thereof to or for the benefit of a member of the immediate family of such General Assembly member or candidate; to provide for construction; to provide for exceptions; to provide for records and reports; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Ethics Committee.

SB 191. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Cheeks of the 23rd, Williams of the 6th, Hooks of the 14th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for programs and protection for children, so as to prohibit certain governmental discrimination against youth organizations; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Special Judiciary Committee.

SR 132. By Senators Polak of the 42nd, Hecht of the 34th and Thompson of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Abuse of Children; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Rules Committee.

SR 229. By Senators Lamutt of the 21st and Polak of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee for the Reduction of Underground Utility Interruptions; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.

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SR 232. By Senators Polak of the 42nd, Starr of the 44th, Walker of the 22nd, James of the 35th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Underage Drinking Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Special Judiciary Committee.

SR 278. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Hill of the 4th, Thomas of the 2nd, Haines of the 46th, Golden of the 8th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to extend course credit to undergraduate students who receive training for service as election poll officers and who serve as poll officers during elections; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Higher Education Committee.

SR 293. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Educational Testing; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Education Committee.

SR 338. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Video Poker Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

SR 382. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Cellular Telephone Use While Driving; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Transportation Committee.

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SR 383. By Senator Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Access to Health Care; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Health and Human Services Committee.

SR 396. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Agricultural Water Conservation Incentive Program Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Agriculture Committee.

HB 23. By Representatives DeLoach of the 172nd and Holmes of the 53rd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 21-2-413 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of voters, campaigners, and others at polling places, so as to change the age of children who may accompany their parents into the enclosed space for voting and into the voting compartment or voting booth; and for other purposes.
Committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

HB 28. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Everett of the 163rd, Stancil of the 16th, Wiles of the 34th, Smith of the 19th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-5-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expiration and renewal of motor vehicle drivers' licenses and reexaminations, so as to provide for remote renewal of drivers' licenses; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Public Safety Committee.

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HB 68. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Buck of the 135th, Heard of the 89th, Hudgens of the 24th and Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide that with respect to employers of certain domestic employees certain contributions shall be due and payable on an annual basis rather than on a quarterly basis; to require certain annual tax and wage reports; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HB 84. By Representatives Martin of the 47th, Allen of the 117th, Reichert of the 126th and Campbell of the 42nd:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, and Chapter 2 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to debtor and creditor relations, so as to enact the Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
HB 97. By Representatives Buckner of the 95th, Taylor of the 134th, Hugley of the 133rd, Cash of the 108th and Graves of the 125th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of School Readiness, so as to provide that the pre-kindergarten program administered by the Office of School Readiness shall be known as "Georgia's Pre-K Program"; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Education Committee.
HB 111. By Representatives Holmes of the 53rd, Martin of the 47th, Bohannon of the 139th and Mobley of the 69th:
A BILL to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to change a provision for a later closing of the polls in certain cities; to provide that such provision shall not apply in a primary or election for county, state, or federal officers or in an election to put a question to the voters of the county or state; and for other purposes.
Committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

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HB 113. By Representatives Holmes of the 53rd, Martin of the 47th, Hudson of the 120th, DeLoach of the 172nd and Mobley of the 69th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 21-2-495 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for recount or recanvass of votes, so as to provide that, whenever the difference between the number of votes received by a candidate who has been declared eligible for a run-off primary or election and the number of votes required to win the primary or election without a runoff shall be not more than 1 percent of the total votes which were cast for such office therein, such candidate or candidates may, upon application, obtain a recount or recanvass of the votes cast in such primary or election; and for other purposes.
Committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

HB 127. By Representative Squires of the 78th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to authorize the juvenile court to order parents or other persons legally obligated to support a child to pay certain costs and expenses in the form of periodic child support in certain circumstances; to provide for application of child support guidelines and for payment to the family support registry; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 129. By Representatives Coleman of the 142nd, Hanner of the 159th, Powell of the 23rd, Floyd of the 138th, Greene of the 158th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 12-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the State Forestry Commission and the composition of such commission, so as to reconstitute such commission and to add additional members; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Natural Resources Committee.

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HB 130. By Representatives Sims of the 167th, Stokes of the 92nd, Poag of the 6th, West of the 101st, Jenkins of the 110th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judicial determination of heirs and interests, so as to provide for court orders for disinterment and DNA testing in certain cases; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Special Judiciary Committee.

HB 136. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Jamieson of the 22nd, Porter of the 143rd, Walker of the 141st and Cummings of the 27th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-270.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to services to member local school systems by regional educational service agencies, so as to provide that a regional educational service agency shall be authorized to sell or provide at reasonable costs goods and services to private schools located in this state; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Education Committee.

HB 151. By Representative Rogers of the 20th:
A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding equipment of motor vehicles, so as to prohibit the operation on public roads of certain motor vehicles which supply the motor vehicles' combustion engines with nitrous oxide; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 153. By Representatives Coleman of the 142nd, Dukes of the 161st and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries in general, so as to change provisions relating to the effect of changes in congressional districts on members of boards and bodies who are selected for service on the basis of residency within a congressional district; and for other purposes.
Committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

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HB 169. By Representatives Channell of the 111th, Parrish of the 144th, Coleman of the 142nd, Jamieson of the 22nd and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-24-59.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to timely payment of health benefits, notification of failure to pay, and penalty for violation, so as to expressly provide that the amount of any such penalty shall not apply toward any cap on benefits payable; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HB 182. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd and Holmes of the 53rd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Election Code," so as to provide that in any general primary where an unopposed candidate is seeking party nomination for a public office, where such candidate's name appears on the primary ballot but such candidate fails to receive a single vote, such candidate shall not be nominated for such public office and such party shall not have a candidate for that public office on the ballot in the ensuing general election; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Ethics Committee.

HB 189. By Representative Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecution of traffic offenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to traffic violations bureaus; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Public Safety Committee.

HB 193. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-5-53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when courts are to send licenses and reports of convictions to the Department of Public Safety, so as to change certain provisions relating to fees; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Public Safety Committee.

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HB 199. By Representatives Coleman of the 142nd, Morris of the 155th, Purcell of the 147th, Skipper of the 137th, Barnard of the 154th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 32-4-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of the Developmental Highway System, so as to change the description of road corridors included within such system; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Transportation Committee.

HB 233. By Representatives Heard of the 89th, Harbin of the 113th and Hugley of the 133rd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 22 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance premium finance companies, so as to change certain provisions relating to requirements for license for transaction of business, fees, change of address, and examination of applicants; to change certain provisions relating to maintenance of records of transactions by licensees and examination of records by the Commissioner of Insurance; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HB 250. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Titles 40 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic and to revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to redesignate certain provisions relating to motor vehicle license fees and plates; to correct certain cross-references and conform to such redesignation; to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to correct certain cross-references and conform to such redesignation; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

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HB 276. By Representative Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to a passenger motor vehicle for the warden of Georgia State Prison to be furnished by the Department of Public Safety; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee.

HB 285. By Re presentative Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 23 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eye banks, so as to change the provisions regarding who may operate eye banks; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Health and Human Services Committee.

HB 287. By Representatives Pinholster of the 15th, Stancil of the 16th, Cummings of the 27th, McBee of the 88th and Porter of the 143rd:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the Funk Heritage Center at Reinhardt College as the official state museum of southeastern Indian art and history; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Higher Education Committee.
HB 360. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Reece of the 11th, Smith of the 103rd, Mueller of the 152nd, Barnard of the 154th and others:
A BILL to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for voluntary relinquishment of a newborn under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Judiciary Committee.

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HB 410. By Representative Stokes of the 92nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 17-10-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sentencing, so as to allow the trial judge to have continuing authority to modify a sentence for one year from when the sentence is imposed; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 411. By Representative Stokes of the 92nd:
A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to change certain provisions relating to agreements between chief judges of county courts or judges of municipal courts and corporations, enterprises, or agencies for probation services, to provide for probation for persons convicted of ordinance violations in county and municipal courts; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee.

HB 412. By Representatives Smith of the 169th, Sims of the 167th, Mosley of the 171st, Hudson of the 156th, Holland of the 157th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 32-4-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of the Developmental Highway System, so as to change the description of road corridors included within such system; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Transportation Committee.

HB 436. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Murphy of the 18th, Skipper of the 137th and Smyre of the 136th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation of public officers and employees, so as to abolish the State Commission on Compensation; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Ethics Committee.

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HB 461. By Representatives Hudson of the 156th, Ray of the 128th, Powell of the 23rd, Skipper of the 137th, Buckner of the 95th and others:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary disability compensation for law enforcement officers and firemen who are injured in the line of duty, so as to provide temporary disability compensation for officially recognized or designated members of a legally organized volunteer fire department who are injured in the line of duty; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HB 472. By Representatives Martin of the 47th and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide an exemption for certain food and beverage sales by units of the Campfire Boys and Girls, Inc.; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 474. By Representatives Hudgens of the 24th, McBee of the 88th and Heard of the 89th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 66A of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the transfer of development rights, so as to define certain terms; to revise requirements for procedures relative to the creation of the transfer of development rights within or between political subdivisions; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 525. By Representatives Harrell of the 62nd, Unterman of the 84th, McClinton of the 68th, Channell of the 111th and Lord of the 121st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-24-58.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health benefit policy coverage for certain maternity benefits, so as to change the provisions regarding required notices; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

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HB 530. By Representatives Martin of the 47th and Irvin of the 45th:
A BILL to amend an Act re-creating a system of state courts of limited jurisdiction for each city of this state having a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census, so as to change provisions relating to qualifications and salaries of solicitors; and for other purposes.
Committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

HB 585. By Representatives Parham of the 122nd, Graves of the 125th, West of the 101st, Coleman of the 142nd, Childers of the 13th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to provide for the licensing and inspection of pharmacy benefit managers; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Health and Human Services Committee.

HB 612. By Representative Cummings of the 27th:
A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide for the power of the board of trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to invest and reinvest the assets of the retirement system; to provide that the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System and any association of like political subdivisions which contracts with its members for the pooling of assets may invest up to 5 percent of the total assets of its fund in real estate; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Retirement Committee.

HB 615. By Representative Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to anatomical gifts, so as to require that certain written communications of permissible donees of such gifts contain certain disclosures; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Health and Human Services Committee.

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HB 618. By Representative Ashe of the 46th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that provisions relating to students subject to disciplinary orders of other public school systems apply to students subject to disciplinary orders of other educational entities, including private schools and home study programs; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Education Committee.

HB 631. By Representatives Reed of the 52nd and Campbell of the 42nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure shall not be required under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, so as to exempt disclosure of photographs of dead bodies of homicide victims absent a release from the deceased's heirs; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Ethics Committee.

HB 646. By Representative Reichert of the 126th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 53-1-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to renouncing succession, so as to provide renunciations of future interests; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Special Judiciary Committee.

HB 674. By Representatives Harrell of the 62nd, Ragas of the 64th, Childers of the 13th, Bordeaux of the 151st and Unterman of the 84th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 31-1-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the breast-feeding of babies, so as to change provisions relating to mothers who breast-feed in public places; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

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HB 681. By Representatives Boggs of the 168th and Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-5-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the advisory council to the Georgia Courts Automation Commission, so as to add the executive director of the Georgia Technology Authority or such officer's designee; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.

HB 689. By Representatives Hembree of the 98th, Powell of the 23rd, Wiles of the 34th, Roberts of the 162nd and Yates of the 106th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-2-41.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authentic historical Georgia license plates, so as to change the definition of "authentic historical Georgia license plate"; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 691. By Representatives Stanley of the 49th, Stanley of the 50th, Powell of the 23rd, Massey of the 86th, McCall of the 90th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses to carry pistols or revolvers and temporary renewal permits, so as to provide that a person convicted of a felony offense arising out of the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of a controlled substance or other dangerous drug shall be ineligible to obtain such license; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 696. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exceptions from the requirements of disclosure of public records, so as to provide an exception with respect to public records of an emergency "911" system containing information which would reveal the name, address, or telephone number of a person placing a call to a public safety answering point, which information may be redacted from such records; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Public Safety Committee.

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HB 744. By Representatives Coleman of the 142nd, Morris of the 155th, Floyd of the 138th, Purcell of the 147th, Skipper of the 137th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state parks and facilities, so as to enact the "Power Alley Development Authority Act"; to provide for the creation of the Power Alley Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 783. By Representatives Stanley of the 50th, Stanley of the 49th, Holmes of the 53rd, McKinney of the 51st and Ashe of the 46th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-13-49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband, so as to provide for the distribution of certain property so forfeited; to provide restrictions; to amend Code Section 48-4-61 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to land bank authorities, so as to authorize the acquisition of certain forfeited property; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HR 130. By Representatives Mobley of the 69th, Reed of the 52nd, McClinton of the 68th, Martin of the 47th and Holmes of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Urban Road Building Guidelines; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Transportation Committee.

HR 209. By Representatives Sholar of the 179th, Powell of the 23rd, McCall of the 90th, Floyd of the 138th, James of the 140th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to support legislation which would provide for the reclassifying of water well drilling vehicles and equipment as agricultural equipment under the commercial driver's license (CDL) statute; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Agriculture Committee.

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HR 215. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Smith of the 91st, Heard of the 89th, Squires of the 78th, Massey of the 86th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Limited Access for State Route 316/University Parkway; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Transportation Committee.

HR 223. By Representatives Taylor of the 134th, Murphy of the 18th, Hugley of the 133rd, Reed of the 52nd, Squires of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Public School Size; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Education Committee.

HR 252. By Representative Twiggs of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Dillard Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival in Dillard, in Rabun County, as the annual "Kansas City Barbeque Society Georgia State Championship"; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee.

HR 342. By Representatives Lord of the 121st, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Blue Ribbon Commission on Individual Health Insurance Availability and Its Effect on the Employer Based Health Insurance Market; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HR 345. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A RESOLUTION re-creating the Joint Study Committee on Historic Local Government Records; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee.

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HR 455. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Skipper of the 137th, Walker of the 141st and Murphy of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Medical Care for Prison Inmates; and for other purposes.
Committed to the Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
December 4, 2001
The Honorable Roy Barnes Governor of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Governor Barnes:
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-5-5, I notify you that effective today I resign my position as the State Senator serving the people of Houston, Pulaski, Bleckley, and Bibb counties in the 18th Senate District.
I have not made this decision lightly. It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve my friends and neighbors as their Senator. I appreciate the trust and confidence they have placed in me over the years.
However, it is my strong conviction that the voice of all Georgians must once again be represented in Atlanta. Therefore, I have concluded that to achieve the goal of fair, open, and representative government, I must commit my efforts full-time to listening to the people of Georgia and addressing their concerns by serving in another office.
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 21-2-544) gives the Governor wide discretion in the calling of a special election to fill this vacancy. I ask you on behalf of the people of the 18th Senatorial District to schedule the special election to choose my successor as soon as Georgia law allows and fairness dictates.

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Holding such an election prior to the commencement of the General Assembly Session on January 14, 2002 not only complies with Georgia law but is in the best interests of the people of the 18th Senate District. Doing so will enable the people of the 18th District to have full and fair representation during the 2002 General Assembly Session.
On behalf of the people of the 18th Senatorial District I thank you in advance for your willingness to do so.
Sincerely,
/s/ Senator Sonny Perdue 18th Senate District

STATE OF GEORGIA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA 30334-0900
December 4, 2001
Dear Senator Perdue:
This will acknowledge receipt of your recent correspondence in which you tendered your resignation as Senator of the 18th Senate District. By copy of this letter, your resignation, effective December 4, 2001, is hereby accepted.
Sincerely, /s/ Roy E. Barnes

THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
A vacancy now exists in the Senate of the General Assembly of Georgia, by reason of the resignation of the Honorable Sonny Perdue, State Senator, District 18.

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Article V, Section II, Paragraph V of the Constitution of Georgia provides that the Governor shall issue writs of election to fill all vacancies that occur in the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Section 21-2-544 of the Georgia Election Code provides that a special election to fill vacancies for members of the General Assembly shall take place under the authority of a writ of election issued by the Governor to the Secretary of State.
Said Code Section further provides that said special election shall be held on a date named in the writ of election issued by the Governor, which date shall not be less than thirty nor more than sixty days after the issuance of said writ.
Now, therefore, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Georgia, it is hereby ordered that a writ of election to fill the vacancy in the Georgia State Senate, District 18, be and the same is hereby issued to the Secretary of State.
It is further ordered that said special election to fill the vacancy in the Georgia State Senate, District 18, shall be held on January 8, 2002, pursuant to the Constitution and the Laws of the State of Georgia.
This 4th day of December 2001.
/s/ Roy E. Barnes Governor

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 9, 2002
The Honorable Roy E. Barnes Governor, State of Georgia Georgia State Capital Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Governor:
Based upon your appointment of me as a Judge of the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Division 1, I hereby tender my resignation as a State Senator for District 48 of

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the Georgia State Senate. So as to allow you to issue a writ of election calling for a special election as soon as possible, such that a new Senator may be elected to serve the citizens of Gwinnett, Forsyth, and Fulton Counties, I ask that you accept this resignation effective immediately.
It has been a high honor to serve in the Georgia State Senate, especially to represent the citizens of the 48th Senate District, for the past five years. As I leave the General Assembly, I am truly grateful for the opportunity that I was given to represent my state.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Billy Ray, State Senator, District 48

THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
A vacancy now exists in District 48 of the Georgia Senate by reason of the resignation of the Honorable Billy Ray.
Article V, Section II, Paragraph V of the Constitution of Georgia provides that the Governor shall issue writs of election to fill all vacancies that occur in the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Section 21-2-544 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated requires the Governor to issue the writ to the Secretary of State within ten days of the occurrence of the vacancy and that the date of the special election be between 30 and 60 days after the writ is issued.
It is hereby ordered that a writ of election to fill the vacancy in District 48 of the Georgia Senate is hereby issued to the Secretary of State and that the date of the special election shall be February 12, 2002.
This 10th day of January, 2002.

/s/ Roy E. Barnes Governor

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THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
It is hereby ordered that William McCrary Ray, II, of Gwinnett County, Georgia be appointed as Judge, Superior Court of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit, to succeed the Honorable James W. Oxendine, who retired as presiding Superior Court Judge and was appointed to Senior Judge status, to serve a term of office beginning this date and continuing as provided by law.
This 14th day of January, 2002.
/s/ Roy E. Barnes Governor
Senator Thomas of the 54th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Bobby Kaufman.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 15, 2002 Second Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 313. By Senator Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide for an exception to the requirement of a minimum distance between the proposed corporate boundaries of a new municipal corporation and the corporate boundary of an existing municipal corporation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

SB 317. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to require all health insurance policies to provide coverage for colorectal cancer screening; to identify covered individuals; to establish screening guidelines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

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SB 318. By Senator Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits for the withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment of surface waters, so as to provide that any municipal corporation in an area of the state in which the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources has a policy of refusing any additional permits to withdraw, divert, or impound water which on January 1, 2001, was exceeding the withdrawal limit of its permit through an error or misunderstanding and without malicious intent shall have the authority to withdraw the same amount of water per capita as the largest municipal corporation located in such area for the duration of its permit; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

SB 319. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-380 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities, so as to increase the period of time for which refunds for taxes may be claimed; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 320. By Senators Johnson of the 1st, Price of the 56th, Stephens of the 51st, Lamutt of the 21st, Seabaugh of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact "Georgias Homeland Defense Act"; to enact and revise provisions of law to guard against, deter, and punish acts of domestic terrorism and related offenses and to provide law enforcement investigatory tools for such purposes; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to define the activity of domestic terrorism; to revise provisions relating to interception of electronic or oral communications for law enforcement purposes so as to provide for the applicability of such provisions in the case of terroristic acts and terroristic threats and so as to clarify the permissible scope of interception warrants; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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SB 321. By Senators Streat of the 19th, Ragan of the 11th, Smith of the 25th, Williams of the 6th and Blitch of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 10, relating to leaf tobacco sales and storage, so as to repeal Code Section 104-114.1, relating to grading of leaf tobacco by the Agriculture Marketing Service and alternatives if graders are unavailable; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture Committee.

SB 322. By Senator Streat of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fire protection and safety, so as to change certain provisions relating to general requirements, equipment and clothing, personnel, and insurance relative to fire departments; to change certain provisions relating to suspension or revocation of certificate of compliance; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to firefighter standards and training; to change certain provisions relating to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; to amend Code Section 34-9-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to workers compensation, so as to change certain provisions relating to firefighters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

SB 323. By Senators Williams of the 6th, Lee of the 29th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Cable of the 27th, Cagle of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative organization relative to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions relating to payments of certain moneys received by the commissioner or Department of Revenue to the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

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SB 324. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd, Harbison of the 15th and Brown of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees health insurance plan, so as to provide that any person otherwise eligible for coverage who declined coverage because he or she was covered under a health insurance plan offered by the federal government based upon prior military service may, under certain conditions, begin or resume coverage under the state health insurance plan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

SB 325. By Senators Scott of the 36th, Thomas of the 10th, Thomas of the 54th, Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act," so as to provide a short title; to provide for a finding of legislative intent; to provide that the Public Service Commission shall review and approve the terms of agreements for the provision of natural gas to residential customers; to change certain provisions relating to rates; to provide that rates and terms of service of an electing distribution company for interruptible distribution service and balancing service shall be subject to approval by the commission; to provide that customers shall be charged for gas at a rate not higher than the rate in effect during the time the gas was used; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

SB 326. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Gwinnett County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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SB 327. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6548), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.

SB 328. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6337), and an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4490), so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
SB 329. By Senators Hecht of the 34th and Starr of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide an incentive for unusually experienced, well-educated, and talented teachers and principals to serve low-performing schools; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide definitions; to provide for a salary increase for certain teachers and principals; to provide for construction; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.

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SB 330. By Senators Hecht of the 34th and Starr of t he 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of local governments as to air facilities, so as to provide that law enforcement officers of counties containing an airport or landing strip controlled by another political subdivision shall have jurisdiction within such facility for the purpose of acquiring, establishing, developing, operating, maintaining, or controlling airports or landing fields; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to carry certain items to a public gathering; to change a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

SR 468. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Lee of the 29th, Johnson of the 1st, Cable of the 27th, Williams of the 6th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appropriation of certain sales tax proceeds for local assistance road program purposes; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

SR 469. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th and Williams of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the allocation of certain sales tax proceeds to counties; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

SR 470. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Johnson of the 1st, Price of the 56th, Gingrey of the 37th and Stephens of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a limitation on taxation, spending, and new or expanded activities by state

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government; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

Senator Johnson of the 1st asked unanimous consent that Senator Tanksley of the 32nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tanksley was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden

Guhl Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Mullis M V Bremen

Paul Polak Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Streat Tate Thomas,D Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were: Hecht

Tanksley (excused)

Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th

Thomas, N.

Senator Hecht was off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Burton of the 5th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Dan Rice of Decatur, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The President introduced United States Senator Zell Miller, who addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Marable of the 52nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Billy Burk.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 475. By Senator Price of the 56th: A RESOLUTION commending Jonathan Paul Near; and for other purposes.

SR 476. By Senator Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending Peter G. Livingston on becoming an Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.

SR 477. By Senators James of the 35th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending all firefighters, law enforcement personnel, emergency medical technicians, and other public safety providers and declaring January 30, 2002, as "Public Safety Employees Day in Georgia"; and for other purposes.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:59 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 16, 2002 Third Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 242. By Senator Williams of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of Montgomery County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal the Act providing for the appointment of the chief magistrate of Montgomery County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3843); to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 312. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Guhl of the 45th, Burton of the 5th, Mullis of the 53rd, Hamrick of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination of applicants for drivers'

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licenses, so as to authorize licensed driver training instructors to act as driver's license examiners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 315. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Guhl of the 45th, Burton of the 5th, Williams of the 6th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-57.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses and issuance of new licenses following suspensions, so as to specifically provide that age at the time of committing an offense rather than age at the time of conviction shall determine applicability of certain suspension provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 316. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Guhl of the 45th, Burton of the 5th, Mullis of the 53rd, Johnson of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide an alternative method of calculation of eligibility for HOPE scholarships with regard to achievement standards for certain students; to provide that grades earned during a previous period of enrollment shall not be considered in such calculation in certain circumstances; to provide that semester hours or quarter hours attempted during a previous period of enrollment shall be considered in calculating the eligibility with regard to the maximum number of semester hours or quarter hours a student may receive a HOPE scholarship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SB 331. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Mullis of the 53rd and Thomas of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 21 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a moment of quiet reflection in public school classrooms, so as to provide for legislative findings; to change a provision relating to student initiated voluntary prayer; to allow local boards of education to authorize a period of education regarding the personal religious beliefs and experiences of students; to provide for a maximum length of time and a chance for each student to speak or choose

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silence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SB 332. By Senators Beatty of the 47th, Williams of the 6th, Johnson of the 1st, Price of the 56th, Stephens of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for technology protection measures for school computers with Internet access; to provide a short title; to condition funding for electronic technology in schools on adoption of Internet safety policies; to provide for technology protection measures for public library computers with Internet access; to condition funding for electronic technology in public libraries on adoption of Internet safety policies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.
SR 479. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that legislative and congressional redistricting shall be done by a commission; to provide for the establishment of such commission; to provide for the qualifications and appointment of members of such commission; to provide for the filling of vacancies on the commission; to provide for powers, duties, responsibilities, and resources for such commission; to provide for guidelines for redistricting; to provide for a continuing Office of Legislative and Congressional Redistricting; to provide for staffing and maintaining of such office; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
SR 480. By Senators Harp of the 16th, Johnson of the 1st, Crotts of the 17th, Stephens of the 51st, Hamrick of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow public money to be used by religious or sectarian organizations and denominations and houses of worship for the purpose of providing nonsectarian public health or social services to people in need; to provide for

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the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Agriculture Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HR 209 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ragan of the 11th District, Chairman

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th asked unanimous consent that Senator Gingrey of the 37th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Gingrey was excused.

Senator Walker of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Guhl

Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Lamutt Lee Marable Mullis M V Bremen Paul

Price Ragan Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Walker Williams

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Those not answering were:

Brush

Gingrey(exc)

Hecht

Ladd

Streat

Thompson(exc)

Vacancy, 48th

Golden

Haines

Polak

Scott

Vacancy, 18th

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Polak Haines

Ladd Hecht

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Crotts of the 17th introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor James Wellman of Ellenwood, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 478. By Senators Bowen of the 13th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Stanley Gambrell of Vienna; and for other purposes.

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 989.

By Representatives Smith of the 103rd, Yates of the 106th, Westmoreland of the 104th and Brown of the 130th:

A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Coweta County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age but less than 71 years of age, $60,000.00 for residents of that school district

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who are 71 years of age but less than 75 years of age, and $80,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 75 years of age or older; and for other purposes.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 989. By Representatives Smith of the 103rd, Yates of the 106th, Westmoreland of the 104th and Brown of the 130th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Coweta County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age but less than 71 years of age, $60,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 71 years of age but less than 75 years of age, and $80,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 75 years of age or older; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
Pursuant to HR 783, the President appointed as a Committee of Escort the following Senators: Stokes of the 43rd, Tanksley of the 32nd, Burton of the 5th, Kemp of the 3rd, Smith of the 25th, Jackson of the 50th and Cheeks of the 23rd.
Senator Tate of the 38th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Linda Couture.
Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that upon the dissolution of the Joint Session the Senate stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., then adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow; and the President announced the motion prevailed at 10:36 a.m.
The hour for convening the Joint Session of the Senate and House having arrived, the President, accompanied by the Secretary and Senators, proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and the Joint Session, called for the purpose of hearing a message by His Excellency, Governor Roy Barnes, was called to order by the President of the Senate. HR 783 authorizing the Joint Session of the Senate and House was read by the Clerk of the House.
His Excellency, Governor Roy Barnes, addressed the Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives as follows:
Lieutenant Governor Taylor, Speaker Murphy, Members of the General Assembly:
It is ironic that exactly 10 years ago - on January 16, 1992 - my predecessor, Zell Miller, came before you to give his annual budget address.

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At that time, the whole country was stuck in an economic recession - and Georgia had not been spared.
Thousands of Georgians had lost their jobs, and state revenues had fallen short of projections. Most ominous of all, the spirit of optimism that had fueled Georgia's tremendous growth was in danger of fading.
Something had to be done.
Fortunately, Governor Miller and the Legislature had the courage and vision to act. They acted prudently and wisely, but they also acted boldly.
They had already come here for a special session to cut the budget, in the summer of 1991. Many of you were here for that painful session.
And when Governor Miller came before the General Assembly in January of 1992 to talk about the budget, he focused on what this body could do to stimulate Georgia's weakened economy.
Governor Miller's solutions - streamlining government to cut costs, while launching an aggressive building program to create jobs and pump money into Georgia's economy were right on the money.
That is borne out by the unprecedented prosperity and growth this state enjoyed over the past decade.
Today, we all know that Georgia was the fastest-growing state in the eastern United States during the 1990s. But we shouldn't take that for granted, because in those uncertain days of 1992, nothing was guaranteed.
Our state has prospered because the leaders who were here 10 years ago were up to the challenge that confronted them.
Today, we face a challenge of our own.
The ideas I presented to the appropriations committees last week are based on solutions that worked in the past. I believe they can work again, if we let them.
Of course, there have already been naysayers.
And to them I say this - if you are against creating jobs, constructing the classrooms and schools we need to educate our children or building the roads we need for economic

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development throughout the state. Or, if you are against tax relief - fine, we'll just have to disagree.
But I suggest to each of you here today that now is the time to position this state for our future. To make both tough decisions and sound investments that will pay off exponentially as our economy recovers.
We need to tighten our belts, but protect the services our citizens depend on. We need to cut taxes to put more money in the hands of Georgians - not raise taxes, as some states are actually considering in order to make ends meet during these trying times.
We need to take advantage of our excellent bond rating, coupled with today's low interest rates and competitive construction costs, to launch a building program that will not only create thousands of much-needed jobs, but will also give us the new schools and roads we need.
"Locking in" at these great terms to finance our long-term needs is smart fiscal policy ... if you don't believe me, just ask the thousands of families that have bought or refinanced a home lately.
We need to do all of these things. But most important of all, we need to step up to the challenges of the present if we want to be strong in the future. We must be prudent, as we always are ... but we must also have the courage to act.
As our junior senator said a decade ago, when he was governor and was facing a similar crisis, "We cannot allow our doubts of today to stand in the way of our realization of tomorrow."
Now, if we look beyond the storm clouds of today, we can see a bright future.
We knew this downturn was coming, because economic cycles are inevitable, and you can't avoid them, any more than you can repeal the law of gravity.
The downturn was hastened, at least partially, as a result of the events of September 11th. We were shocked by that event, but we were prepared for this bad economy.
In fact, we are better prepared than almost any other state.
I'm sure you've seen, as I have, the headlines from newspapers around the around the country:
"South Carolina Schools Bleed from Budget Cuts"; "Nebraska Budget Cuts May Lead to Job Losses"; "Florida Schools To Take Brunt of Proposed Budget Cuts"; or, "Iowa

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Budget Cuts Could Raise Property Taxes"
No, the news in Georgia is not as good as we would like it to be ... but it is not nearly as bad as in other states.
Our reserves are full, which will continue to cushion us from economic uncertainty in the future, and help us preserve our excellent bond rating.
While we have had to make budget cuts, we have not been forced to eliminate state services.
Layoffs are not on the table ... and neither is raising taxes.
The budget I present to you today focuses on the things that are most important for Georgia's future:
Educating our children.
Keeping people healthy.
Protecting our quality of life, and our environment.
And continuing to provide tax relief to the citizens of this state.
Now, thanks to the conservative fiscal policies of this General Assembly, the people of Georgia have benefited from many forms of tax relief over the past decade.
We removed the sales tax from groceries ...
We repealed the intangibles tax ...
We reduced the unemployment tax ...
And we cut the income tax six different ways!
This year, taxpayers could use another break. So I am recommending almost $350 million in property tax relief.
This will return nearly $200 to the average homeowner this year, and is the fourth installment in our promise to raise the homestead exemption to $50,000.
Giving money back to Georgia families allows them to spend it on home improvements, vacations, or to pay off bills. That, in turn, will provide a much-needed boost to our

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economy.
When you look at our annual budget, you'll see that over half of it goes to education from pre-K all the way through college and continuing education.
That is appropriate, because there is no greater service we can provide to the people of Georgia ... no greater advantage we can give them ... than the opportunity to learn.
And it is never too early to begin.
Conventional wisdom used to be that a child's brain did not really start to develop until they were about the age for kindergarten or first grade. Now we know that a large amount of the brain's development occurs during the first three years after a child is born.
The mission of the Georgia Early Learning Initiative, or GELI, is to improve learning during those earliest days.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention my wife, Marie, who has made this issue her number one priority. She has been to every corner of this state on behalf of GELI, to promote the importance of reading and quality childcare.
GELI has developed a pilot, tiered reimbursement program for childcare providers to encourage them to meet the highest standards in childcare by improving programs and facilities. I am recommending an additional $1.6 million in funding to expand the pilot program to four more counties - bringing the total funding for GELI to $7.6 million this year.
At a higher level of reimbursement, these providers should be able to maintain those standards and provide our youngest children with a quality learning environment.
Georgia's pre-K program is nationally recognized as one of the best. We reach a higher proportion of four-year olds than any other state in the nation - over 62,000 last year - and no child who wants to attend is turned away.
Children who attend pre-K develop the academic and social skills they need to succeed when they start school. So I am recommending to you today $240 million in lottery proceeds so that we can continue to maintain and grow this important program.
As you know, for the past three years we have focused a great deal of our attention on K12 education in Georgia.
And our hard work is starting to produce results.

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We've seen improved test scores and reading skills in schools with lower class size.
Parents are excited about the opportunity to get more involved by participating in school councils.
And this year, I am proud to say, we added 310 new National Board Certified teachers to our ranks - bringing us that much closer to our goal of 1,000 National Board Certified teachers in Georgia by 2004.
Achieving this certification is not easy - it takes a lot of time and hard work. The teachers who successfully complete this program deserve to be rewarded.
Last year, I recommended and you agreed to fund a portion of the cost for attaining certification.
This year, I am recommending $1.8 million dollars, for a total of $2.4 million, for a 10% salary supplement to be based on annual salary for the 426 National Board Certified teachers in our state.
This is an increase from the present salary supplement, which was based on a teacher's salary at the time of certification and never increased.
And for all of our teachers, I am recommending a 3.5% pay raise, which will keep Georgia teacher salaries at the top in the Southeast, and also maintain them at the national average.
Now, I know we all wish we could do more for our teachers - and we will do more. But I also think we can be proud of what we already have done.
If you agree with my recommendations, we will have raised the teacher salary schedule, or the portion funded by the state, by over 50% in just 9 years.
Look all around us where other states, like Louisiana, are having to increase taxes just to keep salaries at current levels ... or Iowa, where they are implementing a hiring freeze ... or Alabama, where they were forced to open the school year with almost seven hundred fewer teachers than the year before, due to budget cuts.
The fact is, by providing a 3.5 percent raise in this tight budget, we continue to show our commitment to our teachers.
Because our teachers are the best-paid in the Southeast, we have been able to attract experienced teachers from other states. But even with competitive salaries, we have a teacher shortage in Georgia.

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That is why we launched the Georgia Teacher Alternative Preparation Program earlier this year - offering an opportunity for degreed professionals to enter the teaching profession.
We were overwhelmed by the success of this program - 4,000 people applied for only 750 positions.
These new teachers had each already had successful careers as architects and businessmen, engineers and scientists, accountants and writers and lawyers.
Now, they are sharing their knowledge and experience with our children.
In the FY2002 amended budget, I have recommended $65,000 to create a database to keep track of those who enter the Georgia TAPP program. In addition, I am recommending $1 million in the budget I present to you today to fund another 750 new teachers this year - doubling the program to 1500 - as well as an evaluation of the program and its impact on student achievement.
President Bush's promise to "leave no child behind" has become the national mantra for education reform.
I agreed with what President Bush did in Texas when he was governor there, and I supported wholeheartedly the national education bill he recently signed. In fact, a lot of the same things we're doing here were already done in Texas, and will now be done at the national level.
If we truly want to make sure that no child is left behind, we must have accountability in our schools. President Bush knows it ... we know it ... and the parents of Georgia know it.
That is why I am recommending an additional $12.7 million, which would provide a total of $23.7 million, to continue school improvement programs.
If a school is failing, then we are failing those children.
School improvement teams help identify problems ... and most important, they help work toward solutions.
The accountability system we are building will help us keep track of the schools that need extra help.
That's why I am recommending an additional $7.2 million to continue the implementation of the criterion referenced competency testing program.

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Beginning this spring, every child in grades one through eight will be tested in reading, language arts and math. And every child in grades three through eight will be tested in science and social studies.
The tests are written by Georgia teachers, and based on Georgia's curriculum. The results will not only give us a picture of how the school is doing as a whole, they will allow us to see if a child has learned the skills he or she needs to go forward to the next grade. That way, no child will be left behind because he or she is unprepared.
I am also recommending $4.6 million to develop end-of-course tests for our high school students. When fully implemented, these tests will be given in the core subjects each year of high school. They will eventually replace the current Georgia High School Graduation Tests.
Today, about 21% of college freshmen in Georgia are in some kind of remedial program because they graduated high school without the skills they needed to handle college coursework.
Not only has this forced our colleges to expand remedial programs, it often extends the amount of time it takes a student to complete their college coursework, and to graduate.
These end-of-course tests will allow us to give students extra attention in high school so they can enter college fully prepared - ready to enter any area of study they choose.
Now, I mentioned that our education reform plan is similar in many ways to President Bush's. I think that's good, because we have already started to implement programs like testing, which will give us a head start in meeting the requirements of his plan.
The President's plan also gives us more federal funds for some of the things we're already doing. For example, it increases our share of Title I funding to more than $365 million an increase of $85 million over last year, according to the U.S. Department of Education. This is money for programs targeted at disadvantaged children. And it provides more than $75.2 million to train and retain skilled educators in Georgia.
As our state has grown dramatically over the past decade, our university system has also expanded - not only in size, but in stature, too.
Grade point averages and SAT scores of entering freshmen have gone up at almost every institution, as have enrollments.
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they have chosen to stay in the state - even if they have been admitted to some of the nation's most prestigious schools.
Here are some interesting numbers - before the HOPE scholarship program was put into place, only 23% of our students who made between 1500 and 1600 on the SAT chose a Georgia school. Today, the exact opposite is true - we keep 76% here in the state. The same is true for those scoring from the 1200s to the 1400s.
Many people don't realize how important this is to economic development ...but it is. That's because 70% of college graduates end up staying to work in the state where they graduate.
So by keeping our best students at Georgia colleges today, we are building a bettereducated workforce for the future. And an educated workforce is one of the best resources we can offer the high-tech and knowledge-based Companies of today.
That's not the only way our university system is helping us build a stronger economy. Our 34 universities and colleges have developed several successful programs to promote economic development in our state.
ICAPP - or the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program - teams institutions with new or existing companies to create training programs that provide highly skilled workers to meet specific needs - especially in the information technology field.
To date, this program has created over 6,000 jobs at 18 companies - including Lockheed, UPS and Gulfstream.
That is why I am recommending an additional $1.5 million to expand the program into the health care arena - where there is a growing demand for skilled workers, bringing our total investment in ICAPP to $4.6 million.
There are efforts underway at both the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Research Alliance to bring more biotech companies to Georgia. ICAPP is a perfect recruitment tool to help make this happen.
The Yamacraw Mission is another economic development success story. When Yamacraw was announced three years ago, our goals were to make Georgia a leader in broadband technology by creating at least 2,000 new jobs and bringing 10 new high-tech companies to Georgia within seven years.
Just three years later, 1,100 jobs have been created, and 3,100 more are projected to come on-line, at more than 30 companies that are Yamacraw partners.

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It was Yamacraw seed capital funds that got five of those companies up and running.
I am recommending $2.8 million, along with a combination of $7 million in bonds and general funds in the FY2002 amended budget, to provide a permanent home for Yamacraw and continue to grow the broadband industry in Georgia.
In these uncertain times, we cannot let up on any of our efforts to foster economic development.
The OneGeorgia Authority was created to promote economic development in the counties that need it the most, in the form of loans and grant programs that support regional strategies for growth.
The Authority has been funded with one-third of our annual tobacco settlement dollars, and I am recommending that we continue by allocating another $65.4 million this year.
The great thing about OneGeorgia is how quickly we can make a difference. The last round of grants preserved or created jobs in Thomaston, Appling County and Jesup. And just last Friday, I went to Hancock County to announce 200 new jobs created because of a OneGeorgia grant.
When we keep our communities vibrant and keep people employed, we also have a better chance at keeping them healthy.
But for our neediest citizens who cannot afford health insurance, we need to provide other options for health care.
I am recommending an additional $235 million to cover growth in our Medicaid program, bringing our total investment this year to $1.28 billion.
No parent in Georgia should have to make a choice between taking a sick child to the doctor or buying groceries. So I am recommending an additional $20.4 million, for a total investment of $59 million, to cover similar growth the PeachCare for Kids program.
The Georgia PeachCare program is considered one of the best health insurance programs for children in the nation. In fact, Georgia ranks within the top five states with regard to the number of children enrolled.
PeachCare gives our neediest families who don't have health insurance the security of knowing that their children will get the health care they need ... and deserve.
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in Georgia.
The most recent figures show that our Division of Family and Children Services investigated more than 54,000 allegations of child abuse in the year 2000 ...Sadly, more than 60 percent of those were confirmed as cases of abuse or neglect.
We have been working hard to address this problem and improve our child protective services. The budget proposal you have before you today includes more than $14 million in state funds ... combined with federal funds, this equals a $23 million investment in these children's future.
Because of the large investment we made last year, we've already seen some progress.
We're paying our caseworkers more, and giving them more training.
Last year, we funded 100 new caseworker positions to help lessen the individual caseload - which was far too high. And I am recommending $4.3 million in this year's budget to add another 100 positions so that each one of these children can get the attention they deserve, and we can protect them from further harm.
I am also recommending $3.3 million to increase the number of support services that are available for families. By offering counseling, parent support services and in-home case management, we can help families stay together when that is a viable option.
The number of foster children in our care continues to grow. Last year I recommended, and you approved, raising the per diem assistance we provide the families who are willing to take these children into their homes.
This year, I am recommending $2.1 million so we can continue to provide that extra support.
And so we can make sure that we are monitoring the progress and meeting the needs of every child in our care, I am recommending $1.3 million to fund the use of Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale tests to assess a child's well-being.
In addition, I announced last week that I am recommending $260,000 to help foster children over 21 years old reach their dream of a college education. The funds can be used for full time study at any Georgia public college, university or technical college. And, when combined with existing federal funds - this will help 210 foster children stay enrolled in post-secondary education this fall.
One of our most important obligations is to protect the citizens of Georgia and safeguard their security.

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The events of September 11th showed how little we can take our security for granted, and how important it is to be prepared for any possibility.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Natural Resources and the Public Health Division have been working together to develop a plan for Homeland Security in Georgia.
The plan includes the creation of the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to serve as a single location for collecting and analyzing information as it pertains to potential threats to the state of Georgia. I have recommended $377,000 in this budget, and $1 million in the amended FY2002 budget, to match federal funds we will receive for this project.
We also are implementing plans to enhance our preparedness and response capabilities for bio-terrorism - including increasing the number of epidemiologists, and developing a rapid communication network in collaboration with the FBI and the Centers for Disease Control.
To this end, I have recommended $2 million in this budget, along with almost $700,000 in the FY2002 amended budget, to match federal funds.
I never thought that as Governor I'd have to worry about the sweeping security issues that September 11th made a priority. But now I know that we do, and between the two budgets I am presenting this year, there is a total of $6.3 million in funding for homeland security in Georgia.
To keep our streets safer and better manage our prison population, I am recommending $3.7 million to provide start-up and operating funds for a transitional center and two diversion centers. I'm also recommending $4.8 million so that an additional 1,120 county prison beds can come on-line.
I have also recommended more than $400,000 for 14 new positions at the GBI to help handle increased caseloads in the Intelligence, Financial Investigation and Health Care Fraud Units.
Last week, I announced proposed funding for four new drivers license facilities in metropolitan Atlanta.
While many areas of the state have seen problems, 34% of drivers licenses are issued in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties alone. So these four new facilities will help eliminate some of the worst lines.

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That is why I am recommending $4.1 million to fund 68 new positions at these four facilities.
I also announced last week that we would create new ways for drivers to renew their licenses through the mail, on the Internet, or over the telephone. I am recommending $3.2 million for the positions necessary to get these new options for renewal up and running, so we can eliminate even more of the long wait times throughout the state.
We depend on those who choose to work for state government to carry out all of these programs - from drivers licenses to corporate registrations to running this Capitol building we are in today.
Last year, we continued our efforts to get state employee salaries closer to market salaries for similar positions.
We've made great progress in this effort over the past two years and we need to continue if we are going to recruit and retain top quality employees.
I am proposing a 2.5% performance based increase for employees of the executive, legislative and judicial branches, effective October 1, 2002.
In addition, I am proposing that we raise each salary range by 3% in order to bring our salaries closer to those of similar private sector positions.
And, I am recommending a 2% one time, lump sum bonus payment for those whose job performance "exceeds expectations" upon review. This is part of our "performance plus" plan that replaced GeorgiaGain last year.
Those are some of the proposals that are in this budget. There are many other things that could not be included this year, even though they might have been worthwhile.
Some years, preparing a budget seems relatively painless. This is not one of those years. This year, we will need wisdom and courage to do what is best for our state.
Because Governor Miller and those who came before him had that wisdom and courage, Georgia has enjoyed tremendous prosperity and success over the last decade.
I hope that 10 years from today, our children will look back and say the same about us.
I hope they will be able to say that our leadership in a dark hour helped guide Georgia toward a bright future.
Thank you. God bless America, and God bless the great state of Georgia.

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The President of the Senate announced the Joint Session dissolved.
Pursuant to the provisions of a previously adopted motion, the Senate stands in recess until 5:00 p.m.
The Senate adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, January 17, 2002 Fourth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

The Journal was confirmed.

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 203.

By Representatives Mills of the 21st, Coleman of the 80th, Smith of the 102nd, Kaye of the 37th, Manning of the 32nd and others:

A BILL to amend Code Section 47-4-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefits payable upon normal, early, or delayed retirement under the Public School Employees Retirement System, so as to increase the maximum benefit; and for other purposes.

HB 252. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 47-7A-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for pension benefits, optional pension benefits, vesting of rights to pension benefits, and early retirement provisions under the Georgia Class Nine Fire Department Pension Fund, so as to provide that certain members shall be entitled to an increase in the maximum monthly retirement benefit equal to 2 percent of the monthly retirement benefit for which the member would have been otherwise eligible for each full year of creditable service in excess of 25 years; and for other purposes.

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HB 255. HB 785. HB 842. HB 918. HB 919.

By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-7-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for pension benefits, optional pension benefits, vesting of rights to pension benefits, and early retirement provisions under the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that certain members shall be entitled to an increase in the maximum monthly retirement benefit equal to 2 percent of the monthly retirement benefit for which the member would have been otherwise eligible for each full year of creditable service in excess of 25 years; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Smith of the 169th, Cummings of the 27th, Smyre of the 136th, Hudgens of the 24th and McBee of the 88th:
A BILL to amend Part 10 of Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership of employees of certain state authorities in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for membership in such retirement system by employees of the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Cummings of the 27th, Shanahan of the 10th, Skipper of the 137th, Lunsford of the 109th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 14 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide that state court clerks may be members of such retirement fund; to define certain terms; to change the membership of the board of commissioners of such retirement fund; to increase the annual allowable cost of living increase in benefits; and for other purposes.
By Representative Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Dade County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of that homestead; and for other purposes.
By Representative Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Dade County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a

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homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
HB 955. By Representative Massey of the 86th:
A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 32 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable for retirement benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that any member of such retirement system who has accrued at least 25 years of creditable service may obtain up to three years of additional creditable service; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 334. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Haines of the 46th, Harp of the 16th and Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to change certain provisions relating to lien foreclosure procedure; to change certain provisions relating to duty of person removing or storing motor vehicle; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 335. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st, Walker of the 22nd, Starr of the 44th, Johnson of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to students, so as to change a provision allowing discretionary modification of a requirement to expel a student who brings a weapon to school; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SB 336. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st, Walker of the 22nd, Starr of the 44th, Johnson of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting

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schools, so as to provide additional discretion to local school boards regarding exceptions to the prohibition against possession of electronic communication devices by students in school; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SB 337. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Starr of the 44th, Cheeks of the 23rd, Hecht of the 34th, Williams of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Labor, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Labor to investigate unsafe working conditions and work environments in certain state authorities and instrumentalities; to provide for enforcement; to authorize the Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SR 485. By Senators Beatty of the 47th, Price of the 56th, Stephens of the 51st, Williams of the 6th, Crotts of the 17th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to provide a short title; to provide requirements for apportioning state senate and representative districts and Congressional districts; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 203. By Representatives Mills of the 21st, Coleman of the 80th, Smith of the 102nd, Kaye of the 37th, Manning of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-4-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefits payable upon normal, early, or delayed retirement under the Public School Employees Retirement System, so as to increase the maximum benefit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.

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HB 252. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-7A-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for pension benefits, optional pension benefits, vesting of rights to pension benefits, and early retirement provisions under the Georgia Class Nine Fire Department Pension Fund, so as to provide that certain members shall be entitled to an increase in the maximum monthly retirement benefit equal to 2 percent of the monthly retirement benefit for which the member would have been otherwise eligible for each full year of creditable service in excess of 25 years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 255. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-7-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for pension benefits, optional pension benefits, vesting of rights to pension benefits, and early retirement provisions under the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that certain members shall be entitled to an increase in the maximum monthly retirement benefit equal to 2 percent of the monthly retirement benefit for which the member would have been otherwise eligible for each full year of creditable service in excess of 25 years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 785. By Representatives Smith of the 169th, Cummings of the 27th, Smyre of the 136th, Hudgens of the 24th and McBee of the 88th:
A BILL to amend Part 10 of Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership of employees of certain state authorities in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for membership in such retirement system by employees of the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 842. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Cummings of the 27th, Shanahan of the 10th, Skipper of the 137th, Lunsford of the 109th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 14 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide that state court clerks may be members of such retirement

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fund; to define certain terms; to change the membership of the board of commissioners of such retirement fund; to increase the annual allowable cost of living increase in benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 918. By Representative Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Dade County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of that homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 919. By Representative Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Dade County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 955. By Representative Massey of the 86th:
A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 32 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable for retirement benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that any member of such retirement system who has accrued at least 25 years of creditable service may obtain up to three years of additional creditable service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
The following committee report was read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

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HB 989 SB 32

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

SB 326

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that Senator Harbison of the 15th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harbison was excused.

Senator Price of the 56th asked unanimous consent that Senator Johnson of the 1st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Johnson was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Mullis M V Bremen Paul Polak

Price Ragan Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Streat Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Blitch

Golden

Harbison(exc)

Hecht

Johnson(exc) Scott

Thomas, R. Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th

Senator Hecht was off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Thomas of the 2nd introduced the pastor of the day, Pastor Frederick Fearby of Savannah, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 482. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Dean of the 31st, Gillis of the 20th and Marable of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION urging Congress to repeal permanently the estate tax; and for other purposes.

SR 483. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Dean of the 31st, Gillis of the 20th and Marable of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION commending national leaders for their efforts in the war against terrorism; and for other purposes.

SR 484. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:

A RESOLUTION commending Ashton Henderson; and for other purposes.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th introduced Ashton Henderson.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Thursday, January 17, 2002 Fourth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemptions require a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

SB 326

Burton of the 5th Balfour of the 9th Ladd of the 41st (Seat Vacant) 48th Price of the 56th GWINNETT COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Gwinnett County School District ad valorem taxes for

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educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that SB 326 be committed to State and Local Governmental Operations.

The consent was granted, and SB 326 was committed to State and Local Governmental Operations.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 989

Seabaugh of the 28th COWETA COUNTY

A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Coweta County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age but less than 71 years of age, $60,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 71 years of age but less than 75 years of age, and $80,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 75 years of age or older; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Cable

Y Guhl Y Haines
Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James E Johnson

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat Y Tanksley

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Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey
Golden

Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 44, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Cagle of the 49th asked unanimous consent that HB 989 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted and HB 989 was immediately transmitted.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 481. By Senators Walker of the 22nd and Starr of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly shall adjourn at 5:00 P.M. on Friday, January 18, 2002, and shall reconvene on Monday, January 28, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the remainder of the 2002 regular session, unless otherwise provided by subsequent joint resolution, the General Assembly shall adjourn at the close of the legislative day on each Friday on which the General Assembly is in session and shall reconvene on the following Monday.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hour for convening the Senate on each such Monday may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hour for convening the House on each such Monday may be as ordered by the House.

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Water well drilling equipment; urge Congress reclassify (AG-11th) Sholar-179th

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

HR 209. By Representatives Sholar of the 179th, Powell of the 23rd, McCall of the 90th, Floyd of the 138th, James of the 140th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to support legislation which would provide for the reclassifying of water well drilling vehicles and equipment as agricultural equipment under the commercial driver's license (CDL) statute; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Ragan of the 11th.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James E Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker

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Y Gingrey Golden

Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

Senator Cagle of the 49th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. James Clay Copher.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 17, 2002

The Lt. Governor requested that I step down from my chairmanship of the Senate Transportation Committee, and although it would have been my preference to continue in that vital role, I have honored his request, and stepped down as chairman.

I will continue to use my energies and efforts to represent the wishes of the people of the 19th Senatorial District to the best of my ability.

Thank you.

/s/ Van Streat

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:03 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, January 18, 2002 Fifth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 571. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-11-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment to Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia of a portion of fees collected in connection with marriage licenses, the duty to record and report collection, interest, delinquent payments, and penalties, so as to provide for the payment into such fund of certain additional amounts; and for other purposes.
HB 947. By Representative Ashe of the 46th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund," so as to provide a postretirement benefit increase; and for other purposes.
HB 949. By Representative Ashe of the 46th:
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Act relating to the grant and calculation of cost of living benefit increases; and for other purposes.
HB 990. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Cummings of the 27th and Richardson of the 26th:
A BILL to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Paulding Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Paulding County; to provide for the judges and district attorneys of said new circuit and the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit and their terms, selection, and compensation; to revise and restate certain provisions of law relating to the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit and to enact provisions for the Paulding Judicial Circuit; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts in general, so as to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of said circuits; and for other purposes.
HB 994. By Representative Lord of the 121st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-6-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for operation of motor vehicles generally, so as to provide that owners and operators shall keep proof of minimum insurance coverage in all vehicles until January 3 1, 2003; to provide that on and after February 1, 2003, proof of insurance for vehicles not insured under a commercial policy will be established by a state database of insurance coverage; and for other purposes.
HB 1010. By Representative Massey of the 86th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing authority for members of the Board of Education of Barrow County, so as to provide for reapportionment of districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1011. By Representative Massey of the 86th:
A BILL to amend an Act re-creating and establishing a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County, so as to provide for reapportionment of districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate:

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SR 481. By Senators Walker of the 22nd and Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 338. By Senators Thomas of the 10th and Thomas of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services personnel, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide for state grants to community partnerships for the purchase of automated external defibrillators and for training in the use of such defibrillators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 339. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.7, relating to insurance coverage for the treatment of morbidly obese patients, so as to require certain insurers to offer coverage for the treatment of morbid obesity; to provide for adjustment of current contracts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 340. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to insurance generally, so as to enact the "Comprehensive Patient and Provider Health Care Relief Act of 2002"; to provide for liability for failure by a health care insurer to provide for medically necessary items or services; to provide for reimbursement for medically necessary items or services rendered to an insured person; to provide for the right of an insured person to choose a health care provider to render any medically necessary items or services within this state; to offer certain tax incentives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

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SB 341. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to voluntary deductions from wages or salaries of state employees for benefit of charitable organizations, so as to change a definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
SB 342. By Senators Harp of the 16th, Kemp of the 3rd and Meyer von Bremen of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public utilities and public transportation, so as to increase the statute of limitations for actions against railroad companies and electric companies; to provide for venue of such actions in the county of the principal office or place of business of the railroad or electric company; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 343. By Senators Cable of the 27th, Ragan of the 11th and Guhl of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations as nuisances, so as to change the provisions relating to the declared policy of the state; to provide for additional definitions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
SB 344. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Thomas of the 2nd and James of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-1-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of the commissioner of banking and finance, so as to change the qualifications of the commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.

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SB 345. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Brown of the 26th and Scott of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide legislative findings; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distribution, storage, and sale of gas, so as to repeal Article 5, the "Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act;" to provide for duties and authority of the Public Service Commission with regard to transition; to provide for judicial review; to provide provisions relating to alternative regulation and release of interstate pipeline capacity; to change provisions relating to discovery in cases pending before the Public Service Commission; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 346. By Senators Harp of the 16th, Kemp of the 3rd and Meyer von Bremen of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service of process in civil actions, so as to conform to the language of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(f) regarding the methods of service of process in other countries in conformity with the Convention Relative to the Notification or Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents; to authorize international service of process by mail when not prohibited by the government of a foreign country; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 347. By Senators Williams of the 6th and Kemp of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-4-130.1, relating to open seasons, creel and possession limits, and minimum size limits for certain finfish species, so as to provide that trawlers shall be exempt from the creel and possession limits for flounder, whiting, spot, and Atlantic croaker; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

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SR 489. By Senator Polak of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for additional penalties or fees in any case in any court in this state which imposes a fine for all offenses against criminal and traffic laws and for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees for traffic and pedestrian safety programs; to correct and redesignate a subparagraph designation; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SR 490. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION designating a portion of Georgia Highway 41 as the Dan and Marie Branch Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 571. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-11-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment to Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia of a portion of fees collected in connection with marriage licenses, the duty to record and report collection, interest, delinquent payments, and penalties, so as to provide for the payment into such fund of certain additional amounts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 947. By Representative Ashe of the 46th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund," so as to provide a postretirement benefit increase; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 949. By Representative Ashe of the 46th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund," so as to change the provisions of such Act relating to the grant and calculation of cost of living benefit increases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 990. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Cummings of the 27th and Richardson of the 26th:
A BILL to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Paulding Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Paulding County; to provide for the judges and district attorneys of said new circuit and the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit and their terms, selection, and compensation; to revise and restate certain provisions of law relating to the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit and to enact provisions for the Paulding Judicial Circuit; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts in general, so as to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of said circuits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 994. By Representative Lord of the 121st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-6-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for operation of motor vehicles generally, so as to provide that owners and operators shall keep proof of minimum insurance coverage in all vehicles until January 3 1, 2003; to provide that on and after February 1, 2003, proof of insurance for vehicles not insured under a commercial policy will be established by a state database of insurance coverage; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 1010. By Representative Massey of the 86th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing authority for members of the Board of Education of Barrow County, so as to provide for reapportionment of districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1011. By Representative Massey of the 86th:

A BILL to amend an Act re-creating and establishing a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County, so as to provide for reapportionment of districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Insurance and Labor Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 324

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Brown of the 26th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 127 SB 334

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 837 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

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Senator Starr of the 44th assumed the Chair.

Senator Price of the 56th asked unanimous consent that Senator Stephens of the 51st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Stephens was excused.

Senator Jackson of the 50th asked unanimous consent that Senator Golden of the 8th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Golden was excused.

Senator Gillis of the 20th asked unanimous consent that Senator Hooks of the 14th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Hooks was excused.

Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator James of the 35th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator James was excused.

Senator Cheeks of the 23rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Streat of the 19th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Streat was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Jackson James Johnson Kemp Lamutt Lee Marable Mullis M V Bremen

Paul Price Ragan Seabaugh Smith Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Balfour Golden(exc) Ladd Starr(Prs) Streat(exc)

Brush Hecht Polak Stephens(exc)

Fort Hooks(exc) Scott Stokes

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

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Senators: Polak

Ladd

Hecht

Stokes

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Mike Woods of Powder Springs, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 486. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th and Lamutt of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Col. Samuel E. Evans; and for other purposes.

SR 487. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th and Lamutt of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION commending Kyle Stewart; and for other purposes.

SR 488. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Gingrey of the 37th, Burton of the 5th, Brush of the 24th and Polak of the 42nd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Head Coach Chan Gailey; and for other purposes.

SR 491. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Tate of the 38th, Walker of the 22nd, Brown of the 26th and Thomas of the 10th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Pfizer for Life Share Card Program; and for other purposes.

SR 492. By Senator Hill of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Statesboro High School football team; and for other purposes.

SR 493. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Starr of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION urging Congress to implement a national missile defense system; and for other purposes.

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SR 494. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION urging the US Senate to support a bipartisan economic security plan; and for other purposes.
SR 495. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION commending national leaders for their efforts in the war against terrorism; and for other purposes.
SR 496. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION urging Congress to repeal permanently the estate tax; and for other purposes.
Senator Hill of the 4th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Education Committee and committed to the Higher Education Committee:
SB 316. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Guhl of the 45th, Burton of the 5th, Mullis of the 53rd, Johnson of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide an alternative method of calculation of eligibility for HOPE scholarships with regard to achievement standards for certain students; to provide that grades earned during a previous period of enrollment shall not be considered in such calculation in certain circumstances; to provide that semester hours or quarter hours attempted during a previous period of enrollment shall be considered in calculating the eligibility with regard to the maximum number of semester hours or quarter hours a student may receive a HOPE scholarship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted and SB 316 was committed to the Higher Education Committee.
The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

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(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 837

Walker of the 22nd Cheeks of the 23rd RICHMOND COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act establishing the compensation of certain officials in Richmond County, so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Cable Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey E Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson E James Y Johnson
Kemp Ladd Y Lamutt Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith
Starr (PRS) E Stephens
Stokes E Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 38, nays 0.

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The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SENATE CALENDAR Friday, January 18, 2002 FIFTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 32

County Boards of Elections and Registration; creation (Substitute) (SLGO(G)-26th)

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 32. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Walker of the 22nd, Thomas of the 10th, Polak of the 42nd and Fort of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of county boards of elections and boards of elections and registration by the General Assembly, so as to provide for the creation of boards of elections and registration in each county in which the General Assembly has not heretofore created such a board by local Act; to provide for the membership of such board; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for an elections supervisor, clerical assistants, and other employees; to provide for the transfer of duties, powers, and functions of the county election superintendent and registrars to the board; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to SB 32:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Subpart 1 of Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of elections and boards of elections and registration, so as to provide for the creation of boards of elections and registration in each county in which the General Assembly has not heretofore created such a board by local Act; to provide for the membership of such board; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for an elections supervisor, clerical assistants, and other employees; to provide for the transfer of duties, powers, and functions of the county election superintendent and registrars to the board; to provide for the continuation of salary supplements for certain judges of the probate court; to provide for other matters relative

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thereto; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Subpart 1 of Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of elections and boards of elections and registration, is amended by adding a new Code Section 21-2-41 to read as follows:
"21-2-41. (a) Except as otherwise provided by local Act pursuant to Code Section 21-2-40 or Code Section 21-2-45, there is created a board of elections and registration in each county in this state. Such board of elections and registration shall be empowered with the powers and duties of the election superintendent relating to the conduct of primaries and elections and the board of registrars relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures. (b) The county board of elections and registration created under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector of the county. The members of the board shall be appointed in the following manner:
(1) Two members shall be chosen by the county executive committee of the political party which, at the last preceding regular general election for the election of the Governor, nominated a candidate and such candidate received the largest number of votes cast among candidates for the office of Governor. Such members so chosen shall be certified by the chairperson of the county executive committee of such political party to the governing authority of the county and such appointment shall be entered upon the minutes of the governing authority; (2) Two members shall be appointed in like fashion by the county executive committee of the political party which, at such election, nominated a candidate for Governor and such candidate received the next largest number of votes cast among candidates for the office of Governor. Such appointees shall be certified by the chairperson of the county executive committee of that political party to the governing authority of said county and such certification shall be entered upon the minutes of the governing authority; and (3) The fifth member of the board of elections and registration shall be appointed by the chief judge of superior court of the county from a list of one or more nominees submitted by a majority of the other four members of such board and shall be deemed the member at large. In the event a majority of the four members of such board is unable to nominate one or more persons to the chief judge of superior court of the county within the time specified in subsection (d) of this Code section for appointments, the chief judge of superior court of said county shall be authorized to make the appointment without any nominations from the members of the board of elections and registration. Any appointment made under the provisions of this paragraph shall also be entered upon the minutes of the superior court.

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(c) No person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member of any such board of elections during the term of such elective office and the position of any member of such board shall be deemed vacant upon such member qualifying as a candidate for elective public office. (d) Initial appointments to the board of elections and registration under this Code section shall be made by the respective appointing authorities no later than January 1 next following the end of the term of office of the judge of probate court existing on July 1, 2002. In the event of a vacancy on such board with respect to a member appointed by one of the political parties as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, such political party shall appoint a successor within 60 days after the date such vacancy is created, such successor to be appointed in like manner as the person whose position is vacant for his or her unexpired term. In the event such political party fails to make an initial appointment by January 1 next following the end of the term of office of the judge of probate court existing on July 1, 2002, or within 60 days after a vacancy occurs, the position shall be filled by the chief judge of the superior court of the county. In the event of a vacancy on such board with respect to the member at large, the remaining members of such board shall submit the names of one or more nominees to fill the unexpired term, such nomination to be made within 60 days after the vacancy occurs. The chief judge of superior court of the county shall select and appoint the successor member at large from the nominee or nominees whose names are submitted by a majority of the remaining members of such board. In the event of the failure of such board to submit the names of such nominee or nominees within 60 days after the vacancy occurs, the chief judge of superior court of the county may fill the vacancy on his or her own motion. (e) Initial appointees under this Code section shall take office upon appointment and shall serve until December 31 of the fourth year following their appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The successors of the initial appointees shall serve for four-year terms beginning on January 1 in odd-numbered years and shall continue in office for such terms and until their successors are chosen and qualified. Each member shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself and shall have the right to resign at any time by giving notice to the body which appointed him or her and to the chief judge of the superior court of the county, if such judge was not the appointing authority. Each member shall be subject to removal from the board at any time in the same manner and by the same authority provided for removal of registrars under the provisions of Code Section 21-2-212 as now or hereafter amended. Upon removal of a member as provided by law, a vacancy shall be deemed to exist and shall be filled for the unexpired term as provided in this Code section. Until the initial members of the board of elections and registration take office, the judge of probate court shall continue to perform the duties of county election superintendent under this chapter and the registrars shall continue to perform their duties under this chapter. (f) The board of elections and registration shall have the following powers and duties:

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(1) It shall succeed to and exercise all of the duties granted to and incumbent upon the county election superintendent under the provisions of this title and any other provision of law with respect thereto; and (2) It shall succeed to and exercise all of the duties and powers granted to and incumbent on the chief registrar and the county registrars of the county under the provisions of this title and any other provision of law with respect to their duties and powers. (g) The board of elections and registration shall be authorized and empowered to organize itself, elect its officers, determine its procedural rules and regulations, adopt bylaws, specify the functions and duties of its employees, and otherwise take such action as is appropriate to the management of the affairs committed to its supervision; provided, however, that no such action shall conflict with state law. (h) On January 1 next following the end of the term of office of the judge of probate court existing on July 1, 2002, the board of elections and registration shall organize and the county election superintendent and the chief registrar and county registrars shall be relieved of all powers and duties to which such board succeeds by virtue of the provisions of this Code section, and the county election superintendent and the registrars shall deliver to such board upon request of its chairperson custody of all equipment, supplies, materials, books, papers, records, and facilities of every kind pertaining to such powers and duties. (i) The board of elections and registration shall appoint a person whose title shall be elections supervisor who shall be the chief administrative officer of the board of elections and registration and who shall have such duties and functions as may be prescribed by such board. The elections supervisor may be a member of the board of elections and registration. (j) Compensation for members of the board of elections and registration, elections supervisor, clerical assistants, and other employees of such board shall be such as may be fixed from time to time by the governing authority of the county. (k) The governing authority of the county shall provide the board of elections and registration with such proper and suitable offices and with such clerical assistants and other employees as the governing authority shall deem appropriate. The elections supervisor and other employees functioning under his or her supervision shall be deemed to be employees of the county. (l) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, each judge of probate court in office on July 1, 2002, who receives a salary supplement pursuant to Code Section 159-64 for holding and conducting elections shall continue to receive such supplement as long as such judge continues to serve as judge of the probate court regardless of whether such judge holds and conducts elections. However, successors to such judge who are elected to terms of office subsequent to the term of office existing on July 1, 2002, shall not receive such supplement."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senators Seabaugh of the 28th and Paul of the 40th offered the following amendment:
Amend the committee substitute to SB 32 by:
Page 2 lines 2 and 9 of the committee substitute insert after the word party "or the state political party in the absence of an organized county political party,"

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 39, nays 0, and the Seabaugh, Paul amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 35, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted as amended.

Senator Dean of the 31st asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler N Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey E Golden

N Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht N Hill E Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen N Marable Y Mullis Y Paul

Polak Y Price N Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith
Starr (PRS) E Stephens
Stokes E Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson Y Walker N Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 6.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
Senator Thomas of the 54th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. William Barnwell.
Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that upon the dissolution of the Joint Session the Senate stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., then pursuant to SR 481 adjourn until 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2002; and the President Pro Tempore announced the motion prevailed at 10:00 a.m.
The hour for convening the Joint Session of the Senate and House having arrived, the President Pro Tempore, accompanied by the Secretary and Senators, proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and the Joint Session, called for the purpose of hearing a message by Honorable Norman Fletcher, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was called to order by the President of the Senate. HR 785 authorizing the Joint Session of the Senate and House was read by the Clerk of the House.
Honorable Norman Fletcher, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, addressed the Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives as follows:
Governor Barnes, Lt. Governor Taylor, Speaker Murphy, members of the General Assembly, my fellow members of the judicial branch, other elected and appointed officials, ladies and gentlemen.
I am honored by your invitation to deliver the State of the Judiciary Address. It is a distinct privilege to represent the Judicial Branch, and I am indebted to my Supreme Court colleagues for placing me in this position. It is my hope that my message today will help you, as together we seek ways to improve the delivery of justice in Georgia.
My remarks will be threefold. First comes good news - - a synopsis of some areas where the judicial branch is definitely headed in the right direction. Next, a few words on the budget. And lastly, I will address a few of the higher priority needs.
I am pleased to report that the judges of the Judicial Council have a vision for converting the Council into the strong united body that it should be, setting policy, developing plans, and recommending solutions that will result in an improved and strengthened judicial branch. And, as you will see, the wheels are already in motion. The Council's administrative arm, the Administrative Office of the Courts, under the leadership of its new director, David Ratley, is restructuring itself so that it can best aid the Council in its quest. The AOC will no longer be seen as merely a case counting agency, it will truly provide the services necessary for the Judicial Council to attain its goals. But, before

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talking about specific new initiatives, I want to first touch on Supreme Court commissions, and the future role of the AOC as it relates to these commissions. Courts, just as other governmental agencies, when confronted with problems, often create special purpose commissions to address the problems, but fail to provide sunset provisions when the goals have been attained and the purpose complete. Over the years the number of active commissions operating under the supervision of the Supreme Court grew to a total of eleven. We recognized that it was time to review and evaluate the commissions and determine whether one or more should be phased out because goals were reached or because no longer was a worthwhile purpose being served. So, this past September we obtained court consultants through the National Center for State Courts to evaluate the commissions and make recommendations to the court.
Time will not allow an in-depth review of the recommendations, but I am pleased to report that by year's end, I anticipate that six of the eleven commissions should be phased out totally. Of those six, one is now defunct due to resignations; two have concluded their work and submitted their final reports; one's original term will expire this year and it is recommended that it not be renewed, with any remaining implementation turned over to the AOC; one completes its work this year after making its report, with implementation resting on others, including you, the General Assembly; and the sixth has served its purpose and any remaining functions can be better served administratively through the AOC. The remaining five, several of which were created by legislation, continue to function well, provide invaluable service, and have not completed their mission. One, the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism, is a role model for the entire country and operates without one dime of state financial assistance. The overall results of this course of action will allow the Court to direct more of its resources to its more traditional constitutional and statutory duties.
Now, turning back to the Judicial Council and AOC, over the past six months we have commenced two major initiatives and will soon start a third. First, we now have in place an active standing budget committee. It is closely reviewing every item of the Judicial Council budget. It is seeking the historical background for some budget items to determine whether they should be eliminated or merely moved to a more appropriate new home outside the judicial budget. We are concerned that some of the items that do not appropriately fit in a judicial budget may be precluding the courts from receiving other much needed funds which directly impact the delivery of services. This year the Committee is requiring FY 2004 budget requests to be submitted in April, so the requests can be duly analyzed and the Committee's recommendations presented to and voted on by the Council long before the budget must be forwarded to you and the Governor.
Secondly, the Judicial Council adopted a resolution calling for analysis and development of impact statements on proposed legislation relating to the judicial branch. Since July, we have developed and put in place a process which will enable us to review each such proposal, determine its affect on the entire judicial branch, not just one level of the

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system. If it would have a positive impact, the Council will endorse it; if not, the Council will let you know. There has never been one body speaking on legislation for the entire judicial branch, and, to an unacceptable extent, the result has been further fragmentation of the courts and less efficiency. By working together and taking official positions on legislation, the Judicial Council hopes to attain its ultimate goal of improving our court system by creating a framework that best utilizes available resources.
Since informing you of this new initiative, we have received much encouragement and favorable response from you. I ask you to please be patient, it will take time to test and improve the process. But, I am confident in the next few years you will see favorable results, an improved court system, more efficiently using our resources.
Lastly, you are probably familiar with the results of the performance audit of court fees performed at the Governor's direction and published in November. We're talking about large sums. Implicit in the report is the need for in-depth study of existing structure, determining problems, coming up with remedies, so that the collectable fees are, in fact, collected and then distributed properly. The Judicial Council is committed to undertake a comprehensive study and develop an acceptable management process for the calculation, collection, and disbursement of court fees. This year the AOC will conduct the study and develop administrative remedies, and, if deemed necessary, the Council will recommend legislative remedies.
The work of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission is truly one great success story. In 1990 only three counties offered any form of alternative dispute resolution in their courts. By the end of FY 2001, 91counties had ADR programs and, as of today, it has grown to 95 counties. In FY 2000, 24,470 cases were referred to an ADR process of mediation or arbitration, and over 15,000 cases went through the process. This resulted in more than 14,000 cases being disposed of, providing much relief to crowded court dockets.
The results should please everyone involved: the trial courts, the parties who more quickly and economically resolve their disputes, and you, our lawmakers, for the successful ADR programs play a vital role in reducing the number of new judgeships which otherwise would be required, and the cost to the state for ADR only amounts to one little hiccup in the budget. I wish we had more such efficient and effective innovations. However, we don't, so we will continue to encourage increased utilization of ADR and further expansion of such programs throughout the state.
The delivery of indigent defense has been and continues to be the focus of much attention in this state, and rightfully so, as approximately 80% of those accused of criminal violations in Georgia are indigent. We have a very fragmented indigent defense system in this state, some excellent systems, some woefully inadequate. We ask the Executive

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and Legislative branches to join us as we seek to implement a system that will meet constitutional muster and provide fairness in all of Georgia's courts.
I am happy to report that our Commission on Indigent Defense, chaired by Charles Morgan, vice-president and General Counsel of Bell South, and composed of trial judges, district attorneys, legislators, the criminal defense bar, and concerned citizens from all walks of life, has been diligently working for the past year, gathering data and reviewing successful indigent defense programs of other states. The Spangenburg Group, a nationally recognized consultant firm with a successful track record in North Carolina, Texas and elsewhere, has been hired and is presently gathering empirical data from a representative cross section of our counties. It will analyze the data, make recommendations and provide other assistance to the Commission.
The Commission's goal is to accurately determine the problems, the needs, and the best possible solution. I am confident that the Commission's findings and recommendations will provide a road map for creating a system that will deliver indigent defense services throughout the entire state which meet constitutional standards, a system which is both effective and efficient. While the Commission's recommendations will not reach you this session, it will arrive before the 2003 session. I beg you to step up to the plate and do the right thing at that time. You leaders know that providing quality indigent defense is not only constitutionally mandated, but it is also the right thing, the moral thing to do. As a progressive state, let us do our duty.
Further good news is a result of the work of the Equality Commission, as new rules for interpreters, including certification, are now in place. They will serve our court system well as we face language barriers in our courts arising from our more diverse population.
Turning to the budget, the judicial branch is well aware of the downturn in the economy and the resulting revenue reduction of the state. We will, of course, cooperate to the extent possible with our budget requests for FY 2003. At the same time, we must keep the halls of justice open, providing an efficient, fair system for all of our citizens at all times.
As you know, the third branch of government receives only approximately one percent of the state's revenues; almost sixty-nine percent of that sum is allocated to the superior courts and the district attorneys. Additionally, included within that one percent are various flow-throughs, all of which no doubt are meritorious, but some do not directly aid or pay for the operation of Georgia's judicial system.
As your appropriation chairs know, the judicial branch feels both the financial squeeze and the political squeeze as we approach FY 2003, but there is little left that can be squeezed out of our budget requests and still leave the courts operational. In recent years you have responded kindly to our needs, and I am confident in considering our budget

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requests you will provide the funds necessary to enable us to maintain a quality justice system in Georgia. For that, we are most appreciative.
Now, a few priority needs. I have talked with a number of the elected leaders of those who fall under the umbrella of the Judicial Branch as defined by Article 6 of Georgia's Constitution. At their request, I will address a few of the most pressing needs, all of which I fully support.
First, while the Georgia Court of Appeals is still doing an exceptional job, despite the fact it sorely needs additional judges, the primary immediate need of the Court of Appeals is additional space for its current judges and staff. I understand that various plans are under consideration; hopefully, relief will be forthcoming.
Next, Georgia is blessed with many excellent District Attorneys. The Prosecuting Attorney's Council will be requesting legislative action on a number of very compelling issues. First, as the result of a study and recommendation of the Georgia Legal Loan Forgiveness Task Force, appointed by the Governor and chaired by District Attorney, Kenneth B. Hodges, the Council will propose implementation of a legal loan forgiveness program for young attorneys entering public service as prosecutors, public defenders, and attorneys with the State Law Department. This program is akin to tuition grants for medical students who agree to practice in the more sparsely populated areas of Georgia. Because most law graduates are burdened by substantial college and law school debt, many are precluded from entering public service as their salaries would not enable them to timely repay their loans. The loan forgiveness program would be a win-win situation. It allows the young lawyer to enter the public sector, satisfying the desire to serve society's needs, and it provides the State with bright, competent young attorneys to fill much needed, but often vacant, public sector positions. I highly recommend this program to you.
Secondly, for the past few years the Strategic Planning Commission of the District Attorneys Association has studied and analyzed the prosecution of cases in Georgia to determine the best way to improve the prosecution function and to identify a method that will appropriately allocate personnel. The results are very enlightening, revealing that under the present system attorneys are forced to perform services which could be more efficiently performed by lower paid administrative and other support staff. The District Attorneys are requesting you to fund the implementation of their plan addressing the support staff needs of each circuit. Only after their offices are made more efficient through this process will they be able to accurately assess legal staff needs. I commend their Strategic Plan 2002 to you.
I also understand that the district attorneys as well as the probate judges are proposing legislation allowing them to be elected on a non-partisan basis. The administration of justice must be cloaked with fairness and impartiality. Anything that casts doubts on the

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system breeds distrust. Accordingly, there is no room for partisan politics in our courts. Non-partisan elections of appellate and superior court judges have served our state well since the adoption of our 1983 Constitution. I urge you to strongly consider these requests.
And last, but certainly not least, curtailing and ultimately ending family violence is a joint goal of all three branches of government. While progress is being made, there is much more to be done. In 1996 you adopted legislation authorizing courts to impose as a condition of probation participation in a family violence intervention program. The courts have heavily used this condition since 1996, but the programs are unregulated and without certification, resulting in unacceptable disparity in the quality of the programs and the effectiveness of the probation condition. I urge you to adopt legislation setting up acceptable standards, eliminating the loop holes that have plagued this well intended legislation, thereby turning the programs into a meaningful tool, helping to eliminate family violence in Georgia.

No doubt, there is much room for improvement in our judicial system. Many excellent recommendations are contained in the Justice 2000 report published in 1985 and the 2001 report of the Supreme Court's Blue Ribbon Commission on the Judiciary entitled Georgia Courts in the 21st Century. I urge you to consider these recommendations when you evaluate any legislation affecting our courts.

With that said, I now report that your Supreme Court and Court of Appeals are among the most productive and efficient appellate courts in the country, remaining at the top in timely disposition of cases. And, considering available resources, your entire judicial system is in reasonably good order, with one major exception, the delivery of indigent defense, which I mentioned earlier.

In closing, I trust that you are pleased with the good news I delivered; that you will continue to meet the budgetary needs of the Judicial Branch; and that you will fully consider the priority needs mentioned.

On behalf of the entire Judicial Branch, we thank you for this opportunity to address you today and for your continued support of our needs.

May God bless you and may God continue to bless America.

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The President Pro Tempore of the Senate announced the Joint Session dissolved.

Pursuant to the provisions of a previously adopted motion, the Senate stood in recess until 5:00 p.m.
The following communication was received by the Secretary:

January 18, 2002
The Honorable Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate Room 353, State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Mr. Secretary,
With this letter, I serve notice that I will ask the Senate to reconsider the passage of Senate Bill 32, pursuant to Senate Rule 94 (b).
Sincerely, /s/ Terrell Starr, District 44
The Senate adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 28, 2002 Sixth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 p.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

The proper time having arrived to reconsider SB 32, no motion was made, and SB 32 was transmitted to the House.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

The Journal was confirmed.

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 960.

By Representatives McCall of the 90th, James of the 140th, Royal of the 164th, Floyd of the 138th, Hanner of the 159th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dimensions and weights of vehicles and loads, so as to change certain provisions relating to securing loads on vehicles; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions of uniform rules of the road, so as to change certain provisions relating to operating vehicle without adequately securing load; and for other purposes.

HB 1013. By Representative Greene of the 158th:

A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Quitman County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1015. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Clay County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1016. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Stewart County and providing for the election of the members thereof, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1018. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Stewart County, so as to change the description of the commissioner district; and for other purposes.
HB 1019. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clay County, so as to provide new commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1020. By Representative Smith of the 102nd:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Board of Commissioners of Harris County, so as to change the commissioner districts in said county; and for other purposes.
HB 1023. By Representative Smith of the 102nd:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Harris County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Harris County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

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SB 333. By Senators Hecht of the 34th, Walker of the 22nd, Kemp of the 3rd and Starr of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-3-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitation on prosecutions generally, so as to provide that a prosecution for serious violent offenses may be commenced at any time; to provide that the age limitation on prosecutions of certain crimes involving children who are victims be increased to age 18; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 348. By Senator Fort of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement of traffic-control device obedience requirements by means of traffic-control signal monitoring devices, so as to redefine a term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 349. By Senators Crotts of the 17th, Starr of the 44th, Dean of the 31st, Williams of the 6th, Tanksley of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for eligibility of students who attend home study programs for extracurricular programs offered at public schools under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SB 350. By Senators Hecht of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Harbison of the 15th, Starr of the 44th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to permit electric membership corporations to engage in business as natural gas marketers and to contract with marketers to provide billing and customer service; to permit persons to perform ancillary services without becoming certificated; to add and change definitions; to prohibit retroactive increases in the price of natural gas; to prohibit service charges by marketers relating to

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changing marketers if the customer has not changed marketers within the previous 12 months; to change provisions relating to temporary directives to protect retail customers when the market is no longer competitive; related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 351. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Walker of the 22nd, Starr of the 44th, Ragan of the 11th and Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health, so as to change certain provisions relating to rules and regulations for nutritional screening and eye, ear, and dental examinations of students; to provide that such eye examinations shall be performed by ophthalmologists or optometrists; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 352. By Senators Williams of the 6th, Burton of the 5th and Blitch of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide that a person who was awarded the Purple Heart citation shall be entitled to a standard Georgia license plate at no charge; to provide that a person who has been awarded a Bronze Star (Valor), Silver Star, or Distinguished Service Cross shall be entitled to receive at no cost a special and distinctive license plate or a standard Georgia license plate; to provide for procedures; to provide for design; to provide for transfer among vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 353. By Senator Cheeks of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia," so as to include objectives of the chapter for entities under the supervision of the Department of Banking and Finance that are not financial institutions; to change the restrictions on investments by certain employees of the department; to specify the restrictions on the receipt of gifts and business activities by certain employees of the department; to authorize the department to collect certain fees

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by electronic deductions; to authorize the department to share certain information with federal or state regulatory agencies; to specify the types of hearings available to a party; to provide for certain types of stock and securities transactions by banks; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
SR 497. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Bowen of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION designating the "Herman Jones Memorial Forensic Science Complex" at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SR 500. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Walker of the 22nd, Butler of the 55th, James of the 35th, Harbison of the 15th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the construction of a national memorial honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington, D.C., and urging the donation of granite from the State of Georgia for use in the construction of such memorial; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

HB 960. By Representatives McCall of the 90th, James of the 140th, Royal of the 164th, Floyd of the 138th, Hanner of the 159th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dimensions and weights of vehicles and loads, so as to change certain provisions relating to securing loads on vehicles; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions of uniform rules of the road, so as to change certain provisions relating to operating vehicle without adequately securing load; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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HB 1013. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Quitman County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1015. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Clay County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1016. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Stewart County and providing for the election of the members thereof, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1018. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Stewart County, so as to change the description of the commissioner district; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1019. By Re presentative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clay County, so as to provide new commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1020. By Representative Smith of the 102nd:

A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Board of Commissioners of Harris County, so as to change the commissioner districts in said county; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1023. By Representative Smith of the 102nd:

A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Harris County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Harris County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1010 Do Pass HB 1011 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 324

SB 334

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senator Golden of the 8th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Golden was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen

Harp Hill Hooks Jackson

Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith

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Brown Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Guhl Haines Hamrick

James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Mullis M V Bremen Paul Polak Price

Starr Stephens Stokes Streat Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Brush

Fort

Harbison

Hecht

Vacancy, 48th

Golden(exc) Vacancy, 18th

Senator Hecht was off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Starr of the 44th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Arthur L. Powell of Morrow, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 498. By Senator Price of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION commending Brett J. Cirilli; and for other purposes.

SR 499. By Senators James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th, Brown of the 26th, Gillis of the 20th, Marable of the 52nd and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Hildred Wright Shumake, Jr., and expressing sorrow at his passing; and for other purposes.

SR 501. By Senator Hill of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION commending Ranger First Class George Tharpe and Ranger First Class Darrell Watson as the Peace Officers of the Year for Meritorious Service; and for other purposes.

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SR 502. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sr. Trooper G. H. Langford on his selection as the Peace Officer of the Year for Valor; and for other purposes.
SR 503. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION commending the 4,418 men and women of the juvenile justice system and declaring Juvenile Justice Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 504. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Christine Dawson; and for other purposes.
SR 505. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending South Columbus Concerned Citizens; and for other purposes.
SR 506. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Southeast Bulloch High School girls crosscountry team; and for other purposes.
SR 507. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Thomas Paine Day on January 29; and for other purposes.
SR 508. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Wilderness Institutes; and for other purposes.
SR 509. By Senator Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending Michael Charles Welti on becoming an Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.

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SR 510. By Senator Kemp of the 3rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the value of Law-Related Education (LRE); recognizing the Georgia LRE program in the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia, the Georgia LRE Consortium, the Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia for promoting Law-Related Education; recognizing January 29, 2002, as "LRE Day at the State Capitol"; and for other purposes.

SR 511. By Senator Lee of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION commending the LaGrange High School football team; and for other purposes.

Senator Lee of the 29th recognized the players and coaches of the LaGrange High School football team, commended by SR 511.

SR 512. By Senators Price of the 56th and Cable of the 27th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta; and for other purposes.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Monday, January 28, 2002 Sixth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 1010

Guhl of the 45th Haines of the 46th BARROW COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing authority for members of the Board of Education of Barrow County, so as to provide for reapportionment of districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

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HB 1011

Guhl of the 45th Haines of the 46th BARROW COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act re-creating and establishing a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County, so as to provide for reapportionment of districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Gingrey E Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Smith of the 25th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. James Hatcher.

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Monday, January 28, 2002 SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
PURSUANT TO SR 481, THE SENATE STOOD IN RECESS UNTIL 5:00 P.M. AT 2:30 P.M., PURSUANT TO SENATE RULE 94(b), NOTICE TO RECONSIDER SENATE BILL 32 WAS FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

HB 127

Juvenile courts; amend provisions (Substitute)(JUDY-46th) Squires-78th

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
HB 127. By Representative Squires of the 78th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to authorize the juvenile court to order parents or other persons legally obligated to support a child to pay certain costs and expenses in the form of periodic child support in certain circumstances; to provide for application of child support guidelines and for payment to the family support registry; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Haines of the 46th.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 127:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to restrict full-time juvenile court judges from serving as a judge in another court; to clarify the obligation of the district attorney regarding a petition in juvenile court when the district attorney declines to prosecute certain children in superior court; to change and reorganize provisions so as to divide into separate parts those provisions relating to allegedly deprived children and those provisions relating to allegedly unruly or delinquent children; to conform crossreferences to such changes and reorganization; to change provisions relating to victims impact statements, evidence, and continuances; to clarify a provision relating to transfer of legal custody of a child back to a person whose abuse of alcohol or another drug resulted in the childs deprivation; to clarify when the juvenile court shall dismiss petitions alleging delinquency or unruliness; to clarify when the court shall enter orders

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of disposition; to clarify provisions relating to the duration of disposition orders; to provide for sealing records in cases when petitions alleging delinquency or unruliness have been dismissed or informally adjusted; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, is amended in Part 2, relating to appointment and jurisdiction, by adding a new subsection (k) to Code Section 15-11-18, relating to creation of juvenile courts, terms, compensation, and qualifications of judges, to read as follows:
"(k)(1) No person who is serving as a full-time juvenile court judge after appointment as judge pursuant to this Code section shall at the same time hold the office of judge of any other class of court of this state. (2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall also apply to any person serving as a juvenile court judge after being elected juvenile court judge pursuant to a local law authorized by a constitutional amendment providing for the election of one or more juvenile court judges. (3) Nothing in this subsection shall prevent any duly appointed or elected juvenile court judge from sitting by designation as a superior court judge pursuant to Code Section 15-1-9.1 or as otherwise provided by law."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Part 3, relating to jurisdiction and venue, by striking in its entirety subparagraph (b)(2)(C) of Code Section 15-11-28, relating to the jurisdiction of juvenile court, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(C) Before indictment, the district attorney may, after investigation and for extraordinary cause, decline prosecution in the superior court of a child 13 to 17 years of age alleged to have committed an offense specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. Upon declining such prosecution in the superior court, the district attorney shall immediately withdraw the case and lodge it cause a petition to be filed in the appropriate juvenile court for adjudication. Any case transferred by the district attorney to the juvenile court pursuant to this subparagraph shall be subject to the designated felony provisions of Code Section 15-11-63 and the transfer of the case from superior court to juvenile court shall constitute notice to the child that such case is subject to the designated felony provisions of Code Section 15-11-63."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Part 4, relating to commencement and conduct of proceedings, by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-39, relating to the time for the hearing, summons, waiver of service of the summons, and judicial

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order to the childs parents, guardian, or custodian, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) After the petition has been filed the court shall fix a time for set a hearing thereon, which, if the child is in detention, shall not be later than ten days after the filing of the petition. In the event the child is not in detention, the court shall fix a time for set a hearing thereon which shall be not later than 60 days from the date of the filing of the petition."
SECTION 4. Said part of said article is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 15-1141, relating to the conduct of hearings, recordation, conduct of delinquency proceedings by the district attorney, victim impact statements, and deprivation findings, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"15-11-41. (a) All hearings shall be conducted by the court without a jury. Any hearing may be adjourned from time to time within the discretion of the court as set forth in subsection (d) (b) of Code Section 15-11-56. (b) Unless waived by the child and the childs parent, guardian, or attorney, the The proceedings shall be recorded by stenographic notes or by electronic, mechanical, or other appropriate means, unless such recording is waived by the child and the childs parent, guardian, or attorney. (c) In any proceeding before the juvenile court, the judge, upon the courts own motion, may request the assistance of the district attorney or a member of the district attorneys staff to conduct the proceedings on behalf of the petitioner. If for any reason the district attorney is unable to assist, the judge may appoint legal counsel for such purpose. (d) In any delinquency proceeding in which a petition has been filed, the district attorney or a member of the district attorneys staff shall conduct the proceedings on behalf of the state if requested to do so by the juvenile court if the state is not otherwise represented by a solicitor of the juvenile court. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, in any delinquency proceedings conducted by the district attorney or a member of the district attorneys staff, the district attorney or staff member shall be entitled to complete access to all court files, probation files, hearing transcripts, delinquency reports, and any other juvenile court records which may be of assistance to the district attorney or staff member in the conduct of such delinquency proceedings. It shall be the duty of the clerk and probation officers of the juvenile court to assist the district attorney or staff member in obtaining any such files, transcripts, reports, or records, or copies thereof, as may be requested by the district attorney or staff member. In any such case, the petition shall be dismissed by the court upon the motion of the district attorney setting forth that there is not sufficient evidence to warrant the further conduct of the proceeding.

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(e)(1) In any delinquency proceeding in which a petition has been filed, the juvenile court shall notify any victim of a delinquent childs alleged offense that the victim may submit a victim impact statement if:
(A) The delinquent child, in committing a felony, caused physical, psychological, or economic injury to the victim; or (B) The delinquent child, in committing a misdemeanor, caused serious physical injury or death to the victim. (2) A victim impact statement submitted by a victim shall be attached to the case file and may be used by the district attorney or the judge during any stage of the proceedings against the child involving predisposition, disposition, or determination of restitution. (3) A victim impact statement shall: (A) Identify the victim of the offense and the perpetrator; (B) Itemize any economic loss suffered by the victim as a result of the offense; (C) Identify any physical injury suffered by the victim as a result of the offense along with its seriousness and permanence; (D) Describe any change in the victims personal welfare or familial relationships as a result of the offense; (E) Identify any request for psychological services initiated by the victim or the victims family as a result of the offense; and (F) Contain any other information related to the impact of the offense upon the victim that the court requires. (4) The victim may complete the victim impact statement form and submit such form to the juvenile court. If the victim is unable to do so because of such victims mental, emotional, or physical incapacity, or because of such victims age, the victims attorney or a family member may complete the victim impact statement form on behalf of the victim. (5) The court shall, in the manner prescribed by rule of court, provide the child with a copy of the victim impact statement within a reasonable time prior to any hearing at which it is to be considered and allow the child to have the opportunity to rebut the victims written statements. (6) No disposition of the child shall be invalidated because of failure to comply with the provisions of this Code section. This Code section shall not be construed to create any cause of action or any right of appeal on behalf of any person. (f) At any hearing on a petition alleging deprivation of a child, the court shall make and file its findings as to whether the child is a deprived child, as defined in paragraph (8) of Code Section 15-11-2, and whether such deprivation is found to have been the result of alcohol or other drug abuse."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended in Part 6, relating to deprivation, by inserting a new Code section to be designated Code Section 15-11-54 to read as follows:
"15-11-54.

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(a) Findings. After hearing the evidence on any petition alleging deprivation, the court shall make and file its findings as to whether the child is a deprived child. If the court finds that the child is not a deprived child, it shall dismiss the petition and order the child discharged from any detention or other restriction theretofore ordered in the proceeding. (b) Findings with regard to result of alcohol abuse or drug abuse. If the court finds that a child is deprived, the court shall also make and file a finding as to whether such deprivation is the result of alcohol abuse or drug abuse by a parent or guardian. (c) Disposition. The court shall proceed immediately or at a postponed hearing to make a proper disposition of the case in accordance with Code Section 15-11-55 if the court finds from clear and convincing evidence that the child is deprived."
SECTION 6. Said part of said article is further amended in Code Section 15-11-55, relating to the disposition of a deprived child, by striking in its entirety subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(e) If a child is found to be a deprived child and the deprivation is found to have been the result of alcohol or other drug abuse by a parent or guardian, as specified in subsection (f) (b) of Code Section 15-11-41 15-11-54, and the court orders transfer of temporary legal custody of the child, as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the court is authorized to further order that legal custody of the child may not be transferred back to the person having custody of the child when the deprivation occurred childs custodian or guardian whose abuse of alcohol or another drug resulted in the childs deprivation unless such person undergoes substance abuse treatment and random substance abuse screenings and those screenings remain negative for a period of no less than six consecutive months."
SECTION 7. Said part of said article is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 15-1156, relating to court findings, disposition, evidence, continuances, and scheduling, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"15-11-56. (a) Findings. After hearing the evidence on any petition alleging delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation, the court shall make and file its findings as to whether the child is a deprived child or, if the petition alleges that the child is delinquent or unruly, after hearing the evidence the court shall make and file its findings as to whether the acts ascribed to the child were committed by the child. If the court finds that the child is not a deprived child or that the allegations of delinquency or unruly conduct have not been established, it shall dismiss the petition and order the child discharged from any detention or other restriction theretofore ordered in the proceeding.

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(b) Disposition. The court shall proceed immediately or at a postponed hearing to make a proper disposition of the case if the court finds from clear and convincing evidence that the child:
(1) Is deprived; (2) Is in need of treatment or rehabilitation as a delinquent child; or (3) Is in need of treatment or rehabilitation or supervision as an unruly child. (c)(a) Evidence. In dispositional hearings under subsection (b) (c) of this Code section Section 15-11-54 and in all proceedings involving custody of a child, all information helpful in determining the questions presented, including oral and written reports, may be received by the court and relied upon to the extent of its probative value even though not otherwise competent in the hearing on the petition. The parties or their counsel shall be afforded an opportunity upon request to examine and controvert written reports so received and to cross-examine individuals making the reports, except that portions of such reports not relied on by the court in reaching its decision which, if revealed, would be prejudicial to the interests of the child or any party to the proceeding may be withheld in the courts discretion. Confidential sources of information need not be disclosed. (d)(b) Continuances; scheduling. On its own motion or that of a party, the court may continue the hearings under subsection (c) of this Code section Section 15-11-54 for a reasonable period to receive reports and other evidence bearing on the disposition or the childs need for treatment or rehabilitation of a child. In this event, the court shall make an appropriate order for detention protection of the child or for the childs release from detention subject to supervision of the court during the period of the continuance. In scheduling investigations and hearings, the court shall give priority to proceedings in which a child is in detention or has otherwise has been removed from his or her home before an order of disposition has been made."
SECTION 8. Said part of said article is further amended in Code Section 15-11-58, relating to family reunification, reports and plans, custody orders, duration of orders, review of determinations, hearings, and supplemental orders, by striking in its entirety paragraph (2) of subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and opportunity to be heard are given to the parties affected, including and to the foster parents, if any, of a child and any preadoptive parent or relative providing care for the child. except that this This provision shall not be construed to require that any foster parent, preadoptive parent, or relative providing care for the child be made a party to such a review or hearing solely on the basis of such notice and opportunity to be heard; and".

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SECTION 9. Said part of said article is further amended by striking in their entirety subsections (o), (p), and (q) of Code Section 15-11-58, relating to family reunification, reports and plans, custody orders, duration of orders, review of determinations, hearings, and supplemental orders, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"15-11-58.1. (o)(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, any other order of disposition in a proceeding involving delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation, except in an order involving the appointment of a guardian of the person or property of a child, continues in force for not more than two years. The court may sooner terminate its order or extend its duration for further periods. An order of extension may be made if:
(1) A hearing is held prior to the expiration of the order upon motion of a party or on the courts own motion; (2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and opportunity to be heard are given to the parties affected; (3) The court finds that the extension is necessary to accomplish the purposes of the order extended; and (4) The extension does not exceed two years from the expiration of the prior order. (p)(b) Except as provided in Code Section 15-11-70, the The court may terminate an order of disposition of a child adjudicated as deprived or an extension of such a disposition order prior to its expiration, on or without an application of a party, if it appears to the court that the purposes of the order have been accomplished. (q)(c) Unless otherwise provided by law, when the a child who has been adjudicated as deprived reaches 21 years of age all orders affecting him or her then in force terminate and he or she is discharged from further obligation or control."
SECTION 10. Said article is further amended in Part 7, relating to delinquency and unruliness, by inserting two new Code sections to be designated Code Sections 15-11-64.1 and 15-1164.2 to read as follows:
"15-11-64.1. In any delinquency proceeding in which a petition has been filed, the district attorney or a member of the district attorneys staff shall conduct the proceedings on behalf of the state if requested to do so by the juvenile court if the state is not otherwise represented by a solicitor of the juvenile court. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, in any delinquency proceedings conducted by the district attorney or a member of the district attorneys staff, the district attorney or staff member shall be entitled to complete access to all court files, probation files, hearing transcripts, delinquency reports, and any other juvenile court records which may be of assistance to the district attorney or staff member in the conduct of such delinquency proceedings. It shall be the duty of the clerk and probation officers of the juvenile court to assist the district attorney or staff member in obtaining any such files, transcripts, reports, or records, or copies thereof, as may be requested by the district attorney or staff member.

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In any such case, the petition shall be dismissed by the court upon the motion of the district attorney setting forth that there is not sufficient evidence to warrant the further conduct of the proceeding.
15-11-64.2. (a) In any delinquency proceeding in which a petition has been filed, the juvenile court shall notify any victim of a delinquent childs alleged offense that the victim may submit a victim impact statement if:
(1) The allegedly delinquent child, in conduct which would constitute a felony if committed by an adult, caused physical, psychological, or economic injury to the victim; or (2) The allegedly delinquent child, in conduct which would constitute a misdemeanor if committed by an adult, caused serious physical injury or death to the victim. (b) A victim impact statement submitted by a victim shall be attached to the case file and may be used by the district attorney or the judge during any stage of the proceedings against the child involving predisposition, disposition, or determination of restitution. (c) A victim impact statement shall: (1) Identify the victim of the offense and the perpetrator; (2) Itemize any economic loss suffered by the victim as a result of the offense; (3) Identify any physical injury suffered by the victim as a result of the offense along with its seriousness and permanence; (4) Describe any change in the victims personal welfare or familial relationships as a result of the offense; (5) Identify any request for psychological services initiated by the victim or the victims family as a result of the offense; and (6) Contain any other information related to the impact of the offense upon the victim that the court requires. (d) The victim may complete the victim impact statement form and submit such form to the juvenile court. If the victim is unable to do so because of such victims mental, emotional, or physical incapacity, or because of such victims age, the victims attorney or a family member may complete the victim impact statement form on behalf of the victim. (e) The court shall, in the manner prescribed by rule of court, provide the child with a copy of the victim impact statement within a reasonable time prior to any hearing at which it is to be considered and allow the child to have the opportunity to rebut the victims written statements. (f) No disposition of the child shall be invalidated because of failure to comply with the provisions of this subsection. This subsection shall not be construed to create any cause of action or any right of appeal on behalf of any person."

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SECTION 11. Said article is further amended in said part by striking in its entirety Code Section 15-1165, relating to disposition hearings for delinquent or unruly children and evidence, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"15-11-65. (a) Dispositional hearing for delinquent or unruly child. If the court finds on proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the child committed the acts by reason of which he or she is alleged to be delinquent or unruly, it shall proceed immediately or at a later time to conduct a dispositional hearing for the purpose of hearing evidence as to whether the child is in need of treatment, rehabilitation, or supervision and shall make and file its findings thereon. If the court finds that the allegations of delinquency or unruly conduct have not been established, it shall dismiss the petition and order the child discharged from any detention or other restriction theretofore ordered in relation to the allegations. If the child is to be held in custody at a detention facility between the adjudicatory hearing and the dispositional hearing, the court shall conduct the dispositional hearing within 30 days of the adjudicatory hearing. If the dispositional hearing is conducted more than 30 days after the adjudicatory hearing, unless the court shall make and file makes and files written findings of fact explaining the need for the delay. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, evidence sufficient to warrant a finding that acts have been committed which constitute a felony is also sufficient to sustain a finding that the child is in need of treatment or rehabilitation. If the court finds that the child is not in need of treatment, rehabilitation, or supervision, it shall dismiss the proceeding and discharge the child from any detention or other restriction theretofore ordered. (b) Evidence. In dispositional hearings under subsection (a) of this Code section and in all proceedings involving custody of a child, all information helpful in determining the questions presented, including oral and written reports, may be received by the court and relied upon to the extent of its probative value even though not otherwise competent in the hearing on the petition. The parties or their counsel shall be afforded an opportunity upon request to examine and controvert written reports so received and to cross-examine individuals making the reports, except that portions of such reports not relied on by the court in reaching its decision which, if revealed, would be prejudicial to the interests of the child or any party to the proceeding may be withheld in the courts discretion. Confidential sources of information need not be disclosed. (c) Continuances; scheduling. On its own motion or that of a party, the court may continue the hearings under this Code section for a reasonable period to receive reports and other evidence bearing on the disposition or the childs need for treatment or rehabilitation. In this event, the court shall make an appropriate order for detention of the child or for the childs release from detention subject to supervision of the court during the period of the continuance. In scheduling investigations and hearings, the court shall give priority to proceedings in which a child is in detention or has otherwise been removed from his or her home before an order of disposition has been made."

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SECTION 12. Said article is further amended in said part by striking in its entirety Code Section 15-1166, relating to disposition of delinquent children, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"15-11-66. (a) At the conclusion of the adjudicatory hearing dispositional hearing provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-65, if the child is found to have committed a delinquent act and is subsequently determined to be in need of treatment or rehabilitation, the court may make any of the following orders of disposition best suited to the childs treatment, rehabilitation, and welfare:
(1) Any order authorized by Code Section 15-11-55 for the disposition of a deprived child; (2) An order placing the child on probation under conditions and limitations the court prescribes, under the supervision of:
(A) The probation officer of the court or the court of another state as provided in Code Section 15-11-89; (B) Any public agency authorized by law to receive and provide care for the child; or (C) The chief executive officer of any community rehabilitation center acknowledging in writing such officers willingness to accept the responsibility for the supervision of the child; (3) An order placing the child in an institution, camp, or other facility for delinquent children operated under the direction of the court or other local public authority; (4) An order committing the child to the Department of Juvenile Justice; (5) An order requiring that the child make such restitution as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 17-14-2. Such order may remain in force and effect simultaneously with any other order of the court, including, but not limited to, an order of commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice. While an order requiring restitution is in effect, the enforcement thereof may be transferred to the Department of Juvenile Justice. In the event that the child changes his or her place of residence while the order is still in effect, the court may transfer enforcement of its order to the juvenile court of the county of the childs residence and its probation staff; however, no order of restitution shall be enforced while such child is in placement at a youth development center unless the commissioner of juvenile justice certifies that a restitution program is available at such facility. Payment of funds under this paragraph shall be made by the child or the childs family or employer directly to the clerk of the juvenile court entering the order or another employee of that court designated by the judge, and that court shall disburse such funds in the manner authorized in the order; (6) An order requiring that the child perform community service in a manner prescribed by the court and under the supervision of an individual designated by the court; or

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(7) An order requiring the child to remit to the general fund of the county a sum not to exceed the maximum applicable to an adult for commission of any of the following offenses: homicide by vehicle, manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used, hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident, racing on highways or streets, using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, fraudulent or fictitious use of a license, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, possession of controlled substances or marijuana, driving without proof of minimum required motor vehicle insurance, or any violation of the Code sections contained in Title 40 which is properly adjudicated as a delinquent act. (b) At the conclusion of the adjudicatory hearing dispositional hearing provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-65, if the child is found to have committed a delinquent act, the court may, in addition to any other treatment or rehabilitation, suspend the drivers license of such child for any period not to exceed the date on which the child becomes 18 years of age or, in the case of a child who does not have a drivers license, prohibit the issuance of a drivers license to such child for any period not to exceed the date on which the child becomes 18 years of age. The court shall retain the drivers license for a period of suspension and return it to the offender at the end of such period. The court shall notify the Department of Public Safety of any such actions taken pursuant to this subsection. If the child is adjudicated for the commission of a delinquent act, the court may in its discretion, in addition to any other treatment or rehabilitation, order the child to serve up to a maximum of 90 days in a youth development center, or after assessment and with the court's approval, in a treatment program provided by the Department of Juvenile Justice or the juvenile court . (b.1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, at the conclusion of the adjudicatory hearing dispositional hearing provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-65, if the child is found to have committed a delinquent offense which would be a violation of subsection (k) of Code Section 40-6-391 if committed by an adult, the court shall make an order of disposition which, for purposes of the childs rehabilitation, imposes the same penalty, period of confinement, and period of community service provided in Code Section 40-6-391 which are applicable to an adult convicted of violating subsection (k) of Code Section 40-6-391, with any such period of confinement to be served in an institution, camp, or other facility for delinquent children operated under the direction of the court or other local public authority or, if no such facility is available, in a regional youth detention center, provided that such child shall be kept segregated from all children other than those confined for violating subsection (k) of Code Section 40-6-391. A previous finding that the child committed such a delinquent offense shall be deemed a previous conviction for purposes of this subsection. The judge shall have the same authority and discretion regarding allowing service of confinement on weekends or during nonworking hours as is provided under subsection (a) of Code Section 17-10-3.1. (c) In any case in which a child who has not achieved a high school diploma or the equivalent is placed on probation, the court may require as a condition of probation that

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the child pursue a course of study designed to lead to achieving a high school diploma or the equivalent; and, in any case in which such a condition of probation may be imposed, the court shall give express consideration to whether such a condition should be imposed."
SECTION 13. Said article is further amended in said part by striking in its entirety Code Section 15-1170, relating to duration, termination, and extensions of disposition orders for delinquent or unruly children, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"15-11-70. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, an order of disposition committing a delinquent or unruly child to the Department of Juvenile Justice continues in force for two years or until the child is sooner discharged by the Department of Juvenile Justice. The court which made the order may extend its duration for an additional two years subject to like discharge, if:
(1) A hearing is held upon motion of the Department of Juvenile Justice prior to the expiration of the order; (2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and an opportunity to be heard are given to the child and the parent, guardian, or other custodian; and (3) The court finds that the extension is necessary for the treatment or rehabilitation of the child. (b) Except as otherwise provided by law, any other order of disposition in a proceeding involving delinquency or unruliness, except an order involving the appointment of a guardian of the person or property of a child, continues in force for not more than two years. The court may sooner terminate its order or extend its duration for further periods. An order of extension may be made if: (1) A hearing is held prior to the expiration of the order upon motion of a party or on the courts own motion; (2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and opportunity to be heard are given to the parties affected; (3) The court finds that the extension is necessary to accomplish the purposes of the order extended; and (4) The extension does not exceed two years from the expiration of the prior order. (c) The court may terminate an order of disposition of a child adjudicated as delinquent or unruly or an extension of such a disposition order prior to its expiration, on or without an application of a party, if it appears to the court that the purposes of the order have been accomplished. (d) Unless otherwise provided by law, when a child who has been adjudicated as delinquent or unruly reaches 21 years of age all orders affecting him or her then in force terminate and he or she is discharged from further obligation or control."

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SECTION 14. Said article is further amended in Part 8, relating to access to records and hearings, by striking in its entirety subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-79, relating to inspection of court files and records, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(b) Subject to the requirements of subsection (c) (a) of Code Section 15-11-56, subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-65, and Code Section 15-11-79.2, the general public shall be allowed to inspect court files and records for cases arising under Code Section 15-11-73 or any complaint, petition, or order from any case that was open to the public pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-78. The general public shall be allowed to inspect court files and records for proceedings involving a legitimation petition under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (e) of Code Section 15-11-28."
SECTION 15. Said article is further amended in said part in Code Section 15-11-79.2, relating to sealing records, by striking subsection (b), by redesignating subsections (a), (c), and (d) as subsections (b), (d), and (e), respectively, and by inserting the following new subsections:
"(a) Upon dismissal of a petition or complaint alleging delinquency or unruliness, or, in a case handled through informal adjustment, following completion of the informal adjustment, the court shall order the sealing of the files and records in the case, including those specified in Code Sections 15-11-82 and 15-11-83." "(c) Reasonable notice of the hearing required by subsection (b) of this Code section shall be given to:
(1) The district attorney; (2) The authority granting the discharge if the final discharge was from an institution or from parole; and (3) The law enforcement officers or department having custody of the files and records if the files and records specified in Code Sections 15-11-82 and 15-11-83 are included in the application or motion."
SECTION 16. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 37, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Gingrey E Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 1:53 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 29, 2002 Seventh Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 639. By Representatives Willard of the 44th and Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998, relating to general provisions relative to descent and distribution; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998, relating to year's support; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998, relating to revocation and repudiation of wills; to amend Code Section 53-5-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of petition for probate in solemn form; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998, relating to administration of estates generally; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998; and for other purposes.
HB 996. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Bordeaux of the 151st:
A BILL to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to correct typographical, stylistic, capitalization, punctuation, and other errors and omissions in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and in Acts of the

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General Assembly amending the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.
HB 997. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Bordeaux of the 151st:
A BILL to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions in Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and in Acts of the General Assembly amending Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.
HB 1000. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to authorize, by supplementary appropriation to the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, the issuance of not more than $620,730,000 in general obligation debt for educational facilities for county and independent schools, through the State Board of Education and the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission; and for other purposes.
HB 1043. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lumpkin County, so as to change the description of commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1046. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend an act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Lumpkin County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1053. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County, so as to clarify the legislative power of the mayor; to clarify provisions concerning ante litem notice; and for other purposes.

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HB 1055. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Registration, so as to change the composition and selection of the board; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 59.

By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd and Streat of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-75 of the O.C.G.A., relating to restrictions on outdoor advertising authorized to be erected near the edge of the right of way of the interstate system or primary highways in this state and multiple message signs on the interstate system, primary highways, and other highways, so as to change the method of measuring the distance of certain signs from the edge of the right of way; to direct the Department of Transportation to modify the states agreement with the United States secretary of transportation to conform to such changes; to change the allowable minimum duration of multiple message signs from ten seconds to six seconds; to reduce the allowable minimum distance between such signs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 901. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the 200th Anniversary of the United States Military Academy; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 354. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-6-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reports and distributions by collecting officer of the intangible recording tax, so as to provide for a 4 percent

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commission as compensation to the collection officer in counties having a certain population; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 355. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Bowen of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure shall not be required under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, so as to exempt autopsy photographs and post-mortem examination and autopsy reports from such disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 356. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-33-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing copy of records to patient or provider, so as to provide conditions under which a provider may release copies of medical records of deceased and living persons; to provide that, upon written request from the personal representative of the patient or survivor of the patient, a provider having custody and control of the patients record shall furnish a complete and current copy of that record; to provide that any record requested under certain provisions of law shall be furnished to any personal representative of the patient or any survivor of the patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 357. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Bowen of the 13th, Starr of the 44th, Hooks of the 14th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-180.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the allocation of water and waste-water usage among tenants and charging tenants for usage, so as to provide that the owner of a building who allocates water to tenants may be considered the owner of a public water system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

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SB 358. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bowen of the 13th, Blitch of the 7th, Williams of the 6th, James of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of fire extinguishers and suppression systems, so as to change the powers and authority of the Commissioner with regard to licensees or permittees who violate the provisions of such chapter, rules and regulations of the Commissioner, and order and notices of the Commissioner; to change the grounds for suspension, revocation, and refusal to issue, renew, or continue licenses and permits; to authorize the Commissioner to impose fines for violations of such chapter; to authorize the Commissioner to place licensees or permittees on probation under such reasonable terms and conditions as the Commissioner may determine; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 359. By Senator Marable of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to nighttime driving restrictions for Class D licensees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 360. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Jackson of the 50th, Blitch of the 7th, Butler of the 55th, Cable of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to provide for the direct access of patients to mammograms; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain requirements of referral from a primary care physician as a condition of coverage; to provide for notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

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SB 361. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Smith of the 25th, James of the 35th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Blitch of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Georgia Organic Certification and Labeling Act," so as to provide that no person who produces, processes, distributes, or handles an advertised, promoted, identified, tagged, stamped, packaged, or labeled organic food or feed ingredient, article, commodity, or product may substitute or commingle any ingredient, article, commodity, or product which does not comply with Code Section 2-21-3; to repeal the requirement that certain organic food or feed ingredients bear the official seal of the certifying entity; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture Committee.
SB 362. By Senators Hecht of the 34th, Starr of the 44th, Butler of the 55th, Walker of the 22nd, Hooks of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to permit electric membership corporations to engage in business as natural gas marketers and to provide ancillary service; to permit persons to perform ancillary services without becoming certificated; to add and change definitions; to prohibit retroactive increases in the price of natural gas; to prohibit service charges by marketers relating to changing marketers if the customer has not changed marketers within the previous 12 months; to change provisions relating to temporary directives to protect retail customers when the market is no longer competitive; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 639. By Representatives Willard of the 44th and Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998, relating to general provisions relative to descent and distribution; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998, relating to year's support; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998, relating to revocation and repudiation of wills; to amend Code Section 53-5-22

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of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of petition for probate in solemn form; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998, relating to administration of estates generally; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 996. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Bordeaux of the 151st:
A BILL to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to correct typographical, stylistic, capitalization, punctuation, and other errors and omissions in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and in Acts of the General Assembly amending the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
HB 997. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Bordeaux of the 151st:
A BILL to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions in Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and in Acts of the General Assembly amending Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
HB 1000. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to authorize, by supplementary appropriation to the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, the issuance of not more than $620,730,000 in general obligation debt for educational facilities for county and independent schools, through the State Board of Education and the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.

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HB 1043. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lumpkin County, so as to change the description of commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1046. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend an act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Lumpkin County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1053. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County, so as to clarify the legislative power of the mayor; to clarify provisions concerning ante litem notice; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1055. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Registration, so as to change the composition and selection of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Insurance and Labor Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

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HB 994 SB 337

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Brown of the 26th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 947 HB 949

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

Senator Kemp of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Johnson of the 1st asked unanimous consent that Senator Ladd of the 41st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ladd was excused.

Senator Haines of the 46th asked unanimous consent that Senator Tate of the 38th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tate was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brush Burton Butler Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Lamutt Lee Marable Mullis M V Bremen

Paul Polak Price Scott Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Streat Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Walker Williams

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Those not answering were:

Brown Hecht Tanksley Vacancy, 18th

Cable Ladd(exc) Tate(exc) Vacancy, 48th

Fort Ragan Thompson(exc)

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Hecht

Ladd

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Ragan of the 11th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Richard Soper of Cairo, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 513. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th, Gillis of the 20th and Bowen of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2002, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 514. By Senators Polak of the 42nd, Hill of the 4th, Crotts of the 17th, Burton of the 5th, Ladd of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the approximately 12,000 men and women of the Georgia Army and Air National Guard and State Defense Force and declaring National Guard Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 515. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd, Gingrey of the 37th, Lamutt of the 21st and Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION commending Staff Sergeant James Watson, USMC, of Powder Springs; and for other purposes.
SR 516. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Bainbridge High School "Bearcat" Band and its director, Paschal Ward; and for other purposes.

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SR 517. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending Bainbridge Assistant Fire Chief Marty Brown; and for other purposes.
SR 518. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Westwood Wildcats football team; and for other purposes.
SR 519. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation; and for other purposes.
HR 901. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 200th Anniversary of the United States Military Academy; and for other purposes.
Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th introduced representatives of Albany - Dougherty County Day, commended by SR 513, adopted previously.
Senator Kemp of the 3rd recognized representatives of Law Related Education Day commended by SR 510, adopted previously.
The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Tuesday, January 29, 2002 Seventh Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 947

Hecht of the 34th James of the 35th Scott of the 36th Tate of the 38th Fort of the 39th Paul of the 40th

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(Open Seat) of the 48th Price of the 56th FULTON COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund," so as to provide a postretirement benefit increase; and for other purposes.

HB 949

Hecht of the 34th James of the 35th Scott of the 36th Tate of the 38th Fort of the 39th Paul of the 40th (Open Seat) of the 48th Price of the 56th FULTON COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund," so as to change the provisions of such Act relating to the grant and calculation of cost of living benefit increases; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

M V Bremen Y Marable Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Fort of the 39th gave notice that at the proper time, he would move that the Senate reconsider its action in passing HB 947 and HB 949.

SENATE CALENDAR Tuesday, January 29, 2002 SEVENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 324

State Employees Health Insurance Plan; eligibility; former military personnel who previously declined coverage (I&L-23rd)

SB 334

Abandoned Vehicles; towing, storage charges; lien foreclosure procedures (JUDY-12th)

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 324. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd, Harbison of the 15th and Brown of the 26th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees health insurance plan, so as to provide that any person otherwise eligible for coverage who declined coverage because he or she was covered under a health insurance plan offered by the federal government based upon prior military service may, under certain conditions, begin or resume coverage under the state health insurance plan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th

Y Guhl Haines

Polak Y Price

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Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Please record my vote on SB 324 as Yes.

/s/ Senator Haines of the 46th

Senator Paul of the 40th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. William McAlvany.

Senator Cable of the 27th introduced former legislator and Insurance Commissioner, Johnny Caldwell who addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 334. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Haines of the 46th, Harp of the 16th and Harbison of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to change certain provisions relating to lien foreclosure procedure; to change certain provisions

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relating to duty of person removing or storing motor vehicle; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

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HR 903.

By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st and Skipper of the 137th:

A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the House the following members:

Representatives McBee of the 88th, Sims of the 167th, Skipper of the 137th, Squires of the 78th, Stallings of the 100th, Watson of the 70th and Wix of the 33rd.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

HR 903. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st and Skipper of the 137th:

A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.

Senator Polak of the 42nd recognized Georgia National Guard Day commended by SR 514, adopted previously and introduced Adjutant General David Poythress, who addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:43 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 30, 2002 Eighth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
Senator Fort of the 39th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in passing the following bills:
HB 947. By Representative Ashe of the 46th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund," so as to provide a postretirement benefit increase; and for other purposes.
HB 949. By Representative Ashe of the 46th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund," so as to change the provisions of such Act relating to the grant and calculation of cost of living benefit increases; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted and the Senate reconsidered HB 947 and HB 949 and the bills were placed on the Senate Calendar for today.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

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HB 945. By Representative James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to provide for the establishment of a dog and cat sterilization support program and educational activities; to provide for funds; to provide for rules; to provide for reports; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to authorize the issuance of license plates promoting the dog and cat sterilization support program and related educational activities of the Department of Agriculture; and for other purposes.
HB 975. By Representative Cummings of the 27th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-14-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the board of trustees of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund, so as to increase the allowable discretionary cost of living benefit increase; and for other purposes.
HB 1071. By Representatives Bannister of the 77th, Coleman of the 80th, Squires of the 78th, Callaway of the 81st, Mills of the 21st and others:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the education districts for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, so as to change the provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.
HB 1086. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th, Royal of the 164th and Purcell of the 147th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Food Act," so as to provide that certain food sales establishments shall post licenses on the premises in an open and conspicuous manner so as to be visible to the public; and for other purposes.
HB 1087. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th, Royal of the 164th and Purcell of the 147th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations as nuisances, so as to provide for additional definitions; and for other purposes.

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The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 126. By Representative Everett of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain persons who are defaulters for federal, state, or local taxes shall be ineligible to hold any public office in this state; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 363. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Smyrna ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 364. By Senators Walker of the 22nd, Harbison of the 15th, Stokes of the 43rd and Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, so as to change the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Authority to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission; to authorize the commission to disburse trust fund money for operating expenses which shall be kept to a minimum; to provide that no funds shall be disbursed until approved by the Governor; to require the commission to recommend disbursement of funds before the Governor may authorize such disbursement; to provide for related matters, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

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SB 365. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st, Hill of the 4th and Walker of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization and administration of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, so as to provide for site surveys, safety audits, and vulnerability assessments for certain public buildings; to provide for certain state government safety plans; to provide for a program of safety training; to provide for government emergency operations plans; to provide for interagency cooperation; to exempt certain records from public inspection and disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

SB 366. By Senators Lamutt of the 21st, Stephens of the 51st, Paul of the 40th and Thomas of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the Funk Heritage/Bennett Center at Reinhardt College as Georgias official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.

SB 367. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Golden of the 8th, Hamrick of the 30th, Marable of the 52nd and Cable of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to change eligibility requirements for certain students attending a private postsecondary institution less than 12 quarter or semester hours because of one or more disabilities; to provide for prorated awards for such students; to revise definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.

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SB 368. By Senators Smith of the 25th, Marable of the 52nd, Jackson of the 50th, Ragan of the 11th, Streat of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-212.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons receiving certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, so as to clarify that the 10 percent increase in state salary applies to each year the person holds the certification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SB 369. By Senators Williams of the 6th, Gillis of the 20th, Bowen of the 13th, Hill of the 4th, Golden of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the unlawful enticement of game, so as to provide that it shall be lawful to place, expose, deposit, distribute, or scatter any corn, wheat, or other grains, apples, or other feeds as a lure for deer on privately owned lands in the area designated as the southern zone for establishing deer season; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
SB 370. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Streat of the 19th, James of the 35th and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Dead Animal Disposal Act," so as to change the definition of dead animals that are subject to such chapter; to prohibit certain conduct; to change the provisions relating to the disposal of dead animals and the requirement related thereto; to regulate the hauling or transportation of dead animals; to provide for permits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
SB 371. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Streat of the 19th, James of the 35th and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to require the reporting of certain animal diseases and syndromes;

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to provide for the contents of reports; to provide for the confidentiality of reports; to provide for limited exceptions and for the use of certain data; to provide that certain persons making such reports shall not be liable for civil damages; to provide for penalties and change the provisions relating to certain penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 372. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Scott of the 36th, Brown of the 26th and James of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require policies that prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race or ethnicity in determining whether to stop a motorist; to require annual training of law enforcement officers on impermissible uses of race and ethnicity in stopping vehicles; to require law enforcement officers to document the race, ethnicity, and gender of a motorist and passengers; to provide for applicability; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 373. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Smith of the 25th, Hecht of the 34th and Ragan of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employee and employer contributions in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia and the creation of funds for contributions, benefits, and administrative expenses, so as to provide that any action to increase the employee contribution rate or decrease the employer contribution rate by the board of trustees shall be done only during the month of January; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
SB 374. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Hecht of the 34th and Scott of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation and membership of the board of trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; filling of vacancies; per diem, expenses, and oath of office; quorum; creation, membership, and duties of Teachers Retirement System Nomination

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Committee, so as to change the membership of such board of trustees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
SB 375. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to enact the "Georgia Consumer Choice of Benefits Health Insurance Plan Act"; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide definitions; to provide that Georgia Consumer Choice of Benefits Health Insurance Plan policies or contracts not subject to state mandated health benefits may be offered by insurers to group or individual policyholders; to provide exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SR 520. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Tanksley of the 32nd, Harp of the 16th, Smith of the 25th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Legislative Study Committee on the Public Financing of Judicial Elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
SR 522. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Teachers Early Retirement Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
SR 530. By Senators Johnson of the 1st, Price of the 56th, Stephens of the 51st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Harp of the 16th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to restrict amendments which increase appropriations made by the general appropriations Act; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
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SR 551. By Senators Beatty of the 47th, Price of the 56th, Johnson of the 1st, Stephens of the 51st, Cable of the 27th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to limit the rate of growth in the state budget and provide for the deposit of certain excess revenue in an emergency account and for tax refunds of the remainder; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
SR 552. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Brown of the 26th, Hooks of the 14th and James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Wage Rate Restructuring; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 945. By Representative James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to provide for the establishment of a dog and cat sterilization support program and educational activities; to provide for funds; to provide for rules; to provide for reports; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to authorize the issuance of license plates promoting the dog and cat sterilization support program and related educational activities of the Department of Agriculture; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 975. By Representative Cummings of the 27th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-14-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the board of trustees of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund, so as to increase the allowable discretionary cost of living benefit increase; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.

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HB 1071. By Representatives Bannister of the 77th, Coleman of the 80th, Squires of the 78th, Callaway of the 81st, Mills of the 21st and others:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the education districts for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, so as to change the provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
HB 1086. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th, Royal of the 164th and Purcell of the 147th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Food Act," so as to provide that certain food sales establishments shall post licenses on the premises in an open and conspicuous manner so as to be visible to the public; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 1087. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th, Royal of the 164th and Purcell of the 147th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations as nuisances, so as to provide for additional definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture Committee.
HR 126. By Representative Everett of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain persons who are defaulters for federal, state, or local taxes shall be ineligible to hold any public office in this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 313 SB 319

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 307 SB 346

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Natural Resources Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 129 Do Pass as Amended

SB 347 SB 357

Do Pass as Amended Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Reapportionment Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 328 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Golden of the 8th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Special Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 130 Do Pass

HB 646 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tanksley of the 32nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 1023 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 994 SB 337
Senator Starr of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Golden of the 8th asked unanimous consent that Senator Brown of the 26th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Brown was excused.

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Senator Brush of the 24th asked unanimous consent that Senator Polak of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.

Senator Kemp of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Blitch of the 7th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Blitch was excused.

Senator Gillis of the 20th asked unanimous consent that Senator Dean of the 31st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Dean was excused.

Senator Harp of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Gingrey of the 37th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Gingrey was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Bowen Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Fort Gillis Golden Guhl Haines Hamrick

Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Mullis M V Bremen Paul Price

Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Streat Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Blitch(exc) Gingrey(exc) Polak(exc) Vacancy, 48th

Brown(exc) Dean(exc)

Harbison

Hecht

Thompson(exc) Vacancy, 18th

Senator Hecht was off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th introduced the chaplain of the day, Bishop Lorenzo Moore of Albany, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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Senator Harbison of the 15th introduced Captain Bernetta Lane, commended by SR 76EX2, adopted previously in Special Session II.
Senator James of the 35th recognized Public Safety Day in Georgia, commended by SR 477, adopted previously, and introduced Commissioner Robert Hightower, who addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Price of the 56th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Burton McDaniel.
Senator Hill of the 4th recognized representatives from the Georgia Wilderness Institute, commended by SR 508, adopted previously, and introduced Oliver Keller, Chairman of the Board of GWI, who addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Hill of the 4th introduced Rangers First Class George Tharpe and Darrell Watson, Peace Officers of the Year, commended by SR 501, adopted previously. Ranger First Class Watson addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Hill of the 4th introduced Senior Trooper G.H. Langford, Peace Officer of the Year for Valor, commended by SR 502, adopted previously. Senior Trooper Langford addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 521. By Senators Paul of the 40th, Price of the 56th and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Alexander Kramer Perrin Crumpler on becoming an Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.
SR 523. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL commending the Youth Advisory Council of Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 524. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Norman Warren Fries; and for other purposes.
SR 525. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Julian E. Dutton; and for other purposes.

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SR 526. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Austin Daniel Rigdon; and for other purposes.
SR 527. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Thomas Robert Cox; and for other purposes.
SR 528. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st, Hill of the 4th, Price of the 56th and Burton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending South Gwinnett High Schools Technology Education Program and teacher Mr. Charles Kachmar; and for other purposes.
SR 529. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st and Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Berry College during its centennial celebration; and for other purposes.
SR 531. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Stephens of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hillary Munro; and for other purposes.
SR 532. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and recognizing the observance of 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 533. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 100th Anniversary of 4-H; and for other purposes.
SR 534. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robbie Jones; and for other purposes.

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SR 535. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Bowen of the 13th: A RESOLUTION commending Elton Baldy; and for other purposes.
SR 536. By Se nator Hill of the 4th: A RESOLUTION commending Bessy Lewis; and for other purposes.
SR 537. By Senator Hill of the 4th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jed Evans; and for other purposes.
SR 538. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Dean of the 31st: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sally Anderson; and for other purposes.
SR 539. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Ragan of the 11th and Bowen of the 13th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Josh Gibbs; and for other purposes.
SR 540. By Senator Hill of the 4th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lauren Ledbetter; and for other purposes.
SR 541. By Senator Hill of the 4th: A RESOLUTION commending Matt Newberry; and for other purposes.
SR 542. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Lee of the 29th: A RESOLUTION commending Christopher Nowicki; and for other purposes.
SR 543. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Kemp of the 3rd and Johnson of the 1st: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiffany McCoy; and for other purposes.

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SR 544. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Guhl of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Seth Turner; and for other purposes.
SR 545. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Burton of the 5th, Price of the 56th, Ladd of the 41st and Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION commending Derek Freeman; and for other purposes.
SR 546. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Wilson; and for other purposes.
SR 547. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Beatty of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christopher Roach; and for other purposes.
SR 548. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Haines of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Casey Mull; and for other purposes.
SR 549. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Bowen of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Garrett; and for other purposes.
SR 550. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katrina Smith; and for other purposes.
SR 553. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dusty Bonner; and for other purposes.

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SR 554. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Valdosta State University Head Coach Chris Hatcher; and for other purposes.
SR 555. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION commending Valdosta State University President Hugh C. Bailey; and for other purposes.
SR 556. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Father/Daughter Valentine Dance in Valdosta, Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 560. By Senator Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION conveying greetings to President Miguel Angel Rodriguez of Costa Rica as Georgians visit his country on a humanitarian mission; and for other purposes.

Senator Cable of the 27th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Natural Resources Committee and committed to the Agriculture Committee:
SB 343. By Senators Cable of the 27th, Ragan of the 11th and Guhl of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations as nuisances, so as to change the provisions relating to the declared policy of the state; to provide for additional definitions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and SB 343 was committed to the Agriculture Committee.

Senator Ragan of the 11th recognized the Westwood Wildcats football team and their coach, Charlie Greene, commended by SR 518, adopted previously. Head Coach Charlie Greene addressed the Senate briefly.
The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

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SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Wednesday, January 30, 2002 Eighth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 1023

Harp of the 16th HARRIS COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Harris County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Harris County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 18th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen E Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Cagle Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee
M V Bremen Y Marable Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Streat Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson Y Walker Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 39, nays 0.

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The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER:

HB 947

Fulton County School Employees Pension; postretirement benefit (SLGO-39th) Ashe-46th

HB 949

Fulton County School Employees Pension; amend cost of living provisions (SLGO-39th) Ashe-46th

SENATE CALENDAR Wednesday, January 30, 2002 EIGHTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

Senator Fort of the 39th asked unanimous consent that HB 947 and HB 949 be committed to the Retirement Committee.

The consent was granted, and HB 947 and HB 949 was committed to the Retirement Committee.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, January 31, 2002 Ninth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1067. By Representatives Brown of the 130th, Epps of the 131st and Smith of the 102nd:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Troup County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1102. By Representative Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, so as to change the descriptions of commissioner districts and posts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 177. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Kemp of the 3rd and Dean of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-5-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related to the endorsement of insurance

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contract by broker, so as to require that certain surplus lines policies must provide brochures explaining coverages at the time of application for the policies; to authorize the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following communications from the Honorable Cathy Cox, Secretary of State, certifying the Senator-Elect from District 18 in the Special Election of 2002, were received and read by the Secretary:
Secretary of State
Elections Division Suite 1104, West Tower 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30334-1505
January 30, 2002
The Honorable Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Secretary Eldridge,
I am transmitting herewith the name of the Senator elected in the Special Election Runoff for the office of State Senate in the General Assembly of Georgia from District 18, as the same appear from the consolidated returns which are of file and record in this office.
With kindest regards and best wishes, I am
Most Sincerely,
/s/ Cathy Cox Secretary of State

STATE OF GEORGIA
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
I, Cathy Cox, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that the attached page lists the results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election held on the 8th day of January, 2002, in District 18 of the State

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Senate, in Bleckley County, Houston County, Pulaski County and a portion of Bibb County, to fill the vacancy existing due to the resignation of the Honorable Sonny Perdue.

Inasmuch as no candidate received a majority of the votes cast, a Special Election Runoff was held on January 29, 2002 and the results of the consolidated returns on file in this office are also attached.

Having received a majority of the votes cast, Michael J. Moore was duly elected to this office.

(Seal)

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 30th day of January, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Two and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Twenty-sixth.
/s/ Cathy Cox Secretary of the State

Following are the results of the Special Election for Georgia Senate District 18:

Official Special Election Results - January 8, 2002 Georgia Senate District 18

Miller L. Heath Hedden, Terry A. Moore, Michael J. Walker, Jay

Bleckley 27 115 209 244

Houston 281
1397 2823 3642

Pulaski 17 153 129 199

Bibb 7
38 64 59

Total 332
1,703 3,225 4,144

Official Special Election Runoff Results - January 29, 2002 Georgia Senate District 18

Bleckley

Moore, Michael J.

486

Walker, Jay

325

Houston 5094 5026

Pulaski 375 250

Bibb 108 92

Total 6,063 5,693

Chief Judge, G. Alan Blackburn administered the Oath of Office to Senator-Elect, Michael J. Moore.

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The following communication was filed with the Secretary:
State of Georgia Court of Appeals Atlanta, Georgia 30334 January 31, 2002 Office of Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
I, G. Alan Blackburn, do hereby certify by my signature below that I have this date, Thursday, January 31, 2002, at 9:10 a.m. in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol, Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, administered the following Oath of Office to the Honorable Michael J. Moore:
"I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this state and of the United States, and on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgement, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this State.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any public money due this State, unaccounted for, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, nor of any one of the several states, nor of any foreign state, nor of any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God. "
/s/ G. Alan Blackburn
Senator Moore of the 18th addressed the Senate briefly.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 376. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Marable of the 52nd, Thomas of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harp of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, so as to provide for increased jurisdiction over certain misdemeanors; to repeal Article 10 of said chapter; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for

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an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 377. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Harp of the 16th, Crotts of the 17th and Hill of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for special license plates for veterans of the armed forces of the United States who have received certain citations; to provide for waiver of certain fees for such plates; to provide for procedures, rules, and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 378. By Senators Price of the 56th, Stokes of the 43rd, Hill of the 4th, Balfour of the 9th, Thomas of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to managed health care plans, so as to require any managed care entity offering a plan to obtain a signed affirmative consent from each enrollee acknowledging that the enrollee has been informed of and accepts specific elements of the plan; to specify that an enrollee shall give affirmative consent to a list of the participating providers, the limitations on choices of providers, and any contracts between the plan and any provider or hospital; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 379. By Senators Guhl of the 45th, Lamutt of the 21st, Stephens of the 51st, Thomas of the 54th, Ladd of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state property, so as to prohibit the naming or renaming of state property for any living elected public official; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.

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SB 380. By Senators Paul of the 40th, Burton of the 5th, Harp of the 16th, Price of the 56th, Crotts of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for low and zero emission vehicles, so as to provide for additional qualifications with respect to zero emission motor vehicles; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 381. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-61 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36, the "Revenue Bond Law," so as to change the definition of "undertaking"; to remove the referendum requirement with respect to revenue certificates issued for gas generation and distribution systems; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 382. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of LaGrange Gas Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and to authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to authorize the execution of resolutions and trust indentures to secure the payment of the revenue bonds of the authority and to define the rights of the holders of such obligations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 383. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, so as to change certain

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provisions relating to motor vehicle accident reports; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SR 557. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Dean Bryant Intersection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1067. By Representatives Brown of the 130th, Epps of the 131st and Smith of the 102nd:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Troup County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1102. By Representative Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, so as to change the descriptions of commissioner districts and posts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1013 Do Pass HB 1015 Do Pass

HB 1020 Do Pass HB 1043 Do Pass

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HB 1016 HB 1018 HB 1019

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1046 HB 1053 HB 1055

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 307 SB 313

SB 319

SB 328

SB 346

SB 347

SB 357

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Bowen Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl Haines Hamrick Harbison

Harp Hecht Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen Paul

Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Streat Tate Thomas,D Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Beatty Brush Polak Vacancy, 48th

Blitch Fort Tanksley

Brown Ladd Thomas, N.

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Beatty Blitch

Ladd Polak

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

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Senator Paul of the 40th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend David Galloway of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Starr of the 44th assumed the Chair.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 558. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending the civic achievements of the Habersham Rotary Club; and for other purposes.
SR 559. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION extending well wishes to Dr. Charles H. Green upon his retirement as president of Tallulah Falls School; and for other purposes.
SR 561. By Senator Crotts of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION commending Russ Lee; and for other purposes.
SR 562. By Senator Crotts of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION commending Andrew R. Kerr; and for other purposes.
SR 563. By Senators Paul of the 40th, Price of the 56th, Tanksley of the 32nd, James of the 35th, Scott of the 36th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Edward Morey; and for other purposes.
SR 564. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie Schultheiss; and for other purposes.
SR 565. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association; and for other purposes.

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Senator Cable of the 27th introduced one of the doctors of the day, Dr. Ralph Griffin.
Senator Johnson of the 1st introduced one of the doctors of the day, Dr. William Wessinger.
The President resumed the Chair.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Thursday, January 31, 2002 Ninth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 1013

Meyer von Bremen of the 12th QUITMAN COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Quitman County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1015

Meyer von Bremen of the 12th CLAY COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Clay County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1016

Hooks of the 14th STEWART COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Stewart County and providing for the election of the members thereof, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

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Hooks of the 14th STEWART COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Stewart County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Meyer von Bremen of the 12th CLAY COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clay County, so as to provide new commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Harp of the 16th HARRIS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Board of Commissioners of Harris County, so as to change the commissioner districts in said county; and for other purposes.
Jackson of the 50th LUMPKIN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lumpkin County, so as to change the description of commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Jackson of the 50th LUMPKIN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Lumpkin County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Haines of the 46th ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County, so as

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to clarify the legislative power of the mayor; to clarify provisions concerning ante litem notice; and for other purposes.

HB 1055

Haines of the 46th ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Registration, so as to change the composition and selection of the board; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Balfour Y Beatty Blitch Y Bowen Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Golden of the 8th asked unanimous consent that Senator Brown of the 26th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Brown was excused.

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SENATE CALENDAR Thursday, January 31, 2002 NINTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 337

State Authorities and Instrumentalities; safety of working conditions and work environment; Commissioner of Labor investigate (I&L-8th)

HB 129

State Forestry Commission; reconstitute; add members (Amendment)(NAT R-20th) Coleman-142nd

HB 130

Heirs and interests; disinterment and DNA testing; court orders (S JUDY-12th) Sims-167th

HB 646

Wills; renunciation of future interests; provisions (S JUDY-32nd) Reichert-126th

HB 994

Motor vehicle insurance; proof of coverage; state database (Substitute)(I&L- 8th) Lord-121st

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 337. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Starr of the 44th, Cheeks of the 23rd, Hecht of the 34th, Williams of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Labor, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Labor to investigate unsafe working conditions and work environments in certain state authorities and instrumentalities; to provide for enforcement; to authorize the Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen E Brown

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith

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Y Brush Y Burton
Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts
Dean Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

HB 129. By Representatives Coleman of the 142nd, Hanner of the 159th, Powell of the 23rd, Floyd of the 138th, Greene of the 158th and others:

A BILL to amend Code Section 12-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the State Forestry Commission and the composition of such commission, so as to reconstitute such commission and to add additional members; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Gillis of the 20th.

The Senate Natural Resources Committee offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 129 by striking the word "Three" on line 11 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof "Three Four ".

By striking the words "and two" on line 13 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof "and. Two ".

By inserting on line 14 of page 1, after the symbol ".", the following: "One additional member shall be a person other than a member of either such identified
group."

By striking the number "2001" on line 18 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the number "2002".

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 38, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen E Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

Senator Ladd of the 41st asked unanimous consent that Senator Guhl of the 45th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Guhl was excused.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:

SB 59. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd and Streat of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-75 of the O.C.G.A., relating to restrictions on outdoor advertising authorized to be erected near the edge of the right of way of the interstate system or primary highways in this state and multiple message signs on the interstate system, primary highways,

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and other highways, so as to change the method of measuring the distance of certain signs from the edge of the right of way; to direct the Department of Transportation to modify the states agreement with the United States secretary of transportation to conform to such changes; to change the allowable minimum duration of multiple message signs from ten seconds to six seconds; to reduce the allowable minimum distance between such signs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 32-6-75 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on outdoor advertising authorized to be erected near the edge of the right of way of the interstate system or primary highways in this state and multiple message signs on the interstate system, primary highways, and other highways, so as to change the allowable spacing of multiple message signs; to change the allowable minimum duration of multiple message signs from ten seconds to six seconds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 32-6-75 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on outdoor advertising authorized to be erected near the edge of the right of way of the interstate system or primary highways in this state and multiple message signs on the interstate system, primary highways, and other highways, is amended by striking paragraph (1) of subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(1) Multiple message signs shall be permitted on the interstate system, primary highways, and other highways under the following conditions:
(A) Each sign shall remain fixed for at least ten six seconds; (B) When a message is changed, it shall be accomplished in three seconds or less; (C) No such sign shall be placed within 5,000 feet side of the highway, of another multiple message sign on the same side of the highway; (D) Any such sign shall contain a default design that will freeze the sign in one position if a malfunction occurs; and (E) Any maximum size limitations shall apply independently to each side of a multiple message sign. (F) If the Department shall conclusively determine on at least two separate occasions that the owner of the sign has failed to comply with this Code Section, the sign shall be deemed an illegal sign as defined by paragraph (6) of Code Section 326-71 and the sign shall be subject to removal under the terms of this part."

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SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Cheeks of the 23rd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 59.

Senator Price of the 56th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 59 as amended by the following Haines amendment:

By striking lines 19 and 20 on page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(C) No such sign shall be placed within 5,000 feet of another message sign;"

On the motion, which takes precedence, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Balfour N Beatty N Blitch N Bowen E Brown N Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable N Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean Y Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden E Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks N Jackson Y James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable Y Moore N Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott N Seabaugh N Smith N Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes N Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D N Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 24, nays 25; the motion lost, and the Senate did not agree to the House substitute to SB 59 as amended by the Haines amendment.

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Senator Price of the 56th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 59 as amended by the following Price amendment:

By striking on line 17 the word "six" and inserting in lieu thereof the following "ten"

On the motion, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Balfour N Beatty N Blitch N Bowen E Brown N Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable N Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden E Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp N Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks N Jackson Y James N Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable Y Moore N Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh N Smith N Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes N Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D N Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 23, nays 26; the motion lost, and the Senate did not agree to the House substitute to SB 59 as amended by the Price amendment.

Senator Price of the 56th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 59 as amended by the following Paul amendment:

Amend the House substitute to SB 59 by inserting following the word and symbol "seconds;" on line 6 of page 1 the following: "to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48, relating to general provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for the establishment of the value of billboards;".

By inserting immediately following line 2 of page 2 the following:

"Section 1A.

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Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48, relating to general provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, is amended by inserting at the end thereof the following: '49-5-34. The value of billboards for purposes of ad valorem taxation shall be established based upon the rental value of the billboard and the income it produces.'"

Senator Cheeks of the 23rd requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the Paul amendment.

The President ruled the amendment not germane.

Senator Ladd of the 41st moved that, pursuant to Senate Rule 217(b), the Rules be suspended and debate on SB 59 be postponed until Tuesday, February 4, 2002.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen E Brown N Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable N Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean
Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht N Hill Y Hooks N Jackson Y James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee Y M V Bremen N Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh N Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes N Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N
Thomas,R N Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 20; the motion lost, and the Rules were not suspended.

Senator Polak of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on SB 59, pursuant to Senate Rule 175. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.

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On the motion by Senator Cheeks of the 23rd to agree to the House substitute to SB 59, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen E Brown Y Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean N Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden E Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht N Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson N James Y Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis N Paul

E Polak N Price N Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Streat N Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 20; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 59.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Senator Price of the 56th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in agreeing to the House substitute to the following bill:

SB 59. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd and Streat of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-75 of the O.C.G.A., relating to restrictions on outdoor advertising authorized to be erected near the edge of the right of way of the interstate system or primary highways in this state and multiple message signs on the interstate system, primary highways, and other highways, so as to change the method of measuring the distance of certain signs from the edge of the right of way; to direct the Department of Transportation to modify the states agreement with the United States secretary of transportation to conform to such changes; to change the allowable minimum duration of multiple message signs from ten seconds to six seconds;

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to reduce the allowable minimum distance between such signs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Walker of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that his motion to adjourn, which takes precedence, be withdrawn. The consent was granted.

On the motion to reconsider, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Balfour N Beatty N Blitch N Bowen E Brown N Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable N Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean Y Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden E Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson Y James
Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore N Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate
Thomas,D N Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 18, nays 30; and the motion to agree to the House substitute to SB 59 was not reconsidered.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

The General Assembly State Capitol Atlanta

January 16, 2002

Honorable Mark Taylor Lieutenant Governor 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Lieutenant Governor Taylor:
Pursuant to your call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-220, a caucus was held on January 16, 2002, in the Senate Chamber of the state capitol building. At that caucus, Honorable Sam M. Wellborn was elected as a member of the State Transportation Board from the Third Congressional District to serve a term beginning April 16, 2002, and expiring April 15, 2007.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Terrell Starr Senator, 44th District Chairman
/s/ Carolyn Hugley Representative, 133rd District Secretary
The General Assembly State Capitol Atlanta
TO: HONORABLE CATHY COX SECRETARY OF STATE
This is to certify that Honorable Sam M. Wellborn has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as a member of the State Transportation Board from the Third Congressional District for a term of five years and until his successor is elected and qualified, such term beginning April 16, 2002, and expiring April 15, 2007.
This 16th day of January, 2002.

/s/ Mark Taylor President of the Senate
/s/ Thomas B. Murphy Speaker, House of Representatives

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The General Assembly State Capitol Atlanta

Honorable Mark Taylor Lieutenant Governor 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 16, 2002

Dear Lieutenant Governor Taylor:

Pursuant to your call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-220, a caucus was held on January 16, 2002, in the Senate Chamber of the state capitol building. At that caucus, Honorable William G. Hasty, Sr., was elected as a member of the State Transportation Board from the Ninth Congressional District to serve a term beginning April 16, 2002, and expiring April 15, 2007.

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Garland Pinholster Representative, 15th District Chairman
/s/ Allen Hammontree Representative, 4th District Secretary

The General Assembly State Capitol Atlanta

TO: HONORABLE CATHY COX SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable William G. Hasty, Sr., has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as a member of the State Transportation Board from the Ninth Congressional District for a term of five years and until his

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successor is elected and qualified, such term beginning April 16, 2002, and expiring April 15, 2007.
This 16th day of January, 2002.
/s/ Mark Taylor President of the Senate
/s/ Thomas B. Murphy Speaker, House of Representatives
Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:41 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, February 1, 2002 Tenth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1085. By Representatives Rice of the 79th, Unterman of the 84th, Coleman of the 80th, Massey of the 86th, Williams of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1114. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to provide that county law library fees shall be charged and collected in certain actions and cases in the Magistrate Court of Clay County; and for other purposes.
HB 1118. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and providing a charter for the unified government of Athens-Clarke County, so as to change the composition of the districts from which the members of the Commission of Athens-Clarke County are elected; and for other purposes.

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HB 1119. By Representative Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Pulaski County and consolidating and restating the laws relative thereto, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1124. By Representatives Parham of the 122nd and Hudson of the 120th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1125. By Representatives Parham of the 122nd and Hudson of the 120th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Baldwin County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1129. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of Gilmer County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

HR 646.

By Representatives Childers of the 13th, Smith of the 12th and Reece of the 11th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for creation of a Veterans' Nursing Home Care Trust Fund from which funds shall be disbursed for enhancement of the state's veterans' nursing home and the provision of care to residents of such home; to provide for the allocation and dedication of revenues from additional fees received for the sale of special and distinctive motor vehicle license plates to owners of vehicles who are veterans of the armed forces of the United States; and for other purposes.

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HR 787.

By Representatives Mosley of the 171st, Smith of the 169th, Byrd of the 170th, DeLoach of the 172nd, Stokes of the 92nd and others:
A RESOLUTION designating US Highway 301 as the Public Safety and Veterans Highway; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 384. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to change the method for calculating funding for certain after-school programs for students who have previously dropped out of school and students who have previously failed courses in a regular day time school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
SB 385. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to animals, so as to require persons caring for animals to report certain diseases caused by bioterrorism to the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Human Resources; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency management; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act;" to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 386. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Marable of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weights of vehicles and loads, so as to

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change certain provisions relative to exemptions; to provide an exemption for ready-mixed concrete; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

SB 387. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd, Starr of the 44th, Johnson of the 1st, Gillis of the 20th, Beatty of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to condition funding for computers with Internet access in schools on adoption of Internet safety policies; to condition funding for computers with Internet access in public libraries on adoption of Internet safety policies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.

SB 388. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Golden of the 8th, Smith of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Marable of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings of the Board of Corrections, so as to adjust the quorum requirement for the Board of Corrections consistent with the increase in the boards size due to the 2000 census; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee.

SB 389. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Smith of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Marable of the 52nd and Tate of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to enable the State of Georgia to transfer and exchange inmates with foreign countries that have entered into treaties with the United States for that purpose; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee.

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SB 390. By Senators James of the 35th, Walker of the 22nd, Tate of the 38th and Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide legislative findings; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distribution, storage, and sale of gas, so as to repeal Article 5, the "Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act;" to provide for duties and authority of the Public Service Commission with regard to transition; to provide for judicial review; to remove provisions relating to alternative regulation and release of interstate pipeline capacity; to change provisions relating to discovery in cases pending before the Public Service Commission; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 391. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd and Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Act," so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for the appointment of certain members; to provide for reimbursement of expenses; to provide for a quorum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
SB 392. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Stokes of the 43rd and Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-14-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the applicability of Chapter 14 of Title 43 which relates to the regulation of electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, so as to provide that said chapter shall not apply to the installation, alteration, or repair of manhole rings, covers, and valve boxes due to road construction and repair; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.
SB 393. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Kemp of the 3rd, Hamrick of the 30th, Lee of the 29th, Harp of the 16th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, so as to change certain provisions relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, procedure for review of judgments, orders, or decisions not subject to direct appeal; to change certain provisions relating to cases requiring an application for appeal, procedure, and jurisdiction; to amend Code Section 911-56 relating to summary judgment so as to conform it to the changes made in Title 5; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 394. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Resources and its governing board and commissioner, so as to change the composition of the Board of Human Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SR 569. By Senators Cable of the 27th, Hill of the 4th, James of the 35th, Williams of the 6th, Starr of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing support for public policy that strengthens marriage and improves the self-sufficiency of families; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

HB 1085. By Representatives Rice of the 79th, Unterman of the 84th, Coleman of the 80th, Massey of the 86th, Williams of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.

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HB 1114. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to provide that county law library fees shall be charged and collected in certain actions and cases in the Magistrate Court of Clay County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1118. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and providing a charter for the unified government of Athens-Clarke County, so as to change the composition of the districts from which the members of the Commission of Athens-Clarke County are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
HB 1119. By Representative Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Pulaski County and consolidating and restating the laws relative thereto, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
HB 1124. By Representatives Parham of the 122nd and Hudson of the 120th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1125. By Representatives Parham of the 122nd and Hudson of the 120th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Baldwin County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1129. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:

A BILL to amend an Act providing the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of Gilmer County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HR 646. By Representatives Childers of the 13th, Smith of the 12th and Reece of the 11th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for creation of a Veterans' Nursing Home Care Trust Fund from which funds shall be disbursed for enhancement of the state's veterans' nursing home and the provision of care to residents of such home; to provide for the allocation and dedication of revenues from additional fees received for the sale of special and distinctive motor vehicle license plates to owners of vehicles who are veterans of the armed forces of the United States; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

HR 787. By Representatives Mosley of the 171st, Smith of the 169th, Byrd of the 170th, DeLoach of the 172nd, Stokes of the 92nd and others:

A RESOLUTION designating US Highway 301 as the Public Safety and Veterans Highway; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Transportation Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 354 SB 363

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 990 SB 333

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Special Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 369 Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tanksley of the 32nd District, Chairman

Senator Guhl of the 45th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Monica Parker.

Senator Johnson of the 1st asked unanimous consent that Senator Stephens of the 51st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Stephens was excused.

Senator Harp of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Gingrey of the 37th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Gingrey was excused.

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senator Kemp of the 3rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Kemp was excused.

Senator Cheeks of the 23rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Streat of the 19th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Streat was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen

Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp

Paul Price Ragan Scott

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Brown Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Golden Guhl

Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen

Seabaugh Smith Starr Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Brush

Gingrey(exc)

Kemp(exc) Polak

Streat(exc) Thomas, N.

Hecht Stephens(exc) Vacancy, 48th

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Smith of the 25th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend David Self of Milledgeville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 566. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending and honoring the students, faculty, and staff of Towns County Middle School for state and national achievements; and for other purposes.
SR 567. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehab Center; and for other purposes.
SR 568. By Senators Burton of the 5th, Balfour of the 9th, Price of the 56th and Ladd of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION commending the Parkview High School Panthers football team; and for other purposes.

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SR 570. By Senator Fort of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Dale T. Warren; and for other purposes.

SR 571. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Marable of the 52nd, Smith of the 25th, Moore of the 18th, Ragan of the 11th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing "PAGE Day on Capitol Hill"; and for other purposes.

SR 572. By Senator Haines of the 46th:

A RESOLUTION commending Doc and Doris Kagerer; and for other purposes.

SR 573. By Senator Bowen of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION commending the City of Tifton and Tift County; and for other purposes.

SENATE CALENDAR Friday, February 1, 2002 TENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 130

Heirs and interests; disinterment and DNA testing; court orders (S JUDY-12th) Sims-167th

HB 646

Wills; renunciation of future interests; provisions (S JUDY-32nd) Reichert-126th

HB 994

Motor vehicle insurance; proof of coverage; state database (Substitute)(I&L- 8th) Lord-121st

SB 307

Prosecuting Attorneys Council; ministerial functions; transfer DAs, state court solicitors and staff from DOAS (Substitute)(JUDY-46th)

SB 313

Municipal Charter; grant to certain island area meeting requirements for incorporation; boundaries (F&PU-1st)

SB 319

Ad Valorem; taxpayer claims for refunds; increase filing time period (F&PU-1st)

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SB 328

Gwinnett County; Board of Education; reapportion election districts (Reappor-9th)

SB 346

Civil Actions; documents; methods of service of process upon individuals in other countries (JUDY-16th)

SB 347

Salt-water Fishing Trawlers; exempt limitations for flounder, whiting, spot and Atlantic croaker (Amendment)(NAT R-6th)

SB 357

Water Systems; building owners who charge tenants based upon water usage (NAT R-20th)

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

HB 130. By Representatives Sims of the 167th, Stokes of the 92nd, Poag of the 6th, West of the 101st, Jenkins of the 110th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judicial determination of heirs and interests, so as to provide for court orders for disinterment and DNA testing in certain cases; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr E Stephens Y Stokes E Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N

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Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

HB 646. By Representative Reichert of the 126th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 53-1-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to renouncing succession, so as to provide renunciations of future interests; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Tanksley of the 32nd.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr E Stephens Y Stokes E Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 994. By Representative Lord of the 121st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-6-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for operation of motor vehicles generally, so as to provide that owners and operators shall keep proof of minimum insurance coverage in all vehicles until January 31, 2003; to provide that on and after February 1, 2003, proof of insurance for vehicles not insured under a commercial policy will be established by a state database of insurance coverage; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Golden of the 8th.
The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 994:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 40-6-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for operation of motor vehicles generally, so as to provide that owners and operators shall keep proof of minimum insurance coverage in all vehicles until January 31, 2003; to provide that on and after February 1, 2003, proof of insurance for vehicles not insured under a commercial policy will be established by a state database of insurance coverage; to provide for the admissibility of the records of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety concerning insurance coverage; to provide that such records shall be prima-facie evidence of the matters contained therein; to provide for types of proof of insurance coverage; to provide for enforcement; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 40-6-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for operation of motor vehicles generally, is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (a) and (d) to read as follows:
"(a)(1) The Until January 31, 2003, the owner or operator of a motor vehicle for which minimum motor vehicle liability insurance coverage is required under Chapter 34 of Title 33 shall keep proof or evidence of required minimum insurance coverage in the vehicle at all times during the operation of the vehicle if:. The owner of a motor vehicle shall provide to any operator of such vehicle proof or evidence of

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required minimum insurance coverage for the purposes of compliance with this subsection. (2) The following shall be acceptable proof of insurance on a temporary basis:
(A) The If the policy providing such coverage was applied for within the last 30 days, in which case a current written binder for such coverage for a period not exceeding 30 days from the date such binder was issued shall be considered satisfactory proof or evidence of required minimum insurance coverage; (B) The If the vehicle is operated under a rental agreement, in which case a duly executed vehicle rental agreement shall be considered satisfactory proof or evidence of required minimum insurance coverage; or and (C) The If the owner acquired ownership of the motor vehicle in question within the past 20 days, in which case if the type of proof described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is not applicable but the vehicle is currently effectively provided with required minimum insurance coverage under the terms of a policy providing required minimum insurance coverage for another motor vehicle, then a copy of the insurers declaration of coverage under the policy providing such required minimum insurance coverage for such other vehicle shall be considered satisfactory proof or evidence of required minimum insurance coverage for the vehicle in question, but only if accompanied by proof or evidence that the owner acquired ownership of the vehicle in question within the past 20 days ;. (3) On and after February 1, 2003, the requirement under this Code section that proof or evidence of minimum liability insurance be maintained in a motor vehicle at all times during the operation of the vehicle provided, however, that the requirements of this paragraph shall not apply to the owner or operator of any vehicle for which the records or database of the Department of Public Motor Vehicle Safety indicate that required minimum insurance coverage is currently effective. The owner of a motor vehicle shall provide to any operator of such vehicle proof or evidence of required minimum insurance coverage for the purposes of compliance with this subsection. (4) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (4) (7) of this subsection, any person who fails to comply with the requirements of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200.00 nor more than $1,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 12 months, or both. (2)(A) Insurance coverage information from records of the department shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts stated therein and shall be admissible as evidence in accordance with Code Section 24-3-17. (B)(5) Every law enforcement officer in this state shall request determine if the operator of a motor vehicle subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection to produce proof or evidence of this Code section has the required minimum insurance coverage every time the law enforcement officer requests the presentation of the drivers license of the operator of the vehicle. (3)(6) If a law enforcement officer of this state determines that the owner or operator of a motor vehicle subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection fails to

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show this Code section does not have proof or evidence of required minimum insurance coverage, the arresting officer shall issue a uniform traffic citation for operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance and shall take possession of the drivers license and forward it to a court of competent jurisdiction. If the court or arresting officer determines that the operator is not the owner, then a uniform traffic citation may be issued to the owner for authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle without proof of insurance. (4)(7) If the person receiving a citation under this subsection shows to the court having jurisdiction of the case that required minimum insurance coverage was in effect at the time the citation was issued, the court shall return the drivers license upon payment of a fine not to exceed $25.00. The court shall not in this case forward a record of the disposition of the case to the department and the drivers license of such person shall not be suspended.
(5)(8)(A) For purposes of this Code section up to and including December 31, 2001 January 31, 2003, a valid insurance card shall be sufficient proof of insurance for any vehicle. (B) For purposes of this Code section on and after January 1, 2002 February 1, 2003, a valid insurance card shall be sufficient proof of insurance only for any vehicle covered under a commercial vehicle policy as defined in Code Section 40-571. (C) For any vehicle covered under a policy of motor vehicle liability insurance that is not a commercial vehicle policy as defined in Code Section 40-5-71, the insurer shall issue a policy information identification card which shall contain at least the name of the insurer, policy number, policy issue or effective date, policy expiration date, name of the insured, and year, make, model, and vehicle identification number of each vehicle insured; provided, however, that on and after January 1, 2002 February 1, 2003, any such policy information identification card shall not be sufficient proof of insurance for any purposes of this Code section." "(d) Insurance coverage information from records of the department shall be primafacie evidence of the facts stated therein and shall be admissible as evidence in accordance with Code Section 24-3-17."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Guhl of the 45th offered the following amendment:
Amend the Senate committee substitute to HB 994 on page 1, line 16 change date to July 1, 2002; on page 3, line 12 change date to July 1, 2002 and on page 3, lines 14 and 22 change date July 1, 2002.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean N Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht N Hill Y Hooks N Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee N M V Bremen N Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh N Smith Y Starr E Stephens Y Stokes E Streat Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 31, nays 15, and the Guhl amendment to the committee substitute was adopted.

Senator Dean of the 31st asked unanimous consent that Senator Bowen of the 13th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Bowen was excused.

On the adoption of the committee substitute, the yeas were 41, nays 1, and the substitute was adopted as amended.

Senator Williams of the 6th asked unanimous consent that Senator Blitch of the 7th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Blitch was excused.

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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan

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E Blitch E Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Harp Hecht
Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr E Stephens Y Stokes E Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 3.

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

SB 307. By Senator Haines of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecuting attorneys, Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement of the duty of support, Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, and Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to transfer ministerial functions of the Department of Administrative Services relating to the payment of salaries, benefits, fees, and expenses of district attorneys, personnel of district attorneys, and solicitors or solicitors-general of the state courts to the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

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The Honorable Doug Haines State Senator Legislative Office Building, Room 327 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Senate Bill 307 (LC 9 0697)
Dear Senator Haines:
This bill would transfer functions of the Department of Administrative Services relating to the payment of salaries, benefits, fees and expenses of district attorneys, personnel of the district attorneys, and solicitors or solicitor-general of the state courts to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia. The responsibility for payment of certain deductions, employer contributions, and other contributions to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and the Georgia Judicial Retirement System would be transferred to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia.
This is to certify that this is a non-fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 307:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecuting attorneys, Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement of the duty of support, Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, and Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to transfer ministerial functions of the Department of Administrative Services relating to the payment of salaries, benefits, fees, and expenses of district attorneys, personnel of district attorneys, and solicitors or solicitors-general of the state courts to the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia; to transfer certain records, documents, software, equipment, property, and personnel from the Department of Administrative Services to the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia; to provide for rights of transferred personnel; to provide for services and assistance to the council; to provide procedures for the payment of certain assistant district attorneys performing child

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support duties; to provide for budgeting for victim assistance programs in district attorneys offices; to provide for alternate hiring procedures and compensation for certain personnel; to change the definition of a certain term relating to accounting for public funds; to provide procedures for the payment of certain contracts of liability and indemnity insurance on behalf of personnel of district attorneys; to change the provisions relating to the payment of certain employer costs under the state employees health insurance plan; to change the procedures for payment of certain deductions, employer contributions, and other contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Georgia and the Georgia Judicial Retirement System so as to transfer responsibility for making such contributions to the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia; to provide for other matters relating to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecuting attorneys, is amended by striking subparagraph (a)(1)(B) of Code Section 1518-14, relating to appointment of attorneys and assistant district attorneys and qualifications, compensation, personnel actions, transfers, and promotions related thereto, and inserting in its place the following:
"(B) Subject to the availability of funding and at the option of the Department of Human Resources, at least one assistant district attorney to perform duties described specifically under Code Sections 19-11-23 and 19-11-53 and generally under Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the 'Child Support Recovery Act,' Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the 'Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act,' and Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, the 'Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.' The district attorney retains the authority to appoint one or more assistant district attorneys, who shall be county employees, to perform the aforementioned statutory duties, so long as such appointments are pursuant to a contract for such services with the Department of Human Resources. Once the election to make this position a state position is made, under this statutory provision, it shall be irrevocable. Contractual funds shall be paid by the Department of Human Resources to the Department of Administrative Services Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia in accordance with the compensation provisions of this Code section, or at the election of the appointed attorney, to the appointed attorneys judicial circuit, in accordance with the compensation provisions of that judicial circuit; and"
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (d) of Code Section 15-18-14.2, relating to victim assistance programs and personnel of the district attorneys, and inserting in its place the following:

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"(d) Not later than June 1 of each year, the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia shall furnish to each district attorney and the Department of Administrative Services a budget for the judicial circuit based on the amount appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for personnel and operations of victim assistance programs authorized by this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 15-18-18, relating to alternate hiring procedures for secretaries of district attorneys and their status and compensation, and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) In lieu of hiring a secretary under Code Section 15-18-17, each district attorney, with the written consent of the governing authority of any county or counties within his or her judicial circuit, may employ a secretary who shall be an employee of the county which pays the compensation of the secretary and in which the governing authority has given its consent to compensate the secretary. Upon employing the secretary, it shall be the duty of the district attorney to notify the commissioner of administrative services Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia of such fact and of the amount of the compensation to be paid to the secretary. It shall be the further duty of the district attorney to notify the commissioner Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia of any change in the status or compensation of the secretary. The commissioner of administrative services Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia shall reimburse the county or counties paying the compensation from funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the superior courts district attorneys for the compensation paid to the secretary plus any employer contribution paid for the secretary under the act of Congress approved August 14, 1935, 49 Stat. 620, known as the Social Security Act, as amended; but such payments shall not exceed the maximum amount payable directly to or for a secretary under Code Section 15-1817."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (5) of subsection (e) of Code Section 15-18-19, relating to state paid personnel employed by district attorneys, and inserting in its place the following:
"(5) The compensation of state paid personnel appointed pursuant to this article shall be paid in equal installments by the Department of Administrative Services Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia as provided by this subsection from funds appropriated for such purpose. The council may, with the consent of the Department of Administrative Services, authorize employees compensated pursuant to this Code section to participate in voluntary salary deductions as provided by Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 45."
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Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 15-18-20.1, relating to additional personnel for district attorneys offices, and inserting in its place the following:
"15-18-20.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing authority of any county or municipality within the judicial circuit which provides additional personnel for the office of district attorney may contract with the Department of Administrative Services Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia to provide such additional personnel in the same manner as is provided for state paid personnel in this article. Any such personnel shall be considered state employees and shall be entitled to the same fringe benefits as other state paid personnel employed by the district attorney pursuant to this article. The governing authority of such county or municipality shall transfer to the department Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia such funds as may be necessary to cover the compensation, benefits, travel, and other expenses for such personnel."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 15-18-40, relating to the establishment, purpose, and function of the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia, a new subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d)(1) Effective July 1, 2002, all those ministerial functions of the Department of Administrative Services relating to the payment of salaries, benefits, and expenses of district attorneys, personnel of district attorneys, and solicitors or solicitors-general of the state courts shall be transferred to and performed by the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia. (2) Effective July 1, 2002, all personnel of the Department of Administrative Services whose duties relate solely and exclusively to the payment of salaries, benefits, and expenses of district attorneys, personnel of district attorneys, and solicitors or solicitors-general of the state courts are transferred to and shall become employees of the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia. Each employee transferred pursuant to this subsection shall be entitled to and shall retain all rights which he or she possessed as an employee of the Department of Administrative Services immediately prior to the transfer, including all rights of rank or grade, rights to vacation, sick pay, and leave, rights under any retirement or personnel plan, and any other rights under any law or administrative policy. This paragraph is not intended to create any new rights for any employee, but to continue only those rights in effect before the effective date of the transfer. It shall be the duty of the commissioner of administrative services to determine which employees of the department are to be transferred pursuant to this subsection. (3) The Department of Administrative Services shall transfer all documents, records, and reports relating to the payment of such salaries, benefits, and expenses, together with all computer hardware, computer software, data, and technical manuals necessary for the assumption of such duties by the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia without any disruption in the payment of such salaries, benefits,

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or expenses. Effective July 1, 2002, all physical property which was purchased by the Department of Administrative Services out of funds which were appropriated for the operation of the superior courts in order to carry out the duties assigned to the department or any of its divisions pursuant to Section 408 of the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972," approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015), as amended, relative to district attorneys or as otherwise provided by law, shall be transferred to the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia in a manner to be mutually agreed upon by the commissioner of administrative services and the chairperson of the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia. (4) The commissioner of administrative services is directed to make available without cost for a period not to exceed one fiscal year such technical assistance as may be requested by the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia or such persons or entities designated by the council to ensure that the transfer of said functions and personnel shall be accomplished without any disruption in the payment of salaries and expenses to district attorneys, personnel of district attorneys, and solicitors or solicitors-general of the state courts."
SECTION 7. Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement of the duty of support, is amended by striking Code Section 19-11-58, relating to the designation of the Department of Human Resources as the state information agency under the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act," and inserting in its place the following:
"19-11-58. The Department of Human Resources is designated as the state information agency under this article and it shall be its duty:
(1) To compile a list of the courts in this state having jurisdiction under this article and their addresses and to transmit the same to the state information agency of every other state which has adopted this article or a substantially similar act; (2) To maintain a register of such lists received from other states and to transmit copies thereof, as soon as possible after receipt, to every court in this state having jurisdiction under this article; (3) To approve as to form all orders for payment of the district attorneys fees and forward same to the commissioner of administrative services Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia for payment; and (4) To furnish to the district attorneys necessary forms, information, and assistance in proceedings under this article."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 19-11-59, relating to payment of the district attorney's fee under the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act," and inserting in its place the following:

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"19-11-59. The fee of the district attorney arising under this article shall be paid by the commissioner of administrative services Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia upon receipt of the order for the payment of such fees that has been approved by the state information agency. Payment shall be made from funds appropriated for the operation of the superior courts."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 19-11-127, relating to authority and fees of district attorneys under the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act," and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) Where a support order is established pursuant to Code Section 19-11-140 incident to representation of the department by the district attorney, there shall be paid to the county in which the petition is handled the sum of $50.00 for each such support order established shall be transferred to the state operating budget of such district attorney, whether this state is the initiating or responding jurisdiction. The funds of the district attorney arising under this article shall be paid by the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia from such funds as may be appropriated for the operation of the district attorneys upon receipt of the order for the payment of such fees that has been approved by the state information agency."
SECTION 10. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by striking Code Section 45-8-1, relating to definitions of terms relating to accounting for public funds, and inserting in its place the following:
"45-8-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Collecting officer' means any person who is either generally or specifically elected, appointed, or employed, in whole or in part, to collect any tax, revenue, or other moneys on behalf of the state or any of its political subdivisions or on behalf of any board, commission, bureau, or department thereof. The term shall not mean any state, municipality, or county tax collector or revenue agent pursuant to Title 48. (2) 'County authority' means the judge of the probate court or the board of county commissioners or other tribunal, body, or officer having jurisdiction over the fiscal affairs of the county. (3) 'Custodian' means the director of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services or any bank, savings association, or trust company that:
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(C) Agrees to be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state or of courts of the United States which are located within this state for the purpose of any litigation arising out of this chapter; and (D) Has been approved by the director to act as a custodian; and which holds a pool of collateral for public deposits established by a depository pursuant to Code Section 45-8-13. (4) 'Daily pool balance' means the daily balance of deposits of public funds held by a depository which balance is secured by the pooled method as specified in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 45-8-13. Insured deposits and deposits of public funds for which no collateral is required under subsection (b) or (d) of Code Section 45-8-12 or special deposits and operating funds for which collateral has been duly waived pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 45-8-11 or paragraph (3) of Code Section 50-17-53 shall be excluded from the balance of deposits of public funds for purposes of determining the daily pool balance. (5) 'Default' includes, without limitation, the failure or refusal of a public depository to pay any check or warrant drawn upon sufficient and collected funds by any public depositor or to return any deposit on demand or at maturity together with interest as agreed; the issuance of an order by any supervisory authority restraining such depository from making payments of deposit liabilities; or the appointment of a receiver for such depository. (6) 'Depository' means any bank designated, named, or appointed from time to time: (A) By the State Depository Board as qualified to serve as a depository of state funds pursuant to Code Section 50-17-50; (B) By county authorities or others as depositories for county and other public funds pursuant to Code Section 45-8-14; or (C) By collecting officers and officers holding public funds as a depository for public funds pursuant to Code Section 45-8-11. (7) 'Director' means the director of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services. (8) 'Officer to hold public funds' means not only the director of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services, municipality or county treasurers, the State School Superintendent, municipality or county school superintendents, and treasurers of school districts, but also every other person, by whatever name or title called, who shall be either generally or specially elected, appointed, or employed with the duty, in whole or in part, to receive, hold, or disburse any public money or revenue on behalf of the state or any of its political subdivisions or on behalf of any board, commission, bureau, or department. Such term shall also include the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia and the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia and such officers, employees, or agents as they may authorize to hold public funds, and this chapter shall be fully applicable to such councils and such officers, employees, and agents. (9) 'Proper authority' means the officer, board, commission, or other tribunal or body having the jurisdiction to act in the particular matter.

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(10) 'Public body' means not only the state, municipalities, counties, school districts, drainage districts, and other districts created for special purposes, but also every other political subdivision of the state and every board, bureau, commission, and department of the state or any subdivision thereof, as the context may require. (11) 'State authority' means the officer or officers or board, bureau, commission, or other person or persons who, in their official capacity, shall have, according to the laws of this state, the duty or jurisdiction to act on behalf of the state in the particular matter."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 45-9-3, relating to insuring and indemnification of law enforcement personnel serving on temporary assignments, and inserting in its place the following:
"45-9-3. (a) Law enforcement personnel who are participants in any program coordinated and administered by the Georgia Organized Crime Prevention Council, which program provides for the temporary assignment or loan of local law enforcement personnel to other local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of such law enforcement officers serving as undercover agents in criminal investigations or in any other manner or capacity assisting such local agencies in criminal investigations, may be provided protection against personal liability for damages sustained by third parties and arising out of the performance of such law enforcement personnels duties while serving on such temporary assignment or loan. The commissioner of administrative services shall prescribe the terms and conditions under which such personnel may be covered by any liability insurance policy or contract of indemnity or other like or similar programs administered by the commissioner pursuant to this article to provide such protection, provided that persons employed by the district attorneys of the state, irrespective of the source of the funds used to pay such persons, shall be allowed to purchase policies of liability insurance and contracts of indemnity insurance and for the purpose of this article shall be considered to be state employees. (b) All personnel employed by the district attorneys of this state, irrespective of the source of funds used to pay such persons, shall be provided policies of liability insurance and contracts of indemnity insurance the same as other state employees and for the purpose of this article shall be considered to be state employees. Any costs associated with such coverage shall be paid out of such funds as may be appropriated for the operations of the district attorneys."
SECTION 12. Said title is further amended by striking Code section 45-18-14, relating to deductions from compensation and benefit payments under the state employees health insurance plan and the payment of contributions to the health insurance fund by departments, boards, and agencies of the state, and inserting in its place the following:
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During any period in which an employee is covered under this article prior to the date of his or her retirement, there shall be withheld from each salary payment or other compensation of such employee, as his or her share of the cost of coverage under this plan, such portion of the premium or subscription charges under the terms of any contract or contracts issued in accordance with this article as may be established by the board. During any month in which benefits are being paid by the Employees Retirement System of Georgia to an individual so covered under this program, contributions in the amounts prescribed by the board shall be deducted from such payments with the consent of the recipient. The various departments, boards, and agencies of the executive and judicial branches of state government shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portions of the cost of such benefits as may be established by the board and the Governor as funds become available in each department, board, and agency, based on a percentage of the total outlay for personal services in addition to an amount to be established by the board to defray the cost of administration and the states portion of the cost of benefits payable for annuitants. The legislative fiscal officer shall contribute to the health insurance fund as an employer payment for and on behalf of all members of the General Assembly and its administrative and clerical personnel. The Department of Administrative Services shall contribute to the fund as an employer payment for and on behalf of district attorneys, assistant district attorneys appointed pursuant to Code Section 15-18-14, and secretaries and law clerks of the superior courts of the state and secretaries employed by district attorneys. The amount of such contributions shall be such portions of the costs of such benefits as may be established by the board as a percent of the total outlay of services rendered by members of the General Assembly, and its administrative and clerical personnel, and the district attorneys of the superior courts of the state; and, in addition thereto, an amount to be established by the board shall be contributed to defray the costs of administration. If an employee has been eligible for coverage under the state health insurance plan for a period of ten years and is discharged from employment and the discharge is under appeal to the State Personnel Board, such employee shall be entitled to continue coverage by paying the employee contribution under the health insurance plan until the State Personnel Board has rendered a decision or for a period of six months, whichever is less."
SECTION 13. Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, is amended by striking subsections (b), (c), and (d) of Code Section 47-2-260, relating to continuation in the Employees Retirement System of Georgia of membership, rights, and benefits of judges of the superior courts and district attorneys, notices of elections, and contributions, and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) Within 30 days after appointment or election as a judge of the superior court or as a district attorney, any such person who elects to continue as a member of the retirement system shall notify the director of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia and the Department of Administrative Services appropriate fiscal officer of

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that decision. Upon making such election and giving the required notice, a member who is subject to the provisions of this Code section shall not be required to become a member of or make contributions to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System created by Chapter 23 of this title. (c) Employee contributions, including contributions for retirement allowances, survivors benefits under Code Section 47-2-128, and social security coverage, of members referred to in this Code section shall be deducted by the Department of Administrative Services fiscal officers for the superior courts and the district attorneys from the compensation paid by the state to such members and remitted to the retirement system. (d) The Department of Administrative Services is fiscal officers for the superior courts and the district attorneys are authorized and directed to pay from the funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the operation of the judicial branch of government of this state the required employer contributions, including contributions for retirement allowances, survivors benefits under Code Section 47-2-128, and social security coverage, and to remit those contributions to the retirement system."
SECTION 14. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 47-2-262, relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Georgia of assistant district attorneys and employees of the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia, and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) Each assistant district attorney and each employee of the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia, hereinafter in this Code section collectively referred to as 'employee' or 'employees,' employed on June 30, 1979, may elect to become a member of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia. Any such employee electing to become a member of the retirement system shall so notify the board of trustees not later than October 1, 1979. Any such employee who failed to notify the board of trustees by that date shall not at any time thereafter be eligible for membership in the retirement system. Any person who becomes an employee on or after July 1, 1979, shall become a member of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia as a condition of his or her employment, unless he or she is eligible for membership in another publicly supported retirement or pension system or fund which provides retirement benefits based wholly or partially on compensation of such employee paid from state funds. An employee who is eligible for membership in any such other publicly supported retirement or pension system or fund may elect to become a member of the retirement system in lieu of membership in such other publicly supported retirement or pension system or fund by notifying the board of trustees of such election within 90 days after becoming employed with the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia. Any such employee who fails to notify the board of trustees within such time shall not at any time thereafter be eligible for membership in the retirement system. The state salary paid to employees who become members of the retirement system shall be the basis for employee and employer contributions for such employees.

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All employer contributions required by this chapter for such members shall be paid from funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the operation of the superior courts district attorneys. The commissioner of administrative services fiscal officer shall deduct from the state salaries payable to such members the employee contributions required by this chapter."
SECTION 15. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 47-2-264, relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Georgia of secretaries employed by judges of the superior courts and district attorneys, and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) Each secretary employed by a judge of the superior court or a district attorney under Code Section 15-6-25 or 15-18-17 shall be a member of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia with a commencement date of July 1, 1975. Any such secretary who is already a member of the retirement system by virtue of service with another employer shall be entitled to credit for all service rendered while an employee under the retirement system. All contributions required under this chapter shall be paid from funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the superior courts judicial branch, and all such payments shall be in addition to the regular compensation provided by law for such secretaries."
SECTION 16. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (d) of Code Section 47-2-265, relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Georgia of district attorney investigators, and inserting in its place the following:
"(d) The state salaries paid to district attorney investigators who become members of the retirement system pursuant to this Code section shall be the basis for employee and employer contributions to the retirement system for such members. All employer contributions, including employee contributions made by the employer on behalf of members, which are required by this chapter for such members shall be paid from funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the operation of the superior courts district attorneys. The Department of Administrative Services shall deduct from the state salaries payable to such members the additional employee contributions required by this chapter shall be deducted from the state salaries payable to such members."
SECTION 17. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 47-2-267, relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Georgia of employees of district attorneys, and inserting in its place the following:
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Assembly, shall be a member of this retirement system as a condition of employment. Any such employee who is already a member of this retirement system by virtue of service with another employer shall be entitled to credit for all service rendered while an employee under the retirement system. All contributions required under this chapter shall be paid from funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the superior courts district attorneys. The Department of Administrative Services fiscal officer shall deduct from the state salaries paid to such members the employee contributions required by this chapter."
SECTION 18. Said title is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 47-2-290, relating to judges, solicitors-general, and other employees of state courts and their membership in the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, a new subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) Effective July 1, 2002, the employer contribution required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be paid by the superior courts except that any employer contributions to be paid on behalf of a solicitor or solicitor-general of a state court or an employee of such solicitor or solicitor-general shall be paid by the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia."
SECTION 19. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 47-23-80, relating to contributions to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System by superior court judges and district attorneys, and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) The provisions of this Code section shall be applicable to judges of the superior courts and district attorneys. The amount of employee contributions to the fund by superior court judges shall be 7 1/2 percent of the salaries from state funds provided by law for judges of the superior courts. The amount of employee contributions to the fund by district attorneys shall be 7 1/2 percent of the salaries from state funds provided by law for district attorneys. The Department of Administrative Services is fiscal officers for the superior courts and district attorneys are authorized to deduct 7 1/2 percent monthly from the salary of each judge of the superior courts and each district attorney who is a member of the retirement system to cover the employee contributions to the fund. The Department of Administrative Services is Said fiscal officers are also authorized to make an additional deduction from such salaries to cover any required employee tax for social security coverage. The Department of Administrative Services is fiscal officers are authorized and directed to pay, from the funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the superior courts of the state, any required employer contribution for social security coverage on such judges and district attorneys. From funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of superior courts and district attorneys, the Department of Administrative Services is fiscal officers are authorized and directed to pay into the fund the employer contributions, including contributions to fund any creditable service authorized by this chapter, which, together

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with employee contributions and the earnings of the fund, shall be an amount sufficient to fund the service and disability retirement benefits and the spouses benefits under this chapter."
SECTION 20. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002, except that for the purpose of performing any administrative actions necessary to effectuate the transfer of those ministerial functions of the Department of Administrative Services relating to the payment of salaries, benefits, and expenses of the district attorneys and their personnel to the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of the State of Georgia, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 21. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 31, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch E Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr E Stephens
Stokes E Streat
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
SB 313. By Senator Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide for an exception to the requirement of a minimum distance between the proposed corporate boundaries of a new municipal corporation and the corporate boundary of an existing municipal corporation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senators Paul of the 40th and Price of the 56th offered the following amendment to SB 313:
By adding to line 5, page 1 the following:
To incorporate the City of Sandy Springs in Fulton County; to provide for a charter for the City of Sandy Springs; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, districts, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers relative to the office of mayor; to provide for administrative responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city manager, a city attorney, a city clerk, a tax collector, a city accountant, and other personnel; to provide for personnel rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for ethics and disclosures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for purchases; to provide for homestead exemptions; to provide for the sale of property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for eminent domain; to provide for penalties; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
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SECTION 1.01. Incorporation.
This Act shall constitute the charter of the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia. The City of Sandy Springs, Georgia, in the County of Fulton, and the inhabitants thereof, are constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the same name and style of the "City of Sandy Springs" and by that name shall have perpetual succession, may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, in all the courts of law and equity, and in all actions whatsoever, and may have and use a common seal.
SECTION 1.02. Corporate Boundaries.
The boundaries of the City of Sandy Springs shall be as set forth and described in Exhibit A of this charter, and said Exhibit A is incorporated into and made a part of this charter. The city manager shall maintain a current map and written legal description of the corporate boundaries of the city, and such map and description shall incorporate any changes which may hereafter be made in such corporate boundaries.
SECTION 1.03. Specific Powers.
(a) The corporate powers of the government of the City of Sandy Springs, to be exercised by the governing authority, shall include the following: (1) To levy and to provide for the valuation and revaluation of all property subject to taxation, and collection of taxes on the same; (2) To levy and to provide for the collection of license fees and taxes on privileges, occupations, trades, and professions; to license and regulate such privileges, occupations, trades, and professions; and to provide for the manner and method of payment of such licenses and taxes; (3) To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (4) To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (5) To acquire, dispose of, and hold in trust or otherwise, any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city; (6) To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to the powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose;

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(7) To condemn property, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city, for present or future use, and for any corporate purpose deemed necessary by the governing authority, utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (8) To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including, but not limited to, a system of waterworks, sewers and drains, sewage disposal, gas works, electric light plants, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; and to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties therefor; and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay same and the manner in which such remedies shall be enforced; (9) To grant franchises or make contracts for public utilities and public services, not to exceed periods of ten years; to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, standards, and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with such regulations by the Public Service Commission; (10) To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish, change the grade of, abandon, close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with shade trees, otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light roads, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; (11) To grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts, for the use of public utilities; (12) To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of public ways, parks and playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, markets and market houses, parking facilities, public buildings, libraries, sewers, drains, sewerage systems, airports, hospitals, housing, and charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; to provide any other public improvements inside or outside the corporate limits of the city; to regulate the use of public improvements; and, for such purposes, property may be acquired by condemnation under Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (13) To require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands; and to enact ordinances establishing the terms and conditions under which such repairs and maintenance shall be effected, including the penalties to be imposed for failure to do so; (14) To regulate the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; to regulate all housing, building, and building trades; to license all building trades; to license the construction and erection of buildings and all other structures; (15) To provide for the prevention and punishment of drunkenness, riots, and public disturbances; (16) To regulate junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials; and to regulate the use of lighting and heating

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equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; (17) To regulate the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; (18) To license, tax, and regulate professional fortunetelling or palmistry; (19) To regulate the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads, inside or abutting the corporate limits of the city and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (20) To prescribe standards of public health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (21) To regulate the emission of smoke or other exhaust which pollutes the air and to prevent the pollution of natural streams which flow within the corporate limits of the city; (22) To fix and establish fire limits, and, from time to time, extend, enlarge, or restrict same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting, and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation thereof; (23) To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is dangerous to the public; (24) To provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse; to regulate the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; to provide for the separate collection of glass, tin, aluminum, cardboard, paper, and other recyclable materials and to provide for the sale of such items; (25) To levy, fix, assess, and collect a garbage, refuse, and trash collection and disposal, and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee, for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city, from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business therein benefiting from such services; to enforce the payment of such charges, taxes, or fees, and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges; (26) To levy a fee, charge, or sewer tax as necessary to assure the acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, and extending of a sewage disposal plant and sewerage system, and a water treatment or water distribution system; to levy on the users of sewers and the sewerage system a sewer service charge, fee, or sewer tax for the use of the sewers; and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges and for enforcing payment of same; (27) To charge, impose, and collect a water and sewer connection fee or fees, and to charge the same from time to time; such fees to be levied on the users connecting with the water and sewerage system; (28) To define and regulate any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to the health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (29) To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement, whether on public or private property;

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(30) To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public, and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (31) To establish minimum standards for and to regulate building construction and repair, electrical wiring and equipment, gas installation and equipment, plumbing, and housing, for the health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of inhabitants of the city, and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (32) To provide that persons given jail sentences by the municipal court shall work out such sentence in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and squares in the city; or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county correctional institution or jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (33) To adopt ordinances and regulations for the prevention of loitering, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, and disturbing the peace in the corporate limits of the city and to prohibit the playing of lotteries therein; and to prohibit or regulate, by ordinance, such other conduct and activities within said city which, while not constituting an offense against the laws of this state, are deemed by the governing authority to be detrimental and offensive to the peace and good order of the city or to the welfare of the citizens thereof; (34) To regulate the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; also, to provide for disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this paragraph; (35) To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and exercise control over all traffic, including parking, upon or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city; (36) To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate parking spaces in public ways for the use of such vehicles; (37) To provide and maintain a system of pensions and retirement for officers and employees of the city; (38) To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs from abutting property owners of improvements in public rights of way, sewers, water system, and other public utilities; (39) To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations providing for services to be furnished and payments to be made therefor; (40) To create, alter, or abolish departments boards, offices, commissions, authorities, and agencies of the city, and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to same; (41) To make, ordain, and establish such bylaws, ordinances, rules, and regulations as shall appear necessary for the security, welfare, convenience, and interest of the city and the inhabitants thereof, and for preserving the health, peace, order, and good government of the city;

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(42) To provide penalties for violations of any ordinance adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (43) To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed law enforcement personnel; (44) To prepare, modify, and adopt land use plans to enact zoning ordinances and other environmental control ordinances; (45) To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists inside or outside the city, and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (46) To safeguard all individuals in public employment from discrimination in employment; to promote the elimination of discrimination against all individuals in public employment because of such individuals race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or age thereby to promote the protection of their interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation; (47) To exercise and enjoy all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; to exercise all implied powers necessary to carry into execution all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully enumerated in this charter; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to be exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia. (b) No enumeration of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others, nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 1.04. General Powers and Limitations on Powers.
In addition to all other powers granted by this charter the city shall be vested with any and all powers which municipal corporations are, or may hereafter be, authorized or required to exercise under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia, as fully and completely as though such powers were specifically enumerated in this charter.
SECTION 1.05. Exercise of Powers.
All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its offices, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision therefor, such powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities shall be carried into execution, as provided by ordinance of the governing authority and as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia.

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ARTICLE II GOVERNING BODY
SECTION 2.01. Legislative Branch.
(a) The legislative authority of the government of the City of Sandy Springs, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council, to be composed of a mayor and eight councilmembers. (b) The mayor shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified electors of the city at large voting at the elections provided for by Article V of this charter. Each councilmember shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified electors of his or her respective council district voting at the elections provided for by Article V of this charter. For the purpose of electing the eight councilmembers, there shall be eight council districts as provided for by Section 2.05 of this charter.
SECTION 2.02. First Election; Terms of Office.
The first election for mayor and councilmembers shall be a special election held in 2001 on the date specified in Article V of this charter. At said election, the mayor and the councilmembers elected from Council Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 shall be elected for initial terms of office beginning the first day of January, 2002, and expiring on December 31, 2003. The councilmembers elected from Council Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 shall be elected for initial terms of office beginning on the first day of January, 2002, and expiring on December 31, 2005. Thereafter, at the elections provided for by Article V of this charter, their successors shall be elected for terms of four years. All members shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified. The persons elected as mayor and councilmembers shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election in the manner prescribed by Section 2.11 of this charter.
SECTION 2.03. Qualification for Office of Mayor.
No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor unless he or she shall have been a resident of the area comprising the corporate limits of the City of Sandy Springs for at least 12 months and shall continue to reside within the city during his or her period of service and shall be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of the City of Sandy Springs. In addition to the foregoing, any person eligible to serve as mayor shall not be ineligible for such office under Code Section 45-2-1 of the O.C.G.A.
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No person shall be eligible to serve as a councilmember unless he or she shall have been a resident of the area comprising the corporate limits of the City of Sandy Springs for at least 12 months and a resident of the area comprising the district he or she wishes to represent for a continuous period of six months immediately prior to the date of the election of councilmembers, and shall continue to reside within the district during his or her period of service, and shall be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of the City of Sandy Springs. In addition to the foregoing, any person eligible to serve as councilmember shall not be ineligible for such office under Code Section 45-2-1 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 2.05. Districts of the City of Sandy Springs.
For the purpose of electing the eight district councilmembers, the territory comprising the corporate limits of the City of Sandy Springs shall be divided into eight council districts to be designated Council Districts 1 through 8. Each person desiring to offer as a candidate for councilmember shall designate the council district for which he or she is offering. The eight council districts shall be as described in Exhibit B of this charter which is attached to and is made a part of the charter of the City of Sandy Springs.
SECTION 2.06. Vacancy; Forfeiture of Office; Filling of Vacancies.
(a) The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbents death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia. (b) The mayor or any councilmember shall forfeit his or her office if he or she:
(1) Lacks at any time during his or her term of office any qualifications of the office as prescribed by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (2) Willfully and knowingly violates any express prohibition of this charter, as determined by a majority of the councilmembers; or (3) Is finally convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude. (c) A vacancy in the office of mayor shall be filled by the mayor pro tempore for the unexpired term if the vacancy occurs in the last 27 months of the term of office. If the vacancy occurs before the last 27 months of the term of office, the mayor pro tempore shall fill the vacancy until a successor is elected for the remainder of the unexpired term at a special election conducted at the next regular municipal election. An election to fill a vacancy in the office of mayor shall be held in the city at large. A vacancy in the office of councilmember shall be filled by vote of the remaining councilmembers for the unexpired term if the vacancy occurs in the last 27 months of the term of office. If the vacancy occurs before the last 27 months of the term of office, the remaining councilmembers shall fill the vacancy until a successor is elected for the remainder of the

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unexpired term at a special election conducted at the next regular municipal election. An election to fill a vacancy in the office of a councilmember shall be held in the council district wherein the vacancy exists.
SECTION 2.07. Compensation and Expenses.
The annual salary of the mayor shall be $15,000.00 and for each councilmember from Districts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 shall be $5,000.00 per annum and for each councilmember from Districts 1 and 3 shall be $7,500.00 per annum. Such salaries shall be paid from municipal funds. Extraordinary expenses, such as attendance at conventions, may be paid from municipal funds when approved in advance by the city council.

SECTION 2.08. Prohibitions.
(a) Except as authorized by law, no member of the council shall hold any other elective city office or city employment during the term for which he or she was elected. (b) Neither the mayor nor any other member of the council shall vote upon any question in which he or she has a personal interest.
SECTION 2.09. General Power and Authority of the Council.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law or by this charter, the council shall be vested with all the powers of government of the City of Sandy Springs as provided by Article I of this charter. (b) In addition to all other powers conferred upon it by law, the council shall have the authority to adopt and provide for the execution of such ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Georgia, which it shall deem necessary, expedient, or helpful for the peace, good order, protection of life and property, health, welfare, sanitation, comfort, convenience, prosperity, or well-being of the inhabitants of the City of Sandy Springs and may enforce such ordinances by imposing penalties for violation thereof. (c) The council may, by ordinance, create, change, alter, abolish, or consolidate offices, agencies, and departments of the city and may assign additional functions to any of the offices, agencies, and departments expressly provided for by this charter.
SECTION 2.10. Powers and Duties of Mayor.
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He or she shall preside at meetings of the council, sign ordinances and resolutions on their final passage, and sign deeds, bonds, contracts, and other instruments or documents when authorized by the council to do so. The mayor shall perform such other duties as may be imposed by this charter or by ordinance of the council not inconsistent therewith. Unless otherwise expressly provided by law or this charter, he or she shall have no vote on any question before the city council, except in case of a tie. He or she shall have power to veto any action of the city council, except an impeachment resolution against the mayor or any resolution for removal of the mayor.
SECTION 2.11. Organization and Procedures; Organization Meeting.
The council shall meet for organization on the first working day in January immediately following each municipal election. The meeting may be called to order by the presiding judge of the Superior Court of Fulton County or by a judge of the Superior Court of Fulton County designated by said presiding judge and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected members as follows:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will well and truly perform the duties of (mayor or councilmember, as the case may be) of the city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America." Following the induction of members, the council, by majority vote of all the members thereof, shall elect a councilmember to be mayor pro tempore, who shall serve for a term of two years and until a successor is elected and qualified.
SECTION 2.12. Regular and Special Meetings.
(a) The council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as prescribed by ordinance. The council may recess any regular meeting and continue such meeting on any weekday or hour it may fix and may transact any business at such continued meeting as may be transacted at any regular meeting. (b) Special meetings of the council may be held on call of the mayor or four members of the council. Notice of such special meetings shall be delivered to all members of the council and the mayor personally, or by registered mail or a notice in writing that is received by each member of the council and the mayor. Such notice of a special meeting shall be delivered and received at least twelve hours in advance of the meeting. The notice of such special meeting shall state what business may be transacted at the special meeting. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting. (c) All meetings of the city council, committee, and board shall be open to the public to the extent required by law.
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Rules of Procedure.
The council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping a journal of its proceedings which shall be a public record.
SECTION 2.14. Quorum; Voting.
Five councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be taken by voice vote and the yeas and nays shall be recorded in the journal, but on request of any member there shall be a roll-call vote. The affirmative vote of a majority of councilmembers present shall be required for the adoption of an ordinance, resolution, or motion, except as otherwise provided in this charter.
SECTION 2.15. Action Requiring an Ordinance.
(a) Except as provided in this charter, every official action of the council which is to become law shall be by ordinance. Each proposed ordinance or resolution shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be "The council of the City of Sandy Springs ordains...." (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any member of the council and read at a regular or special meeting of the council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, ordinances, except emergency ordinances, shall not be adopted until the next regular meeting of the council following the meeting of their initial introduction. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the council may designate.
SECTION 2.16. Emergency Ordinances.
To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the council may adopt one or more emergency ordinances, but such ordinances may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money, except as provided by law. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form and manner prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists

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and describing it in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted with or without amendment or rejection at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least four councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed at the next regular meeting of the council unless reenacted at the next regular meeting upon which it was adopted.
SECTION 2.17. Codes of Technical Regulations.
(a) The council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally, except that (1) the requirements of Section 2.18 of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded pursuant to said Section 2.18. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk for distribution or for purchase.
SECTION 2.18. Submission of Ordinances to the Mayor.
(a) Every ordinance adopted by the council shall be presented promptly to the mayor. (b) The mayor, within five calendar days of receipt of an ordinance, shall return it, with or without his or her signature of approval, or with his or her disapproval. If the ordinance has been signed and approved by the mayor, it shall become law; if the ordinance is neither approved nor disapproved, it shall become law at 12:00 Noon on the fifth calendar day after its adoption; if the ordinance is disapproved, the mayor shall submit to the council a written statement of the reasons for his or her veto. The date of the delivery to and receipt from the mayor shall be recorded upon the ordinance. (c) Ordinances vetoed by the mayor shall be presented to the council at its next regular meeting, and if the council then or at its next regular meeting adopts the ordinance by an affirmative vote of four members, it shall become law. (d) The mayor may disapprove or reduce any item or items of appropriation in any ordinance. The approved part or parts of any ordinance making appropriations shall become law, and the part or parts disapproved shall not become law unless subsequently passed by the city council over the mayors veto as provided in this charter. (e) All ordinances that have been signed by the mayor or adopted over his or her veto, as provided for in subsection (c) of this section, shall be recorded in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose. The council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all of the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law.

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The general codification shall be adopted by the council by ordinance and shall be published promptly, together with all amendments thereto with this charter and any amendment thereto, and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as "The Code of the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia." Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the council. (f) The council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the council. Following the initial publication of "The Code of the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia", and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation therein. The council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with respect to reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.
ARTICLE III EXECUTIVE BRANCH Organization and General Provisions.
SECTION 3.01. Administrative and Service Department.
(a) The council, by ordinance, may establish, abolish, merge, or consolidate offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as they shall deem necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of the city. The council shall prescribe the functions and duties of existing departments, offices, and agencies or of any departments, offices, and agencies hereinafter created or established; may provide that the same person shall fill any number of offices and positions of employment; and may transfer or change the functions and duties of offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city. (b) The operations and responsibilities of each department now or hereafter established in the city shall be distributed among such divisions or bureaus as may be provided by ordinance of the council. Each department shall consist of such officers, employees, and positions as may be provided by this charter or by ordinance and shall be subject to the general supervision and guidance of the mayor and council. (c) Except as otherwise provided by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (d) All appointive officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance of the city council.

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SECTION 3.02. Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.
(a) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be nominated by the mayor and be confirmed by the council for such terms of office and such manner of appointment as provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, term of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by applicable state law. (b) No member of any board, commission, or authority of the city shall hold any elective office in the city. Councilmembers and the mayor, however, may serve as ex officio members of such boards, commissions, or authorities, without a vote. (c) Any vacancy in office of any member of a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed in this section for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or any applicable state law. (d) No member of any board, commission, or authority shall assume office until he or she shall have executed and filed with the designated officer of the city an oath obligating himself or herself to faithfully and impartially perform the duties of his or her office, such oath to be prescribed by ordinance of the council and administered by the mayor. (e) Any member of a board, commission or authority may be removed from office for cause by a vote of a majority of the members of the council. He or she may file with the council a written request for hearing in the same manner as provided in Section 3.06 of this charter. (f) Members of boards, commissions, and authorities may receive such compensation and expenses in the performance of their official duties as prescribed by ordinance. (g) The qualifications required of members of boards, commissions, and authorities shall be as prescribed by ordinance. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by applicable state law, each board, commission, or authority of the city government shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice-chairperson for terms of one year and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or applicable state law as it deems appropriate and necessary for the conduct of its affairs, copies of which shall be filed with the designated officer of the city.
SECTION 3.03. City Manager; Appointment, Qualification, and Compensation.
The council shall appoint for an indefinite term an officer whose title shall be the "city manager." The city manager shall be appointed without regard to political beliefs and solely on the basis of his or her executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to his or her educational background and actual experience in, and knowledge

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of, the duties of office as hereinafter prescribed. At the time of appointment, the city manager need not be a resident of the City of Sandy Springs or the State of Georgia, but if he or she is not a resident of the city at the time of appointment, the person appointed city manager shall become a resident within 60 days after the date of appointment and continuously maintain such residency while holding office as city manager. The compensation of the city manager shall be fixed by the council by ordinance.
SECTION 3.04. City Manager; Chief Executive Officer.
The city manager shall be the chief executive officer of the government of the City of Sandy Springs. The city manager must devote all of his or her working time and attention to the affairs of the city and shall be responsible to the mayor and council for the proper and efficient administration of the affairs of the city over which said officer has jurisdiction.
SECTION 3.05. City Manager; Powers and Duties Enumerated.
(a) The city manager shall have the power, and it shall be his or her duty to: (1) See that all laws and ordinances are enforced; (2) Appoint and employ all necessary employees of the city, provided that excepted from the power of this appointment are those officers and employees who by this Act are appointed or elected by the council or departments not under the jurisdiction of the city manager; (3) Remove employees employed by said officer without the consent of the council and without assigning any reason therefor; (4) Exercise supervision and control of all departments and all divisions created in this charter or that may hereafter be created by the council except as otherwise provided in this Act; (5) Attend all meetings of the council with a right to take part in the discussions, but having no vote. The city manager shall be entitled to notice of all special meetings; (6) Recommend to the council for adoption such measures as said officer may deem necessary or expedient; (7) See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the city or its inhabitants in any public utility franchise are faithfully kept and performed and upon knowledge of any violation thereof to call the same to the attention of the city attorney, whose duty it shall be forthwith to take such steps as are necessary to protect and enforce the same; (8) Make and execute all lawful contracts on behalf of the city as to matters within said officers jurisdiction, except such as may be otherwise provided by law or by ordinance passed by the council; provided, however, that no contract purchase or obligation involving over $5,000.00 shall be valid and binding until after approval of the council; (9) Act as budget officer with such committee as the city council may appoint to prepare

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and submit to the council prior to the beginning of each fiscal year a budget of proposed expenditures for the ensuing year, showing in as much detail as practicable the amounts allotted to each department of the city government and the reasons for such estimated expenditures; (10) Keep the council at all times fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the city; (11) Make a full written report to the council on the first of each month showing the operations and expenditures of each department of the city government for the preceding month, and a synopsis of such reports shall be published by the clerk of the city; (12) Fix all salaries and compensation of city employees lawfully employed by said officer, subject, however, to supervision, control, or disapproval by the council; and (13) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Act or required by ordinance or resolution of the council. (b) The city manager shall be the purchasing agent for the city by whom all the purchases of supplies for departments under said officers control and all contracts for printing shall be made, as hereinbefore provided, and said officer shall approve all vouchers for same; provided, however, that all contracts or agreements made by said officer requiring the expenditure of money to the amount of $5,000.00 or more shall be approved by the council. In the capacity of purchasing agent, said officer shall conduct all sales of personal property which the council may authorize to be sold and which have become unnecessary or unfit for the citys use. All purchases and sales shall conform to such regulations as the council may from time to time prescribe, but, in any case, if an amount in excess of $5,000.00 is involved, opportunity for competition shall be given after reasonable advertisement thereof.
SECTION 3.06. City Manager; Removal.
(a) The mayor and council may remove the manager from office for cause in accordance with the following procedures: (1) The council shall adopt by affirmative vote of a majority of all its members a preliminary resolution which must state the reasons for removal and may suspend the city manager from duty for a period not to exceed 45 days. A copy of the resolution shall be delivered promptly to the city manager; (2) Within five days after a copy of the resolution is delivered to the city manager, he or she may file with the council a written request for a public hearing. This hearing shall be held at a council meeting not earlier than 15 days nor later than 30 days after the request is filed. The city manager may file with the council a written reply not later than five days before the hearing; and (3) The council may adopt a final resolution of removal, which may be made effective immediately, by affirmative vote of a majority of all its members at any time after five days from the date when a copy of the preliminary resolution was delivered to the city manager, if he or she has not requested a public hearing, or at any time after the public

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hearing if he or she has requested one. (b) The city manager shall continue to receive his or her salary until the effective date of a final resolution of removal and, unless he or she has been convicted of a felony at that time, he or she shall be given not less than 60 days severance pay. The action of the council in suspending or removing the city manager shall not be subject to review by any court or agency. (c) If the city manager becomes disabled and is unable to carry out the duties of the office or if the city manager dies, the acting city manager shall perform the duties of the city manager until the city managers disability is removed or until the city manager is replaced. Removal of the city manager because of disability shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.
SECTION 3.07. Acting City Manager.
(a) The city manager may designate in writing any administrative employee of the city who shall exercise all powers, duties, and functions of the city manager during the city managers temporary absence from the city or during the city managers disability. If such designation has not been made and the city manager is absent from the city or unable to perform the duties of the office or to make such designation, the council may, by resolution, appoint any qualified administrative employee of the city to perform the powers, duties, and functions of the city manager until the city manager shall return to the city, the disability ceases, or the council appoints a new city manager. (b) In the event of a vacancy in the office of city manager, the council may designate a person as acting city manager, who shall exercise all powers, duties, and functions of the city manager until a city manager is appointed.

SECTION 3.08. City Attorney.
The mayor shall nominate and the council shall confirm a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized by ordinance, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the council as directed; shall advise the council, mayor, other officers, and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the citys affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of his or her position as city attorney.
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The mayor may appoint a city clerk, subject to confirmation by the council, to keep a journal of the proceedings of the city council; to maintain in a safe place all records and documents pertaining to the affairs of the city; and to perform such duties as may be required by law or ordinance or as the mayor or city manager may direct.
SECTION 3.10. Tax Collector.
The mayor may appoint a tax collector, subject to confirmation by the council, to collect all taxes, licenses, fees, and other moneys belonging to the city subject to the provisions of this charter and the ordinances of the city; and the tax collector shall diligently comply with and enforce all general laws of Georgia relating to the collection, sale, or foreclosure of taxes by municipalities.
SECTION 3.11. City Accountant.
The mayor may appoint a city accountant, subject to confirmation by the council, to perform the duties of an accountant.
SECTION 3.12. Consolidation of Functions.
The city manager, with the approval of the council, may consolidate any two or more of the positions of city clerk, city tax collector, and city accountant, or any other positions or may assign the functions of any one or more of such positions to the holder or holders of any other positions. The city manager may also, with the approval of the city council, perform all or any part of the functions of any of the positions or offices in lieu of the appointment of other persons to perform the same.
SECTION 3.13. Position Classification and Pay Plans.
The city manager shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and a pay plan which shall be submitted to the council for approval. Said plan may apply to all employees of the City of Sandy Springs, and any of its agencies and offices. When a pay plan has been adopted by the council, neither the council nor the city manager shall increase or decrease the salaries of individual employees except in conformity with such pay plan or pursuant to an amendment of said pay plan duly adopted by the council.
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The council shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with this charter concerning: (1) The method of employee selection and probationary periods of employment; (2) The administration of the position classification and pay plan, methods of promotion and application of service ratings thereto, and transfer of employees within the classification plan; (3) Hours of work, vacation, sick leave, and other leaves of absence, overtime pay, and the order and manner in which layoff shall be effected; and (4) Such other personnel policies as may be necessary to provide for adequate and systematic handling of the personnel affairs of the City of Sandy Springs.
ARTICLE IV MUNICIPAL COURT
SECTION 4.01. Creation.
There is established a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Sandy Springs which shall have jurisdiction and authority to try offenses against the laws and ordinances of said city and to punish for a violation of the same. Such court shall have the power to enforce its judgments by the imposition of such penalties as may be provided by law, including ordinances of the city; to punish witnesses for nonattendance and to punish also any person who may counsel or advise, aid, encourage, or persuade another whose testimony is desired or material in any proceeding before said court to go or move beyond the reach of the process of the court; to try all offenses within the territorial limits of the city constituting traffic cases which, under the laws of Georgia, are placed within the jurisdiction of municipal courts to the extent of, and in accordance with, the provisions of such laws and all laws subsequently enacted amendatory thereof. Said court shall be presided over by the judge of said court. In the absence or disqualification of the judge, the judge pro tem shall preside and shall exercise the same powers and duties as the judge when so acting.
SECTION 4.02. Judge.
(a) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as judge unless he or she shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia. The judge shall be appointed by the council and shall serve at the discretion of the council. The compensation of the judge shall be fixed by the council. The position of judge created in this article shall not be a full-time position, and the person serving in said position may engage in the private practice of law. (b) The judge pro tem shall serve in the absence of the judge, shall have the same qualifications as the judge, shall be appointed by the council, and shall take the same oath as the judge.

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(c) Before entering on duties of his or her office, the judge shall take an oath before an officer duly authorized to administer oaths in this state declaring that he or she will truly, honestly, and faithfully discharge the duties of his or her office to the best of his or her ability without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the council.
SECTION 4.03. Convening.
Said court shall be convened at such times as designated by ordinance or at such times as deemed necessary to keep current the dockets thereof.
SECTION 4.04. Jurisdiction; Powers.
(a) The municipal court shall try and punish for crimes against the City of Sandy Springs and for violation of its ordinances. The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $100.00 or 15 days in jail. The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $500.00 or imprisonment for 21 days or both, and as an alternative to fine or imprisonment, any offender, upon conviction may be sentenced to labor in a city work gang or on the streets, sidewalks, squares, or other public works for a period not exceeding 21 days. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior court for violations of state law. (c) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to insure the presence of those charged with violations before said court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as security for appearances of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for his or her appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, the bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and his or her sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the City of Sandy Springs, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited. (d) The municipal court shall have the authority to bind prisoners over to the appropriate court when it appears, by probable cause, that a state law has been violated. (e) The municipal court shall have the authority to administer oaths and to perform all other acts necessary or proper to the conduct of said court.

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(f) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summons, subpoena, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by state law. (g) The municipal court is specifically vested with all of the judicial jurisdiction and judicial powers throughout the entire area of the City of Sandy Springs granted by state laws generally to municipal courts, and particularly by such laws as authorize the abatement of nuisances.
SECTION 4.05. Certiorari.
The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Fulton County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.06. Rules for Court.
With the approval of the council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the council may adopt in part or in total the rules and regulations relative to the procedure of the operation of the superior court under the general laws of the State of Georgia. The rules and regulations made or adopted for said court shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings.
ARTICLE V ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF OFFICERS
SECTION 5.01. Nonpartisan Elections.
Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party labels.
SECTION 5.02. Regular Elections; Time for Holding.
A special election shall be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2001, to elect the first mayor and council as provided in Section 2.02 of this charter. At such election, the first mayor and council shall be elected to serve for the initial terms of office specified in said Section 2.02. Thereafter, the time for holding regular municipal

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elections shall be on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year beginning in 2003. The successors to the first mayor and councilmembers and future successors shall be elected at the municipal election immediately preceding the expiration of the respective terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified.
SECTION 5.03. Qualifying; Nomination of Candidates; Absentee Ballots.
In conformity with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Georgia Election Code," the council may, by ordinance, prescribe rules and regulations governing qualifying fees, nomination of candidates, absentee ballots, write-in votes, challenge of votes, and such other rules and regulations as may be necessary for the conduct of elections in the City of Sandy Springs.
SECTION 5.04. Applicability of General Laws.
Except for the requirements of Section 5.01 that city elections shall be nonpartisan, the procedures and requirements for election of all elected officials of the City of Sandy Springs, including the special election of 2001 to elect the first mayor and council, shall be in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Georgia Election Code."
SECTION 5.05. Grounds for Removal.
The mayor or any councilmember shall be subject to removal from office for any one or more of the following causes: (1) Incompetence, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office; (2) Final conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; (3) Failure at any time to possess any of the qualifications of office as provided by this charter or by law; (4) Willfull violation of any express prohibition of this charter; (5) Abandonment of office or neglect to perform the duties thereof; or (6) Failure for any other cause to perform the duties of office as required by this charter or by law.
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(1) By action of two-thirds vote of the entire membership of the council. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the council to the Superior Court of Fulton County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By information filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County as provided by law.
ARTICLE VI CODE OF ETHICS AND PROHIBITED PRACTICES
SECTION 6.01. Conflict of Interest.
No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the City of Sandy Springs or any agency or political entity to which this code of ethics applies shall knowingly: (1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of his or her official duties or which would tend to impair his or her independence of judgment or action in the performance of his or her official duties; (2) Contract with, engage in any business or transaction with, or be or become an employee of any other municipality or county of this state or the state itself while holding any elective office of the city or while serving as a full-time employee of the city; (3) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of his or her official duties or would tend to impair his or her independence of judgment or action in the performance of his or her official duties; (4) Disclose confidential information concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which he or she is employed without proper legal authorization, or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of himself or herself or others; (5) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which, to his or her knowledge, is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever in business dealings with the governmental body by which he or she is employed; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any campaign; (6) Represent private interests in any action or proceeding against the council by which he or she is employed; or (7) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or the making of any contract with any business or entity in which he or she has a financial interest.

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SECTION 6.02. Disclosure.
Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the City of Sandy Springs who shall have any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such private interest to the council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a private interest in any matter pending before the council shall disclose such private interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the council and he or she shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this code of ethics applies who shall have any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such agency or entity shall disclose such private interest to the governing body of such agency or entity.
SECTION 6.03. Financial Disclosure Statements.
Each elected official of the City of Sandy Springs shall file a financial disclosure statement as required by Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 6.04. Use of Public Property.
No elected official, appointed officer, employee of the city, or any agency or entity to which this code of ethics applies shall use property owned by such governmental body for personal benefit, convenience, or profit, except in accordance with policies promulgated by the council or the governing body of such agency or entity.
SECTION 6.05. Contracts Voidable and Rescindable.
Any violation of this code of ethics which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of another party to a contract or sale shall render said contract or sale voidable as to that party, at the option of the council.
SECTION 6.06. Ineligibility of Elected Officials.
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office in the city until one year after leaving office.
SECTION 6.07. Political Activities of Certain Officers and Employees.
No appointive officer and no employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office.
SECTION 6.08. Penalties for Violation.
(a) Any city officer or employee who willfully conceals such financial interest or willfully violates any of the requirements of this article shall, upon conviction, be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited his office or position. (b) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit his or her office or position as described in subsection (a) of this section shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter.
ARTICLE VII FINANCE AND FISCAL
SECTION 7.01. Property Taxes.
All property subject to taxation for state or county purposes, assessed as of January 1 in each year, shall be subject to the property tax levied by the City of Sandy Springs. The council shall use the county assessment for the year in which the city taxes are to be levied, as provided by the laws of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 7.02. Tax Levy.
The council shall be authorized to levy an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, providing governmental services, and for any other public purpose as determined by the council in its discretion. The council is also authorized to provide for sufficient levy to pay principal and interest on general obligations.
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The council shall provide, by ordinance, when the taxes of the city shall fall due and the time period within which said taxes may be paid and shall provide, by ordinance, for the payment of taxes due to the city in installments or in one lump sum, and when and how and upon what terms such taxes shall be due and payable, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due.
SECTION 7.04. Collection of Delinquent Taxes.
The council may provide, by ordinance, for the collection of delinquent taxes by fi. fa. or by the use of any other available legal processes and remedies. A lien shall exist against all property upon which city property taxes are levied, as of the assessment date of each year, which lien shall be superior to all other liens, except that it shall have equal dignity with those of federal, state, or county taxes. In cases of hardship, the council shall have discretionary authority to waive any and all penalties imposed by this charter on delinquent taxes, fees, assessments, or on other amounts due to the city.
SECTION 7.05. Licenses, Occupational Taxes, Excise Taxes.
The council, by ordinance, shall have full power to levy such license and specific or occupation taxes upon residents of the City of Sandy Springs, both individual and corporate, and on all those who transact or offer to practice any profession or calling therein, as the council may deem expedient for the public health, safety, benefit, convenience or advantage of the city. The council may classify businesses, occupations, professions, or callings for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes by execution or any other lawful manner. The council may make laws and regulations necessary or proper to carry out the powers conferred in this section and may prescribe penalties for any violation thereof. The council shall have full power and authority to levy an excise tax not prohibited by general law.
SECTION 7.06. Water and Sewer Service Charges.
The council, by ordinance, shall have the right, power, and authority to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for water and sewer services rendered both inside and outside the corporate limits of the City of Sandy Springs to provide for the cost and expense of providing for the treatment and distribution of water, and the collection and disposal of sewage through the sewerage facilities of said city. If unpaid, said sewer service charge shall constitute a lien against any property of persons served, which lien shall be second in priority only to liens for county and city property taxes and shall be enforceable in the same manner and under the same remedies as a lien for city property taxes.

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SECTION 7.07. Sanitary and Health Services Charge.
The council shall have authority, by ordinance, to provide for, to enforce, to levy, and to collect the cost of sanitary and health services necessary in the operation of the city from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business in said city benefiting from such service. Such authority shall include the power to assess, levy, and collect annual or monthly sanitary taxes or fees in such amount or amounts and based upon and in accordance with such classification of property and sanitary service or service provided, as may be fixed by ordinance. Said sanitary taxes and the assessments thereof shall be a charge and lien against the real estate in respect to which said taxes are so assessed and the owner or owners thereof, superior to all other liens, except liens for county and city property taxes, and shall be enforceable in the same manner and under the same remedies as a lien for city property taxes.
SECTION 7.08. Special Assessments.
The council shall have power and authority to assess all or part of the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances against the abutting property owners, under such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by ordinance. Such special assessments shall become delinquent 30 days after their due dates, shall thereupon be subject, in addition to fi. fa. charges, to a penalty of 10 percent and shall thereafter be subject to interest at the rate of 7 percent per annum from date due until paid. A lien shall exist against the abutting property superior to all other liens, except that it shall be of equal dignity with liens for county and city property taxes, and said lien shall be enforceable by the same procedures and under the same remedies as provided for in this article for city property taxes.
SECTION 7.09. Transfer of Executions.
The city clerk shall be authorized to assign or transfer any fi. fa. or execution issued for any tax or for any street, sewer, or other assessment in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by Georgia law regarding sales and transfers of tax fi. fas. Such transfer or assignment, when made, shall vest the purchaser or transferee with all right, title and interest as provided by Georgia law governing sales and transfers of tax fi. fas., provided that, upon levy of execution and sale of property pursuant to such tax fi. fas., whether assigned, transferred, or executed by the city, the owner of such property, in fee simple or lesser interest, shall not lose his right to redeem the property in accord with the requirements of redemption of property sold under state or county ad valorem tax fi. fas.,

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as said requirements now exist or as may be hereinafter provided by law.
SECTION 7.10. General Obligation Bonds.
The council shall have the power to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized under this charter or the general laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuances by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken.
SECTION 7.11. Revenue Bonds.
Revenue bonds may be issued by the council as provided by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Revenue Bond Law," as now or hereafter amended, or by any other Georgia law as now or hereafter provided.
SECTION 7.12. Short Term Notes.
Pursuant to applicable state law, but not otherwise, the city may obtain temporary loans between January 1 and December 31 of each year.

SECTION 7.13. Fiscal Year.
The council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. Said fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department or institution, agency and activity of the city government, unless otherwise provided by state or federal law.
SECTION 7.14. Preparation of Budgets.
The council shall provide, by ordinance, the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget and a capital improvement program and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and programs.
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On or before a date fixed by the council, but not later than 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the city manager shall submit to the council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the city manager containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, the important features of the budget, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budget, and such other comments and information as he or she may deem pertinent. The operating budget and the capital improvements budget hereinafter provided for, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city manager and shall be open to public inspection.
SECTION 7.16. Action by Council on Budget.
(a) The council may amend the operating budget proposed by the city manager, except that the budget, as finally amended and adopted, must provide for all expenditure required by law, or by other provisions of this charter, and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year and the total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues, constituting the fund availability of such fund. (b) The council shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year on or before a date fixed by ordinance of the council. If the council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for the current fiscal year shall be applicable to the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Such adoption shall take the form of an appropriation ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget document. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such item, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotment thereof, to which it is chargeable.
SECTION 7.17. Property Tax Levies.
As the next order of business, following adoption of the operating budget, the council shall levy, by ordinance, an annual tax on all real and personal property within the City of Sandy Springs. The tax rate set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general government of the City of Sandy Springs and the retirement of bonds.

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SECTION 7.18. Additional Appropriations.
The council may make appropriations in addition to those contained in the current operating budget at any regular or special meeting called for such purpose, but any such additional appropriations may be made only from an existing unappropriated surplus in the fund to which it applies.
SECTION 7.19. Capital Improvements Budget.
(a) On or before the date fixed by the city council, but not later than 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the city manager shall submit to the council a proposed capital improvements budget with his or her recommendations as to the means of financing the improvements proposed for the ensuing fiscal year. The council shall have power to accept, with or without amendments, or reject the proposed program and proposed means of financing. The council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement, unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital improvements budget, except to meet a public emergency threatening the lives, health, or property of the inhabitants, when passed by two-thirds vote of the membership of the council. (b) The council shall adopt the final capital improvements budget for the ensuing fiscal year on or before a date fixed by ordinance of the council. No appropriation provided for in the capital improvements budget shall elapse until the purpose for which the appropriation was made shall have been accomplished or abandoned, provided the city manager may submit amendments to the capital improvements budget at any time during the fiscal year, accompanied by his or her recommendations thereon. Any such amendments to the capital improvements budget shall become effective only upon adoption by a vote of the council.
SECTION 7.20. Contracting Procedures.
All contracts shall be made or authorized by the council and shall not bind the city unless reduced to writing, approved by the council, and spread upon the minutes. All contracts, and all ordinances or resolutions making contracts or authorizing the same, shall be drawn by the city attorney or shall be submitted to him or her before authorization by the council.
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(a) The council shall, by ordinance, prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the City of Sandy Springs. (b) The council may sell and convey any real or personal property owned or held by the City of Sandy Springs for governmental or other purposes, at a public or private sale, after due advertisement, for such consideration as it shall deem equitable and just for the city. (c) The council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon report by the city manager and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (d) Whenever, in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city, a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the council may authorize the city manager to execute and deliver, in the name of the city, a deed conveying said cutoff or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners in exchange for rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place, or in settlement of any alleged damages sustained by said abutting or adjoining property owner. All deeds and conveyances, so executed and delivered, shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale, after advertisement, was or is hereafter made.
SECTION 7.22. Audits.
(a) There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted accounting principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal government may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of all audit reports shall be available at printing cost to the public. (b) As a minimum, all audits and budgets of the city shall satisfy the requirements of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government audits and budgets.
SECTION 7.23. Homestead Exemptions.
(a) There is granted a homestead exemption for each resident of the City of Sandy Springs of $5,000.00 on the residents home which the resident owns and actually occupies as a residence and homestead, such exemption to be applicable to all ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Sandy Springs, except ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness. (b) Each resident of the City of Sandy Springs who is 65 years of age or over or who is disabled is granted an exemption from all City of Sandy Springs ad valorem taxes in the amount of $10,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by such resident if such residents adjusted gross income, together with the adjusted gross income of the

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residents spouse who also resides at such homestead, does not exceed the maximum amount which may be received by an individual and an individuals spouse under the federal Social Security Act. As used in this subsection, the term "adjusted gross income" shall have the same meaning as defined in the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, except that for the purposes of this subsection, the term shall include only that portion of income or benefits received as retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retirement, disability, or pension system which exceeds the maximum amount which may be received by an individual and an individuals spouse under the federal Social Security Act. The homestead exemption provided for in this subsection shall apply to ad valorem taxes levied to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness of the City of Sandy Springs. (c) In order to qualify for the exemption provided for in subsection (b) of this section because of disability, the person claiming such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from not more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relative to medical practitioners, 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. (d) Applications for the homestead exemptions provided for by this section shall be processed in the same manner as other applications for homestead exemptions, and the provisions of law applicable to the processing of homestead exemptions, as the same now exist or may hereafter be amended, shall apply thereto.
ARTICLE VIII GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 8.01. Qualified Electors.
(a) For the purposes of the referendum election provided for in Section 8.02 of this article and for the purposes of the special election to be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2001, the qualified electors of the City of Sandy Springs shall be those qualified electors of Fulton County residing within the corporate limits of the City of Sandy Springs as described by Exhibit A of this charter. At subsequent municipal elections, the qualified electors of the City of Sandy Springs shall be determined pursuant to the authority of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Georgia Election Code." (b) Only for the purpose of holding and conducting the referendum election provided for by Section 8.02 of this article and only for the purpose of holding and conducting the special election of the City of Sandy Springs to be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2001, the election superintendent of Fulton County is vested with the powers and duties of the election superintendent of the City of Sandy Springs and the powers and duties of the governing authority of the City of Sandy Springs.

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SECTION 8.02. Referendum.
Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Fulton County shall call a special election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the qualified voters of the proposed City of Sandy Springs, as provided in Section 8.01 of this charter, for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for the third Tuesday in September, 2001. The superintendent shall issue the call for such election at least 30 days prior to the date thereof. 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 Fulton County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act incorporating the City of Sandy Springs and granting ( ) NO homestead exemptions in connection therewith 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 8.03 below, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Fulton County. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
SECTION 8.03. Effective Dates.
This section and the provisions of this Act necessary for the special election provided for in Section 8.02 of this Act shall become effective only if an amendment to Code Section 36-31-2 of the O.C.G.A., permitting incorporation of a municipal corporation less than three miles from another municipalitys boundaries, is enacted, in which event this section and the provisions of this Act necessary for the election provided in Section 8.02 of this Act shall become effective upon the same date that such amendment to Code Section 36-31-2 of the O.C.G.A. becomes effective. The provisions of this Act necessary for the special election to be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2001, as provided by Articles II and V of this Act shall be effective upon the certification of the results of the referendum election provided for by Section 8.02 of this article, if this Act is approved at such referendum election. The remaining provisions of this Act shall become of full force and effect for all purposes on January 1, 2002, when members of the first governing authority of the City of Sandy Springs take office as provided in Section 2.02 of this Act.

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SECTION 8.04. 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 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 8.05. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

EXHIBIT A

The corporate limits of the City of Sandy Springs shall consist of the following described territory of Fulton County: Beginning at the northwest corner of the City of Atlanta, as the boundaries of said city existed on January 1, 2001, at the point when the northerly city limit line of said city intersects the westerly county line of Fulton County and the Chattahoochee River, running thence generally easterly along the said northerly city limit line of the City of Atlanta, following the meanderings thereof, to the point where said line intersects the Fulton-DeKalb County line; run thence northerly, generally easterly, and generally northerly along the easterly county line of Fulton County at the point where the FultonGwinnett County line intersects the Chattahoochee River; run thence generally west and southwest along the southern bank of said river, following the meanderings thereof, to the point of beginning.

EXHIBIT B

COUNCIL DISTRICTS

District No. 1 Fulton Tract 101.03 Blocks 803 through 814 Tract 101.04 Block Groups 1 through 3 and 5

District No. 2 Fulton

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Tract 101.04 Block Group 4
Tract 102.02 Blocks 119 through 123 Block Group 9
District No. 3 Fulton Tract 102.02 Blocks 103, 105, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114 through 118, 124, and 125 Block Group 2 Blocks 301 through 307
District No. 4 Fulton Tract 101.03 Blocks 101 through 106 and 109 through 115 Blocks 201 through 203 and 207 through 209 Block 309 Block Groups 4 through 7 Blocks 801 and 802
District No. 5 Fulton
Tract 100 Blocks 103 through 105 Those parts of Blocks 106 and 109 outside the City of Atlanta Blocks 121 and 122 Block 415 That part of Block 416 outside the City of Atlanta
Tract 101.01 Block 101 through 103 and 115 through 118 That part of Block 120 outside the City of Atlanta Block 131 Blocks 201 through 209 and 211 through 213
Tract 101.03 Blocks 206, 210, and 211 Blocks 301 through 308
District No. 6 Fulton
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Block Groups 5 and 6 Blocks 702 through 706, 709, and 710 Block Group 8
District No. 7 Fulton Tract 101.01 Blocks 106 through 114, 121 through 125, and 128 Block 210 Tract 102.01 Block 107, 111 through 114, 120, and 121 Blocks 201 and 202 That part of Block 203 outside the City of Atlanta Block 204 That part of Block 205 outside the City of Atlanta Blocks 206 through 209 Those parts of Blocks 210 and 212 outside the City of Atlanta Blocks 213 and 214 That part of Block 215 outside the City of Atlanta That part of Block 303 outside the City of Atlanta Block 304 That part of Block 305 outside the City of Atlanta
District No. 8 Fulton Tract 98 Blocks 106 and 107 That part of Block 111 outside the City of Atlanta Block 127 Tract 102.01 Blocks 101, 104, 106, 109, 110, and 115 through 119 That part of Block 315 outside the City of Atlanta Block 316 Block Group 4 Blocks 501 through 507 Block Group 6 Blocks 701 and 702 That part of Block 703 outside the City of Atlanta Blocks 704 and 705 That part of Block 715 outside the City of Atlanta Tract 102.02 Blocks 309 Blocks 401, 403, 405, 406, and 409 through 417

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Blocks 707 and 708
As used in this Exhibit B, the terms "Tract," "Block," and "Block Group" shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the City of Sandy Springs which is not included in any such district described in this exhibit shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the City of Sandy Springs which is described in this exhibit as being in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any council district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 1990 for the State of Georgia. Amendment

Senator Paul of the 40th asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch E Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr E Stephens Y Stokes E Streat
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson

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Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 1.

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

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Mr. Paul Lynch Legislative Fiscal Office 434 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Paul:

Pursuant to my authority under Senate Resolution 3, please make the following changes to Committee Assignments:

Please add Senator Rusty Paul to Judiciary and remove from Veterans Affairs; Please add Senator Bill Hamrick to Rules and remove from Transportation; Please add Senator Jeff Mullis to Transportation and remove from Special Judiciary; Please add Senator Susan Cable to Appropriations and remove from Insurance;

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely, /s/ Mark Taylor

OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334

February 1, 2002

Honorable Michael J. Moore State Senator 301-A LOB Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Michael:
Please accept this letter as notification of your appointments to the following committees during the 2002 term in the State Senate: Member of AppropriationsEducation Subcommittee, Judiciary, Transportation and Defense, Science and Technology.
I look forward to working with you and know that you will do an outstanding job. If I can be of assistance, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mark Taylor
Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., then adjourn, pursuant to SR 481, until 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2002; the motion prevailed, and at 10:45 a.m., the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 4, 2002 Eleventh Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 1:30 p.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1030. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Smith of the 19th, Shanahan of the 10th, Hanner of the 159th and McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Resources, so as to provide that the department shall have the power and duty to promulgate rules governing the operation of land disposal sites for septic tank wastes that receive less than 50,000 gallons of such waste; to provide that no such facility shall operate after July 1, 2002, unless permitted by such department; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act"; and for other purposes.
HB 1042. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Mosley of the 171st, Stokes of the 92nd and Keen of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 52-7-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to classification of vessels and required equipment, so as to provide for required lifesaving equipment on certain vessels; and for other purposes.

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HB 1057. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Morris of the 155th, Mosley of the 171st, Stokes of the 92nd and Keen of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crabs, so as to provide for the permissible possession of crabs lawfully taken from the waters of another state; to require certain proof of the point of origin; to provide that it shall be unlawful to take or possess a female blue crab bearing visible eggs; and for other purposes.
HB 1058. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Morris of the 155th, Hudson of the 156th and Walker of the 141st:
A BILL to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to provide for the release of quail for purposes of dog training; to provide for marking and recovering such quail; to provide for the use of a shotgun with ammunition for dog training; and for other purposes.
HB 1059. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Morris of the 155th, Stokes of the 92nd and Keen of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 27-4-130.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to open seasons, creel and possession limits, and minimum size limits for certain finfish species, so as to provide for a maximum legal size of red drum; and for other purposes.
HB 1074. By Representatives Coleman of the 142nd, Hudson of the 156th and Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 46-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election and terms of office of the members of the Public Service Commission, so as to provide for the composition of the Public Service Commission Districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1088. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Royal of the 164th and Purcell of the 147th:
A BILL to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fish and other seafoods, so as to change the provisions relating to fees for a nonresident or alien wholesale fish dealer; to provide for reciprocal agreements; and for other purposes.

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HB 1101. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Bordeaux of the 151st:
A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions in Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and in Acts of the General Assembly amending Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.
HB 1134. By Representative Barnard of the 154th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Tattnall County, so as to change certain provisions relating to expense supplements of the chairman and members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1141. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Wiles of the 34th, Franklin of the 39th, Parsons of the 40th, Kaye of the 37th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

HR 264.

By Representatives James of the 140th, Tillman of the 173rd and Houston of the 166th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a dog and cat sterilization support program and provide funds for the program from the sale of special license plates; and for other purposes.

HR 800. By Representative Jamieson of the 22nd:

A RESOLUTION designating the WWII Veterans Memorial Intersection, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Intersection, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Intersection; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

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SB 395. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Austell ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 396. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Crotts of the 17th, Tanksley of the 32nd, Harp of the 16th, Cheeks of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government records which are not required to be disclosed to the public, so as to provide that disclosure shall not be required for certain records which would compromise the security of government facilities against terrorist or other attack; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 397. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to regulate the use of electric personal assistive mobility devices; to define certain terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
SB 398. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions, so as to enact the "Georgia Soil Scientist Licensing Act"; to provide a short title; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to define certain terms; to create the State Board for Licensing Soil Scientists; to provide for membership, appointment, and terms; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the reimbursement of expenses; to provide that the

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commissioner of human resources shall act as the administrative agent for the board; to provide that the Department of Human Resources shall have certain administrative duties; to provide for appeals; to provide for records; to provide for application and requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture Committee.
SB 399. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to provide that animal shelters shall be subject to regulation by certain applicable local zoning and animal control ordinances; to amend Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations as nuisances, so as to provide that agricultural operations that breed or keep dogs shall be subject to regulation by applicable local zoning and animal control regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture Committee.
SB 400. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
SR 574. By Senators Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th and Marable of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Bibb County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Cobb County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Hamilton County,

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Tennessee; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Spalding County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Wilkes County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SR 575. By Senators Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th and Marable of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for operation and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Baldwin, Bibb, Butts, Cobb, Coweta, Glynn, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, McIntosh, Rabun, Richmond, Tattnall, and Upson counties, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SR 585. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Crotts of the 17th, Thomas of the 10th and Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Earl Paulk Parkway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1030. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Smith of the 19th, Shanahan of the 10th, Hanner of the 159th and McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Resources, so as to provide that the department shall have the power and duty to promulgate rules governing the operation of land disposal sites for septic tank wastes that receive less than 50,000 gallons of such waste; to provide that no such facility shall operate after July 1, 2002, unless permitted by such department; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

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HB 1042. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Mosley of the 171st, Stokes of the 92nd and Keen of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 52-7-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to classification of vessels and required equipment, so as to provide for required lifesaving equipment on certain vessels; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
HB 1057. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Morris of the 155th, Mosley of the 171st, Stokes of the 92nd and Keen of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crabs, so as to provide for the permissible possession of crabs lawfully taken from the waters of another state; to require certain proof of the point of origin; to provide that it shall be unlawful to take or possess a female blue crab bearing visible eggs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
HB 1058. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Morris of the 155th, Hudson of the 156th and Walker of the 141st:
A BILL to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to provide for the release of quail for purposes of dog training; to provide for marking and recovering such quail; to provide for the use of a shotgun with ammunition for dog training; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
HB 1059. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Morris of the 155th, Stokes of the 92nd and Keen of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 27-4-130.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to open seasons, creel and possession limits, and minimum size limits for certain finfish species, so as to provide for a maximum legal size of red drum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

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HB 1074. By Representatives Coleman of the 142nd, Hudson of the 156th and Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 46-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election and terms of office of the members of the Public Service Commission, so as to provide for the composition of the Public Service Commission Districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.

HB 1088. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Royal of the 164th and Purcell of the 147th:
A BILL to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fish and other seafoods, so as to change the provisions relating to fees for a nonresident or alien wholesale fish dealer; to provide for reciprocal agreements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

HB 1101. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Bordeaux of the 151st:
A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions in Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and in Acts of the General Assembly amending Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.

HB 1134. By Representative Bar nard of the 154th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Tattnall County, so as to change certain provisions relating to expense supplements of the chairman and members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1141. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Wiles of the 34th, Franklin of the 39th, Parsons of the 40th, Kaye of the 37th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.

HR 264. By Representatives James of the 140th, Tillman of the 173rd and Houston of the 166th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a dog and cat sterilization support program and provide funds for the program from the sale of special license plates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HR 800. By Representative Jamieson of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION designating the WWII Veterans Memorial Intersection, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Intersection, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Intersection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Banking and Financial Institutions Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 353

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Cheeks of the 23rd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Retirement Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 252 Do Pass HB 255 Do Pass SB 64 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Fort of the 39th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1102 Do Pass

SB 326

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 369

HB 990

SB 333

SB 354

SB 363

Senator Starr of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senators Walker of the 22nd and Meyer von Bremen of the 12th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senators Walker and Meyer von Bremen were excused.

Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that Senator Harbison of the 15th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harbison was excused.

Senator Cheeks of the 23rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Streat of the 19th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Streat was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Bowen

Guhl Haines Hamrick

Paul Polak Price

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Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden

Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis

Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thompson Williams

Those not answering were:

Blitch Streat(exc) Walker(exc) Vacancy, 48th

Harbison(exc)

Hecht

Thomas, N.

Thomas, R.

Meyer von Bremen(exc)

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Thomas, N.

Hecht

Blitch

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Price of the 56th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Mike Long of Roswell, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Golden of the 8th introduced Miss Valdosta State, Lauren Cooper and Miss Teen

Valdosta, Kaitlin Smith.

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Senator Lee of the 29th introduced Ted Tentler, President of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association, commended by SR 565, adopted previously.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 576. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Bowen of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing dental hygienists and Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; and for other purposes.

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SR 577. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Montezuma Healthcare Center; and for other purposes.
SR 578. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Taylor County Health Care; and for other purposes.
SR 579. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Bowen of the 13th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Dougherty County School System High School/High Tech Program teachers and students; and for other purposes.
SR 580. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Johnson of the 1st, Golden of the 8th, Cheeks of the 23rd, Cable of the 27th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2002, as Girl Scout Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 581. By Senator Streat of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating McRae Manor Nursing Home; and for other purposes.
SR 582. By Senator Streat of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bo Crosby on their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 583. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Starr of the 44th and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION welcoming the delegation of Russian businessmen visiting Newnan; and for other purposes.
SR 584. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Williams of the 6th, Golden of the 8th, Hamrick of the 30th, Balfour of the 9th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Stephen R. Portch as the Chancellor of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 586. By Senator Jackson of the 50th: A RESOLUTION congratulating Toccoa Nursing Center; and for other purposes.
SR 587. By Senator Ragan of the 11th: A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating John W. Whitaker of Moultrie, Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 588. By Senator Ragan of the 11th: A RESOLUTION commending Judy Moore; and for other purposes.
SR 589. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Day; and for other purposes.
SR 592. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Jesse Nutt; and for other purposes.
SR 593. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Jimmy Davis; and for other purposes.
SR 594. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. John Eaton; and for other purposes.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th recognized the Russian delegation of businessmen, commended by SR 583, adopted previously.
The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:
SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Monday, February 4, 2002 Eleventh Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

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HB 1102

Bowen of the 13th CRISP COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, so as to change the descriptions of commissioner districts and posts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

SB 326

Burton of the 5th Balfour of the 9th Ladd of the 41st (OPEN SEAT) of the 48th Price of the 56th GWINNETT COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Gwinnett County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes

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Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SENATE CALENDAR Monday, February 4, 2002 ELEVENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 319

Ad Valorem; taxpayer claims for refunds; increase filing time period (Amendment) (F&PU-1st)

SB 328

Gwinnett County; Board of Education; reapportion election districts (Reappor-9th)

SB 346

Civil Actions; documents; methods of service of process upon individuals in other countries (JUDY-16th)

SB 347

Salt-water Fishing Trawlers; exempt limitations for flounder, whiting, spot and Atlantic croaker (Amendment)(NAT R-6th)

SB 357

Water Systems; building owners who charge tenants based upon water usage (NAT R-20th)

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 319. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-380 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities, so as to increase the period of time for which

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refunds for taxes may be claimed; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senators Dean of the 31st and Johnson of the 1st offered the following amendment to SB 319:
By amending on line 14, page 1 by removing the number "ten" and replacing it with the number "5" and on line 20, page 1 removing the word "he" and replacing it with "they"

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 39, nays 0, and the Dean, Johnson 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson N James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes E Streat Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 2.

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

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 1004. By Representatives Pinholster of the 15th and Twiggs of the 8th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to provide for additional requirements regarding the initiation of complaints and investigation of alleged violations; and for other purposes.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 328. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Price of the 56th and Burton of the 5th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6337), and an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4490), so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes

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Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

N Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 3.

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

SB 346. By Senators Harp of the 16th, Kemp of the 3rd and Meyer von Bremen of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service of process in civil actions, so as to conform to the language of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(f) regarding the methods of service of process in other countries in conformity with the Convention Relative to the Notification or Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents; to authorize international service of process by mail when not prohibited by the government of a foreign country; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes E Streat Y Tanksley

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Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

SB 347. By Senators Williams of the 6th and Kemp of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-4-130.1, relating to open seasons, creel and possession limits, and minimum size limits for certain finfish species, so as to provide that trawlers shall be exempt from the creel and possession limits for flounder, whiting, spot, and Atlantic croaker; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Natural Resources Committee offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 347 by inserting immediately following the word "trawlers" on line 13 of
page 1 the following: "fishing for shrimp for human consumption pursuant to Code Section 27-4-133",

By striking the word and the symbol "flounder," on line 14 of page 1.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis
Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

N Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes E Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 1.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

2/4/02

Mr. Secretary:

Please show me as voting "Aye" on SB 347.

/s/ Jack Hill District 4

SB 357. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Bowen of the 13th, Starr of the 44th, Hooks of the 14th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Dean of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-180.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the allocation of water and waste-water usage among tenants and charging tenants for usage, so as to provide that the owner of a building who allocates water to tenants may be considered the owner of a public water system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis
Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen
Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 1.

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes E Streat Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker Y Williams

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

Serving as doctor of the day was Dr. Alva Mayes.

Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 5, 2002 Twelfth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following communication was received by the Secretary:
REPORT OF THE REVIEW COMMISSION CONCERNING THE INDICTMENT OF SENATOR VAN STREAT
The review commission appointed pursuant to Article 2, Section 3, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia concerning the indictment of Senator Van Streat, having met and held a hearing, finds that the indictment relates to and adversely affects the administration of the office of Senator Streat and that the rights and interests of the public are adversely affected thereby.
This the 4th day of February 2002.
/s/ Harold G. Clarke /s/ Michael S. Meyer von Bremen /s/ DuBose Porter
The following communication from His Excellency, Governor Roy E. Barnes, was received by the Secretary:
THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
Senator Van Streat was indicted on four counts of violation of oath of office and one count of making a false statement on January 8, 2002.

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Attorney General Thurbert E. Baker transmitted the indictment pursuant to Article II, Section III, Paragraph I (b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, and the certified copy was received on January 9, 2002.

A review commission consisting of Justice Harold G. Clarke, Senator Michael S. Meyer von Bremen, and Representative DuBose Porter met on February 4, 2002 and determined that the indictment relates to and adversely affects the administration of the office of Senator Streat such that the rights and interests of the public are adversely affected thereby.

Senator Van Streat is hereby suspended from office in accordance with Article II, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

This 4th day of February 2002.

/s/ Roy E. Barnes Governor
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 161.

By Representatives Buckner of the 95th, Jordan of the 96th, Dodson of the 94th, Seay of the 93rd, Barnes of the 97th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to provide that certain persons entering an elementary or secondary school shall promptly inform the principal or other persons in the administrative office regarding their presence and provide information regarding their purpose; and for other purposes.

HB 728. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th, Purcell of the 147th, Parham of the 122nd and others:

A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to regulation of tractor or farm equipment

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manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; to define certain terms; to regulate sales of certain tractors or farm equipment; to regulate the establishment and relocation of dealerships; and for other purposes.
HB 1025. By Re presentatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Sims of the 167th, Jamieson of the 22nd and Heard of the 89th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to change certain provisions regarding the exemption with respect to urban transit systems; and for other purposes.
HB 1049. By Representatives Childers of the 13th, Millar of the 59th, Stephens of the 150th, Henson of the 65th and Orrock of the 56th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to leaves of absence for public officers and employees, so as to provide for state employees to receive a leave of absence, with pay, for serving as an organ or bone marrow donor; to provide a definition of the term "organ"; and for other purposes.
HB 1065. By Representatives Reichert of the 126th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Allen of the 117th and Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 9-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to process, so as to provide that summons may be served by private detectives; and for other purposes.
HB 1066. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Skipper of the 137th, Reichert of the 126th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Orrock of the 56th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to provide for a limitation on the liability of certified child safety passenger technicians and sponsoring organizations; and for other purposes.
HB 1108. By Representatives McCall of the 90th, Hanner of the 159th, Murphy of the 18th and Wix of the 33rd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 12-9-46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources relative to the Georgia Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Act, designation of the commissioner of natural resources or

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director of the Environmental Protection Division as the board's agent, and the duties of the director, so as to further describe a certain power; and for other purposes.
HB 1152. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th and Cash of the 108th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Butts County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1159. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th and Cash of the 108th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 221. By Senators James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th and Blitch of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-1-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the breast-feeding of babies, so as to change provisions relating to mothers who breast-feed in public places; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 401. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Harp of the 16th, Hecht of the 34th and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-56 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of license or driving privilege for failure to respond to citation and reinstatement of license, so as to suspend driving privileges of a person who fails to respond to a traffic citation in federal court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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SB 402. By Senators Guhl of the 45th and Scott of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 21 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a brief period of quiet reflection, so as to clarify that the daily moment of quiet reflection in public schools shall accommodate students who wish to exercise their freedom of religion to engage in silent prayer or meditation; to provide for legislative findings; to provide that students may reflect on an inspirational poem or reading, pray silently, or meditate during the moment of quiet reflection; to change a provision relating to student-initiated voluntary school prayer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SB 403. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for eligibility and qualifications; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 404. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, approved February 28, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3546), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent chairpersons and members; to provide for eligibility and qualifications; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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SB 405. By Senators Polak of the 42nd, Thomas of the 10th, Burton of the 5th, Stokes of the 43rd, Ladd of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of county taxes, so as to revise and change the population and census application and certain provisions regarding payment of ad valorem taxes in installments; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal of certain provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 406. By Senators Polak of the 42nd and Lamutt of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-29-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authority of public agencies that maintain geographic information systems, so as to authorize the state to sell the information maintained in such systems; to make an editorial revision; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.
SB 407. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Hecht of the 34th, Stokes of the 43rd, Starr of the 44th, Moore of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to provide for the crime of endangerment of a child under the age of 16; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for various degrees of endangering a child under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties; to provide that the offense is in addition to other punishment; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 408. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to allow employees of the Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service and the Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund to participate in the states flexible employee benefit plan; to allow payroll deductions for the

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purchase of benefits by such employees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SB 409. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Tate of the 38th, Thomas of the 10th, Blitch of the 7th, Jackson of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Building Authority, so as to authorize the Georgia Building Authority to operate child care and child development centers; to authorize the Georgia Building Authority to enter into contracts for the operation of such centers; to purchase, rent, lease, sell, and otherwise acquire and dispose of personal and real property for the operation of such centers; to authorize the Georgia Building Authority to apply for and obtain all such licenses, permissions, regulatory approvals, and similar matters for the operation of such centers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 161. By Representatives Buckner of the 95th, Jordan of the 96th, Dodson of the 94th, Seay of the 93rd, Barnes of the 97th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to provide that certain persons entering an elementary or secondary school shall promptly inform the principal or other persons in the administrative office regarding their presence and provide information regarding their purpose; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
HB 728. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th, Purcell of the 147th, Parham of the 122nd and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to regulation of tractor or farm equipment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; to define certain terms; to regulate

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sales of certain tractors or farm equipment; to regulate the establishment and relocation of dealerships; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 1004. By Representatives Pinholster of the 15th and Twiggs of the 8th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to provide for additional requirements regarding the initiation of complaints and investigation of alleged violations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
HB 1025. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Sims of the 167th, Jamieson of the 22nd and Heard of the 89th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to change certain provisions regarding the exemption with respect to urban transit systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1049. By Representatives Childers of the 13th, Millar of the 59th, Stephens of the 150th, Henson of the 65th and Orrock of the 56th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to leaves of absence for public officers and employees, so as to provide for state employees to receive a leave of absence, with pay, for serving as an organ or bone marrow donor; to provide a definition of the term "organ"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
HB 1065. By Representatives Reichert of the 126th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Allen of the 117th and Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 9-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to process, so as to provide that summons may be served by private detectives; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.

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HB 1066. By Representatives Powe ll of the 23rd, Skipper of the 137th, Reichert of the 126th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Orrock of the 56th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to provide for a limitation on the liability of certified child safety passenger technicians and sponsoring organizations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1108. By Representatives McCall of the 90th, Hanner of the 159th, Murphy of the 18th and Wix of the 33rd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 12-9-46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources relative to the Georgia Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Act, designation of the commissioner of natural resources or director of the Environmental Protection Division as the board's agent, and the duties of the director, so as to further describe a certain power; and for other purposes.
Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th gave notice that, at the proper time, he would ask that HB 1108 be engrossed.
HB 1152. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th and Cash of the 108th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Butts County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1159. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th and Cash of the 108th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

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Mr. President:

The Agriculture Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1087 Do Pass by Substitute SB 321 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Ragan of the 11th District, Chairman
Mr. President:

The Insurance and Labor Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 68

Do Pass

SB 356 SB 358

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Mr. President:

Respectfully submitted, Senator Brown of the 26th District, Chairman

The Natural Resources Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 370

Do Pass

Mr. President:

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chairman

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 1067 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

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The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 252

HB 255

SB 353

SB 64

Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Walker of the 22nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Walker was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis

M V Bremen Paul Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Williams

Those not answering were:

Brush

Hecht

Tate

Walker(exc)

Vacancy, 48th

Polak Vacancy, 19th

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Hecht

Tate

Polak

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Senator Johnson of the 1st introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Jenny JacksonAdams of Richmond Hill, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:

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SR 590. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Marable of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Shepherd Hills Health Care Center; and for other purposes.
SR 591. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Hecht of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION commending Clayton County Family Care, Inc.; and for other purposes.
SR 595. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Tate of the 38th, Brown of the 26th, Scott of the 36th and Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION designating February 5, 2002, as "African American Business Enterprise Day"; and for other purposes.
SR 596. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th, Dean of the 31st, Price of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Hospital Day at the Capitol on February 18, 2002; and for other purposes.
Senator James of the 35th recognized Jesse Nutt, commended by SR 592, adopted previously.
Senator James of the 35th recognized Jimmy Davis, commended by SR 593, adopted previously.
Senator James of the 35th recognized John Eaton, commended by SR 594, adopted previously.
Senator Stokes of the 43rd recognized representatives of African American Business Enterprise Day in Georgia, commended by SR 595, adopted previously.
Senator Burton of the 5th recognized the Parkview Panthers football team, commended by SR 568, adopted previously.
Senator Hill of the 4th recognized representatives of 4-H Day at the Capitol, commended by SR's 532, and 533-550, all adopted previously.
Senator Thomas of the 10th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Reapportionment Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations General Committee:

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SB 400. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and SB 400 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations General Committee.
The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Tuesday, February 5, 2002 Twelfth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 1067

Lee of the 29th TROUP COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Troup County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith

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Y Brush Y Burton
Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The time having arrived for the motion, Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th moved that the following bill be engrossed:

HB 1108. By Representatives McCall of the 90th, Hanner of the 159th, Murphy of the 18th and Wix of the 33rd:

A BILL to amend Code Section 12-9-46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources relative to the Georgia Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Act, designation of the commissioner of natural resources or director of the Environmental Protection Division as the board's agent, and the duties of the director, so as to further describe a certain power; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Butler

N Guhl Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James

N Paul Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes

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N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden

N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore
Mullis

Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 27, nays 20; the motion to engross, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in failing to engross the HB 1108.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden

N Guhl Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore
Mullis

N Paul Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 20; the motion prevailed, and the Senate reconsidered its action in failing to engross HB 1108.
Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th moved that HB 1108 be engrossed:

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On the motion to engross, the President ordered a roll call and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden

N Guhl Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore
Mullis

N Paul Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 20; the motion prevailed, and HB 1108 was engrossed.

The President referred HB 1108 to the Natural Resources Committee.
SENATE CALENDAR Tuesday, February 5, 2002 TWELFTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 333

Prosecution of Serious Violent Crimes; commencement period; crimes involving children who are victims (JUDY-34th)

SB 354

Counties of 650,000 or More; commission for collecting intangible recording taxes (F&PU-33rd)

SB 363

Smyrna, City of; ad valorem taxes; homestead exemption; base year assessed value (F&PU-33rd)

HB 369

New trials; extraordinary motions; paternity (Substitute) (S JUDY- 32nd)Watson-70th

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HB 990

Paulding Judicial Circuit; create; amend Tallapoosa Circuit (JUDY- 31st)Murphy-18th

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 333. By Senators Hecht of the 34th, Walker of the 22nd, Kemp of the 3rd and Starr of the 44th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-3-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitation on prosecutions generally, so as to provide that a prosecution for serious violent offenses may be commenced at any time; to provide that the age limitation on prosecutions of certain crimes involving children who are victims be increased to age 18; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul Polak
Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

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SB 354. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-6-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reports and distributions by collecting officer of the intangible recording tax, so as to provide for a 4 percent commission as compensation to the collection officer in counties having a certain population; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th N Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush N Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul Polak
N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 4.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Please record my vote as a yes on SB 354.

/s/ Senator Williams 6th District

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SB 363. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Smyrna ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Tanksley of the 32nd offered the following amendment to SB 363:
Striking lines 13 and 14 on page (1) beginning with the word in, and adding in lieu thereof, "in which the referendum for this exemption is held."
And by striking on lines 31 and 32 of page (2) beginning with the word all, and by adding in lieu thereof the words, "ad valorem taxes due on September 1, 2002."
And by striking line 6 on page (3) in its entirety and by adding in lieu thereof a new line 6, to read as follows, "the date of the next scheduled general election primary and shall issue the call and conduct the"
And by striking the date on line 18 of page (3) and adding in lieu thereof the date "September 1, 2002."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 44, nays 1, and the Thompson, Tanksley 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr

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Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson E Walker
Williams

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 communication was received by the Secretary:

Please record my vote as a yes on SB 363.

/s/ Senator Williams 6th District
Serving as doctor of the day, was Dr. Kathy Easterling. Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:14 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 6, 2002 Thirteenth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

The Journal was confirmed.

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 2.

By Representatives Coleman of the 142nd and Hanner of the 159th:

A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act," so as to create the Computer Equipment Disposal and Recycling Council; and for other purposes.

HB 1035. By Representatives Jennings of the 63rd, Birdsong of the 123rd, Rogers of the 20th, Cummings of the 27th, Amerson of the 7th and others:

A BILL to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to provide that military income received by a member of the armed services of the United States stationed in a foreign country to a permanent change of station of six months or more as a result of military orders shall not be subject to state income tax; and for other purposes.

HB 1149. By Representative Poag of the 6th:

A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Magistrate Court of Murray County, so as to provide for the election of the magistrates of the

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Magistrate Court of Murray County in a nonpartisan primary and election; and for other purposes.
HB 1177. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Cash of the 108th, Sanders of the 107th and Yates of the 106th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Henry County from districts, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the districts from which members of the Board of Education of Henry County are elected; and for other purposes.
HB 1183. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing independent school system of the City of Athens and the existing school district in the County of Clarke, so as to provide for the authority of the superintendent to purchase supplies, hire labor, and make repairs to facilities and to solicit and receive proposals for the purchase of professional services; and for other purposes.
HB 1189. By Representatives Bulloch of the 180th and Sholar of the 179th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Thomas County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1193. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1195. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Sanders of the 107th, Cash of the 108th and Yates of the 106th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Locust Grove, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the organizational meeting; to eliminate the requirement of a second reading of nonemergency ordinances and the distinction between nonemergency and emergency ordinances; to provide that all deadlines falling on a Saturday, Sunday, or

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holiday may be met on the next day the city is open for business; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 391.

By Representatives Stancil of the 16th, Walker of the 141st, Royal of the 164th, Pinholster of the 15th, Shanahan of the 10th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that counties and municipalities may establish community redevelopment tax incentive programs under which increased taxation shall apply to properties maintained in a blighted condition and decreased taxation shall apply for a time to formerly blighted property which has been rehabilitated; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 410. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Kemp of the 3rd, Brown of the 26th, Thomas of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemptions, so as to change the increased assessed value homestead exemption for senior citizens by changing the taxes to which such exemption shall be applicable; to remove income limitations of such homestead exemption; to provide that such homestead exemption shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption; to provide for applicability; to provide for effective dates; to provide for a special election; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

SB 411. By Senators Paul of the 40th, Price of the 56th, Johnson of the 1st, Stephens of the 51st, Crotts of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording of deeds and other instruments, so as to provide that owners of real property may apply for the cancellation of forged or otherwise fraudulent deeds; to provide procedures for such application; to provide for the cancellation of such deeds; to provide for

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related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 412. By Senators Crotts of the 17th and Brush of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-36-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deannexation, so as to change the procedures for deannexation of territory from a municipality; to authorize deannexation upon the agreement of 100 percent of the property owners under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SR 600. By Senator Haines of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction over questions of law from any state appellate or federal court; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 2. By Representatives Coleman of the 142nd and Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act," so as to create the Computer Equipment Disposal and Recycling Council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 1035. By Representatives Jennings of the 63rd, Birdsong of the 123rd, Rogers of the 20th, Cummings of the 27th, Amerson of the 7th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to provide that military income received by a member of the armed services of the United States stationed in a foreign country to a permanent change of station of six

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months or more as a result of military orders shall not be subject to state income tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1149. By Representative Poag of the 6th:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Magistrate Court of Murray County, so as to provide for the election of the magistrates of the Magistrate Court of Murray County in a nonpartisan primary and election; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1177. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Cash of the 108th, Sanders of the 107th and Yates of the 106th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Henry County from districts, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the districts from which members of the Board of Education of Henry County are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
HB 1183. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing independent school system of the City of Athens and the existing school district in the County of Clarke, so as to provide for the authority of the superintendent to purchase supplies, hire labor, and make repairs to facilities and to solicit and receive proposals for the purchase of professional services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1189. By Representatives Bulloch of the 180th and Sholar of the 179th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Thomas County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1193. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Sanders of the 107th:

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1195. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Sanders of the 107th, Cash of the 108th and Yates of the 106th:

A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Locust Grove, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the organizational meeting; to eliminate the requirement of a second reading of nonemergency ordinances and the distinction between nonemergency and emergency ordinances; to provide that all deadlines falling on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday may be met on the next day the city is open for business; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HR 391. By Representatives Stancil of the 16th, Walker of the 141st, Royal of the 164th, Pinholster of the 15th, Shanahan of the 10th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that counties and municipalities may establish community redevelopment tax incentive programs under which increased taxation shall apply to properties maintained in a blighted condition and decreased taxation shall apply for a time to formerly blighted property which has been rehabilitated; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Appropriations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 1000 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hooks of the 14th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Defense, Science and Technology Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 681 Do Pass Mr. President:

Respectfully submitted, Senator Polak of the 42nd District, Chairman

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 783 HB 945 HR 264

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

SB 395 SR 574 SR 575

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Mr. President:

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HR 126 SB 393

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Retirement Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 785 HB 842

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Fort of the 39th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Special Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 996 HB 997 HB 1101

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

SB 191 Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tanksley of the 32nd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1087 SB 321

SB 356

SB 358

SB 370

Senator Johnson of the 1st asked unanimous consent that Senator Ladd of the 41st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ladd was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis

Gingrey Golden Guhl Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson Johnson Kemp Lamutt Lee Marable Moore

Mullis M V Bremen Paul Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Thomas,D Thomas,R Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Haines Ladd(exc) Tate Vacancy, 19th

Hecht Polak Thomas, N. Vacancy, 48th

James Smith Thompson

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The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Tate

Smith

Hecht

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Cheeks of the 23rd introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend C. A. Dabney of Augusta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Burton of the 5th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Walker Ray.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 597. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating Spring Valley Health Care Center; and for other purposes.

SR 598. By Senator Paul of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Boy Scout Troup 370 and three of its new rising Eagle Scouts; and for other purposes.

SR 599. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Stokes of the 43rd, Thomas of the 2nd and James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the Reverend Jerry D. Black on the occasion of his tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.

SR 601. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Bel-Arbor Nursing Center; and for other purposes.
Pursuant to HR 903, the President appointed as a Committee of Escort the following Senators: Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd, Tanksley of the 32nd, Moore of the 18th, Thomas of the 10th, and Butler of the 55th.

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SENATE CALENDAR Wednesday, February 6, 2002 THIRTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 369

New trials; extraordinary motions; paternity (Substitute) (S JUDY-32nd) Watson-70th

HB 990

Paulding Judicial Circuit; create; amend Tallapoosa Circuit (JUDY- 31st) Murphy-18th

SB 64

Judicial Retirement; creditable service; forfeited annual and sick leave (RET-8th)

SB 353

Financial Institutions Code; amend rules, regulations, department policies (B&FI-49th)

HB 68

Employment security; domestic employees; annual contributions (I&L-46th) McBee-88th

HB 252

Class Nine Fire Department Pension; increase benefits (RET-39th) Cummings-27th

HB 255

Firefighter's Pension Fund; increase benefit; certain members (RET-39th) Cummings-27th

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

HB 369. By Representatives Watson of the 70th, Mobley of the 69th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Sailor of the 71st and Forster of the 3rd:

A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures regarding new trials, so as to provide for extraordinary motions for new trials based on newly discovered evidence regarding paternity of a child; to provide requirements for filing such a motion; to provide that relief on such motion shall be granted if genetic testing conclusively shows that the alleged father is not the natural father of the child and if the alleged father has not adopted the child and if the child was not conceived by artificial insemination; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Tanksley of the 32nd.

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The Senate Special Judiciary committee offered the following substitute to HB 369:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to determination of paternity, so as to provide for a motion to set aside a determination of paternity based on newly discovered evidence regarding paternity of a child; to provide requirements for filing such a motion; to provide that relief on such motion shall be granted if genetic testing conclusively shows that the alleged father is not the biological father of the child and certain other conditions are met; to provide that such relief shall not be denied because of the prior occurrence of certain acts unless the alleged father acted with knowledge that he was not the biological father; to provide for additional testing; to provide for costs; to provide for relief; to provide for 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 GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to determination of paternity, is amended by adding after Code Section 19-7-53, relating to confidentiality of hearings, a new Code section to read as follows:
"19-7-54. (a) In any action in which a male is required to pay child support as the father of a child, a motion to set aside a determination of paternity may be made at any time upon the grounds set forth in this Code section. Any such motion shall be filed in the superior court and shall include:
(1) An affidavit executed by the movant that the newly discovered evidence has come to movants knowledge since the entry of judgment; and (2) The results from scientifically credible parentage-determination genetic testing, as authorized under Code Section 19-7-46 and administered within 90 days prior to the filing of such motion, that finds that there is a 0 percent probability that the male ordered to pay such child support is the father of the child for whom support is required. (b) The court shall grant relief on a motion filed in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section upon a finding by the court of all of the following: (1) The genetic test required in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section was properly conducted; (2) The male ordered to pay child support has not adopted the child;

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(3) The child was not conceived by artificial insemination while the male ordered to pay child support and the childs mother were in wedlock; (4) The male ordered to pay child support did not act to prevent the biological father of the child from asserting his paternal rights with respect to the child; and (5) The male ordered to pay child support with knowledge that he is not the biological father of the child has not:
(A) Married the mother of the child and voluntarily assumed the parental obligation and duty to pay child support; (B) Acknowledged his paternity of the child in a sworn statement; (C) Been named as the childs biological father on the childs birth certificate with his consent; (D) Been required to support the child because of a written voluntary promise; (E) Received written notice from the Department of Human Resources, any other state agency, or any court directing him to submit to genetic testing which he disregarded; (F) Signed a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity as provided in Code Section 19-7-46.1; or (G) Proclaimed himself to be the childs biological father. (c) In the event movant fails to make the requisite showing provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the court may grant the motion or enter an order as to paternity, duty to support, custody, and visitation privileges as otherwise provided by law. (d) In the event relief is granted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, relief shall be limited to the issues of prospective child support payments, past due child support payments, termination of parental rights, custody, and visitation rights. (e) The duty to pay child support and other legal obligations for the child shall not be suspended while the motion is pending except for good cause shown. (f)(1) In any action brought pursuant to this Code section, if the genetic test results submitted in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section are provided solely by the male ordered to pay child support, the court on its own motion may, and on the motion of any party shall, order the childs mother, the child, and the male ordered to pay child support to submit to genetic tests. The clerk of the court shall schedule such genetic testing not later than 30 days after the court issues its order. (2) If the mother of the child or the male ordered to pay child support willfully fails to submit to genetic testing, or if either such party is the custodian of the child and willfully fails to submit the child for testing, the court shall issue an order determining the relief on the motion against the party so failing to submit to genetic testing. If a party shows good cause for failing to submit to genetic testing, such failure shall not be considered willful. (3) The party requesting genetic testing shall pay any fees charged for the tests. If the custodian of the child is receiving services from an administrative agency in its role as an agency providing enforcement of child support orders, such agency shall pay the

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cost of genetic testing if it requests the test and may seek reimbursement for the fees from the person against whom the court assesses the costs of the action. (g) If relief on a motion filed in accordance with this Code section is not granted, the court shall assess the costs of the action and attorneys fees against the movant."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Harp of the 16th and Brush of the 24th offered the following amendment:
Amend the committee substitute to HB 369 by adding at line 30 of page 2 after the word "shown." however; the court may order the child support be held in the registry of the court until final determination of paternity has been made."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 42, nays 1, and the Harp, Brush amendment was adopted.
Senators Jackson of the 50th and Tanksley of the 32nd offered the following amendment:
Amend the committee substitute to HB 369 by striking last sentence on page 2 at line 35 and 36 and inserting:
"The court shall provide that such genetic testing be done no more than 30 days after the court issues its order."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 44, nays 0, and the Jackson, Tanksley amendment was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 40, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Gingrey N Golden

Y Guhl N Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul N Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 5.

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

HB 990. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Cummings of the 27th and Richardson of the 26th:

A BILL to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Paulding Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Paulding County; to provide for the judges and district attorneys of said new circuit and the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit and their terms, selection, and compensation; to revise and restate certain provisions of law relating to the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit and to enact provisions for the Paulding Judicial Circuit; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts in general, so as to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of said circuits; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Dean of the 31st.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

SB 64. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Ragan of the 11th and Hecht of the 34th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable under the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide for creditable service in such retirement system for forfeited annual and sick leave; to provide for the calculation of such leave during periods for which records are not available; to provide a maximum amount of such leave allowed; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Fort of the 39th asked unanimous consent that SB 64 be placed on the Table.

The consent was granted, and SB 64 was placed on the Table.

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SB 353. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd, Cagle of the 49th, Crotts of the 17th and Stokes of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia," so as to include objectives of the chapter for entities under the supervision of the Department of Banking and Finance that are not financial institutions; to change the restrictions on investments by certain employees of the department; to specify the restrictions on the receipt of gifts and business activities by certain employees of the department; to authorize the department to collect certain fees by electronic deductions; to authorize the department to share certain information with federal or state regulatory agencies; to specify the types of hearings available to a party; to provide for certain types of stock and securities transactions by banks; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

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The following communications were received by the Secretary:
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 7, 2002

Mr. Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Frank:

I need to be excused in the Journal on February 6, 2002. I did not make roll call and did not get excused because I intended to come in later. However, I had a severe toothache and was home sick.

Sincerely, /s/ Senator Steve Thompson

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

MEMORANDUM

To:

Frank Eldridge, Secretary of the Senate

From: Senator Donzella James

Date: February 7, 2002

Subj: Request to Excuse Late Arrival _____________________________________________________________

Please excuse my late arrival to the Senate Chamber on February 6, 2002. Unfortunately, I was unavoidably delayed due to traffic congestion in route to the Capitol.

Thank you.

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Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that upon the dissolution of the Joint Session the Senate stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow and the President announced the motion prevailed.
The hour for convening the Joint Session of the Senate and House having arrived, the President, accompanied by the Secretary and Senators, proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and the Joint Session, called for the purpose of hearing a message by His Excellency, Governor Roy E. Barnes, was called to order by the President of the Senate. HR 903 authorizing the Joint Session of the Senate and House was read by the Clerk of the House.
His Excellency, Governor Roy E. Barnes, addressed the Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives as follows:
This is the fourth year that I have had the responsibility of standing before you to report on the state of our great state.
For the last three years, it was a pretty easy thing to do, because most of the news was good.
Sure, we faced some big challenges, like education and transportation. But there was a sense of great optimism, and we had confidence that we could address those issues because our economy was up, crime was down, and Georgia was growing like never before.
We had welcomed the world to the Olympics in 1996 ... and after that, it seemed, the world kept beating a path to our door.
Today, the picture is more complicated.
Our economy has been hit by the same slowdown that is affecting the whole nation.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the tragic events of September 11 will cost about 1.6 million Americans their jobs by the end of this year. In Georgia, we have been hit especially hard in the airline and tourism industries, as well as the high tech sector, which was already declining before September 11.
Even though we posted a net gain of 124,000 jobs since 1999, that great news is tempered by the fact that we actually lost jobs last year. And, our state revenues are dropping for the first time since any of us has been in government ... well, maybe with the exception of Senator Gillis and a few others.

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Today, Georgians, just like all of our fellow Americans, are feeling uncertain about the future.
I have heard that uncertainty. Since I was elected governor, I've traveled all around this state, and I've listened to Georgians in our big cities and our small towns, on farms and in factories.
I know we are all worried about our safety, and what kind of world our children will live in. Nothing is more important than our families, and nothing is more frightening than uncertainty about their future.
I've heard workers who worry about whether they'll be able to find a good job, or keep up in a fast-changing global economy.
I've heard parents who care deeply about the schools their children attend, because every parent wants to give their children the best possible chance to succeed in life.
I've been reminded again and again that we Georgians love our great quality of life ... and we worry that it could slip away if we don't protect it.
Yes, I have heard the fears and uncertainties of Georgians. But I have also heard the strength of our people, spoken in a chorus of many different voices.
From farmers in south Georgia and teachers in Gwinnett County, I've heard the strength of our values and traditions.
From computer technicians in Atlanta and poultry workers in Gainesville, I've heard our basic commitment to fairness, and our belief in "doing unto others," as we would have them do unto us.
From retirees in the mountains and school children on the coast, I've felt the depth of our love for this beautiful land.
And most of all, from thousands of voices all over Georgia, I have heard the strength that springs from our hope for a better future.
So today, I am going to tell you something that might surprise you:
My fellow Georgians ... even though we face some difficult challenges in the coming months, I believe the future of Georgia is bright and secure.
Yes, these are tough times, but we are in much better shape than almost any other state, because we prepared ourselves for this inevitable downturn.

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We are prepared because we listened to the people of Georgia, and we ran this state the same way they handle their own family finances ... on sound business principles.
When we saw the downturn coming, we redoubled our efforts to trim spending - just as a business or a family would do. That's why I asked every department to go over their budget and find ways to cut costs without cutting services.
We established clear priorities in spending. And just like most families, our top priority is a good education for our children. That's why more than one-half of my budget proposal for next year is devoted to education. The families of Georgia know there is nothing more important than a good education, and we know it too.
We also have put a priority on public safety, and on protecting the health of Georgians, especially our children. Once again, those are the priorities of every Georgia family.
And, like a family, we have set aside a nest egg for emergencies. Our rainy day fund is about 5 percent of our annual revenue, which is not out of line with what a family would try to keep in a savings account. For a family making $50,000 a year, that would amount to $2,500 in the bank for emergencies.
This rainy day fund gives us an economic cushion and helps us maintain our excellent bond rating, which is just like a family's credit rating. So, just as any family would try to do, we need to protect our nest egg, even if it means eating hamburgers instead of steak.
And like a family, we know it is sometimes smart to borrow money for long-term investments, especially when interest rates are low and we enjoy a great credit rating. That's why thousands of Georgians have refinanced their homes in the last few months ... and that's why there is no better time than now to build the new classrooms our children need.
In fact, the building program I have proposed will not only give us 5,000 new classrooms so our children can attend smaller classes ... It will also create 25,000 new jobs.
To those who complain that we would mortgage the future by building these classrooms for our children, I say: No, we are investing in the future. And our long-term debt is at a much lower rate than the mortgage most families carry on their home.
As you know, our constitution limits the amount we can spend on debt service to 10 percent of the previous year's budget. If you agree with my proposals, our total debt service will be well under that - actually, it will be less than 6 percent. Most families would consider that a prudent level of borrowing. Just imagine if you could pay your

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mortgage, your car loan, and all your other loans for the whole year on about three weeks' pay!
These are steps that make sense for the families of Georgia, and they make sense for the state of Georgia. And if we listen to the people of Georgia and follow these principles, we will come out of this stronger than ever.
Not every state is so fortunate, because not every state is as well prepared as we are. In Tennessee, they are using their money from the tobacco settlement to balance their budget.
In Virginia, they are facing a $1 billion deficit, and they will probably have to delay a tax cut that was supposed to be phased in this year. College tuition rates are likely to rise, but there will be no pay raise for teachers or other state employees.
Florida has already delayed a planned tax cut, and Michigan, New York, New Jersey and Louisiana are all considering the same thing.
Some states, like Kansas and Minnesota, are actually considering tax increases. Texas and New York will probably have to raise unemployment taxes on businesses. Other states are laying off state employees, cutting services and canceling construction projects.
The federal government has been affected, too. After several years of a balanced budget, we are facing a federal deficit of $106 billion this year. That's what is happening around the country.
But not here. Not in Georgia. Not on my watch.
We will not raise taxes. In fact, we will continue to cut property taxes by increasing the homestead exemption, as we have done for the past three years.
We know that owning a home is the greatest financial investment that most people make. It should be a source of pride and joy ... but sometimes, property taxes can make it seem like a burden. The tax cut I have proposed this year will put about $200 back into the pocket of the average homeowner - money they can use for home improvements, vacations, or to pay off bills.
There are only a few states that are likely to give taxpayers any relief at all this year especially $350 million worth.
If you agree with this proposal, we will have cut taxes across the board, including income and sales tax, by more than $1.1 billion in the last three years!

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I will also recommend that we conform Georgia's income tax to the new federal income tax law, which will give an additional $63 million income tax cut to our state's taxpayers this year - and over $400 million in the next 10 years.
In addition to those cuts, Georgia businesses have benefited from almost $1 billion in unemployment tax cuts. And now is no time to stop, because we must do everything we can to help businesses create new jobs. That's why I'm proposing an additional $129 million in unemployment tax relief for Georgia businesses. At the same time, we must remember why we have an unemployment tax ... to help hard-working men and women who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. And we must do more to help them as well.
That's why I support President Bush's plan to extend unemployment benefits for an additional 13 weeks.
And that is why I have been glad to work with Commissioner Michael Thurmond and the Department of Labor to find more ways to help our unemployed during these tough times.
I am proposing that we increase benefits in Georgia by $16 a week by 2003. I'm looking for a $6 increase this year and a $10 increase next year, which would bring the maximum weekly benefit to $300.
I also want to make it so that if a woman has to leave her job because she is a victim of domestic violence, she is eligible for unemployment compensation.
We've been aggressive about cutting taxes in Georgia, but I want to do even more. That's why I am proposing Shop Georgia, a sales tax holiday that will boost the economy, provide immediate tax relief, help families with back-to-school expenses, and help bridge the digital divide by making it easier for working families to afford a computer.
I propose two exemption periods of two days each - the last Friday and Saturday this March - to provide some immediate relief - and the first Friday and Saturday in August, when folks are doing their back-to-school shopping. I want to exempt items of clothing up to $100 each, school supplies up to $20 per item, and computer equipment up to $1,500 that is purchased for personal use.
This will put about $11 million directly into the pockets of Georgia families, allowing them to afford even more clothes and school supplies for their children.
I want to credit Representative Ron Borders and Senator Tim Golden for promoting the idea of a sales tax holiday in Georgia.

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I'm always happy to support an idea that will work for all the people of Georgia, and a sales tax holiday will do just that.
So, instead of raising taxes, we're going to reduce them. Instead of eliminating services, we're going to improve those services that need to be more efficient, like drivers' license renewals.
And instead of canceling construction projects, I want to build the extra classrooms we need to keep pace with growth, and so our children can attend smaller classes.
Now, everything I have asked you to do over the last three years has been aimed at improving the quality of life of Georgia's families. And we all know that a great quality of life starts with a good job.
There's nothing more important to creating jobs than making sure that every child in Georgia gets a great education, because jobs and education go together like catfish and hushpuppies. So the best way to create more good jobs in Georgia is to continue our plan of education reform. It's the job of the Governor to provide leadership. But as I've said before, I don't have all the answers. So a lot of people have played a part in our efforts to improve education.
During the first session after I was elected governor, I asked you to form a blue-ribbon commission to look at how we could improve our schools. The group you created spent a year holding meetings around the state -- listening to parents, teachers, businessmen and community leaders. And when they presented their findings, we listened to them.
I didn't just dream up the idea that we should make classes smaller so our children could get more attention from their teachers; Georgians said they wanted smaller classes, and educators said they would work.
I didn't dream up the notion of holding everybody involved in education accountable for results. The people of Georgia, through the education reform commission, said they want everyone involved in education to be accountable - including teachers, administrators, students, and even parents. This idea of accountability is the same principle that has worked in other states. And it is also at the heart of the education bill that President Bush recently signed.
And it wasn't just a wild idea of mine to raise the salaries of our teachers to the national average for the first time ever. The people of Georgia said they want the best possible teachers for their children - so we listened.
Today, our education reform efforts are starting to bear fruit.

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By this fall, most children in early grades and core academic subjects will be in smaller classes, meaning they will receive more one-on-one instruction from their teachers. By the fall of 2003, no child in grades 1 through 3 will be in a class with more than 21 students. Kindergarten classes will be no larger than 18. And those children in the Early Intervention Program, who need extra help, will be in classes with a maximum of 14 students.
The parents and teachers of Georgia know what smaller classes will mean to our children. Let me read to you from a few letters we've received from teachers who are already in smaller classes:
"The kindergarten teachers at Dowell Elementary in Cobb County have experienced having 18 students this year, as opposed to as many as 28 students in previous years. We are seeing children's needs being met in an environment that was not possible with the high numbers we had previously."
That was signed by a group of kindergarten teachers.
And Patti Bartlett, a first-grade teacher at Pike Elementary in Meansville, sent an e-mail that said:
"I am very excited about the results we have achieved this year as a result of the Early Intervention Program. I truly believe that lowering the class size is the best thing that a school system can do to improve student success."
So you see, our education plan is beginning to work. We are starting to see improvement in reading skills, the most important building block of a good education.
And for the first time ever, our pay for teachers is at the national average - and when you take the cost of living into account, it is even better than the national average. We also pay more than any other state in the Southeast.
In FY 2002, when many other states just tried to hold the line, we gave our teachers a 4.5 percent pay increase. This year, I have proposed a 3.5 percent raise for teachers.
This commitment has helped us hire good, experienced teachers from other states, and it has also helped attract people from other professions who realize how important and rewarding a teaching career can be.
Teachers are important, but parents also have a major role to play in education. I believe in giving parents and local communities more control over our schools.

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That's why, as of this fall, every school in Georgia will have a local school council to help set policies. And that is why I am proposing that we should make it easier for parents and communities to create charter schools.
Charter schools are not a silver bullet that will solve all our education problems, but they are a tool that can give parents and the community more control, and we need to help those who are willing to do the hard work to establish them.
Improving education in grades K through 12 is the cornerstone of our effort to build a stronger economy, but we're doing a lot of other things to bring jobs to Georgia as well.
We started by capitalizing on the strength of our 34 state colleges and universities with a number of programs: the Yamacraw Mission, the Georgia Research Alliance, the Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology, and the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program.
The Yamacraw Mission set a goal of recruiting 10 companies involved in telecommunications and chip design, and creating 2,000 new jobs within seven years. Well, in just three years, we've signed up more than 30 companies. They have already created 1,100 new jobs, and another 3,100 jobs are projected over the next few years.
An example of ICAPP is a partnership recently announced between Georgia State University, and Robins Air Force Base. The university will provide training to help fill 30 new, high-paying jobs as procurement officers.
We created the OneGeorgia Authority to help the poorest parts of our state help themselves. In its first year, the authority distributed $48 million in economic development and infrastructure grants.
Over the next 25 years, the Authority will continue to invest over $1 billion in the Georgia communities that need it most. One of the very first OneGeorgia projects brought the Farmland/National Beef meatpacking operation to Moultrie. A $1.5 million OneGeorgia grant to the community was used to jump-start the facility. Originally the company said it would create 200 new jobs, but they recently increased that number to 340.
The Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism has also helped bring new jobs to communities around the state.
In North Georgia, Pirelli relocated its North American corporate headquarters and the finest state-of-the-art tire plant in the world to Floyd County, which will create more than 350 jobs.

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And a French company that manufactures bottles for cosmetics and perfumes announced just a few weeks ago that it will open a plant in Hancock County, creating about 200 new jobs there.
Another great success story is what we've been able to do in Thomaston. Thomaston Mills, which was the center of the community and employed over 1,000 people, closed down early in 2001 - devastating the community.
But six months later, through the hard work of Representative Mac Crawford, Senator Susan Cable, the OneGeorgia Authority, and the Departments of Community Affairs, Labor, and Industry, Trade and Tourism, we were able to announce the creation of 500 new jobs at two different manufacturing companies.
Instead of losing hope, the community pulled together and looked toward the future - and it paid off.
We've not only worked hard to bring new jobs to every part of Georgia, we've done everything we could to save the jobs we already have.
I mentioned Warner Robins. You all know how important that base and our other military installations are to Georgia's economy. That's why I appointed a new Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee two years ago. Its mission is to constantly evaluate Georgia's military installations and identify ways to improve the operational capacity of each base. This proactive approach helped us keep thousands of jobs at Warner Robins last fall when the B-1 bombers were relocated.
The Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism was also instrumental in saving 400 jobs in Valdosta after the Brunswick Corporation decided to close down the U.S. Marine boat plant. With the help of a $1.5 million OneGeorgia grant, Regal Marine Industries announced they would take over the operation.
We've worked hard to create jobs, but that's not enough; we have to make sure Georgians are prepared to compete for those jobs. That's why we strengthened our adult and technical education system.
We changed the names of our technical schools to colleges, we expanded the eligibility for HOPE scholarships for technical training, and we added some formula funding.
Since then, the enrollment in our technical colleges has increased by 37 percent. It's now at an all-time high, with more than 77,000 students at our 34 technical colleges and 17 satellite campuses. This means more Georgians than ever are preparing themselves for a good job in the future.

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Make no mistake: technical education can change lives for the better, by preparing people for challenging new careers. One person whose life was changed is Mary Martha Moore, who grew up on a sharecropper's farm. A few years back, she found herself with no job, little education and no prospects.
As Ms. Moore wrote in a letter to Jim Bridges, the president of Valdosta Technical College, "My life was over. I had no skills, and I was 49 years old."
But thanks to a good technical education program, her life wasn't over. Even though she hadn't attended school in 34 years, she went to Valdosta Tech, graduated, and got a job as a medical assistant.
"I just want you to know how grateful I am to you and your institution for helping me get from there to here," she wrote a few months back. "May God continue to hold hands with you and Valdosta Tech."
Ms. Moore is one of thousands of success stories around Georgia, and she's proof of how important it is to offer a great program of technical education.
We know people are worried today about their economic security. But there are other kinds of security as well ... and the citizens of Georgia deserve to feel secure.
Families deserve to feel safe in their homes, and as they go about their daily lives.
That's why the state of Georgia is doing whatever it can to help out in the war against terror.
We have established a Homeland Security Command Center, which is coordinating the efforts of our state and local agencies with the FBI and other federal authorities. And our state health lab has been assisting the Centers for Disease Control in analyzing possible biological agents.
We should be proud that we're doing our part to help the national war effort, while making Georgia's families safer.
Parents also deserve to know their children will be able to see a doctor if they get sick.
That's why we have increased funding for the PeachCare for Kids program, which is now fifth in the nation in the number of children covered ... in fact, the enrollment recently exceeded 200,000 for the first time ever. When you add the 551,000 children who are covered by Medicaid, we are now providing health care for more than 750,000 Georgians under 18 - one-third of the children in our state.

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PeachCare gives peace of mind to working families who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford health insurance for their children. In fact, the Department of Community Health heard from a mother of two, who said:
"I have been raising my children alone since they were born. ... Until PeachCare for Kids, all of us had to do without good medical care. PeachCare has been a Godsend for us."
Commuters deserve to know that we're planning and building the roads they'll need to get to work in a few years, as well as other options, like buses and trains.
Three years ago, we faced a transportation crisis. We couldn't use any federal money to build new roads in the metro Atlanta area. We all know that Georgia's prosperity has always depended on a great transportation system, so this situation threatened the economic future of the whole region ... and, in fact, the whole state.
We listened to the recommendations of community leaders, and we took action. Today, we're moving forward quickly to build new roads and create the other options that will give us the kind of transportation system we need to stay competitive in the 21st Century.
Every Georgian deserves to know that when they turn on a water faucet, there will be enough water to meet their needs. And clean water, too - water you can drink, not smell.
Once again, we were blessed that some of our community leaders took the initiative, and recommended a regional approach to water issues. We listened, and we created a framework that will let local governments in north Georgia work together on a regional basis to protect our water supply ... because streams and rivers don't stop at county lines.
And we all deserve the peace of mind of knowing there will always be a place where our kids can play ball, or where we can take our dog for a walk, or just wander in the woods for a few minutes to get in touch with nature.
The Community Greenspace Program that we created has already helped counties around our state save hundreds of acres of priceless forest, woods and wetlands. And that's just the beginning, because with the Greenspace funds we have already appropriated, thousands more acres will be saved.
Those are some of the things we have already done, but we have much more still to do. Georgia is in a position to emerge from this economic downturn in better shape than ever, but it won't just happen.
We have a lot of hard work ahead of us, and we'll have to make some tough decisions. But that is the job we were elected to do.

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Every one of us asked for a leadership role - we even fought for it. Now is the time for us to do what is right, instead of what is simply easy. It is time for us to act boldly, not timidly.
Let's remember the words of Theodore Roosevelt:
"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. In this life we gain nothing save by effort."
A few minutes ago I talked about the things I had learned as I traveled around Georgia in the past few years.
But the fact is, I've been learning from the people of Georgia all my life.
When I was just a boy, I started working in my family's general store. Sometimes I would set up a produce stand outside by the highway. Other times I would work inside, where we sold everything from groceries to gardening tools.
Our customers taught me a very important lesson: When people pay for goods or services, they expect to get something of value in return. And if they don't, they will hold the person who made the sale responsible.
I have never forgotten that lesson.
Today, we know that the Georgians who elected every one of us expect us to get results.
They expect better schools for their children, starting with smaller classes.
They expect an economic climate that creates good jobs.
They expect us to protect their quality of life and the environment.
And they expect us to do all these things as efficiently as possible, so we can continue to cut taxes.
If we don't do these things, they will hold us accountable - as they should.
If we take bold action now, we will secure a bright future for all Georgians - ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren.
So I hope we can work together for the next few months to get results.

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I know this is an election year, and we won't agree on everything. But there are many things we can agree upon.
We all want to do what's good for our state ... today and in the future.
I hope we can listen to one another, just as we listen to the people of Georgia, and find the common ground that unites us. If we can do that and work together, I think we'll make a good start toward securing Georgia's future.
Thank you. God Bless America, and God Bless the great state of Georgia.
The President of the Senate announced the Joint Session dissolved.
Pursuant to the provisions of a previously adopted motion, the Senate stood adjourned until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 7, 2002 Fourteenth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

The Journal was confirmed.

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 995.

By Representatives Cummings of the 27th, Manning of the 32nd and Mills of the 21st:

A BILL to amend Code Section 47-3-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the annuity savings fund of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that the minimum employee's contribution to such retirement system shall be 4 percent; and for other purposes.

HB 1194. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Sanders of the 107th:

A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Griffin-Spalding County School System", to repeal an Act continuing in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia that local constitutional amendment ratified at the general election on November 4, 1952 (Resolution Act No. 122, House Resolution No. 259-943a, Ga. L. 1952, p. 554), and that local constitutional amendment ratified at the general election on November 2, 1982; to repeal that local constitutional amendment ratified at the general election on November 4, 1952; and for other purposes.

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HB 1207. By Representatives Teper of the 61st, Watson of the 70th, Mangham of the 75th, Mobley of the 69th, McClinton of the 68th and others:

A BILL to authorize DeKalb County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; and for other purposes.

HB 1222. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd and Coleman of the 142nd:

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Laurens County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 806.

By Representatives Smith of the 169th, Ray of the 128th, Hudson of the 156th, Johnson of the 35th, Brooks of the 54th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Ethanol Production Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 413. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Brown of the 26th, Starr of the 44th, Hooks of the 14th, James of the 35th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment and qualifications of the Senate, so as to change the composition of certain state senatorial districts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.

SB 414. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Thomas of the 10th and Ragan of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise certain definitions; to repeal certain provisions of law regarding vote recorders; to provide for the Secretary of State to provide by rule and regulation for certain instructions for ballots and voting equipment; to provide

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that the state shall provide a uniform system of direct recording electronic voting equipment for use by counties in the state by 2004; to provide for municipalities to acquire such systems and counties to acquire additional such equipment; to provide for use of bonds for acquiring such systems; to provide for provisional ballots; to provide for the method of voting and counting such ballots; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 415. By Senators Brush of the 24th, Thomas of the 10th and Cable of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 22 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school buses, so as to provide for mandatory training of school bus drivers; to provide for a short title; to provide for policies and procedures regarding the operation of school buses; to require school buses to adhere to published times; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change the equipment required on school buses; to provide for certain procedures to be followed by school bus drivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SB 416. By Senators Price of the 56th, Johnson of the 1st, Stephens of the 51st, Cable of the 27th, Beatty of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to change the length of the original charter and the renewal charter for charter schools; to clarify that charter renewal for a state chartered special school does not require request by local board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SB 417. By Senators Price of the 56th, Johnson of the 1st, Stephens of the 51st, Cable of the 27th, Beatty of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary schools, so as to change provisions relating to allotment of funds to charter schools; to require charter schools to provide transportation of students in certain circumstances; to provide for administrative fees; to authorize contracts with the local board for services; to

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provide for making goods and services available to charter schools at cost; to provide for participation in bulk-purchasing programs; to create the State Charter School Guaranteed Loan Program; to provide for eligibility; to provide for reversion of certain funds, equipment, and property to the local board or state board in certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SB 418. By Senators Price of the 56th, Johnson of the 1st, Stephens of the 51st, Cable of the 27th, Beatty of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to change the requirements for granting a state charter for a special school; to provide that a charter may be granted if the petition has been agreed to by a majority of faculty and instructional staff and a majority of parents or guardians of students enrolled or if the state board finds that the petition meets statutory requirements and is in the public interest; to provide the state board may grant a state charter for a special school when the petition has not been submitted to the local board of education under the same circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SB 419. By Senators Crotts of the 17th and Paul of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-36-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures for annexation, so as to provide certain procedures for annexation; to provide for a referendum by certain affected areas to approve an annexation referendum; to provide for an annexation referendum; to provide limitations on the use of such annexation; to provide for notice of such annexation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SB 420. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Thomas of the 10th, Cable of the 27th, Butler of the 55th, Smith of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the crimes of child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to provide that the crime of child

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molestation shall be subject to mandatory imprisonment which shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

SB 421. By Senators Tate of the 38th and James of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 25 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retail petroleum product dealers, so as to require service stations located within five miles of an interstate highway to provide restroom facilities for public use; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

SB 422. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Dean of the 31st, Marable of the 52nd, Williams of the 6th and Cable of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for the payment of rent to the landowner when transportable housing is foreclosed upon and is not removed within a certain time by the entity foreclosing on the transportable housing; to provide for the creation of a lien against such transportable housing for such rent; to provide for related matters; to provide for civil penalties, court costs, and attorneys fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

SR 604. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Dean of the 31st, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Hill of the 4th, Polak of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Alternative and Environmentally Sensitive Truck Fuels; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 995. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th, Manning of the 32nd and Mills of the 21st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-3-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the annuity savings fund of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that the minimum employee's contribution to such retirement system shall be 4 percent; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 1194. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Griffin-Spalding County School System", to repeal an Act continuing in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia that local constitutional amendment ratified at the general election on November 4, 1952 (Resolution Act No. 122, House Resolution No. 259-943a, Ga. L. 1952, p. 554), and that local constitutional amendment ratified at the general election on November 2, 1982; to repeal that local constitutional amendment ratified at the general election on November 4, 1952; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1207. By Representatives Teper of the 61st, Watson of the 70th, Mangham of the 75th, Mobley of the 69th, McClinton of the 68th and others:
A BILL to authorize DeKalb County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1222. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd and Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Laurens County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HR 806. By Representatives Smith of the 169th, Ray of the 128th, Hudson of the 156th, Johnson of the 35th, Brooks of the 54th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Ethanol Production Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Agriculture Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 276 SB 388

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hecht of the 34th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 136 SB 329 SB 336

Do Pass as Amended

SB 368

Do Pass

Do Pass

SR 293

Do Pass as Amended

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted,

Senator Marable of the 52nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Health and Human Services Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 364 SB 394

Do Pass as Amended Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stokes of the 43rd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 400 SB 408

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1000 HB 1101 HB 785

HB 842 HB 945

HB 996 HB 997

HR 126 HR 264

SB 393 SB 395

SR 574 SR 575

Senator Thomas of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thomas of the 10th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thomas was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis

M V Bremen Paul Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,R Thompson Williams

Those not answering were:

Fort Thomas, N.(exc) Vacancy, 48th

Hecht Walker

Polak Vacancy, 19th

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The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Fort

Hecht

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Gingrey of the 37th introduced the chaplain of the day, Mr. Charles Lollar of Douglasville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 602. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Marable of the 52nd, Jackson of the 50th and Dean of the 31st:

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.

SR 603. By Senator Dean of the 31st:

A RESOLUTION commending Robert M. Manton; and for other purposes.

SR 605. By Senator Cheeks of the 23rd:

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Georgias own welterweight world champion Vernon Forrest; and for other purposes.

Senator Meyer von Bremen recognized Girl Scout Day in Georgia, commended by SR 580, adopted previously.

Senator Hill of the 4th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Thad Riley.

Senator Thomas of the 2nd gave notice that tomorrow, she would move that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole Senate, pursuant to Senate Rule 121. She also stated her intent to move to withdraw SB 87 from the Finance and Public Utilities Committee and commit it to the Committee of the Whole Senate.

SENATE CALENDAR Thursday, February 7, 2002 FOURTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 68

Employment security; domestic employees; annual contributions (I&L-46th) McBee-88th

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HB 252 HB 255 SB 191 SB 321 SB 356 SB 358 SB 370 HB 681 HB 783 HB 1087

Class Nine Fire Department Pension; increase benefits (RET- 39th) Cummings-27th
Firefighter's Pension Fund; increase benefit; certain members (RET- 39th) Cummings-27th
Youth Organizations; Defense of Scouting Act; prohibit government discrimination (Substitute)(S JUDY-37th)
Leaf Tobacco Sales; approved graders (AG-6th)
Medical Records of Deceased and Living Persons; release conditions; written authorization (Substitute)(I&L-26th)
Fire Extinguishers or Fire Suppression Systems; grounds for revocation of license or permit to sell or service (I&L-53rd)
Dead Animals; requirements and methods for disposal (NAT R-29th)
Georgia Courts Automation Commission; advisory council; Georgia Technology Authority (DS&T-8th) Boggs-168th
Forfeited property; distribution; land bank authorities (F&PU-38th) Stanley-50th
Nuisances; define "agricultural area" (Substitute)(AG-27th) Ray-128th

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
HB 68. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Buck of the 135th, Heard of the 89th, Hudgens of the 24th and Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide that with respect to employers of certain domestic employees certain contributions shall be due and payable on an annual basis rather than on a quarterly basis; to require certain annual tax and wage reports; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Haines of the 46th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul Polak
Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith
Starr Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D E Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

Senator Marable of the 52nd recognized the Centennial Celebration of Berry College, commended by SR 529, adopted previously, and introduced Scott Colley, President of Berry College, who addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 252. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 47-7A-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for pension benefits, optional pension benefits, vesting of rights to pension benefits, and early retirement provisions under the Georgia Class Nine Fire Department Pension Fund, so as to provide that certain members shall be entitled to an increase in the maximum monthly retirement benefit equal to 2 percent of the monthly retirement benefit for

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which the member would have been otherwise eligible for each full year of creditable service in excess of 25 years; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Fort of the 39th.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
January 16, 2001

The Honorable Bill Cummings Chairman, Retirement Committee State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 252 (LC 21 6121)
Dear Chairman Cummings:
This bill would amend provisions relating to the pension benefits of the Georgia Class Nine Fire Department Pension Fund. Under this bill, any member retiring after July 1, 2002, would be entitled to receive an increase in the maximum monthly retirement benefit equal to two percent of the monthly retirement benefit for which the member would otherwise have been eligible for each year of creditable service in excess of 25 years.
This is to certify that this is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
September 17, 2001
Honorable Bill Cummings, Chairman House Retirement Committee State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 252 (LC 21 6121) Georgia Class Nine Fire Department Pension Fund
Dear Chairman Cummings:
This bill would amend provisions relating to pension benefits paid to members of the Georgia Class Nine Fire Department Pension Fund. If this bill is enacted, members who retire after July 1, 2002 and who have more than 25 years of creditable service would receive a two percent increase in the maximum monthly retirement benefit for each full year of creditable service in excess of 25 years. Under current law, such members are only eligible to receive a one percent increase in the maximum monthly benefit for each full year of creditable service in excess of 25 years.
The first year cost of this legislation would be $153 in order to meet the concurrent funding requirements of O.C.G.A. 47-20-50. This cost estimate includes $8 each year for the next 30 years to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability and $145 each year to fund the normal cost. Currently, revenues for the Fund are generated from member contributions, tax revenues from premiums paid on policies that cover property protected by class nine fire departments, and interest on the Fund's assets. Based on information obtained from the actuary, revenues generated by the Fund are sufficient to cover the full cost of this bill. The cost estimate is based on current member data, actuarial assumptions, and actuarial methods. It should be noted that changes in any of these variables could affect the cost of this legislation.
The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

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(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$

145

(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded

actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$

8

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued liability created by this bill would be amortized.
(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result from the bill.
(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.
(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).
(7) The dollar amount of the increase in the annual employer contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement system in an actuarially sound condition.

30

$

145

Tax on applicable premiums

Tax on applicable premiums

$

0

* This bill would increase the first year costs to the Fund by $153. However, based on information obtained from the actuary, the amount of revenues currently generated by the Fund is sufficient to cover any additional costs associated with this legislation. Therefore, it would not be necessary to increase the annual employer contribution in order to fund this legislation.

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul Polak
Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D E Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

Senator Harbison of the 15th recognized representatives of the Columbus Youth Advisory Council, commended by SR 523, adopted previously and Mimi Woodson, the first Hispanic elected to the Council.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 255. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 47-7-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for pension benefits, optional pension benefits, vesting of rights to pension benefits, and early retirement provisions under the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that certain members shall be entitled to an increase in the maximum monthly retirement benefit equal to 2 percent of the monthly retirement benefit for which the member would have been otherwise eligible for each full year of creditable service in excess of 25 years; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Fort of the 39th.

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The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

The Honorable Bill Cummings State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

August 6, 2002

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 255 (Substitute) (LC 21 6533S)

Dear Representative Cummings:

This bill would amend provisions relating to pension benefits paid to members of the Georgia Firefighers' Pension Fund. If this bill is enacted, members who retire after July 1, 2002 and who have more than 25 years of creditable service would be eligible to receive an increased monthly benefit. The amount of the benefit increase would be equal to 2 percent of the monthly retirement benefit for which the member would have been otherwise eligible for each full year of creditable service beyond 25 years.

This is to certify that this retirement bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
September 17, 2001
Honorable Bill Cummings, Chairman

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House Retirement Committee State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 255 (LC 21 6533S) Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund

Dear Chairman Cummings:

This bill would amend provisions relating to pension benefits paid to members of the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund. If this bill is enacted, members who retire after July 1, 2002 and who have more than 25 years of creditable service would receive a two percent increase in the maximum monthly retirement benefit for each full year of creditable service in excess of 25 years. Under current law, such members are only eligible to receive a one percent increase in the maximum monthly benefit for each full year of creditable service in excess of 25 years.

The first year cost of this legislation would be $829,867 in order to meet the concurrent funding requirements of O.C.G.A. 47-20-50. This cost estimate includes $674,676 each year for the next 30 years to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability and $155,191 each year to fund the normal cost. Currently, revenues for the Fund are generated from member contributions, the 1% tax on gross premiums issued by fire insurance companies in Georgia, and interest on the Fund's assets. Based on information obtained from the actuary, revenues generated by the Fund are sufficient to cover the full cost of this bill. The cost estimate is based on current member data, actuarial assumptions, and actuarial methods. It should be noted that changes in any of these variables could affect the cost of this legislation.

The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.
(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$ 9,844,000 $ 675,000

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued

liability created by this bill would be amortized.

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(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result from the bill.
(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.
(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).
(7) The dollar amount of the increase in the annual employer contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement system in an actuarially sound condition.

$ 155,000 1% tax on premiums
1% tax on premiums

$

0

* This bill would increase the first year costs to the Fund by $829,867. However, based on information obtained from the actuary, the amount of revenues currently generated by the Fund is sufficient to cover any additional costs associated with this legislation. Therefore, it would not be necessary to increase the annual employer contribution in order to fund this legislation.

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison
Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James

Y Paul Polak
Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Smith
Starr Stephens Y Stokes

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Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Tanksley Tate
Y Thomas,D E Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Please record my vote on HB 255 as a "Yea".

/s/ Seth Harp District 16

SB 191. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Cheeks of the 23rd, Williams of the 6th, Hooks of the 14th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for programs and protection for children, so as to prohibit certain governmental discrimination against youth organizations; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Special Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 191:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for programs and protection for children, so as to prohibit certain governmental discrimination against youth organizations; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Defense of Youth Groups Engaged in Expressive Association Act."
SECTION 2. Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for programs and protection for children, is amended by adding a new Code Section 49-5-136 to read as follows:
"49-5-136. (a) As used in this Code section, 'youth organization' means any private nonprofit corporation engaged in expressive association, the general mission of which is to instill in young people values including patriotism, adherence to ethical and moral principles, physical health, and mental development through a program of instruction, engagement in outdoor activities, and community service. (b) Neither the state nor any political subdivision thereof nor any department, agency, authority, or commission of either of them shall deny any youth organization or local chapter or affiliate thereof access to or use of public facilities or eligibility for charitable grants or contributions otherwise authorized by law based upon such organizations requiring, as a condition of membership or employment, adherence to lawful standards of ethics and morals expressed by the organization."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Fort of the 39th offered the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Special Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 191 by striking on line 7 of page 1 "the 'Defense of" and inserting in lieu thereof "'The".
By striking on line 18 of page 1 the word "and" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "or".

Senator Harbison of the 15th asked unanimous consent that Senator Stokes of the 43rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Stokes was excused.
Senator Lamutt of the 21st asked unanimous consent that Senator Polak of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.
On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Fort of the 39th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th N Balfour N Beatty N Blitch N Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton N Butler N Cable N Cagle N Cheeks N Crotts N Dean Y Fort N Gillis N Gingrey N Golden

N Guhl Haines
N Hamrick N Harbison N Harp Y Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson Y James N Johnson N Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore N Mullis

N Paul E Polak N Price N Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Smith N Starr N Stephens E Stokes N Tanksley
Tate N Thomas,D E Thomas,N
Thomas,R N Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 6, nays 42, and the Fort amendment was lost.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 44, nays 1, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle

Y Guhl Haines
Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson N James Y Johnson Y Kemp

Y Paul E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens E Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate

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Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean N Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Thomas,D E Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 2.

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

Senator Tanksley of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Johnson of the 1st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Johnson was excused.

Senator Smith of the 25th asked unanimous consent that Senator Cheeks of the 23rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Cheeks was excused.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 321. By Senators Streat of the 19th, Ragan of the 11th, Smith of the 25th, Williams of the 6th and Blitch of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 10, relating to leaf tobacco sales and storage, so as to repeal Code Section 104-114.1, relating to grading of leaf tobacco by the Agriculture Marketing Service and alternatives if graders are unavailable; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson

Paul E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens

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Y Butler N Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y James E Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

E Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D E Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 2.

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

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:

SB 221. By Senators James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th and Blitch of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-1-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the breast-feeding of babies, so as to change provisions relating to mothers who breast-feed in public places; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

Amend SB 221 by striking lines 10 through 14 and inserting in their place the following: "The breast-feeding of a baby is an important and basic act of nurture to which every baby has a right and which act must should be encouraged in the interests of maternal
and child health. A and family values, and in furtherance of this right, a mother may
breast-feed her baby in any location, where the mother and baby are otherwise authorized to be, provided the mother acts in a discreet and modest way.'"

Senator Harp of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Hooks of the 14th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Hooks was excused.
Senator Starr of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.
Senator James of the 35th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 221.

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Senator Gingrey of the 37th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 221 as amended by the following amendment:

Amend the House amendment to SB 221 by striking lines 6 and 7 of said amendment and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "baby in any location, where the mother is and baby are otherwise authorized to be, provided the mother acts in a discreet and modest way."'"
On the motion to agree to the House amendment as amended, which takes precedence, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th N Balfour Y Beatty Blitch N Bowen N Brown Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey Golden

Y Guhl N Haines N Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill E Hooks N Jackson N James E Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore
Mullis

N Paul E Polak N Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh N Smith N Starr N Stephens E Stokes
Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D E Thomas,N N Thomas,R E Thompson N Walker Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 12, nays 26; the motion lost, and the Senate did not agree to the House amendment to SB 221 as amended by the Senate.

On the motion to agree to the House amendment to SB 221, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Blitch Y Bowen

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht

Y Paul E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden

Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson Y James E Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens E Stokes
Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D E Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 41, nays 3; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 221.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, February 8, 2002 Fifteenth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 116. By Re presentative Howard of the 118th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 45-10-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holding office in political subdivision, political party, or political organization by nonelective state officers or employees, so as to provide that nonelective state officers and employees may use annual and personal leave to fulfill the duties or functions of such elective or appointive offices that occur during the officer's or employee's work hours and to provide an additional amount of unpaid leave equal to one-half of the total amount of leave allotted to the officer or employee each year to fulfill the duties or functions of such elective or appointive offices that occur during the officer's or employee's work hours; and for other purposes.
HB 1044. By Representatives Ashe of the 46th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Houston of the 166th and Porter of the 143rd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the exercise of discretion by local boards of education with regard to prohibiting electronic communication devices in schools; to delete a provision prohibiting such devices; and for other purposes.

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HB 1077. By Representative Holmes of the 53rd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 45-18-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of deferred compensation plans, so as to authorize employees of the Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority, the Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service, and the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund to participate in the state deferred compensation program; and for other purposes.

HB 1090. By Representatives Bordeaux of the 151st, Stokes of the 92nd and Davis of the 60th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 50-21-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of a claim against the State of Georgia, commencement of action, examination of records to facilitate investigation of a claim, and the confidential nature of the documents and information furnished, so as to change provisions relative to the notice of claim; and for other purposes.

HB 1158. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Stokes of the 92nd, Keen of the 174th, Porter of the 143rd, Shaw of the 176th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 27-3-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by Board of Natural Resources, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed, so as to change the hunting season for bear; to change the season and bag limits for deer; and for other purposes.

HB 1174. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Lane of the 146th and Scott of the 165th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to wildlife, so as to provide that it shall be lawful to hunt wildlife with a crossbow under certain conditions; to repeal a provision permitting certain handguns to be used in hunting under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

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HB 1223. By Representatives Squires of the 78th, Hammontree of the 4th, Reichert of the 126th, Ragas of the 64th and Willard of the 44th:
A BILL to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to provide a flat fee for foreign corporations transacting business in the state without a certificate of authority; to delete multiple year and partial year references where a flat fee is specified; to specify that professional corporations or limited liability companies may serve as the registered agent for service for a limited partnership; to clarify the Secretary of State's $10.00 filing fee for acceptance of service in the applicable Code sections; to amend Code Section 10-1-416, relating to the appointment of the Secretary of State as agent for service of process, so as clarify filing fee; and for other purposes.
HB 1229. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Wiles of the 34th, Hines of the 38th, Franklin of the 39th, Collins of the 29th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act changing the boundaries of the seven education districts of the Cobb County School District, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1233. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Parsons of the 40th, Wix of the 33rd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wiles of the 34th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
HB 1234. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend an Act to change the method of electing members for the Board of Education of Putnam County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1241. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Putnam County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

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HB 1246. By Representatives Bulloch of the 180th and Sholar of the 179th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Thomas County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1249. By Representatives Golick of the 30th, Wiles of the 34th, Johnson of the 35th, Wix of the 33rd, Hines of the 38th and others:
A BILL to amend an act making provisions for the Magistrate Court of Cobb County, so as to provide for the compensation of the chief magistrate of said court; and for other purposes.
HB 1252. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Fitzgerald, and establishing a new charter therefor," so as to change the compensation of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Fitzgerald and the members of the Fitzgerald Water, Light, and Bond Commission; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 981. By Representative Poag of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Ridley Community in Murray County as a community; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to the following Bill of the House:
HB 994. By Representative Lord of the 121st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-6-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for operation of motor vehicles generally, so as to provide that owners and operators shall keep proof of minimum insurance coverage in all vehicles until January 31, 2003; to provide that on and after February 1, 2003, proof of insurance for vehicles not insured under a commercial policy will be established by a state database of insurance coverage; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 423. By Senators Paul of the 40th, Price of the 56th, Stephens of the 51st, Harp of the 16th and Beatty of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-4-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of the Developmental Highway System, so as to remove one of the road corridors from within such system; to provide for stipulations on the designation or appropriation of funds for the Northern Arc; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

SB 424. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Bowen of the 13th, Dean of the 31st and Hooks of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to enact the "Forest Heritage Trust Act of 2002"; to provide a short title; to provide a statement of legislative purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for an advisory role for the State Forestry Commission; to provide for powers and duties of the commission; to provide for the dedication of property as a forest heritage preserve; to provide for the use of forest heritage preserves; to provide for the effect of certain actions on the protected status of property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

SB 425. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Golden of the 8th, Hamrick of the 30th and Burton of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990," so as to revise definitions; to change a provision relating to educational institutions exempt from the Act, to increase the number of members of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, and to change the number of members required to call a meeting or to take official action; to provide that the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund shall be named as a beneficiary of surety bonds filed by

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nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions; to increase the amount of the surety bond required for certain institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
SB 426. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st, Johnson of the 1st, Starr of the 44th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for adoption of policies and procedures by local boards of education to provide information regarding school sponsored clubs and extracurricular activities to parents and guardians and to provide an opportunity to withhold permission to participate; to provide that school systems shall comply with written notification from parents and guardians withholding permission for participation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SB 427. By Senators James of the 35th, Paul of the 40th, Walker of the 22nd, Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for the second time, and endangering a child, so as to provide that the age limitation on prosecutions of endangering a child be increased to age 16; to provide for increased penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 428. By Senators Tanksley of the 32nd and Meyer von Bremen of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to change the provisions relating to reasonable efforts to preserve and reunify families, case plans, motions to extend, permanency plans and permanency hearings; to provide that reasonable efforts to preserve and reunify families shall be made when a child is placed in the custody of the Department of Human Resources; to provide that the Department of Human Resources shall submit 30 day case

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plans for children in its custody; to provide for court review of the efforts of the Division of Family and Children Services to finalize permanency plans; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SR 608. By Senator Scott of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Atlanta Board of Education Charter Review Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SR 609. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Dr. Creflo A. Dollar Bridge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 116. By Representative Howard of the 118th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 45-10-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holding office in political subdivision, political party, or political organization by nonelective state officers or employees, so as to provide that nonelective state officers and employees may use annual and personal leave to fulfill the duties or functions of such elective or appointive offices that occur during the officer's or employee's work hours and to provide an additional amount of unpaid leave equal to one-half of the total amount of leave allotted to the officer or employee each year to fulfill the duties or functions of such elective or appointive offices that occur during the officer's or employee's work hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
HB 1044. By Representatives Ashe of the 46th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Houston of the 166th and Porter of the 143rd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the exercise of discretion by local boards of education with regard to

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prohibiting electronic communication devices in schools; to delete a provision prohibiting such devices; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.

HB 1077. By Representative Holmes of the 53rd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 45-18-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of deferred compensation plans, so as to authorize employees of the Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority, the Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service, and the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund to participate in the state deferred compensation program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

HB 1090. By Representatives Bordeaux of the 151st, Stokes of the 92nd and Davis of the 60th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 50-21-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of a claim against the State of Georgia, commencement of action, examination of records to facilitate investigation of a claim, and the confidential nature of the documents and information furnished, so as to change provisions relative to the notice of claim; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.

HB 1158. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Stokes of the 92nd, Keen of the 174th, Porter of the 143rd, Shaw of the 176th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 27-3-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by Board of Natural Resources, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed, so as to change the hunting season for bear; to change the season and bag limits for deer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

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HB 1174. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Lane of the 146th and Scott of the 165th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to wildlife, so as to provide that it shall be lawful to hunt wildlife with a crossbow under certain conditions; to repeal a provision permitting certain handguns to be used in hunting under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

HB 1223. By Representatives Squires of the 78th, Hammontree of the 4th, Reichert of the 126th, Ragas of the 64th and Willard of the 44th:
A BILL to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to provide a flat fee for foreign corporations transacting business in the state without a certificate of authority; to delete multiple year and partial year references where a flat fee is specified; to specify that professional corporations or limited liability companies may serve as the registered agent for service for a limited partnership; to clarify the Secretary of State's $10.00 filing fee for acceptance of service in the applicable Code sections; to amend Code Section 10-1-416, relating to the appointment of the Secretary of State as agent for service of process, so as clarify filing fee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Interstate Cooperation Committee.

HB 1229. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Wiles of the 34th, Hines of the 38th, Franklin of the 39th, Collins of the 29th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act changing the boundaries of the seven education districts of the Cobb County School District, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
HB 1233. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Parsons of the 40th, Wix of the 33rd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wiles of the 34th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State

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Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1234. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend an Act to change the method of electing members for the Board of Education of Putnam County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1241. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Putnam County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1246. By Representatives Bulloch of the 180th and Sholar of the 179th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Thomas County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1249. By Representatives Golick of the 30th, Wiles of the 34th, Johnson of the 35th, Wix of the 33rd, Hines of the 38th and others:
A BILL to amend an act making provisions for the Magistrate Court of Cobb County, so as to provide for the compensation of the chief magistrate of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1252. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Fitzgerald, and establishing a new charter therefor," so as to change the compensation of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Fitzgerald and the

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members of the Fitzgerald Water, Light, and Bond Commission; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

HR 981. By Representative Poag of the 6th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Ridley Community in Murray County as a community; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Agriculture Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 361

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ragan of the 11th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1025 Do Pass

SB 380

Do Pass by Substitute

SB 405 SB 409

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Natural Resources Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1030 Do Pass

HB 1059 Do Pass

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HB 1042 HB 1057 HB 1058

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1108 Do Pass

SB 391

Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334

Honorable Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 7, 2002

Dear Frank:

Please accept this letter as notification of my appointment of Senator Terrell Starr as Interim Chairman of the Transportation Committee during the period referred to under the Governor's Executive Order of February 4, 2002.

Please call on me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.

Sincerely,

Mr. President:

/s/ Mark Taylor

The Transportation Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 960 HR 787 HR 800 SB 386

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

SR 490 SR 557 SR 585

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Starr of the 44th District, Chairman

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The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 329 SB 336

SB 364 SB 368

SB 388

SB 394

SB 400

SB 408

Senator Hamrick of the 30th asked unanimous consent that Senator James of the 35th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator James was excused.

Senator Brush of the 24th asked unanimous consent that Senator Cheeks of the 23rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Cheeks was excused.

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senator Kemp of the 3rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Kemp was excused.

Senator Dean of the 31st asked unanimous consent that Senator Polak of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hecht Hill Hooks Jackson Johnson Ladd Lamutt Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen

Paul Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Williams

Those not answering were:

Balfour Kemp(exc) Starr Vacancy, 48th

Cheeks(exc) Lee Walker

James(exc) Polak(exc) Vacancy, 19th

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

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Senator Harp of the 16th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Jim Cowart of Kathleen, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Thompson of the 33rd recognized Dental Hygienists' Appreciation Day, commended by SR 576, adopted previously.
Senator Starr of the 44th recognized representatives of Clayton County Family Care, Inc., commended by SR 591, adopted previously.
Senator Starr of the 44th introduced the Executive Director of Clayton County Family Care, Inc., David Enniss, who addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Starr of the 44th introduced the Chairman of the Board of Clayton County Family Care, Inc., Jim Dalton, who addressed the Senate briefly.
The Lieutenant Governor introduced the President of the State Congress of Coahuila, Mexico, Heriberto Ramos-Salas, who addressed the Senate briefly.
The Lieutenant Governor introduced the Coordinator of the Science and Technology Committee in Coahuila, Mexico, Dr. Jesus Flores Morfin, who addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Paul of the 40th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Gulshan S. Harjee.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 606. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary T. Scott; and for other purposes.
SR 607. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Dean of the 31st, Hooks of the 14th, Bowen of the 13th and Harp of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Earnest Dixon, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 610. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Parent Advocacy Network; and for other purposes.

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SR 611. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Harbison of the 15th, James of the 35th, Scott of the 36th, Thomas of the 2nd and others:
A RESOLUTION welcoming King Goodwill Zwelithini; and for other purposes.
SR 612. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Hooks of the 14th, Brush of the 24th, Hill of the 4th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate School Bus Driver and School Bus Safety Study Committee; and for other purposes.
SR 613. By Senators Thomas of the 2nd, Johnson of the 1st, Guhl of the 45th and Hecht of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION expressing deep regret at the loss of four Savannah area builders and utility representatives; and for other purposes.

SB 356 SB 358 SB 370 HB 681 HB 783 HB 1087 SB 393

SENATE CALENDAR Friday, February 8, 2002 FIFTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Medical Records of Deceased and Living Persons; release conditions; written authorization (Substitute)(I&L-26th)
Fire Extinguishers or Fire Suppression Systems; grounds for revocation of license or permit to sell or service (I&L-53rd)
Dead Animals; requirements and methods for disposal (NAT R-29th)
Georgia Courts Automation Commission; advisory council; Georgia Technology Authority (DS&T-8th) Boggs-168th
Forfeited property; distribution; land bank authorities (F&PU-38th) Stanley-50th
Nuisances; define "agricultural area" (Substitute)(Amendment) (AG-27th) Ray-128th
Appellate Review; criminal cases; judgments, rulings, decisions, motions, summary judgments; jurisdiction (JUDY-12th)

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SB 395 SR 293 SR 574 SR 575
HB 136 HB 276 HB 785 HB 842 HB 945 HB 996 HB 997 HB 1000 HB 1101 HR 126 HR 264

Austell, City of; Ad Valorem Taxes; homestead exemption base year assessed value (F&PU-33rd)
Educational Testing Study Committee; create (Amendment)(ED-28th)
Property Conveyances; Bibb County; Cobb County; Spalding County; Wilkes County and Hamilton County, Tennessee (Substitute)(F&PU-31st)
Property Easements; Baldwin, Bibb, Butts, Cobb, Coweta, Glynn, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, McIntosh, Rabun, Richmond, Tattnall, Upson (F&PU-31st)
Regional educational service agencies; sales to private schools (Amendment)(ED-52nd) Birdsong-123rd
State prison warden; motor vehicle; repeal certain provision (CORR-53rd) Snow-2nd
Employees' Retirement; membership; Georgia Rail Passenger Authority (RET-39th) Smith-169th
Superior Court Clerks' Retirement; state court clerks; membership (RET-39th) Walker-141st
Dog and cat sterilization program; license plates promoting (Substitute)(F&PU-26th) James-140th
Code of Georgia; corrections (S JUDY-32nd) Walker-141st
Elections Code; corrections (S JUDY-32nd) Walker-141st
Supplemental appropriations; educational facilities; general obligation debt (APPROP-33rd) Murphy-18th
Retirement and Pensions Code; corrections (S JUDY-32nd) Walker-141st
CA: Tax defaulter; ineligible to hold public office (Substitute) (JUDY-3rd) Everett-163rd
CA: Dog and cat sterilization; special license plate funding (F&PU-26th) James-140th

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The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 356. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-33-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing copy of records to patient or provider, so as to provide conditions under which a provider may release copies of medical records of deceased and living persons; to provide that, upon written request from the personal representative of the patient or survivor of the patient, a provider having custody and control of the patients record shall furnish a complete and current copy of that record; to provide that any record requested under certain provisions of law shall be furnished to any personal representative of the patient or any survivor of the patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to SB 356:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 31-33-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing copy of records to patient or provider, so as to provide conditions under which a provider may release copies of medical records of deceased and living persons; to provide definitions; to provide that, upon written request from the administrator or executor of a decedents estate or survivor of the patient, a provider having custody and control of the patients record shall furnish a complete and current copy of that record; to provide that any record requested under certain provisions of law shall be furnished to any administrator or executor of a decedents estate or any survivor of the patient; to provide that a provider shall not be required to release records to any administrator or executor of a decedents estate or any survivor of the patient under this Act unless and until the requesting person has furnished the provider with a signed written statement certifying that he or she is either an administrator or executor of such decedents estate or a survivor; to provide that any provider or person who in good faith releases copies of any medical records pursuant to this Act shall not be found to have violated any criminal law or to be civilly liable to the patient, the deceased patients estate, or to any other person; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 31-33-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing copy of records to patient or provider, is amended by striking the Code section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 31-33-2 to read as follows:

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"31-33-2. (a) Upon written request from the patient, any person appointed as the administrator or executor of a decedents estate, or survivor of the patient, the provider having custody and control of the patients record shall furnish a complete and current copy of that record, in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'survivor' shall mean any person who is entitled to bring an action for or make recovery from an action for the wrongful death of a decedent under Code Sections 51-4-2, 51-4-4, or 51-4-5. (b) Any record requested under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be furnished within a reasonable period of time to the patient, any other provider designated by the patient, or any other person designated by the patient, any person appointed as the administrator or executor of a decedents estate, or any survivor of the patient. (c) If the provider reasonably determines that disclosure of the record to the patient will be detrimental to the physical or mental health of the patient, the provider may refuse to furnish the record; however, upon such refusal, the patients record shall, upon written request by the patient, be furnished to any other provider designated by the patient. (d) A provider shall not be required to release records to any person appointed as the administrator or executor of a decedents estate or any survivor of the patient under this Code section unless and until the requesting person has furnished the provider with a signed written authorization indicating that he or she is either the administrator or executor of such decedents estate or a survivor. Any provider shall be justified in relying on such written authorization. (e) Any provider or person who in good faith releases copies of any medical records pursuant to this Code section shall not be found to have violated any criminal law or to be civilly liable to the patient, the deceased patients estate, or to any other person."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 36, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan

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Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts
Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

SB 358. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bowen of the 13th, Blitch of the 7th, Williams of the 6th, James of the 35th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of fire extinguishers and suppression systems, so as to change the powers and authority of the Commissioner with regard to licensees or permittees who violate the provisions of such chapter, rules and regulations of the Commissioner, and order and notices of the Commissioner; to change the grounds for suspension, revocation, and refusal to issue, renew, or continue licenses and permits; to authorize the Commissioner to impose fines for violations of such chapter; to authorize the Commissioner to place licensees or permittees on probation under such reasonable terms and conditions as the Commissioner may determine; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick

Paul Y Polak Y Price

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Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

SB 370. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Streat of the 19th, James of the 35th and Butler of the 55th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Dead Animal Disposal Act," so as to change the definition of dead animals that are subject to such chapter; to prohibit certain conduct; to change the provisions relating to the disposal of dead animals and the requirement related thereto; to regulate the hauling or transportation of dead animals; to provide for permits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
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Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that, pursuant to Senate Rule 111(b), HB 1000 be taken up next on the Calendar. The consent was granted.

Senator Stokes of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Harbison of the 15th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harbison was excused.

HB 1000. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:

A BILL to authorize, by supplementary appropriation to the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, the issuance of not more than $620,730,000 in general obligation debt for educational facilities for county and independent schools, through the State Board of Education and the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Thompson of the 33rd.

Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Price of the 56th and Johnson of the 1st offered the following amendment:

Amend HB1000 by changing State General Funds (New) from "$52,141,320" to "$17,197,320" and deleting the paragraph that reads: "From the foregoing appropriation, $34,944,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, through the issuance of not more than $416,000,000 in

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principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months, as a special appropriation for school capital outlay to replace $416,000,000 in unexpended state general funds from the special appropriation for school capital outlay for the State Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2001."

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Price of the 56th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden

Y Guhl N Haines N Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N
Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 21, nays 28, and the Seabaugh, et at. amendment was lost.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

February 8, 2002

Mr. Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Mr. Eldridge: Please change my vote on Senator Seabaugh's Amendment to HB 1000 to NO. Thank you very much. Sincerely yours, /s/ Faye Smith
State Senator

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 994. By Re presentative Lord of the 121st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-6-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for operation of motor vehicles generally, so as to provide that owners and operators shall keep proof of minimum insurance coverage in all vehicles until January 31, 2003; to provide that on and after February 1, 2003, proof of insurance for vehicles not insured under a commercial policy will be established by a state database of insurance coverage; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend HB 994 Senate substitute by striking "July 1, 2002" in line 16 on page 1 and in line 13 on page 3 and inserting in lieu thereof "January 31, 2003".
By striking "July 1, 2002" in lines 15 and 23 on page 3 and inserting in lieu thereof "February 1, 2003".
By striking "Code Section 24-3-17."" on line 28 of page 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Code Section 24-3-17. (e) The minimum liability insurance database of the department shall be operational for the purposes of testing, evaluation, verification of data, and validation of accuracy not later than November 1, 2002, and shall be fully operational not later than February 1, 2003.""

Senator Golden of the 8th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 994.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens

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Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 50, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 994.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that, pursuant to SR 481, the Senate stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., then adjourn until 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2002.

At 10:56 a.m., the President announced that the motion prevailed.

The Senate adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 11, 2002 Sixteenth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 1:30 p.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1070. By Representatives Irvin of the 45th, Sims of the 167th, O'Neal of the 139th, Walker of the 141st, Lunsford of the 109th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 17-17-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notification to victim of accused's motion for new trial or appeal, release on bail or recognizance, appellate proceedings, and outcome of appeal, so as to provide that, in cases in which the accused is convicted of a capital offense and receives the death penalty, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to notify the victim's family of the filing and disposition of appeals from and other legal proceedings regarding such conviction and to provide the family with periodic reports on the status of such matters; and for other purposes.
HB 1179. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-5-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applications of minors for drivers' licenses and distinctive licenses for persons under age 21, so as to provide that licensed driver training instructors may under certain conditions act as agents for parents or guardians for purposes of such applications; and for other purposes.

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HB 1185. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule II; to change certain provisions relating to general registration requirements; to regulate certain opioid treatments; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drug; and for other purposes.
HB 1259. By Representative Sims of the 167th:
A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Atkinson County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1263. By Representatives Forster of the 3rd and Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to create the office of commissioner of Catoosa County as the governing authority of said county; to provide for the election and term of office of the commissioner; to provide for filling of vacancies in the office of commissioner; to provide for oaths; to provide for bonds; to provide for the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 1264. By Representative Smith of the 91st:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Morgan County, so as to change the composition and description of the education districts from which members of the board of education are elected; and for other purposes.
HB 1265. By Representative Smith of the 91st:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Morgan County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1269. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to authorize the Magistrate Court of Seminole County to establish and charge a law library fee pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, to provide that funds shall be used for the maintenance of the Seminole County law library; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 429. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3699), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3699), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 430. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2708), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3691), so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 431. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of commissioners of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3707), as amended, so as to provide for the election and terms of office of members of such board; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the powers and duties of the chairperson; to provide for standing committees of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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SB 432. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-100.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act of 1999," so as to change the penalty for certain unlawful acts in violation of such Code section; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.
SB 433. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Bowen of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general provisions of penal institutions, so as to provide that persons required to be registered as sexual offenders must provide school name, enrollment status, and vocation information; to provide that this additional information be entered into the Georgia Crime Information Center data base; to provide that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall establish operating policies and procedures in order to provide prompt notice of offender registration to any law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where an institution of higher education is located; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 434. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to filling of vacancies; to provide for other related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 435. By Senator Scott of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to enact the "Prevention of Predatory Lending Through Education Act"; to define certain terms; to create within the Governors Office of Consumer Affairs the Council for the Prevention of Predatory Lending Through Education; to

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provide for membership, terms, and officers; to provide that the council shall investigate the circumstances surrounding questionable home loans and to refer complaining consumers to appropriate governmental agencies or consumer protection organizations for assistance; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
SB 436. By Senators Tate of the 38th and Walker of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers of development authorities generally, so as to authorize the appointment of an executive director; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee.
SB 437. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Hecht of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile court administration, so as to provide for salary adjustments for full-time juvenile court judges who are paid with state funds; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 438. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-22-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund, so as to provide for an allocation of certain funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
SB 439. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Stokes of the 43rd, Ladd of the 41st, Thomas of the 10th, Polak of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga.

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L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to provide that the police chief or chief executive officer of the security force created by said Act shall have the authority to administer the oath of office to any eligible peace officer employed as a member of such force; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee.
SB 440. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions of uniform rules of the road, so as to change certain provisions relating to drivers exercise of due care and proper use of radios and mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle; to prohibit certain uses of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle; to provide penalties for violations; to provide for warnings regarding the provisions of this Act during a limited period; to provide for studies and reports; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1070. By Representatives Irvin of the 45th, Sims of the 167th, O'Neal of the 139th, Walker of the 141st, Lunsford of the 109th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 17-17-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notification to victim of accused's motion for new trial or appeal, release on bail or recognizance, appellate proceedings, and outcome of appeal, so as to provide that, in cases in which the accused is convicted of a capital offense and receives the death penalty, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to notify the victim's family of the filing and disposition of appeals from and other legal proceedings regarding such conviction and to provide the family with periodic reports on the status of such matters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee.
HB 1179. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-5-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applications of minors for drivers' licenses and

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distinctive licenses for persons under age 21, so as to provide that licensed driver training instructors may under certain conditions act as agents for parents or guardians for purposes of such applications; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 1185. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule II; to change certain provisions relating to general registration requirements; to regulate certain opioid treatments; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drug; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 1259. By Representative Sims of the 167th:
A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Atkinson County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 1263. By Representatives Forster of the 3rd and Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to create the office of commissioner of Catoosa County as the governing authority of said county; to provide for the election and term of office of the commissioner; to provide for filling of vacancies in the office of commissioner; to provide for oaths; to provide for bonds; to provide for the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 1264. By Representative Smith of the 91st:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Morgan County, so as to change the composition and description of the education districts from which members of the board of education are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1265. By Representative Smith of the 91st:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Morgan County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1269. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to authorize the Magistrate Court of Seminole County to establish and charge a law library fee pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, to provide that funds shall be used for the maintenance of the Seminole County law library; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 385 Do Pass by Substitute SB 401 Do Pass SB 407 Do Pass as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman
Mr. President:
The Rules Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 569 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Scott of the 36th District, Chairman

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The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1025 HB 1030 HB 1042 HB 1057

HB 1058 HB 1059 HB 1108

HB 960 HR 787 HR 800

SB 361 SB 380 SB 386

SB 391 SB 405 SB 409

SR 490 SR 557 SR 585

Senator Williams of the 6th asked unanimous consent that Senator Blitch of the 7th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Blitch was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl Haines

Hamrick Harbison Harp Hecht Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis

M V Bremen Polak Price Ragan Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were: Blitch(exc) Scott Vacancy, 48th

Cheeks

Fort

Paul

Thomas, D.

Vacancy, 19th

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Scott

Paul

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Jerry Young of Chickamauga, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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Senator Thomas of the 54th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. David Montgomery.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 614. By Senator Dean of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending the Paulding County Patriots High School football team; and for other purposes.
SR 615. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Glenn Burden; and for other purposes.
SR 616. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th, Hill of the 4th, Williams of the 6th, Bowen of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coffee High School Debate Team and inviting the team to appear before the Senate; and for other purposes.
SR 617. By Senator Stephens of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of C. Lloyd Smith; and for other purposes.
SR 618. By Senator Stephens of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION commending Donna McEntyre of Gordon County; and for other purposes.
SR 619. By Senators Stephens of the 51st and Cagle of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the students of Gilmer High School; and for other purposes.
SR 620. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Crotts of the 17th, Stokes of the 43rd and Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION declaring February 28, 2002, as the "Governors Council on Developmental Disabilities Day" at the Capitol and recognizing the outstanding efforts and support the Governors Council on Developmental Disabilities provides to individuals with disabilities, their families, and the

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greater community at large, to enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities; and for other purposes.

SR 621. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending the men and women of the urban agriculture industry; and for other purposes.

SR 622. By Senators Thomas of the 54th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Beth Kellerhals and inviting her to appear before the Senate; and for other purposes.

Senator James of the 35th recognized representatives of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day, commended by SR 589, adopted previously, and introduced Mrs. Ernestine Mann, who addressed the Senate briefly.

SB 400 SB 329 SB 336 SB 393 SR 574 SR 575

SENATE RULES CALENDAR Monday, February 11, 2002
SIXTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
DeKalb County; Board of Commissioners; election districts; change description; election and terms (Substitute)(SLGO(G)-10th)
Education Resources Act for Improving Georgia's Low-performing Schools; honor teachers/principals; state salary increase (ED-34th)
Schools; disruptions; possession of electronic communication devices by students; exception to prohibition (ED-52nd)
Appellate Review; criminal cases; judgments, rulings, decisions, motions, summary judgments; jurisdiction (Amendment) (JUDY-12th)
Property Conveyances; Bibb County; Cobb County; Spalding County; Wilkes County and Hamilton County, Tennessee (Substitute)(F&PU-31st)
Property Easements; Baldwin, Bibb, Butts, Cobb, Coweta, Glynn, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, McIntosh, Rabun, Richmond, Tattnall, Upson (F&PU-31st)

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Teachers; national board certification; 10% increase in state salary annually (ED-25th)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

Senator Thomas of the 10th asked unanimous consent that SB 400 be dropped to the foot of the Rules Calendar for today. The consent was granted, and SB 400 was placed at the foot of the Rules Calendar for today.

Senator Brush of the 24th asked unanimous consent that Senator Cheeks of the 23rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Cheeks was excused.

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 329. By Senators Hecht of the 34th, Starr of the 44th and Seabaugh of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide an incentive for unusually experienced, well-educated, and talented teachers and principals to serve low-performing schools; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide definitions; to provide for a salary increase for certain teachers and principals; to provide for construction; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Brown Y Brush Y Burton

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens

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Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 3:21 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 12, 2002 Seventeenth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1068. By Representatives Stephens of the 150th, Reece of the 11th, Cash of the 108th, Houston of the 166th, Jamieson of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that each local board of education shall issue high school diplomas to certain veterans who failed to receive diplomas due to an interruption of their education by service in the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam Conflict; and for other purposes.
HB 1078. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Heard of the 89th, Lord of the 121st, Stanley of the 49th and Taylor of the 134th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 26 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to industrial life insurance, so as to provide that policyholders who are 65 years of age and older shall have the option to provide an additional contact person who shall be notified by the insurer prior to the lapse, termination, or cancellation of any industrial life insurance policy in the same manner as the policyholder; and for other purposes.

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HB 1142. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to victim compensation, so as to change certain provisions relating to victim compensation awards, maximum amounts allowed, types of awards authorized, and effective date of awards; to increase the fee charged to probationers; and for other purposes.

HB 1216. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Smyre of the 136th, Connell of the 115th and others:
A BILL to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Veterans Cemetery, so as to change its name to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery; and for other purposes

HB 1221. By Representatives Jennings of the 63rd, Snelling of the 99th, Cummings of the 27th, Graves of the 125th, Buck of the 135th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration regarding revenue and taxation, so as to change the rate of interest paid with respect to certain refunds and certain past due taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 1276. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Oglethorpe County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1277. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Oglethorpe County, so as to revise the education districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

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HB 1281. By Representatives Golick of the 30th, Wix of the 33rd, Manning of the 32nd, Parsons of the 40th, Franklin of the 39th and others:

A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the judges and associate judges of the state court; and for other purposes.

HB 1290. By Representatives O'Neal of the 139th, Walker of the 141st, Floyd of the 138th and Ray of the 128th:

A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Houston County, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies on the Board of Education of Houston County; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

HR 140.

By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Channell of the 111th, Sims of the 167th, Stanley of the 50th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for additional types of family owned farm entities which can qualify to receive the preferential assessment for property which is devoted to bona fide agricultural purposes; and for other purposes.

HR 949. By Representative Cummings of the 27th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Bartow County; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 441. By Senators Walker of the 22nd and Johnson of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-15-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation and membership of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, so as to change the membership of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.

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SB 442. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Marable of the 52nd and Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to award grants, as funds become available, to rural hospitals for public health purposes; to provide for the Department of Community Health to promulgate rules and regulations for effective administration of such grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 443. By Senator Guhl of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Walton County, approved August 1, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 747), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 444. By Senators James of the 35th, Gingrey of the 37th, Tate of the 38th, Thomas of the 2nd, Stokes of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to require insurance coverage for estrogen implants; to define a term; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to implement applicable rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SR 628. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to lift sanctions and establish permanent normal trade relations with Cuba; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture Committee.

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SR 632. By Senators James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th, Stokes of the 43rd, Thomas of the 2nd, Thomas of the 10th and others:
A RESOLUTION designating the "Sharon Beasley-Teague Bridge"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

HB 1068. By Representatives Stephens of the 150th, Reece of the 11th, Cash of the 108th, Houston of the 166th, Jamieson of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that each local board of education shall issue high school diplomas to certain veterans who failed to receive diplomas due to an interruption of their education by service in the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam Conflict; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

HB 1078. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Heard of the 89th, Lord of the 121st, Stanley of the 49th and Taylor of the 134th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 26 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to industrial life insurance, so as to provide that policyholders who are 65 years of age and older shall have the option to provide an additional contact person who shall be notified by the insurer prior to the lapse, termination, or cancellation of any industrial life insurance policy in the same manner as the policyholder; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HB 1142. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to victim compensation, so as to change certain provisions

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relating to victim compensation awards, maximum amounts allowed, types of awards authorized, and effective date of awards; to increase the fee charged to probationers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1216. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Smyre of the 136th, Connell of the 115th and others:
A BILL to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Veterans Cemetery, so as to change its name to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery; and for other purposes
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 1221. By Representatives Jennings of the 63rd, Snelling of the 99th, Cummings of the 27th, Graves of the 125th, Buck of the 135th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration regarding revenue and taxation, so as to change the rate of interest paid with respect to certain refunds and certain past due taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
HB 1276. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Oglethorpe County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1277. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Oglethorpe County, so as to revise the education districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1281. By Representatives Golick of the 30th, Wix of the 33rd, Manning of the 32nd, Parsons of the 40th, Franklin of the 39th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the judges and associate judges of the state court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1290. By Representatives O'Neal of the 139th, Walker of the 141st, Floyd of the 138th and Ray of the 128th:
A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Houston County, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies on the Board of Education of Houston County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HR 140. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Channell of the 111th, Sims of the 167th, Stanley of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for additional types of family owned farm entities which can qualify to receive the preferential assessment for property which is devoted to bona fide agricultural purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HR 949. By Representative Cummings of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Bartow County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

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The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President

The Health and Human Services Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 498 HB 652

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stokes of the 43rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Higher Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 425

Do Pass by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 4th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Public Safety Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 151 HB 189 SB 79

Do Pass Do Pass as Amended Do Pass

SB 365 SR 497

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Bowen of the 13th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 385

SB 401

SB 407

SR 569

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Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senators Kemp of the 3rd and Blitch of the 7th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senators Kemp and Blitch were excused.

Senator Starr of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Cheeks of the 23rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Cheeks was excused.

Senator Stokes of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Brush of the 24th asked unanimous consent that Senator Polak of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Ladd Lamutt Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen

Paul Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,R Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Blitch(exc) Hecht Polak(exc) Vacancy, 19th

Cheeks(exc) Kemp(exc) Thomas, N. Vacancy, 48th

Fort Lee Thompson(exc)

Senator Hecht was off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present.

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The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Don Helms of Newnan, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Hill of the 4th recognized representatives of "PAGE Day" at the Capitol, commended by SR 571, adopted previously.
Senator Hill introduced the State President of PAGE, Lamar Scott, who addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 623. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Hecht of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jama Kirkland; and for other purposes.
SR 624. By Senators Thomas of the 54th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Kit Napier and inviting him to appear before the Senate; and for other purposes.
SR 625. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cornerstone Community Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
SR 626. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the esteemed Julius Wayne Dudley, Ph.D.; and for other purposes.
SR 627. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Norman Rogers, Jr., M.D., and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.
SR 629. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Gingrey of the 37th, Tanksley of the 32nd, Tate of the 38th and Lamutt of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Kandice Pelletier, Miss Cobb County 2002; and for other purposes.

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SR 630. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Walker of the 22nd and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Karyn Greer; and for other purposes.
SR 631. By Senators James of the 35th, Gingrey of the 37th, Starr of the 44th, Butler of the 55th, Thomas of the 2nd and others:
A RESOLUTION supporting the efforts of Mothers Against Drunk Driving; and for other purposes.
SR 633. By Senators Burton of the 5th, Lamutt of the 21st, Williams of the 6th, Smith of the 25th, Jackson of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending The Auditory-Verbal Center of Atlanta, Inc.; and for other purposes.
SR 634. By Se nators Stokes of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th and Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION in recognition of Youth Vision Industry Business and Empowerment, Inc.; and for other purposes.

Senator Ragan of the 11th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee and committed to the Agriculture Committee:

HB 728. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th, Purcell of the 147th, Parham of the 122nd and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to regulation of tractor or farm equipment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; to define certain terms; to regulate sales of certain tractors or farm equipment; to regulate the establishment and relocation of dealerships; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and HB 728 was committed to the Agriculture Committee.

Senator Beatty of the 47th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Narasimhulu Neelagaru.

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SEVENTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 364

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; state commission to disburse funds for care and rehabilitative services (Amendment)(H&HS-22nd)

SB 336

Schools; disruptions; possession of electronic communication devices by students; exception to prohibition (ED-52nd)

SB 393

Appellate Review; criminal cases; judgments, rulings, decisions, motions, summary judgments; jurisdiction (Amendment) (JUDY-12th)

SR 574

Property Conveyances; Bibb County; Cobb County; Spalding County; Wilkes County and Hamilton County, Tennessee (Substitute)(F&PU-31st)

SR 575

Property Easements; Baldwin, Bibb, Butts, Cobb, Coweta, Glynn, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, McIntosh, Rabun, Richmond, Tattnall, Upson (F&PU-31st)

SB 368

Teachers; national board certification; 10% increase in state salary annually (ED-25th)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 364. By Senators Walker of the 22nd, Harbison of the 15th, Stokes of the 43rd and Thomas of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, so as to change the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Authority to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission; to authorize the commission to disburse trust fund money for operating expenses which shall be kept to a minimum; to provide that no funds shall be disbursed until approved by the Governor; to require the commission to recommend disbursement of funds before the Governor may authorize such disbursement; to provide for related matters, to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.

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The Senate Health and Human Service Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 364 by adding in the title on line 3 of page 1 between the semicolon and the word "to" the following:
"to authorize the Governor to appoint members of the commission from recommendations from the Medical Association of Georgia and the Georgia State Medical Association;".
By striking lines 24 and 25 of page 2 and inserting the following: "Rehabilitation Suppliers of Georgia, the Georgia Hospital Association, and the Brain Injury Association of Georgia, the Medical Association of Georgia, and the Georgia State Medical Association. The Governor shall also establish initial terms of office for all 15".

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

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

Senator James of the 35th asked unanimous consent that Senator Gingrey of the 37th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Gingrey was excused.

Senator Gillis of the 20th asked unanimous consent that Senator Dean of the 31st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Dean was excused.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 336. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st, Walker of the 22nd, Starr of the 44th, Johnson of the 1st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to provide additional discretion to local school boards regarding exceptions to the prohibition against possession of electronic communication devices by students in school; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts E Dean

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee

Y Paul E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden

Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

11:00 AM 2/12/02

To: Secretary of the Senate

I was present in the chamber and wished to cast a "Yea" vote for SB 336.

Thank You.

/s/ Bill Stephens Senator - District 51

SB 393. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Kemp of the 3rd, Hamrick of the 30th, Lee of the 29th, Harp of the 16th and Moore of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, so as to change certain provisions relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, procedure for review of judgments, orders, or decisions not subject to direct appeal; to change certain provisions relating to cases requiring an application for appeal, procedure, and jurisdiction; to amend Code Section 911-56 relating to summary judgment so as to conform it to the changes made in Title 5; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Harp of the 16th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 393 by striking lines 17 and 18 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(12) All orders in criminal cases as provided in Code Sections 5-7-1 and 5-7-2;".

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By striking line 13 on page 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "review by direct appeal in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 5-6-34.'".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 35, nays 0, and the Meyer von Bremen, Harp 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

SR 574. By Senators Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th and Marable of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Bibb County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Cobb County; authorizing the

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conveyance of certain state owned property located in Hamilton County, Tennessee; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Spalding County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Wilkes County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Finance and Public Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to SR 574:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Bibb County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Cobb County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Hamilton County, Tennessee; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Pickens County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Spalding County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Wilkes County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Lot 1, Square 73, of the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, as shown on a plat of survey prepared by Frank E. Lester, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #1118, dated March, 1953, containing approximately 0.36 of one acre, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said property is under the custody of the Department of Human Resources; and (4) The City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, conveyed the above-described property to the state and retained a reversionary interest if the property ceased to be used for health purposes; and (5) The Bibb County Hospital Authority is desirous of acquiring the above-described property due to its proximity to the Medical Center of Central Georgia; and (6) The Bibb County Hospital Authority has agreed to construct on Bibb County Hospital Authority owned property a new regional health facility to the specifications of the Department of Human Resources in exchange for the above-described state owned property; and (7) The City of Macon is encouraged to release any interest it may have in the abovedescribed state owned property prior to any exchange of the property with the Bibb County Hospital Authority.

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Cobb County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the City of Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia, and containing approximately 9.52 acres as shown marked in orange on a plat of survey entitled "Survey for the City of Kennesaw", dated October 1971, and prepared by Roy C. Hogan, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #1712 and 0.35 of one acre, 1.03 acres and 0.40 of one acre as shown marked in yellow on that certain lease agreement between CSX Transportation Inc. dated December 3, 1992 and being lease no CSX-003272, RE-056876 and 0.81 of one acre as shown marked in yellow on that certain lease agreement between CSX Transportation Inc., dated April 1, 1997 and being CSX- 031102 and all being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on plats of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said property is under the custody of the State Properties Commission and are now or formerly parcels of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Right of Way; and (4) The City of Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia, is desirous of acquiring the abovedescribed parcels for the construction of a vehicle maintenance facility and for tourism development; and (5) CSX Transportation Inc. is encouraged to release the City of Kennesaw from its leasehold obligations with respect to those properties currently leased to the City of Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia; and (6) CSX Transportation Inc. is encouraged to remove the above-described properties from its Western and Atlantic Railroad lease with the State of Georgia.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee; and (2) Said real properties are all those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee and being a portion of Western and Atlantic Railroad right of way and beginning at said right of ways intersection with King Street and running in a southeasterly direction a distance of approximately 3,700 feet as described marked in yellow on an aerial photograph entitled "State of Georgia 60 ft Railroad Right of Way" on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and all those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, and being a portion of Western and Atlantic Railroad right of way and consists of parcel 1 and a portion of parcel 7 as shown on Western and Atlantic Railroad valuation map V3/3 and V3/4 and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said property is under the custody of the State Properties Commission; and

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(4) It has been determined that the above-described properties are no longer needed for the operation of the Western and Atlantic Railroad and are therefore surplus to the needs of the state.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in the City of Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot and being within the bounds of the City of Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, and containing approximately 0.39 of one acre as described marked in orange on a Preliminary Site Plan dated January 4, 2002, prepared by Robertson/Loia/Roof Architects and Engineers and being Sheet Number CPs-22, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said property is a portion of the parking lot of the Department of Labors Spalding County office facility; and (4) The Sofran Group is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for inclusion in a proposed development in exchange for a parcel of property containing approximately 0.45 of one acre owned by the Sofran Group; and (5) It has been determined that the parcel of property to be acquired by the State of Georgia is of greater value to the State of Georgia than the parcel of property to be conveyed by the State of Georgia; and (6) The Department of Labor has no objection to the exchange or properties as above described.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Pickens County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 50 of the 13th district, 2nd section of Pickens County, Georgia, as shown marked in yellow on a plat of survey entitled "Survey for City of Jasper water Tank Site" dated October 5, 2001, and prepared by James Charles Boling, Georgia Registered land Surveyor #2531 and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said property is a portion of the Pickens County Forestry Unit location; and (4) Pickens County conveyed the site of the Pickens County Forestry Unit to the state on September 4, 1983, for a consideration of $10.00; and (5) The City of Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia, is desirous of acquiring the abovedescribed property for the location of an elevated water tank to serve a soon to be constructed hospital; and

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(6) The Georgia Forestry Commission has no objection to the conveyance of the above-described property.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia intends to be the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in the City of Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in corporate limits of the City of Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, fronting 86.19 feet on the West side of Rusher Street containing 17,082 square feet, and being bounded on the North by lands of Rachael Hurley Bryant and lands of Willie Thomas: East by Rusher Street: South by land of Henry Campbell: and on the West by lands of Elijah Anderson, as shown by plat prepared by Erskine B. Wickersham, dated July 17, 1980, recorded in Plat Book 6, page 245, Clerks Office, Wilkes County Superior Court. And the adjacent land to the North: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being within the corporate limits of the City of Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, containing 0.23 of one acre, more or less, being bounded on the North by lands of Willie Mae Hurley; East by Rusher Street; South by lands of Elijah Anderson and Essie T. Bell, being same land conveyed by deed recorded in Deed Book 123, page 615, Clerks Office, Wilkes County Superior Court, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) The subject property was seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a result of illegal activities being perpetrated on the property; and (4) The City of Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, is desirous of acquiring the property for use as a neighborhood park; and (5) It is the policy of the United States Department of Justice that the governor of the state in which seized property is located request that the property be transferred to the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I SECTION 1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, real property and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the above-described real property may be conveyed to the Bibb County Hospital

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Authority in exchange for a new regional health facility to be built to the specifications of the Department of Human Resources by the Bibb County Hospital Authority and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 3. That the above-described state owned property shall not be conveyed to the Bibb County Hospital Authority until after the new regional health facility is completed and the Department of Human Resources has vacated the above-described state owned property and declared it vacant.
SECTION 4. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property to the Bibb County Hospital Authority shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 5. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 6. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Bibb County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 7. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in Department of Human Resources until the property is conveyed to the Bibb County Hospital Authority.
ARTICLE II SECTION 8. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described City of Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia, real properties and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real properties the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 9. That the above-described real properties may be conveyed by appropriate instrument to the City of Kennesaw by the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission County, for a consideration of the fair market value, but not less than $650.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 10. That prior to any conveyance of the subject properties to the City of Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia, CSX Transportation Inc. shall first release its interest, if any, to the properties.
SECTION 11. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 12. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyances.
SECTION 13. That the deeds of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Cobb County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 14. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the State Properties Commission until the property is conveyed to the City of Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia.
SECTION 15. That all funds generated from the sale of the above-described property shall be deposited in the state treasury.
SECTION 16. That all costs associated with the sale of the above-described property shall be borne by the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE III SECTION 17. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, real property and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 18. That all or a portion of the above-described real properties may be sold by competitive bid for a consideration of not less than the fair market of such properties as determined to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia by the State Properties Commission; provided, however, that all or a portion of the above-described property may be sold to a city, county, school board, or other local public entity, which shall include development

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authorities for not less than the fair market value, as determined to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia by the State Properties Commission, without the necessity of competitive bid, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 19. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described properties shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 20. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyances.
SECTION 21. That the deeds of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Hamilton County, Tennessee, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 22. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the State Properties Commission until the properties is conveyed.
SECTION 23. That all funds generated from the sale of the above-described property shall be deposited in the state treasury.
SECTION 24. That all costs associated with the sale of the above-described property shall be borne by the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 25. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described City of Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia, real property and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission. SECTION 26. That the above-described real properties may be conveyed to the City of Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia, for a consideration of $10.00, so long as the property is used for public purpose and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 27 That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 28. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 29. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Pickens County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 30. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Georgia Forestry Commission until the property is conveyed.
SECTION 31. That all costs associated with the sale of the above described property shall be born by the Georgia Forestry Commission.
ARTICLE V SECTION 32. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described City of Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, real property and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 33. That the above-described real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument to the Sofran Group by the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission in exchange for a parcel of property adjoining the Georgia Department of Labor facility in the City of Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, containing approximately 0.4511 acres owned by the Sofran Group and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 34. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property to the Sofran Group shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 35. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.

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SECTION 36. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Spalding County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 37. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Labor until the properties is conveyed.
SECTION 38. That all costs associated with the sale of the above-described property shall be borne by the Department of Labor.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 39. That the State of Georgia intends to be the owner of the above-described City of Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, real property and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 40. That the above-described real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument to the City of Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, by the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission for a consideration $1.00, so long as the property is used for public purpose and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 41. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property to the City of Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

SECTION 42. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 43. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Wilkes County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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ARTICLE VII SECTION 44. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 39, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 48, nays 0. The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

SR 575. By Senators Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th and Marable of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for operation and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on,

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over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Baldwin, Bibb, Butts, Cobb, Coweta, Glynn, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, McIntosh, Rabun, Richmond, Tattnall, and Upson counties, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:

SB 177. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Kemp of the 3rd and Dean of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-5-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related to the endorsement of insurance contract by broker, so as to require that certain surplus lines policies must provide brochures explaining coverages at the time of application for the policies; to

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authorize the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to change certain requirements with regard to the placement of insurance with foreign and alien insurers; to require that certain surplus lines policies must have attached to or made a part of such policies forms or brochures explaining surplus lines coverages; to authorize the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide a time period in which hearings must be requested; to provide procedures for hearings; to provide for definitions; to provide that certain insurers, health care corporations including provider sponsored health care corporations, and health maintenance organizations shall furnish claims experience to group policyholders; to provide for an alternative form of group claims experience reporting to policyholders as approved by the Commissioner of Insurance; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to approve fees to be charged for the provision of such claims experience reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 33-5-25, relating to placement of insurance with foreign or alien insurers, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b)(1) The broker shall so insure only: (1)(A) With a foreign insurer having an insurance company licensed and domiciled in a state or United States territory which at all times maintains capital and surplus amounting to at least $3 million; (2)(B) With an alien insurer which has been established for at least ten years and which has at least $10 million in capital and surplus, unless the character, trustworthiness, and financial integrity of an alien insurer is of such a nature that it would be in the best interests of the policyholders and the general public to use such insurer in accordance with standards prescribed by rules and regulations of the Commissioner any group of foreign individual underwriters licensed and domiciled in a state or United States territory if such group maintains a trust or security fund of at least $10 million as security to the full amount thereof for all policyholders and creditors in the United States of each member of the group. If the group includes incorporated and unincorporated underwriters, the incorporated members shall not

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be engaged in any business other than underwriting as a member of the group and shall be subject to the level of solvency regulation and control by the groups domiciliary regulatory as are the unincorporated members; or (3)(C) With any alien insurer or group of foreign or alien individual underwriters, including, but not limited to, any Lloyds group, or with a group including incorporated and individual unincorporated underwriters, the incorporated members of which shall not be engaged in any business other than underwriting as a member of the group and shall be subject to the level of solvency regulation and control by the groups domiciliary regulator as are the unincorporated members, if such group maintains a trust or security fund of at least ten million United States dollars as security to the full amount thereof for all policyholders and creditors in the United States of each member of the group; or that is on an approved list maintained by the Commissioner. (4)(2) With an An insurer or group of foreign individual underwriters described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection which shall annually furnishes furnish to the broker a copy of the insurers its current annual financial statement and, in the case of a group of foreign individual underwriters, evidence of compliance with required trust or security fund deposits."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 33-5-26, relating to endorsement of insurance contract by broker, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 33-5-26 to read as follows:
"33-5-26. (a) Every insurance contract procured and delivered as a surplus line coverage shall be initialed by or bear the name of the surplus line broker who procured it and shall have printed or stamped upon it the following: 'This contract is registered and delivered as a surplus line coverage under the Surplus Line Insurance Law, O.C.G.A. Chapter 33-5 and this (these) insurer(s) is (are) not authorized to do business in Georgia.' (b) No surplus lines policy or certificate in which the policy premium is $5,000.00 per annum or less shall be delivered in this state unless a standard disclosure form or brochure explaining surplus lines insurance is attached to or made a part of the policy or certificate. The Commissioner shall prescribe by rule or regulation the format and contents of such form or brochure. (c) Pursuant to Code Section 33-2-9, the Commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations which are necessary to implement the provisions of this article."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section 33-9-21.2 to read as follows:
"33-9-21.2.

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Any insurer aggrieved by the Commissioners disapproval of any rate filing may petition the Commissioner for a hearing within ten days of the notification of such disapproval, unless otherwise specifically provided by law. A hearing conducted pursuant to this Code section shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of this title."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section 33-30-13.1 to read as follows:
"33-30-13.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'insurer' means an accident and sickness insurer, fraternal benefit society, nonprofit hospital service corporation, nonprofit medical service corporation, health care corporation, provider sponsored health care corporation, health maintenance organization, or any similar entity.
(b)(1) All insurers shall furnish, regardless of the rating methodology used, claims experience to group policyholders within 30 days of any policyholders request unless such information has been furnished to the group policyholder within the preceding six months. Such claims experience shall be furnished for all groups of 51 or more covered employees, members, or enrollees, not including dependents, and shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(A) Earned premiums separated by policy year for at least the last two policy years, if applicable; (B) Total paid claims and total incurred claims, inclusive of any high amount or pooled claims, including both capitated and noncapitated expenses set forth in the same manner as premiums; and (C) Any amounts in excess of the individual pooling or stop-loss point applicable to the group. (2) Insurers that utilize provider contracting methods including financial devices such as global fee arrangements to cover all medical expenses may make application to the Commissioner for approval of the use of an alternative form of claims experience reporting. The insurer must still provide Georgia experience on a group-specific basis or on such other reasonable basis as the Commissioner may approve for such insurer, in advance, based upon a submission of an explanation and supporting documentation. Any insurer that received approval for an alternative form of group claims experience reporting to policyholders shall be required to seek the Commissioners advance approval of a proposed response letter to group policyholders who request experience reporting. Such letter should describe the insurers reasons for seeking an alternative reporting process and describe the alternative form of reporting approved by the Commissioner. (3) Insurers may charge a reasonable fee for providing this information to group policyholders. The schedule or amount of fees to be charged group policyholders for providing this information shall be filed by each insurer with the Commissioner.

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(4) In providing claims experience to group policyholders under this Code section, insurers shall adhere to all state and federal laws regarding disclosure of protected health or personal information."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Harbison of the 15th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 177.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 46, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 177.

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SB 368. By Senators Smith of the 25th, Marable of the 52nd, Jackson of the 50th, Ragan of the 11th, Streat of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-212.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons receiving certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, so as to clarify that the 10 percent increase in state salary applies to each year the person holds the certification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle E Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson E Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:27 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 13, 2002 Eighteenth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ri vers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 357. By Representatives McBee of the 88th and Campbell of the 42nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, so as to clarify training requirements for certification of magistrates who are active members of the State Bar of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HB 1048. By Representatives Keen of the 174th, Buck of the 135th, DeLoach of the 172nd, Tillman of the 173rd and Mueller of the 152nd:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to shore protection, so as to provide that it shall be a violation to operate a motor vehicle over sand dunes or to store certain watercraft on sand dunes; and for other purposes.
HB 1169. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd and Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts generally, so as to provide that misdemeanor offenses or ordinance violations tried in municipal courts may be tried upon a citation or an accusation; to amend

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Code Section 17-7-71, relating to trial of misdemeanors upon accusations, trial of misdemeanor motor vehicle violations upon citations, form and contents of accusations, amendment and service of accusations, and continuances, so as to change certain provisions relating to use of accusations in misdemeanor cases; and for other purposes.
HB 1205. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Smyre of the 136th and others:
A BILL to amend Subpart 5A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to North Georgia College Military Scholarships, so as to change the manner in which the remainder of abandoned scholarships is awarded; and for other purposes.
HB 1210. By Representatives Sinkfield of the 57th, Taylor of the 134th, Hugley of the 133rd, Anderson of the 116th, Smith of the 19th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to permit licensed child-caring and child-placing agencies and court appointed independent investigators with responsibility for placing children in homes for foster care or adoption access to records of child abuse; and for other purposes.
HB 1236. By Representatives Williams of the 5th, Birdsong of the 123rd, Hammontree of the 4th, Johnson of the 35th, Manning of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 38-2-279 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of the organized militia or reserve forces, so as to change certain provisions relating to pay for 18 days and emergency pay; to authorize counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions to provide pay for its public officers and employees during extended periods of service; and for other purposes.
HB 1294. By Representative Sims of the 167th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues in the County of Atkinson (now the board of commissioners of Atkinson County), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1309. By Representative Skipper of the 137th:

A BILL to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Sumter County Board of Education, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 838.

By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Houston of the 166th and Scott of the 165th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Veterans Parkway; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position in substituting the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 291.

By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Jackson of the 50th, Smith of the 25th and Hecht of the 34th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to change procedures and penalties in disciplinary hearings when a student has allegedly committed an act of physical violence against a teacher or other school official or employee; to provide a definition; to change the penalty; to provide for written complaints and disciplinary hearings by the local board of education; to provide for notice and other rights of the parties; to provide for record of the hearing; to provide for a decision of the local board; to provide for appeal; to provide for decision of the state board; to change other provisions to conform to this Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 445. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Brush of the 24th and Crotts of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide that a person who owns or operates a public accommodation may not restrict an individual from access or admission to the accommodation or otherwise prevent the individual from using the accommodation solely because the individual operates a

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motorcycle, is a member of an organization or association that operates motorcycles, or wears clothing that displays the name of such an organization or association; to provide that no person who owns or operates a public accommodation may exclude patrons from parking two-wheeled or threewheeled vehicles in the parking lot of the public accommodation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee.

SB 446. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to use of proceeds of a sales and use tax for the Authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

SB 447. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 23, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5251), so as to define the term "transit operating revenue"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

SB 448. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the several Acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, so as to change and expand the corporate limits of the City of Savannah; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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SB 449. By Senators Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th and Marable of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-279 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of organized militia or reserve forces, so as to provide that agencies may conduct meetings by telecommunications conference when members of an agency are on ordered military duty; to provide that members of an agency on ordered military duty may participate in meetings of the agency by telecommunications conference; to provide that absence on ordered military duty does not constitute vacation of office; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.
SB 450. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to certain motor vehicles owned or leased by residents who are 62 years of age or over; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 451. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Hooks of the 14th and Crotts of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 8 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospitals and nursing homes, so as to provide that hospital liens are liens against patients causes of action and not patients nor their property or assets; to provide for notice of hospital liens; to provide for the filing time for hospital liens; to provide for the effect of such notice and filing; to provide that hospital liens be segregated from other liens on the records of the clerk of superior court; to provide for the enforcement of such liens against insurers; to provide that releases or covenants not to sue made before or after the discharge of the patient from the hospital shall not affect such liens in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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SB 452. By Senator Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use property, residential transitional property, application procedures, penalties for breach of covenant, classification on tax digest, and an annual report, so as to provide that a conservation use covenant may be renewed and continued without a lapse in the agreement; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

SR 637. By Senators Beatty of the 47th, Williams of the 6th, Burton of the 5th, Lamutt of the 21st, Gingrey of the 37th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Delegation to the United States Congress to support the adoption of House Joint Resolution 81 proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution allowing prayer and expression of religious beliefs on public property and in public schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
SR 641. By Senators Paul of the 40th, Stephens of the 51st, Balfour of the 9th, Ladd of the 41st, Williams of the 6th and others:
A RESOLUTION in support of legislation to make the State of Georgia subject to the Taxpayers Bill of Rights; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SR 642. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Hooks of the 14th and Bowen of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of the State of Georgia shall have the power to enact, by the initiative petition process, statutes and amendments to statutes and amendments to the Constitution and to repeal statutes and amendments to statutes; to provide procedures and restrictions connected therewith; to provide exceptions; to provide that the provisions shall be self-executing; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 357. By Representatives McBee of the 88th and Campbell of the 42nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, so as to clarify training requirements for certification of magistrates who are active members of the State Bar of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1048. By Representatives Keen of the 174th, Buck of the 135th, DeLoach of the 172nd, Tillman of the 173rd and Mueller of the 152nd:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to shore protection, so as to provide that it shall be a violation to operate a motor vehicle over sand dunes or to store certain watercraft on sand dunes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
HB 1169. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd and Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts generally, so as to provide that misdemeanor offenses or ordinance violations tried in municipal courts may be tried upon a citation or an accusation; to amend Code Section 17-7-71, relating to trial of misdemeanors upon accusations, trial of misdemeanor motor vehicle violations upon citations, form and contents of accusations, amendment and service of accusations, and continuances, so as to change certain provisions relating to use of accusations in misdemeanor cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 1205. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Smyre of the 136th and others:
A BILL to amend Subpart 5A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to North Georgia College Military Scholarships, so as to change the manner in which the remainder of abandoned scholarships is awarded; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.

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HB 1210. By Representatives Sinkfield of the 57th, Taylor of the 134th, Hugley of the 133rd, Anderson of the 116th, Smith of the 19th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to permit licensed child-caring and child-placing agencies and court appointed independent investigators with responsibility for placing children in homes for foster care or adoption access to records of child abuse; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 1236. By Representatives Williams of the 5th, Birdsong of the 123rd, Hammontree of the 4th, Johnson of the 35th, Manning of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 38-2-279 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of the organized militia or reserve forces, so as to change certain provisions relating to pay for 18 days and emergency pay; to authorize counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions to provide pay for its public officers and employees during extended periods of service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 1294. By Representative Sims of the 167th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues in the County of Atkinson (now the board of commissioners of Atkinson County), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 1309. By Representative Skipper of the 137th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Sumter County Board of Education, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HR 838. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Houston of the 166th and Scott of the 165th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Veterans Parkway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 323 Do Pass by Substitute SB 422 Do Pass

SR 237 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 348 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Special Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 1269 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tanksley of the 32nd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1124 Do Pass HB 1125 Do Pass HB 1234 Do Pass

HB 1241 Do Pass HB 1264 Do Pass HB 1265 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 498

HB 652

SB 365

SB 425

SB 79

SR 497

Senator Thomas of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Blitch of the 7th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Blitch was excused.

Senator Paul of the 40th asked unanimous consent that Senator Crotts of the 17th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Crotts was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Bowen Brown Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl Haines Hamrick

Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen Paul

Polak Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Williams

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Those not answering were:

Blitch(exc) Fort Vacancy, 19th

Brush Hecht Vacancy, 48th

Crotts(exc) Walker

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Hecht

Fort

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Garry Eudy of Douglasville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Tanksley of the 32nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Bruce Perry.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 635. By Senator Paul of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION commending North Springs High School Music Department; and for other purposes.
SR 636. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Floyd Hoard; and for other purposes.
SR 638. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending James D. Whittaker; and for other purposes.
SR 639. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Crestwood Nursing Home; and for other purposes.
SR 640. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Jo Cook; and for other purposes.

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SR 643. By Senators Tate of the 38th and James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Capitol on February 18, 2002; and for other purposes.

SR 644. By Senators Brush of the 24th, Thomas of the 10th, Crotts of the 17th, Dean of the 31st and Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of May, 2002, as "Motorcycle Awareness and You Month" in Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 645. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Golden of the 8th, Marable of the 52nd, Harbison of the 15th, Fort of the 39th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging BellSouth to reconsider relocating its Georgia call centers; and for other purposes.

SR 646. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Hill of the 4th and Marable of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION commending Dr. John Preston as the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education's Carl Perkins Award recipient; and for other purposes.

The Lieutenant Governor and Senator Starr of the 44th recognized the Coffee High School Debate Team, commended by SR 616, adopted previously.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Wednesday, February 13, 2002 Eighteenth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 1124

Smith of the 25th BALDWIN COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1125

Smith of the 25th BALDWIN COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Baldwin County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1234

Smith of the 25th PUTNAM COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act to change the method of electing members for the Board of Education of Putnam County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 1241

Smith of the 25th PUTNAM COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Putnam County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1264

Smith of the 25th MORGAN COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Morgan County, so as to change the composition and description of the education districts from which members of the board of education are elected; and for other purposes.

HB 1265

Smith of the 25th MORGAN COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Morgan County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Paul Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 50, nays 1.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR Wednesday, February 13, 2002 EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 569

Marriage and Families; supporting public policies which strengthen (RULES-27th)

SB 386

Highways; vehicle weight exemption; trucks hauling ready-mixed concrete for customer delivery (Substitute)(TRANS-31st)

SB 361

Organic Foods or Feed; ingredient requirements; certification; registration of producers, distributors (AG-11th)

SB 394

Board of Human Resources; composition; members from each congressional district (H&HS-33rd)

SR 557

Designate; Dean Bryant Intersection in Lumpkin County (TRANS-50th)

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SB 385

Public Health Emergencies; bioterrorism; reportable illnesses, health conditions or unusual or suspicious events; requirements (Substitute)(JUDY-33rd)

SB 407

Crime of Endangerment of Child Under Age 16; penalties; punishment (Amendment)(JUDY-12th)

SR 293

Educational Testing Study Committee; create (Amendment)(ED-28th)

SB 388

Corrections, Board of; meetings; adjust quorum requirement consistent with 2000 census results (CORR-50th)

SB 409

Georgia Building Authority; projects; operation of child care and child development centers (F&PU-43rd)

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman
Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SR 569. By Senators Cable of the 27th, Hill of the 4th, James of the 35th, Williams of the 6th, Starr of the 44th and others:

A RESOLUTION expressing support for public policy that strengthens marriage and improves the self-sufficiency of families; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable

Y Guhl Haines
Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley

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Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Please record my vote on SR 569 as "Yes".

/s/ Senator Haines 46th District

SB 386. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Marable of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weights of vehicles and loads, so as to change certain provisions relative to exemptions; to provide an exemption for ready-mixed concrete; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to SB 386:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 32-6-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weights of vehicles and loads, so as to change certain provisions relative to exemptions; to provide an exemption for ready-mixed concrete; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 32-6-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weights of vehicles and loads, is amended by striking paragraph (1) of subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"(g)(1) The weight limitations provided for in this Code section, except the limitation in subsections (f) and (h) of this Code section, may be exceeded on any public road within this state which is not a national highway, or when making a pickup or delivery on any public road of a county road system, without a permit when the load on any single axle does not exceed 23,000 pounds and the maximum total gross weight of the vehicle and load does not exceed 80,000 pounds when:
(A) Hauling forest products from the forest where cut to the owners place of business, plant, plantation, or residence; (B) Hauling live poultry or cotton from a farm to a processing plant; (C) Hauling feed from a feed mill to a farm; (D) Hauling granite, either block or sawed for further processing, from the quarry to a processing plant located in the same or an adjoining county; or (E) Hauling solid waste or recovered materials from points of generation to a solid waste handling facility or other processing facility; or (F) Hauling concrete that is in a freshly mixed and unhardened state for delivery to a customer located in the same or an adjoining county."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 37, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts

N Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N

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Y Dean Fort
Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 1.

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

SB 361. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Smith of the 25th, James of the 35th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Blitch of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Georgia Organic Certification and Labeling Act," so as to provide that no person who produces, processes, distributes, or handles an advertised, promoted, identified, tagged, stamped, packaged, or labeled organic food or feed ingredient, article, commodity, or product may substitute or commingle any ingredient, article, commodity, or product which does not comply with Code Section 2-21-3; to repeal the requirement that certain organic food or feed ingredients bear the official seal of the certifying entity; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Thompson Y Walker
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

SB 394. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Resources and its governing board and commissioner, so as to change the composition of the Board of Human Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

SR 557. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Dean Bryant Intersection; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

N Guhl Y Haines
Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee
M V Bremen Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 46, nays 1.

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

Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that SB 385 be dropped to the foot of the calendar. The consent was granted, and SB 385 was dropped to the foot of the Rules Calendar for today.

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SB 407. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Hecht of the 34th, Stokes of the 43rd, Starr of the 44th, Moore of the 18th and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to provide for the crime of endangerment of a child under the age of 16; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for various degrees of endangering a child under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties; to provide that the offense is in addition to other punishment; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 407 by striking line 10 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "that an act or failure to act would result in serious bodily injury caused by the".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 35, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker

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Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:58 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 14, 2002 Nineteenth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

The Journal was confirmed.

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 227.

By Representatives Purcell of the 147th, Birdsong of the 123rd, Walker of the 141st, Shanahan of the 10th, Cummings of the 27th and others:

A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to create the Georgia Military Pension Fund; and for other purposes.

HB 557. By Representatives Buck of the 135th and Cummings of the 27th:

A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that the board of directors of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System may provide a survivors benefit for members, retired members, and former members; to define a certain term; to establish a survivors benefits fund; and for other purposes.

HB 587. By Representatives McCall of the 90th, Skipper of the 137th, Royal of the 164th, Day of the 153rd and Coleman of the 142nd:

A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to conservation and

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natural resources, so as to provide a statement of legislative findings; to define certain terms; to require a cost-benefit analysis as a prerequisite to the promulgation or adoption of administrative rules and regulations implementing Acts of the General Assembly relating to asbestos safety, safe drinking water, safe dams, surface mining, clean air, clean water, solid waste and hazardous waste management, radiation control, and other Acts relating to the environment and of certain actions taken by the Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources relative to such laws: and for other purposes.
HB 1021. By Representatives Day of the 153rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Rogers of the 20th and others:
A BILL to provide a short title; to amend Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding river and harbor development; to provide for the regulation of maintaining navigation inlets, harbors, and rivers; and for other purposes.
HB 1105. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd, Day of the 153rd, Hudson of the 120th, Lane of the 146th and DeLoach of the 172nd:
A BILL to amend Part 8 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to records and hearings involving children, so as to authorize the photographing of every child who has absconded and subsequently returned to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice; and for other purposes.
HB 1325. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Sanders of the 107th, Cash of the 108th and Maddox of the 72nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Henry County, so as to authorize the court to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and each criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; and for other purposes.
HB 1326. By Representatives Cash of the 108th, Sanders of the 107th, Lunsford of the 109th and Maddox of the 72nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Henry County, so as to provide for an additional judge for said court; to provide for the election of the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge; to change the

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provisions relating to the election of the solicitor-general of said court; and for other purposes.
HB 1327. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Sanders of the 107th, Cash of the 108th and Maddox of the 72nd:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 453. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Meriwether County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 454. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of Meriwether County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 455. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Troup County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3068), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4796), so as to reconstitute the Board of Commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of

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1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 456. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of Troup County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 457. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Troup County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 458. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Price of the 56th and Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for off-label prescription drug use for insureds with life-threatening or chronic or disabling conditions or diseases; to provide definitions; to provide for conditions of coverage; to provide for exclusions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 459. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Kemp of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses, so as to revise definitions; to provide for the procedure for an investigative warrant; to provide for access to

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stored wire and electronic communications and transactional records; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

SB 460. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Harbison of the 15th and Polak of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Veterans Cemetery, so as to provide that the Department of Veterans Service may establish, operate, and maintain additional Georgia veterans cemeteries in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

SB 461. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Gillis of the 20th and Kemp of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting of wildlife or feral hog from boats, aircraft, or motor vehicles, so as to provide that persons age 65 years and older may hunt marsh hens from a boat powered by an electric motor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

SB 462. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the abatement of nuisances, so as to change definitions; to clarify the procedures for imposition and collection of nuisance abatement liens; to clarify procedures relating to the collection of tax liens; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax sales, so as to change provisions relating to judicial in rem tax foreclosures; to incorporate changes made to Chapter 2 of Title 41; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

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SB 463. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Beatty of the 47th, Scott of the 36th, Cheeks of the 23rd, Smith of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-5-273 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation and operation of the PeachCare for Kids Program, so as to provide for coverage under the program for children from conception through 18 years of age; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 227. By Representatives Purcell of the 147th, Birdsong of the 123rd, Walker of the 141st, Shanahan of the 10th, Cummings of the 27th and others:
A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to create the Georgia Military Pension Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 557. By Representatives Buck of the 135th and Cummings of the 27th:
A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that the board of directors of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System may provide a survivors benefit for members, retired members, and former members; to define a certain term; to establish a survivors benefits fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 587. By Representatives McCall of the 90th, Skipper of the 137th, Royal of the 164th, Day of the 153rd and Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to conservation and natural resources, so as to provide a statement of legislative findings; to define certain terms; to require a cost-benefit analysis as a prerequisite to the promulgation or adoption of administrative rules and regulations implementing Acts of the General Assembly relating to asbestos safety, safe drinking water, safe dams, surface mining, clean air, clean water, solid waste and hazardous waste management, radiation control, and other Acts relating to the environment and

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of certain actions taken by the Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources relative to such laws: and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
HB 1021. By Representatives Day of the 153rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Rogers of the 20th and others:
A BILL to provide a short title; to amend Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding river and harbor development; to provide for the regulation of maintaining navigation inlets, harbors, and rivers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
HB 1105. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd, Day of the 153rd, Hudson of the 120th, Lane of the 146th and DeLoach of the 172nd:
A BILL to amend Part 8 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to records and hearings involving children, so as to authorize the photographing of every child who has absconded and subsequently returned to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 1325. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Sanders of the 107th, Cash of the 108th and Maddox of the 72nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Henry County, so as to authorize the court to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and each criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1326. By Representatives Cash of the 108th, Sanders of the 107th, Lunsford of the 109th and Maddox of the 72nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Henry County, so as to provide for an additional judge for said court; to provide for the election of the

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judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge; to change the provisions relating to the election of the solicitor-general of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1327. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Sanders of the 107th, Cash of the 108th and Maddox of the 72nd:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Defense, Science and Technology Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 387 SB 392 SB 406

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Polak of the 42nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 335

Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Marable of the 52nd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Ethics Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 437

Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Insurance and Labor Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 461 HB 525

Do Pass Do Pass

SB 378

Do Pass as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Senator Brown of the 26th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Natural Resources Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1004 HB 1088 SB 369

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

SB 424 SB 438

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Reapportionment Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1074 Do Pass HB 1085 Do Pass by Substitute

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HB 1119 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Golden of the 8th District, Chairman
Mr. President:
The Rules Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 608 Do Pass by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Scott of the 36th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1269 SB 323

SB 348

SB 422

SR 237

Senator Thomas of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that Senators Blitch of the 7th and Crotts of the 17th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senators Blitch and Crotts were excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Bowen Brown Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl Haines

Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen Paul

Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Williams

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Those not answering were:

Blitch(exc) Hecht Walker

Brush

Crotts(exc)

Lamutt

Polak

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Polak

Hecht

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Cagle of the 49th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Tom Smiley of Gainesville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Starr of the 44th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Shashi Madan.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 647. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st, Hill of the 4th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing "Rural Health Day"; and for other purposes.

SR 648. By Senator Smith of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION commending Coach Bert Williams; and for other purposes.

SR 649. By Senator Smith of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Military College Bulldogs junior college football team; and for other purposes.

SR 650. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:

A RESOLUTION commending and honoring the command and mission of the Fifth Ranger Training Battalion of Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega; and for other purposes.

SR 651. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:

A RESOLUTION saluting the creation and progress of the "Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, Inc."; and for other purposes.

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SR 652. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and welcoming the Honorable Richard J. Santos; and for other purposes.
SR 653. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION noting the distinctive and historic 180th anniversary of The Christian Index; and for other purposes.
SR 654. By Senator Bowen of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Allison Hutto, 2002 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.
SR 655. By Senator Bowen of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Audrey Lee Barrett, 2001 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.
SR 656. By Senator Bowen of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Gene Ford, Mr. Troy Pullin, Mr. James Nance, Mr. Don Tucker, and Mr. Zack Wade; and for other purposes.
SR 657. By Senator Bowen of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Crisp Academy Varsity Football Team; and for other purposes.
SR 658. By Senator Crotts of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION commending Michael O'Kelly and his parents Marvin and Katrina O'Kelly; and for other purposes.
SR 659. By Senator Crotts of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Michael D. Spires; and for other purposes.

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Senator Jackson of the 50th recognized representatives of Toccoa Nursing Center, commended by SR 586, adopted previously.
Senator Ragan of the 11th recognized Rural Health Day, commended by SR 647, adopted previously.
Senator Hecht of the 34th introduced Judy Seritilla, Media Specialist of the Year, who addressed the Senate briefly.

SB 385
SB 391 SB 365 SR 293 SB 79 SB 405 SB 400 SR 497 SB 408

SENATE RULES CALENDAR
Thursday, February 14, 2002 NINETEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Public Health Emergencies; bioterrorism; reportable illnesses, health conditions or unusual or suspicious events; requirements (Substitute)(JUDY-33rd)
Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Act; additional members; residents of Hog Hammock community (Substitute)(NAT R-3rd)
State Government Buildings; GEMA emergency operations; coordinated interagency safety planning (Substitute)(PUB SAF-52nd)
Educational Testing Study Committee; create (Amendment)(ED-28th)
Indemnification of Public Safety Employees; references to firefighters (PUB SAF-35th)
Counties; ad valorem taxes; installment payments; population and census application (F&PU-42nd)
DeKalb County; Board of Commissioners; election districts; change description; election and terms (Substitute)(SLGO(G)-10th)
Designate; Herman Jones Memorial GBI Forensic Science Complex; state crime laboratory annex (PUB SAF-33rd)
State Employee Benefit Plan; inclusion of Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service and Firefighters' Pension Fund employees (SLGO(G)-10th)

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Corrections, Board of; meetings; adjust quorum requirement consistent with 2000 census results (CORR-50th)
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman
Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 385. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to animals, so as to require persons caring for animals to report certain diseases caused by bioterrorism to the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Human Resources; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency management; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act;" to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 385:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to require the reporting of certain animal diseases and syndromes; to provide for the contents of reports; to provide for the confidentiality of reports; to provide for limited exceptions and for the use of certain data; to provide that certain persons making such reports shall not be liable for civil damages; to provide for penalties and change the provisions relating to certain penalties; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to provide definitions of bioterrorism and public health emergency; to require health care providers, coroners, and medical examiners to report cases of bioterrorism and other conditions that pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency to the Department of Human Resources and the appropriate county board of health; to establish reporting requirements

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for pharmacists of increased or unusual prescriptions that may be related to bioterrorism; to require the Department of Human Resources to notify the Department of Public Safety of any potential causes of bioterrorism; to provide for the Department of Human Resources to identify persons exposed to bioterrorism; to authorize the closing and decontamination of facilities that may endanger the public health; to authorize the Department of Human Resources to promulgate rules and regulations for the management of a public health emergency and to prepare a public health emergency plan and draft executive order for the declaration of a public health emergency; to authorize the Department of Human Resources to provide for compulsory vaccination and treatment of persons in a public health emergency and for the compulsory isolation of such persons to protect the public health; to provide for a penalty for failure to comply with reporting requirements; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions related to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement agencies to report unusual or suspicious health related events to the Department of Human Resources and the appropriate county board of health; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to authorize the Governor to declare a state of emergency in the event of a public health emergency; to compel health care facilities to provide services or the use of their facilities during a public health emergency; to authorize the Governor to direct the Department of Human Resources to coordinate the states response to a public health emergency; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," so as to provide that rules adopted under an executive order declaring a public health emergency shall be effective for the duration of the emergency but not for more than 120 days thereafter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, is amended by adding a new Code Section 4-1-7 to read as follows:
"4-1-7. Every veterinarian, livestock owner, veterinary diagnostic laboratory director, or other person having the care of animals shall report to the department and to the Department of Human Resources any animal having or suspected of having any disease that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section 4-4-6 to read as follows:
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(a) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention and control of certain diseases and accidents as are determined by the Commissioner. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, that the Commissioner may release such reports and data in statistical form, for valid research purposes, and for other purposes as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner. (b) Any person, including but not limited to any veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic laboratory and practice personnel and any person associated with any livestock farm, ranch, sales establishment, transportation, or slaughter, submitting reports or data in good faith to the department in compliance with this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor. (c) Any person violating any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding to Chapter 10 of said title, known as the "Bird Dealers Licensing Act," a new Code Section 4-10-7.3 to read as follows:
"4-10-7.3. (a) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention and control of certain diseases and accidents as are determined by the Commissioner. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, that the Commissioner may release such reports and data in statistical form, for valid research purposes, and for other purposes as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner. (b) Any person, including but not limited to any veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic laboratory and practice personnel and any person associated with any bird dealer regulated by this chapter, submitting reports or data in good faith to the department in compliance with this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 4-10-12, relating to penalties, and inserting in its place the following:
"4-10-12. Any person who acts as a bird dealer without a license in violation of this chapter, who violates Code Section 4-10-7.3, or who violates any other provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."

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SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by adding to Article 1 of Chapter 11 of said title, known as the "Georgia Animal Protection Act," a new Code Section 4-11-9.7 to read as follows:
"4-11-9.7. (a) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention and control of certain diseases and accidents as are determined by the Commissioner. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, that the Commissioner may release such reports and data in statistical form, for valid research purposes, and for other purposes as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner. (b) Any person, including but not limited to any veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic laboratory and practice personnel and any person associated with any pet dealer, kennel, animal shelter, or stable, submitting reports or data in good faith to the department in compliance with this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor."
SECTION 6. Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, is amended by adding a new Code Section 31-12-1.1 to read as follows:
"31-12-1.1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Bioterrorism' means the intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or any component thereof, whether naturally occurring or bioengineered, to cause death, illness, disease, or other biological malfunction in a human, animal, plant, or other living organism in order to influence the conduct of government or to intimidate or coerce a civilian population. (2) 'Public health emergency' means the occurrence or imminent threat of an illness or health condition that poses a substantial risk of a significant number of human fatalities, serious illnesses, or permanent or long-term disabilities, whether or not arising from natural causes."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 31-12-2, relating to reporting disease, confidentiality of information supplied, and immunity from liability as to information supplied, and inserting in its place the following:
"31-12-2. (a) The department is empowered to declare certain diseases, and injuries, and conditions to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the

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county board of health and the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed. The department shall require that such data be supplied as are deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention of certain diseases, and accidents, and conditions as are determined by the department. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, the department may release such reports and data in statistical form or for valid research purposes. (b) A health care provider, coroner, or medical examiner shall report to the department and the county board of health all known and suspected cases of persons harboring any illness or health condition that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency. Reportable illnesses and conditions include, without limitation, diseases caused by biological agents listed at 42 C.F.R. Section 72, app. A (2000) and any illnesses or conditions identified by the department as potential causes of a public health emergency. (c) A pharmacist shall report to the department and the county board of health any unusual or increased prescription rates, unusual types of prescriptions, or unusual trends in pharmacy visits that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency. (d) Any person, including but not limited to practitioners of the healing arts, submitting in good faith reports or data to the department or county boards of health in compliance with the provisions of this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor. (e) Whenever the department learns of any case of an unusual illness, health condition, or death, or an unusual cluster of such events, or any other suspicious health related event that it reasonably believes has the potential to be caused by bioterrorism, it shall immediately notify the Department of Public Safety and other appropriate public safety authorities."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 31-12-2.1 to read as follows:
"31-12-2.1. (a) The department shall ascertain the existence of any illness or health condition that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency; investigate all such cases to determine sources of infection and to provide for proper control measures; and define the distribution of the illness or health condition. The department shall:
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(3) Close, evacuate, or decontaminate, as appropriate, any facility and decontaminate or destroy any contaminated materials when the department reasonably suspects that such material or facility may endanger the public health. (b) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations appropriate for management of any public health emergency declared pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 383-51, with particular regard to coordination of the public health emergency response of the state pursuant to subsection (i) of said Code section. In developing such rules and regulations, the department shall consult and coordinate as appropriate with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The department is authorized, in the course of management of a declared public health emergency, to adopt and implement emergency rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4. (c) The department shall prepare and maintain a public health emergency plan and draft executive order for the declaration of a public health emergency pursuant to Code Section 38-3-51. In preparation of such public health emergency plan and draft executive order, the department shall consult and coordinate as appropriate with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 31-12-3, relating to power to require immunization, and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) The department and all county boards of health are empowered to require, by appropriate rules and regulations, persons located within their respective jurisdictions to submit to vaccination against contagious or infectious disease where the particular disease may occur, whether or not the disease may be an active threat. The department may, in addition, require such other measures to prevent the conveyance of infectious matter from infected persons to other persons as may be necessary and appropriate. In the case of a declaration of a public health emergency pursuant to Code Section 38-351, the department is empowered to require, by appropriate rules and regulations, the compulsory vaccination and treatment of persons for infectious diseases."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 31-12-4, relating to isolation and segregation of diseased persons and quarantine, and inserting in its place the following:
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The department and all county boards of health may, from time to time, require the isolation or segregation of persons with communicable diseases or conditions likely to endanger the health of others. The department may, in addition, require quarantine or surveillance of carriers of disease and persons exposed to, or suspected of being infected with, infectious disease until they are found to be free of the infectious agent or disease in question. The department is empowered to require, by appropriate rules and regulations to be implemented in the case of a declaration of a public health emergency pursuant to Code Section 38-3-51, the compulsory isolation and segregation of all such persons for the purpose of protecting the public health against infectious disease."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 31-12-15 to read as follows:
"31-12-15. Any person who violates the requirements of this chapter regarding the reporting of diseases, injuries, and conditions shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 315-8."
SECTION 12. Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions related to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new subsection (d) to Code Section 35-1-8, relating to acquisition, collection, classification, and preservation of information assisting in identifying deceased persons and locating missing persons, to read as follows:
"(d) Report any case of an unusual illness, health condition, or death, or an unusual cluster of such events, or any other suspicious health related event to the Department of Human Resources and the appropriate county board of health."
SECTION 13. Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, is amended by adding a new paragraph (4.1) to Code Section 38-3-3, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(4.1) 'Public health emergency' means the occurrence or imminent threat of an illness or health condition that poses a substantial risk of a significant number of human fatalities, serious illnesses, or permanent or long-term disabilities, whether or not arising from natural causes."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, and inserting in its place the following:

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"(a) In the event of actual or impending emergency or disaster of natural or manmade origin, or impending or actual enemy attack, or a public health emergency, within or affecting this state or against the United States, the Governor may declare that a state of emergency or disaster exists. The state of emergency or disaster shall continue until the Governor finds that the threat or danger has passed or the emergency or disaster has been dealt with, to the extent that emergency or disaster conditions no longer exist, and terminates the state of emergency or disaster. No state of emergency or disaster may continue for longer than 30 days unless renewed by the Governor. The General Assembly by concurrent resolution may terminate a state of emergency or disaster at any time. Thereupon, the Governor shall by appropriate action end the state of emergency or disaster."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraphs (8) and (9) of subsection (d) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, and inserting in their places the following:
"(8) Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and combustibles; and (9) Make provision for the availability and use of temporary emergency housing; and (10) Compel a health care facility to provide services or the use of its facility if such services or use are reasonable and necessary for emergency response. The use of such health care facility may include transferring the management and supervision of the health care facility to the Department of Human Resources for a limited or unlimited period of time not extending beyond the termination of the public health emergency."
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (i) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, and inserting in its place the following:
"(i) The Governor may direct the Department of Human Resources to coordinate all matters pertaining to the response of the state to a public health emergency including without limitation:
(1) Planning and executing public health emergency assessments, mitigation, preparedness response, and recovery for the state; (2) Coordinating public health emergency responses between state and local authorities; (3) Collaborating with appropriate federal government authorities, elected officials of other states, private organizations, or private sector companies; (4) Coordinating recovery operations and mitigation initiatives subsequent to public health emergencies;

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(5) Organizing public information activities regarding state public health emergency response operations; (6) Providing for special identification for public health personnel involved in a public health emergency; and (7) Implementing emergency and summary measures for control of infection, disposal of infectious materials and corpses, control of health care supplies, collection of laboratory specimens and performance of laboratory tests, temporary licensing and appointment of out-of-state medical personnel and health care providers, appointment of emergency assistant medical examiners and coroners, conducting mandatory medical examination of persons, isolation and quarantine of persons, and mandatory vaccination and treatment of persons. (j) Any individual, partnership, association, or corporation who acts in accordance with an order, rule, or regulation entered by the Governor pursuant to the authority granted by this Code section will not be held liable to any other individual, partnership, association, or corporation by reason thereof in any action seeking legal or equitable relief."
SECTION 17. Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," is amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules, emergency rules, limitation on action to contest rules, and legislative override, and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) If any agency finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare, including but not limited to, summary processes such as quarantines, contrabands, seizures, and the like authorized by law without notice, requires adoption of a rule upon fewer than 30 days notice and states in writing its reasons for that finding, it may proceed without prior notice or hearing or upon any abbreviated notice and hearing that it finds practicable to adopt an emergency rule. The rule may be effective for a period of not longer than 120 days but the adoption of an identical rule under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section is not precluded; provided, however, that such a rule adopted pursuant to discharge of responsibility under an executive order declaring a public health emergency shall be effective for the duration of the emergency and for a period of not more than 120 days thereafter."
SECTION 18. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Gingrey of the 37th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate committee substitute to SB 385 (LC 30 0289S) by striking line 32 of page 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"and treatment of persons for infectious diseases unless such persons, upon their refusal of vaccination or treatment, sign an affidavit absolving the state of any liability for the consequences to the health of such persons.'"
By striking lines 19 through 21 of page 9 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "emergency assistant medical examiners and coroners, isolation and quarantine of persons, and conducting mandatory medical examination of persons and mandatory vaccination and treatment of persons unless such persons, upon refusal, sign an affidavit absolving the state of any liability for the consequences to the health of such persons."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 17, nays 23, and the Gingrey amendment #1 was lost.
Senator Gingrey of the 37th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the Senate committee substitute to SB 385 (LC 30 0289S) by striking lines 22 and 23 of page 8 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "'(8) Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and combustibles; and".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 15, nays 32, and the Gingrey amendment #2 was lost.
Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Williams of the 6th offered the following amendment #3:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 385 by striking lines 22 and 23 on page 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "'(8) Suspend With the exception of a public health emergency, suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and combustibles; and".

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that his amendment #3 be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 0, nays 48, and the committee substitute was lost.

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Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Stokes of the 43rd offered the following substitute to SB 385:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to require the reporting of certain animal diseases and syndromes; to provide for the contents of reports; to provide for the confidentiality of reports; to provide for limited exceptions and for the use of certain data; to provide that certain persons making such reports shall not be liable for civil damages; to provide for penalties and change the provisions relating to certain penalties; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to provide definitions of bioterrorism and public health emergency; to require health care providers, coroners, and medical examiners to report cases of bioterrorism and other conditions that pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency to the Department of Human Resources and the appropriate county board of health; to establish reporting requirements for pharmacists of increased or unusual prescriptions that may be related to bioterrorism; to require the Department of Human Resources to notify the Department of Public Safety of any potential causes of bioterrorism; to provide for the Department of Human Resources to identify persons exposed to bioterrorism; to authorize the closing and decontamination of facilities that may endanger the public health; to authorize the Department of Human Resources to promulgate rules and regulations for the management of a public health emergency and to prepare a public health emergency plan and draft executive order for the declaration of a public health emergency; to provide for a penalty for failure to comply with reporting requirements; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions related to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement agencies to report unusual or suspicious health related events to the Department of Human Resources and the appropriate county board of health; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to authorize the Governor to declare a state of emergency in the event of a public health emergency; to compel health care facilities to provide services or the use of their facilities during a public health emergency; to authorize the Governor to direct the Department of Human Resources to coordinate the states response to a public health emergency; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," so as to provide that rules adopted under an executive order declaring a public health emergency shall be effective for the duration of the emergency but not for more than 120 days thereafter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, is amended by adding a new Code Section 4-1-7 to read as follows:
"4-1-7. Every veterinarian, livestock owner, veterinary diagnostic laboratory director, or other person having the care of animals shall report to the department and to the Department of Human Resources any animal having or suspected of having any disease that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section 4-4-6 to read as follows:
"4-4-6. (a) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention and control of certain diseases and accidents as are determined by the Commissioner. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, that the Commissioner may release such reports and data in statistical form, for valid research purposes, and for other purposes as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner. (b) Any person, including but not limited to any veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic laboratory and practice personnel and any person associated with any livestock farm, ranch, sales establishment, transportation, or slaughter, submitting reports or data in good faith to the department in compliance with this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor. (c) Any person violating any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding to Chapter 10 of said title, known as the "Bird Dealers Licensing Act," a new Code Section 4-10-7.3 to read as follows:
"4-10-7.3. (a) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention and control of certain diseases and accidents as are determined by the Commissioner. All such reports and data shall be deemed

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confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, that the Commissioner may release such reports and data in statistical form, for valid research purposes, and for other purposes as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner. (b) Any person, including but not limited to any veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic laboratory and practice personnel and any person associated with any bird dealer regulated by this chapter, submitting reports or data in good faith to the department in compliance with this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 4-10-12, relating to penalties, and inserting in its place the following:
"4-10-12. Any person who acts as a bird dealer without a license in violation of this chapter, who violates Code Section 4-10-7.3, or who violates any other provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by adding to Article 1 of Chapter 11 of said title, known as the "Georgia Animal Protection Act," a new Code Section 4-11-9.7 to read as follows:
"4-11-9.7. (a) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention and control of certain diseases and accidents as are determined by the Commissioner. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, that the Commissioner may release such reports and data in statistical form, for valid research purposes, and for other purposes as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner. (b) Any person, including but not limited to any veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic laboratory and practice personnel and any person associated with any pet dealer, kennel, animal shelter, or stable, submitting reports or data in good faith to the department in compliance with this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor."
SECTION 6. Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, is amended by adding a new Code Section 31-12-1.1 to read as follows:
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(1) 'Bioterrorism' means the intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or any component thereof, whether naturally occurring or bioengineered, to cause death, illness, disease, or other biological malfunction in a human, animal, plant, or other living organism in order to influence the conduct of government or to intimidate or coerce a civilian population. (2) 'Public health emergency' means the occurrence or imminent threat of an illness or health condition that is believed to be caused by bioterrorism or the appearance of a novel or previously controlled or eradicated infectious agent or biological toxin and poses a high probability of any of the following harms:
(A) A large number of deaths in the affected population; (B) A large number of serious or long-term disabilities in the affected population; or (C) Widespread exposure to an infectious or toxic agent that poses a significant risk of substantial future harm to a large number of people in the affected population."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 31-12-2, relating to reporting disease, confidentiality of information supplied, and immunity from liability as to information supplied, and inserting in its place the following:
"31-12-2. (a) The department is empowered to declare certain diseases, and injuries, and conditions to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the county board of health and the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed. The department shall require that such data be supplied as are deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention of certain diseases, and accidents, and conditions as are determined by the department. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, the department may release such reports and data in statistical form or for valid research purposes. (b) A health care provider, coroner, or medical examiner shall report to the department and the county board of health all known and suspected cases of persons harboring any illness or health condition that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency. Reportable illnesses and conditions include, without limitation, diseases caused by biological agents listed at 42 C.F.R. Part 72, app. A (2000) and any illnesses or conditions identified by the department as potential causes of a public health emergency. (c) A pharmacist shall report to the department and the county board of health any unusual or increased prescription rates, unusual types of prescriptions, or unusual trends in pharmacy visits that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency.

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(d) Any person, including but not limited to practitioners of the healing arts, submitting in good faith reports or data to the department or county boards of health in compliance with the provisions of this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor. (e) Whenever the department learns of any case of an unusual illness, health condition, or death, or an unusual cluster of such events, or any other suspicious health related event that it reasonably believes has the potential to be caused by bioterrorism, it shall immediately notify the Department of Public Safety and other appropriate public safety authorities."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 31-12-2.1 to read as follows:
"31-12-2.1. (a) The department shall ascertain the existence of any illness or health condition that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency; investigate all such cases to determine sources of infection and to provide for proper control measures; and define the distribution of the illness or health condition. The department shall:
(1) Identify, interview, and counsel, as appropriate, all individuals reasonably believed to have been exposed to risk; (2) Develop information relating to the source and spread of the risk; and (3) Close, evacuate, or decontaminate, as appropriate, any facility and decontaminate or destroy any contaminated materials when the department reasonably suspects that such material or facility may endanger the public health. (b) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations appropriate for management of any public health emergency declared pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 383-51, with particular regard to coordination of the public health emergency response of the state pursuant to subsection (i) of said Code section. Such rules and regulations shall be applicable to the activities of all entities created pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title in such circumstances, notwithstanding any other provisions of law. In developing such rules and regulations, the department shall consult and coordinate as appropriate with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The department is authorized, in the course of management of a declared public health emergency, to adopt and implement emergency rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4. (c) The department shall prepare and maintain a public health emergency plan and draft executive order for the declaration of a public health emergency pursuant to Code Section 38-3-51. In preparation of such public health emergency plan and draft executive order, the department shall consult and coordinate as appropriate with the

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Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 31-12-3, relating to power to require immunization, and inserting in its place the following:
"31-12-3. (a) The department and all county boards of health are empowered to require, by appropriate rules and regulations, persons located within their respective jurisdictions to submit to vaccination against contagious or infectious disease where the particular disease may occur, whether or not the disease may be an active threat. The department may, in addition, require such other measures to prevent the conveyance of infectious matter from infected persons to other persons as may be necessary and appropriate. The department shall promulgate appropriate rules and regulations for the implementation of the provisions of this Code section in the case of a declaration of a public health emergency. (b) In the absence of an epidemic or immediate threat thereof, this Code section shall not apply to any person who objects in writing thereto on grounds that such immunization conflicts with his religious beliefs."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 31-12-4, relating to isolation and segregation of diseased persons and quarantine, and inserting in its place the following:
"31-12-4. The department and all county boards of health may, from time to time, require the isolation or segregation of persons with communicable diseases or conditions likely to endanger the health of others. The department may, in addition, require quarantine or surveillance of carriers of disease and persons exposed to, or suspected of being infected with, infectious disease until they are found to be free of the infectious agent or disease in question. The department shall promulgate appropriate rules and regulations for the implementation of the provisions of this Code section in the case of a declaration of a public health emergency."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 31-12-15 to read as follows:
"31-12-15. Any person who violates the requirements of this chapter regarding the reporting of diseases, injuries, and conditions shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 315-8."

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SECTION 12. Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions related to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new subsection (d) to Code Section 35-1-8, relating to acquisition, collection, classification, and preservation of information assisting in identifying deceased persons and locating missing persons, to read as follows:
"(d) Report any case of an unusual illness, health condition, or death, or an unusual cluster of such events, or any other suspicious health related event to the Department of Human Resources and the appropriate county board of health."
SECTION 13. Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, is amended by adding a new paragraph (4.1) to Code Section 38-3-3, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(4.1) 'Public health emergency' means the occurrence or imminent threat of an illness or health condition that is believed to be caused by bioterrorism or the appearance of a novel or previously controlled or eradicated infectious agent or biological toxin and poses a high probability of any of the following harms:
(A) A large number of deaths in the affected population; (B) A large number of serious or long-term disabilities in the affected population; or (C) Widespread exposure to an infectious or toxic agent that poses a significant risk of substantial future harm to a large number of people in the affected population."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) In the event of actual or impending emergency or disaster of natural or manmade origin, or impending or actual enemy attack, or a public health emergency, within or affecting this state or against the United States, the Governor may declare that a state of emergency or disaster exists. The state of emergency or disaster shall continue until the Governor finds that the threat or danger has passed or the emergency or disaster has been dealt with, to the extent that emergency or disaster conditions no longer exist, and terminates the state of emergency or disaster. No state of emergency or disaster may continue for longer than 30 days unless renewed by the Governor. The General Assembly by concurrent resolution may terminate a state of emergency or disaster at any time. Thereupon, the Governor shall by appropriate action end the state of emergency or disaster."

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SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by inserting between paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (d) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, a new paragraph (4.1) to read as follows:
"(4.1) Compel a health care facility to provide services or the use of its facility if such services or use are reasonable and necessary for emergency response. The use of such health care facility may include transferring the management and supervision of the health care facility to the Department of Human Resources for a limited or unlimited period of time not extending beyond the termination of the public health emergency;".
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (i) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, and inserting in its place the following:
"(i) The Governor may direct the Department of Human Resources to coordinate all matters pertaining to the response of the state to a public health emergency including without limitation:
(1) Planning and executing public health emergency assessments, mitigation, preparedness response, and recovery for the state; (2) Coordinating public health emergency responses between state and local authorities; (3) Collaborating with appropriate federal government authorities, elected officials of other states, private organizations, or private sector companies; (4) Coordinating recovery operations and mitigation initiatives subsequent to public health emergencies; (5) Organizing public information activities regarding state public health emergency response operations; and (6) Providing for special identification for public health personnel involved in a public health emergency. (j) Any individual, partnership, association, or corporation who acts in accordance with an order, rule, or regulation entered by the Governor pursuant to the authority granted by this Code section will not be held liable to any other individual, partnership, association, or corporation by reason thereof in any action seeking legal or equitable relief."
SECTION 17. Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," is amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules, emergency rules, limitation on action to contest rules, and legislative override, and inserting in its place the following:

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"(b) If any agency finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare, including but not limited to, summary processes such as quarantines, contrabands, seizures, and the like authorized by law without notice, requires adoption of a rule upon fewer than 30 days notice and states in writing its reasons for that finding, it may proceed without prior notice or hearing or upon any abbreviated notice and hearing that it finds practicable to adopt an emergency rule. The rule may be effective for a period of not longer than 120 days but the adoption of an identical rule under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section is not precluded; provided, however, that such a rule adopted pursuant to discharge of responsibility under an executive order declaring a public health emergency shall be effective for the duration of the emergency and for a period of not more than 120 days thereafter."
SECTION 18. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Beatty of the 47th, Johnson of the 1st, Hamrick of the 30th and others offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the floor substitute (LC 30-0301-ECS) to SB 385 by inserting on line 26 of page 1, following the words and symbol "health emergency;", the following:
"to provide for an automatic special session of the General Assembly under certain emergency situations;".
By inserting on line 20 of page 8, following the word and symbol "exists.", the following: "If the Governor declares a public health emergency, the General Assembly shall be automatically called into special session at 8:00 A.M. on the morning of the second day following the date of such declaration for the purpose of concurring with or terminating the public health emergency."

Senator Stephens of the 51st asked unanimous consent that Senator Williams of the 6th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Williams was excused.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Beatty of the 47th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch

Y Guhl N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison N Harp

Y Paul N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott

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Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden

N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis

Y Seabaugh N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker E Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 22, nays 28, and the Beatty, et al. amendment #1 was lost.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the Beatty, et al. amendment.

On the motion, the yeas were 48, nays 2, and the Senate reconsidered its action in defeating the Beatty, et al. amendment.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson

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Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Walker E Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 45, nays 2, and the Beatty, et al. amendment #1 was adopted.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #2:

Amend the floor substitute to SB 385 by inserting between lines 2 and 3 on page 9 the following:

Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (8) of subsection (d) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"(8) With the exception of a public health emergency, suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and combustibles; and"

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that his amendment #2 be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.
Senators Johnson of the 1st, Mullis of the 53rd and Gingrey of the 37th offered the following amendment #3:
Amend SB 385 (LC 30 0301-ECS) Floor Sub by adding to Section 15:
"Delete subparagraph (8) in Section 38-3-51 and renumbering subsequent paragraphs."

Senator Johnson of the 1st asked unanimous consent that his amendment #3 be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.

On the adoption of the floor substitute as amended, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott

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Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

N Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker E Williams

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 48, nays 2, and the Thompson, Stokes substitute was adopted as amended.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on SB 385 was suspended, and the bill was placed on the Senate General Calendar.

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

Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 1114. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

At 12:31 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 1:45 p.m.

At 1:45 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 291. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Jackson of the 50th, Smith of the 25th and Hecht of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to change procedures and penalties in disciplinary hearings when a student has allegedly committed an act of physical violence against a teacher or other school official or employee; to provide a definition; to change the penalty; to provide for written complaints and disciplinary hearings by the local board of education; to provide for notice and other rights of the parties; to provide for record of the hearing; to provide for a decision of the local board; to provide for appeal; to provide for decision of the state board; to change other provisions to conform to this Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th moved that the Senate adhere to its disagreement to the House substitute and that a Conference Committee be appointed.
On the motion, the yeas were 40, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Marable of the 52nd, Kemp of the 3rd and Smith of the 25th.
The Calendar was resumed.
Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th asked unanimous consent that SB 391 be dropped to the foot of the calendar. The consent was granted and SB 391 was dropped to the foot of the Rules Calendar for today.
SB 365. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st, Hill of the 4th and Walker of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization and administration of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, so as to provide for site surveys, safety audits, and vulnerability assessments for certain public buildings; to provide for certain state government safety plans; to provide for a program of safety training; to provide for government emergency operations plans; to provide for interagency cooperation; to exempt certain records from public inspection and disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to SB 365:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization and administration of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, so as to provide for certain state government safety plans; to provide for exemptions; to provide for a program of training and technical assistance; to exempt certain records from public inspection and disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization and administration of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, is amended by inserting a new Code section to read as follows:
"38-3-22.1. (a) Every state agency or authority, except those exempted in subsection (b) of this Code section, shall prepare an agency safety plan to address the threat of terrorism, to respond effectively to such incidents, and to provide a safe environment for state personnel and for those citizens conducting business with state agencies. In addition to acts of terrorism, such plan shall also address preparedness for natural disasters, hazardous materials or radiological accidents, and acts of violence. The safety plans of agencies and authorities shall be prepared with input from the appropriate supervisors and rank-and-file employees and local law enforcement, fire service, public safety, and emergency management agencies. Such plans shall be reviewed internally and, if necessary, updated annually. Such plans shall be submitted to the local emergency management agency. (b) The Department of Public Safety, the Department of Corrections, and any other state agency which operate secured facilities shall be exempt from the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency shall provide training and technical assistance to agencies and authorities and may provide such training and technical assistance to local units of government and to critical facilities operated by the private sector. Such training and technical assistance shall include, but not be limited to, crisis response team development, site surveys and safety audits, crisis management planning, exercise design, safe school planning, emergency operations planning, search and seizure, bomb threat management, and model safety plans. (d) The following records shall not be subject to public inspection or disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50:

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(1) Site surveys, safety audits, and vulnerability assessments performed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section; and (2) Any other record produced pursuant to this Code section the disclosure of which would, in the determination of the director of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, endanger the life or physical safety of any person or persons or the physical safety of any public property."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 45, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate E Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0.

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

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Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thomas of the 54th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thomas was excused.
Senator Harp of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Crotts of the 17th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Crotts was excused.
The Calendar was resumed.
SR 293. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Educational Testing; and for other purposes.
The Senate Education Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 293 on lines 17 and 18 of page 2 by striking the following: "2001"
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "2002".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the committee 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N

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Y Dean Fort
Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Thomas,R Thompson
Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

SB 79. By Senators James of the 35th and Mullis of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insuring and indemnification of public officers and employees, so as to change certain definitions; to change provisions relating to payment of temporary disability compensation to certain public safety employees; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to change references to "fireman" to "firefighter" and references to "firemen" to "firefighters"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean Fort

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson

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Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

SB 405. By Senators Polak of the 42nd, Thomas of the 10th, Burton of the 5th, Stokes of the 43rd, Ladd of the 41st and Butler of the 55th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of county taxes, so as to revise and change the population and census application and certain provisions regarding payment of ad valorem taxes in installments; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal of certain provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Vacancy, 48th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Guhl Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Y Paul Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following communication was received by the Secretary:
RE: SB 405
I was down in another Legislative office. I would have voted Yes.
/s/ Greg Hecht 34th District
The Calendar was resumed.
SB 400. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Butler of the 55th and Stokes of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to SB 400:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. An Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, is amended by striking subsections (b), (c), and (d) of Section 2 and inserting in their place new subsections (b), (c), and (d) to read as follows:
"(b) Those members of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County who are serving as such on immediately prior to the effective date of this Act and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (c) For purposes of electing members of the board of commissioners, DeKalb County is divided into seven commissioner districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: dekalb1911-3 Plan Type: local User: staff Administrator: Dekalb and Commissioner Districts 6 and 7 shall be and correspond to those two numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: deksuperdist Plan Type: LOCAL User: staff Administrator: CNTY-DEKALB. (d) When used in such attachment, the terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a Block Group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of DeKalb County which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of DeKalb County which is described in that attachment as being in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any commissioner district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 3 and inserting in its place a new Section 3 to read as follows:

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"SECTION 3. (a) The members of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County shall be elected as provided in this subsection. The first members for Commissioner Districts 2, 3, and 7 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2002. Those members of the board elected thereto from Commissioner Districts 2, 3, and 7 in 2002 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2006, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. The first members from Commissioner Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2004. Those members of the board elected thereto from Commissioner Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6 in 2004 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2008, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. Those and all future successors to members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the time of the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years each. Members of the board shall serve for the terms of office specified therefor in this subsection and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (b) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, as they exist immediately prior to the effective date of this Act, shall continue to be designated as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and on and after the effective date of this Act, such members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act."
SECTION 3. It shall be the duty of the attorney of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Plan Name: dekalb1911-3 Plan Type: local User: staff Administrator: Dekalb
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 001 DeKalb County
Tract: 211

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Tract: 212.02 Tract: 212.04 Tract: 212.07 Tract: 212.08 Tract: 212.09 Tract: 212.10 Tract: 212.11 Tract: 212.12 Tract: 212.13 Tract: 212.14 Tract: 213.01 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1030 1031 1035 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 213.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 BG: 2 2004 2005 2007 2010 2011 2024 2025 2026 2033 Tract: 213.04 Tract: 214.01 Tract: 214.03 Tract: 214.04 Tract: 214.05 Tract: 214.06 Tract: 215.02 BG: 1 1006 Tract: 216.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3008 3009 Tract: 216.03 BG: 9 9017 Tract: 217.03 BG: 1

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1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1030 1999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4024 4999 Tract: 217.05 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 Tract: 217.06 BG: 1 1005 BG: 3 BG: 4
District 002 DeKalb County
Tract: 201 Tract: 202 Tract: 203 Tract: 204 Tract: 205 Tract: 206 Tract: 207 Tract: 208.01 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1032 1033 1034 1036 1037 Tract: 213.03 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2006 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2034 2035 2036 Tract: 215.01 Tract: 215.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 BG: 2 Tract: 216.01 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018

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3019 3020 3999 BG: 4 Tract: 216.02 Tract: 216.03 BG: 1 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005 9006 9007 9008 9009 9010 9011 9012 9013 9014 9015 9016 9018 Tract: 217.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1017 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 BG: 4 4020 4021 4022 4023 4025 Tract: 217.04 Tract: 217.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 Tract: 217.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1007 1008 1009 BG: 2 Tract: 218.05 BG: 2 Tract: 218.06 BG: 1 1004 1005 1023 1024 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 BG: 3 Tract: 218.08 Tract: 218.09 Tract: 218.10 Tract: 218.11 Tract: 218.12 Tract: 220.01 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 Tract: 221 BG: 1 1003

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Tract: 222 Tract: 223.01 Tract: 223.02 Tract: 224.01 Tract: 224.02 Tract: 224.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 225 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3009 Tract: 226 Tract: 228 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1007 1008 1009 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 Tract: 230 BG: 1 1012
District 003 DeKalb County
Tract: 208.02 Tract: 209 Tract: 224.03 BG: 1 1028 Tract: 225 BG: 1 1021 1022 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 BG: 4

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Tract: 227 Tract: 228 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 BG: 2 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007 BG: 3 Tract: 229 Tract: 230 BG: 1 1022 1023 1024 1044 1045 Tract: 231.01 Tract: 231.02 BG: 1 1017 1021 1022 1023 1026 BG: 2 Tract: 231.07 Tract: 231.08 Tract: 232.06 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 BG: 3 BG: 4 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 Tract: 234.04 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3011 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1000 1006 1007 Tract: 234.10 Tract: 234.11 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Tract: 234.12 Tract: 234.13 Tract: 234.14 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

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BG: 3 Tract: 235.01 Tract: 235.04 Tract: 235.05 Tract: 235.06 Tract: 235.07 Tract: 236.01 Tract: 236.02 Tract: 236.03 Tract: 237 Tract: 238.01 Tract: 238.02 Tract: 238.03
District 004 DeKalb County
Tract: 218.05 BG: 4 Tract: 218.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1025 1046 1047 1048 1049 Tract: 219.02 Tract: 219.04 Tract: 219.06 Tract: 219.07 Tract: 219.08 Tract: 219.09 Tract: 220.01 BG: 4 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 220.04 Tract: 220.05 Tract: 220.06 Tract: 220.07 Tract: 220.08 Tract: 221 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 BG: 2

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Tract: 230 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 Tract: 231.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1024 1025 Tract: 231.05 Tract: 231.06 Tract: 232.04 Tract: 232.08 Tract: 232.09 Tract: 233.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3998 BG: 4 Tract: 233.06 BG: 1 1013 1014
District 005 DeKalb County
Tract: 232.03 Tract: 232.06 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2998 2999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 Tract: 232.10 Tract: 232.11 Tract: 232.12 Tract: 233.02 Tract: 233.03 Tract: 233.05 BG: 3

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3024 3999 Tract: 233.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 233.07 Tract: 233.09 Tract: 233.10 Tract: 234.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 234.11 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Tract: 234.14 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2999 Tract: 234.15 Tract: 234.16 Tract: 234.17 Tract: 234.18
Plan Name:deksuperdist Plan Type:LOCAL User:staff Administrator:CNTYDEKALB
Redistricting Plan Components Report

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District 006 DeKalb County
Tract: 201 Tract: 202 Tract: 203 Tract: 204 Tract: 205 Tract: 206 Tract: 207 Tract: 208.01 Tract: 208.02 Tract: 209 Tract: 211 Tract: 212.02 Tract: 212.04 Tract: 212.07 Tract: 212.08 Tract: 212.09 Tract: 212.10 Tract: 212.11 Tract: 212.12 Tract: 212.13 Tract: 212.14 Tract: 213.01 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 1013 1014 1015 1027 1028 Tract: 213.02 BG: 2 2014 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 213.04 BG: 1 1013 1015 BG: 2 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3013 Tract: 214.01 Tract: 214.03 Tract: 214.04

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BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Tract: 214.05 Tract: 214.06 Tract: 215.01 Tract: 215.02 Tract: 216.01 Tract: 216.02 Tract: 216.03 Tract: 217.03 BG: 4 4017 Tract: 217.04 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 Tract: 219.08 BG: 1 Tract: 219.09 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 Tract: 220.01 BG: 4 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 220.04 BG: 1 1000 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2999 Tract: 220.05 Tract: 220.06 Tract: 220.07 Tract: 220.08 Tract: 221 Tract: 222

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Tract: 223.01 Tract: 223.02 Tract: 224.01 Tract: 224.02 Tract: 224.03 Tract: 225 Tract: 226 Tract: 227 Tract: 228 Tract: 229 BG: 1 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 230 Tract: 231.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1024 1025 Tract: 231.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 4 Tract: 231.06 BG: 4 Tract: 234.04 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4997 Tract: 234.10 BG: 2 BG: 9 9002 9003 9006 9007 Tract: 234.11 Tract: 236.01

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BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3007 3010 3011 3012 3013 BG: 4 Tract: 236.02 BG: 2 Tract: 236.03 Tract: 237 Tract: 238.01 Tract: 238.02 Tract: 238.03
District 007 DeKalb County
Tract: 213.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1010 1011 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3015 3016 BG: 4 Tract: 213.03 Tract: 213.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3999 Tract: 214.04 BG: 2 2012 Tract: 217.03 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011

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4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4999 Tract: 217.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 BG: 9 Tract: 217.05 Tract: 217.06 Tract: 218.05 Tract: 218.06 Tract: 218.08 Tract: 218.09 Tract: 218.10 Tract: 218.11 Tract: 218.12 Tract: 219.02 Tract: 219.04 Tract: 219.06 Tract: 219.07 Tract: 219.08 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 219.09 BG: 1 1000 1001 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3999 Tract: 220.01 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 Tract: 220.04 BG: 1 1001 1002 BG: 2 2000 2001 Tract: 229 BG: 2

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2000 Tract: 231.01 Tract: 231.02 BG: 1 1017 1021 1022 1023 1026 BG: 2 Tract: 231.05 BG: 3 Tract: 231.06 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 231.07 Tract: 231.08 Tract: 232.03 Tract: 232.04 Tract: 232.06 Tract: 232.08 Tract: 232.09 Tract: 232.10 Tract: 232.11 Tract: 232.12 Tract: 233.02 Tract: 233.03 Tract: 233.05 Tract: 233.06 Tract: 233.07 Tract: 233.09 Tract: 233.10 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1000 1006 1007 1999 BG: 4 4998 4999 Tract: 234.10 BG: 9 9000 9001 9004 9005 9008 Tract: 234.12 Tract: 234.13 Tract: 234.14 Tract: 234.15 Tract: 234.16 Tract: 234.17

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Tract: 234.18 Tract: 235.01 Tract: 235.04 Tract: 235.05 Tract: 235.06 Tract: 235.07 Tract: 236.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3004 3005 3006 3008 3009 Tract: 236.02 BG: 1

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 0, nays 37, and the committee substitute was lost.
Senators Thomas of the 10th, Polak of the 42nd, Ladd of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Stokes of the 43rd and Burton of the 5th offered the following substitute to SB 400:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, is amended by striking subsections (c) and (d) of Section 2 and inserting in their place new subsections (c) and (d) to read as follows:
"(c) For purposes of electing members of the board of commissioners, DeKalb County is divided into seven commissioner districts. One member of the board shall be elected

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from each such district. Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: dekalbunited-1 Plan Type: local User: Linda Administrator: Dekalb. Commissioner Districts 6 and 7 shall be and correspond to those two numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: deksuperdist4 Plan Type: LOCAL User: Gina Administrator: CNTY-DEKALB. (d) When used in such attachment, the terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a Block Group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of DeKalb County which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of DeKalb County which is described in that attachment as being in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any commissioner district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 3 and inserting in its place a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"SECTION 3. (a) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, as they exist on January 1, 2002, shall continue to be designated as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, respectively, but as newly described under this Act and such members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act. (b) Those members of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County who are serving as such on January 1, 2002, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and until the election and qualification of their respective successors. The successor to each such member shall be elected as provided in this section. (c) The first members for new Commissioner Districts 2, 3, and 7 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November 2002.

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Those members of the board elected thereto from new Commissioner Districts 2, 3, and 7 in 2002 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2006, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (d) The first members from new Commissioner Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November 2004. Those members of the board elected thereto from new Commissioner Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6 in 2004 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2008, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (e) Those and all future successors to members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the time of the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years each. Members of the board shall serve for the terms of office specified therefor in this subsection and until their respective successors are elected and qualified."
SECTION 3. It is the purpose of this Act to reapportion the districts from which members of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County are to be elected in the November 2002 general election and in subsequent general elections, and this Act results from changes in population based on the United States decennial census of 2000. It is not the intention of the General Assembly to affect the membership of current members of the board, their terms of office, or the manner in which their successors shall be elected, and such matters shall remain as provided by law on the effective date of this Act until otherwise amended by law, except to the extent of reapportioning the districts represented by such members.
SECTION 4. It shall be the duty of the attorney of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 5. The provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the regular election in 2002 of members of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming effective without such approval; and this Act shall otherwise become effective January 1, 2003.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Plan Name: dekalbunited-1 Plan Type: local User: Linda Administrator: Dekalb

Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 001 DeKalb County
Tract: 211 Tract: 212.02 Tract: 212.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1032 1033 1034 Tract: 212.07 Tract: 212.08 Tract: 212.09 Tract: 212.10 Tract: 212.11 Tract: 212.12 Tract: 212.13 Tract: 212.14 Tract: 213.01 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1036 1037 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3015 3016 BG: 4 Tract: 213.03 Tract: 213.04 Tract: 214.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1028 BG: 3 3000 3003

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Tract: 217.04 BG: 9 9000 9004 9005 9006 9007 9008 9009 9010 9011 9022 9023 Tract: 217.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 Tract: 217.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1007 1008 1009 BG: 2 Tract: 218.05 BG: 2 Tract: 218.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1047 1048 1049 BG: 3 Tract: 218.08 Tract: 218.09 Tract: 218.10 Tract: 218.11 Tract: 218.12 Tract: 219.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 220.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1999 BG: 4 4004

District 002 DeKalb County
Tract: 201 Tract: 202

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Tract: 203 Tract: 204 Tract: 207 BG: 2 2004 Tract: 212.04 BG: 1 1028 1029 1030 1031 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 1035 BG: 2 2000 2001 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 BG: 3 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 214.01 Tract: 214.03 BG: 1 1011 1012 1013 1014 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 BG: 2 BG: 3 3001 3002 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 Tract: 214.04 Tract: 214.05 Tract: 214.06 Tract: 215.01 Tract: 215.02 Tract: 216.01 Tract: 216.02 Tract: 216.03 Tract: 217.03 Tract: 217.04 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 9 9001 9002 9003 9012 9013 9014 9015 9016 9017 9018 9019 9020 9021 Tract: 217.05 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009

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Tract: 217.06 BG: 1 1005 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 220.01 BG: 1 1013 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 Tract: 221 BG: 1 1003 Tract: 222 BG: 3 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 Tract: 223.01 Tract: 223.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 Tract: 224.01 Tract: 224.02 Tract: 224.03 Tract: 225 Tract: 226 Tract: 227 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3027 3028 3029 BG: 4 Tract: 228 Tract: 230 BG: 1 1012

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District 003 DeKalb County
Tract: 205 Tract: 206 Tract: 207 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Tract: 208.01 Tract: 208.02 Tract: 209 Tract: 227 BG: 3 3025 Tract: 229 Tract: 230 BG: 1 1022 1023 1024 1044 1045 Tract: 231.01 Tract: 231.02 BG: 1 1017 1021 1022 1023 1026 BG: 2 Tract: 231.07 Tract: 231.08 Tract: 232.03 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 BG: 2 2005 2006 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 232.06 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 BG: 3 BG: 4 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 Tract: 234.04 BG: 3

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3008 3009 3010 3011 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1000 1006 1007 Tract: 234.10 Tract: 234.11 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Tract: 234.12 Tract: 234.13 Tract: 234.14 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 BG: 3 Tract: 235.01 Tract: 235.04 Tract: 235.05 Tract: 235.06 Tract: 235.07 Tract: 236.01 Tract: 236.02 Tract: 236.03 Tract: 237 Tract: 238.01 Tract: 238.02 Tract: 238.03

District 004 DeKalb County
Tract: 218.05 BG: 4 Tract: 218.06 BG: 1 1046 Tract: 219.02 BG: 4 Tract: 219.04 Tract: 219.06 Tract: 219.07

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Tract: 219.08 Tract: 219.09 Tract: 220.01 BG: 4 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 220.04 Tract: 220.05 Tract: 220.06 Tract: 220.07 Tract: 220.08 Tract: 221 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 BG: 2 Tract: 222 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 BG: 4 4021 Tract: 223.02 BG: 3 3002 Tract: 230 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 Tract: 231.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1024 1025 Tract: 231.05 Tract: 231.06 Tract: 232.04 Tract: 232.08 Tract: 232.09 Tract: 233.05

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BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3998 BG: 4 Tract: 233.06 BG: 1 1013 1014

District 005 DeKalb County
Tract: 232.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2999 Tract: 232.06 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2998 2999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 Tract: 232.10 Tract: 232.11 Tract: 232.12 Tract: 233.02 Tract: 233.03 Tract: 233.05 BG: 3 3024 3999 Tract: 233.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 233.07 Tract: 233.09 Tract: 233.10

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Tract: 234.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 234.11 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Tract: 234.14 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2999 Tract: 234.15 Tract: 234.16 Tract: 234.17 Tract: 234.18
Plan Name: deksuperdist4 Plan Type: LOCAL User: Gina Administrator: CNTYDEKALB
Redistricting Plan Components Report

District 006 DeKalb County
Tract: 201 Tract: 202 Tract: 203 Tract: 204 Tract: 205

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Tract: 206 Tract: 207 Tract: 208.01 Tract: 208.02 Tract: 209 Tract: 211 Tract: 212.02 Tract: 212.04 Tract: 212.07 Tract: 212.08 Tract: 212.09 Tract: 212.10 Tract: 212.11 Tract: 212.12 Tract: 212.13 Tract: 212.14 Tract: 213.01 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 1013 1014 1015 1027 1028 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 1035 BG: 2 2000 2001 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 213.04 BG: 1 1000 1003 1011 1013 1015 1019 1020 1021 BG: 2 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3013 3017 3018 3019 3999 Tract: 214.01 Tract: 214.03 Tract: 214.04 Tract: 214.05 Tract: 214.06 Tract: 215.01 Tract: 215.02 Tract: 216.01

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Tract: 216.02 Tract: 216.03 Tract: 217.03 BG: 4 4017 Tract: 217.04 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 Tract: 217.05 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 Tract: 217.06 BG: 1 1005 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 219.08 BG: 1 Tract: 219.09 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 Tract: 220.01 BG: 4 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 220.04 BG: 1 1000 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2999 Tract: 220.05 Tract: 220.06 Tract: 220.07 Tract: 220.08 Tract: 221 Tract: 222 Tract: 223.01 Tract: 223.02

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Tract: 224.01 Tract: 224.02 Tract: 224.03 Tract: 225 Tract: 226 Tract: 227 Tract: 228 Tract: 229 BG: 1 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 230 Tract: 231.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1024 1025 Tract: 231.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 4 Tract: 231.06 BG: 4 Tract: 234.04 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1998 BG: 2 Tract: 234.10 BG: 2 BG: 9 9002 9003 9006 9007 Tract: 234.11 Tract: 236.01 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3007 3010 3011 3012 3013 BG: 4 Tract: 236.02 BG: 2 Tract: 236.03 Tract: 237

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Tract: 238.01 Tract: 238.02 Tract: 238.03

District 007 DeKalb County
Tract: 213.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1010 1011 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1036 1037 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3015 3016 BG: 4 Tract: 213.03 Tract: 213.04 BG: 1 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1014 1016 1017 1018 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 3 3012 3014 3015 3016 Tract: 217.03 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4999 Tract: 217.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 BG: 9

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Tract: 217.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 Tract: 217.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1007 1008 1009 BG: 2 Tract: 218.05 Tract: 218.06 Tract: 218.08 Tract: 218.09 Tract: 218.10 Tract: 218.11 Tract: 218.12 Tract: 219.02 Tract: 219.04 Tract: 219.06 Tract: 219.07 Tract: 219.08 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 219.09 BG: 1 1000 1001 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3999 Tract: 220.01 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 Tract: 220.04 BG: 1 1001 1002 BG: 2 2000 2001 Tract: 229 BG: 2

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2000 Tract: 231.01 Tract: 231.02 BG: 1 1017 1021 1022 1023 1026 BG: 2 Tract: 231.05 BG: 3 Tract: 231.06 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 231.07 Tract: 231.08 Tract: 232.03 Tract: 232.04 Tract: 232.06 Tract: 232.08 Tract: 232.09 Tract: 232.10 Tract: 232.11 Tract: 232.12 Tract: 233.02 Tract: 233.03 Tract: 233.05 Tract: 233.06 Tract: 233.07 Tract: 233.09 Tract: 233.10 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1000 1006 1007 1999 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 234.10 BG: 9 9000 9001 9004 9005 9008 Tract: 234.12 Tract: 234.13 Tract: 234.14 Tract: 234.15 Tract: 234.16 Tract: 234.17

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Tract: 234.18 Tract: 235.01 Tract: 235.04 Tract: 235.05 Tract: 235.06 Tract: 235.07 Tract: 236.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3004 3005 3006 3008 3009 Tract: 236.02 BG: 1

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 32, nays 0, and the Thomas of the 10th, Polak, et al. substitute was adopted.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on SB 400 was suspended and the bill was placed on the Senate General Calendar.

The following resolution was read and adopted:
HR 1114. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly shall adjourn at the close of the legislative day on Thursday, February 14, 2002, and shall reconvene on Monday, February 18, 2002. The hours for closing and convening the Senate and House on such days shall be as ordered by each body.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the remainder of the 2002 session of the General Assembly, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution, the General Assembly shall adjourn at 5:00 P.M. on each Friday on which the General Assembly is in session and reconvene on the following Monday, and that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hour for convening the Senate on each such Monday may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hour for convening the House on each such Monday may be as ordered by the House.

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Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate stand in recess until 5:00 p.m. and then, pursuant to HR 1114, adjourn until 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2002. At 2:41 p.m. the President announced that the motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:
HB 1001. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002 known as the "General Appropriations Act," so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002; and for other purposes.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1001. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002 known as the "General Appropriations Act," so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
The Senate adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 18, 2002 Twentieth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 1:30 p.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 1100. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd, Dukes of the 161st, Channell of the 111th, Walker of the 141st and others:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for colorectal cancer screening; and for other purposes.

HB 1312. By Representatives Borders of the 177th, Buck of the 135th, Smith of the 175th, Black of the 178th, Shaw of the 176th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to the sale of certain school supplies, clothing, footwear, computers, and computer related accessories for a limited period of time; and for other purposes.

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HB 1340. By Representatives Cooper of the 31st, Hines of the 38th, Franklin of the 39th, Manning of the 32nd, Kaye of the 37th 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 deputy clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
HB 1341. By Representatives Cooper of the 31st, Hines of the 38th, Franklin of the 39th, Manning of the 32nd, Kaye of the 37th 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 chief deputy sheriff, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; and for other purposes.
HB 1347. By Representative Anderson of the 116th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1358. By Representative Lanier of the 145th:
A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Candler County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1359. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Lanier County, so as to revise the education districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1360. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to amend an act creating a board of commissioners for Lanier County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

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HB 1362. By Representative Cox of the 105th:
A BILL to provide a new city charter for Peachtree City; and for other purposes.
HB 1363. By Representatives Floyd of the 138th and James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dooly County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
The following communication was received by the Secretary:
Secretary of State
Elections Division Suite 1104, West Tower 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30334-1505
www.sos.state.ga.us
The Honorable Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Secretary Eldridge,
I am transmitting herewith the name of the Senator elected in the Special Election for the office of State Senate in the General Assembly of Georgia from District 48, as the same appear from the consolidated returns which are of file and record in this office.
With kindest regards and best wishes, I am
Most Sincerely, /s/ Cathy Cox
Secretary of State
STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
I, Cathy Cox, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that the attached page lists results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election held on the 12th day of February, 2002, in District 48 of the State

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Senate, in Forsyth County, and a portion of Fulton and Gwinnett Counties, to fill the vacancy existing due to the resignation of the Honorable Billy Ray.
Having received a majority of the votes cast, David Shafer was duly elected to this office.

(Seal)

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 14th day of February, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Two and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Twenty-sixth.
/s/ Cathy Cox Secretary of the State

Following are the results of the Special Election for Georgia Senate District 48:

Official Special Election Results - February 12, 2002 Georgia Senate District 48

Forsyth

J.D. Elliott

127

Bobby Reese

1010

David Shafer

1182

Nathan R. Warnock 68

Fulton 19 48 321 10

Gwinnett 451 1997 3420 280

Total 597 3055 4923 358

Judge William McCrary Ray, II, administered the Oath of Office to Senator-Elect, David Shafer.

The following communication was filed with the Secretary:

State of Georgia Superior Court of Gwinnett Judicial Circuit
Lawrenceville, Georgia

Office of Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I, William McCrary Ray, II, do hereby certify by my signature below that I have this date, Monday February 18, 2002, at 1:38 p.m. in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol,

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Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, administered the following Oath of Office to the Honorable David Shafer:
"I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this state and of the United States, and on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgement, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this State.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any public money due this State, unaccounted for, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, nor of any one of the several states, nor of any foreign state, nor of any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God. "

/s/ Judge William McCrary Ray, II February 18, 2002
Senator Shafer of the 48th addressed the Senate briefly.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 464. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Walker of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for vehicle stops by police officers; to prohibit police officers from making certain use of race as a factor in their decision to stop a motorist; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

SB 465. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd and Stokes of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to authorize the Georgia Student Finance Authority to

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establish and administer education loan forgiveness programs for attorneys working in the area of public interest; to provide for legislative findings; to establish a nonprofit corporation to administer the fund for the programs; to provide an additional purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.

SB 466. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Scott of the 36th, Paul of the 40th, Thomas of the 10th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax executions, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding the selling and transferring of tax executions in lot blocks; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

SB 467. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to create standards, uniformity, oversight, and certification for family violence intervention programs; to provide a short title; to change provisions relating to family violence counseling; to add an article to manage family violence intervention programs; to define terms; to provide for the administration of the programs; to establish a certification process; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to conform certain language relating to family violence intervention programs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee.

SR 660. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Floyd Hoard Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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SR 668. By Senators Polak of the 42nd, Hooks of the 14th, Dean of the 31st, Johnson of the 1st and Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Investment Capital Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1100. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd, Dukes of the 161st, Channell of the 111th, Walker of the 141st and others:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for colorectal cancer screening; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 1312. By Representatives Borders of the 177th, Buck of the 135th, Smith of the 175th, Black of the 178th, Shaw of the 176th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to the sale of certain school supplies, clothing, footwear, computers, and computer related accessories for a limited period of time; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1340. By Representatives Cooper of the 31st, Hines of the 38th, Franklin of the 39th, Manning of the 32nd, Kaye of the 37th 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 deputy clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1341. By Representatives Cooper of the 31st, Hines of the 38th, Franklin of the 39th, Manning of the 32nd, Kaye of the 37th 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 chief deputy sheriff, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1347. By Representative Anderson of the 116th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1358. By Representative Lanier of the 145th:
A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Candler County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1359. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Lanier County, so as to revise the education districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1360. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to amend an act creating a board of commissioners for Lanier County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1362. By Representative Cox of the 105th:
A BILL to provide a new city charter for Peachtree City; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1363. By Representatives Floyd of the 138th and James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dooly County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HR 949 SB 281

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Health and Human Services Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 145

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stokes of the 43rd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1066 SB 330 SR 600

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Rules Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SR 416 SR 500

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Scott of the 36th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1194 Do Pass HB 1290 Do Pass

SB 403 SB 404

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1004 HB 1074 HB 1085

HB 1088 HB 1119 SB 335

SB 369 SB 378 SB 387

SB 392 SB 406

SB 424 SB 437

SB 438 SR 608

The roll call was dispensed with.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

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Senator James of the 35th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Aaron Lackey of Fairburn, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
The President introduced U.S. Congressman Sanford Bishop, who addressed the Senate briefly. Senator Hooks of the 14th recognized representatives of Georgia Hospital Day at the Capitol, commended by SR 596, adopted previously.
Senator James of the 35th recognized representatives of the Parent Advocacy Network, commended by SR 610, adopted previously.
Senator James of the 35th introduced Martha Hutchins, who addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 661. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Tanksley of the 32nd and Lamutt of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION commending William Wolff; and for other purposes. SR 662. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Tanksley of the 32nd and Lamutt of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION commending Daniel Stensland; and for other purposes.
SR 663. By Senators Thomas of the 54th and Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Christopher J. W. B. Leggett, M.D.; and for other purposes.
SR 664. By Senators Thomas of the 54th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the life and accomplishments of Walter Howard; and for other purposes. SR 665. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of Broadcasters; and for other purposes.

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SR 666. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th and Lee of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles William Wadsworth; and for other purposes.
SR 667. By Senator Paul of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Austin Barrett Dawes; and for other purposes.
SR 669. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the work of Doc Stovall and Jerry Warren; and for other purposes.
SR 672. By Senators Hecht of the 34th, Moore of the 18th and Hamrick of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION commending Virginia Turner at Alexander High Schools Related Vocational Instruction, Special Needs Program as the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE) Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
Senator Thomas of the 54th recognized the accomplishments of the late Walter Howard, commended by SR 664, and introduced Mrs. Howard, who addressed the Senate briefly.
Senators Price of the 56th and Marable of the 52nd recognized Charles Kachmar, Georgia Industrial Technology Education Association's Teacher of Excellence from South Gwinnett High School, commended by SR 528, adopted previously.
Senator Cagle of the 49th asked unanimous consent that Senator Balfour of the 9th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Balfour was excused.
Senator Stephens of the 51st asked unanimous consent that Senator Cable of the 27th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Cable was excused.
Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that Senator Bowen of the 13th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Bowen was excused.
Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Golden of the 8th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Golden was excused.
Senator Gillis of the 20th asked unanimous consent that Senator Harbison of the 15th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harbison was excused.

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The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Monday, February 18, 2002 Twentieth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 403

Hamrick of the 30th CARROLL COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for eligibility and qualifications; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 404

Hamrick of the 30th CARROLL COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, approved February 28, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3546), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent chairpersons and members; to provide for eligibility and qualifications; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1194

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Seabaugh of the 28th Lee of the 29th GRIFFIN/SPALDING COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Griffin-Spalding County School System", to repeal an Act continuing in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia that local constitutional amendment ratified at the general election on November 4, 1952 (Resolution Act No. 122, House Resolution No. 259-943a, Ga. L. 1952, p. 554), and that local constitutional amendment ratified at the general election on November 2, 1982; to repeal that local constitutional amendment ratified at the general election on November 4, 1952; and for other purposes.

HB 1290

Moore of the 18th HOUSTON COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Houston County, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies on the Board of Education of Houston County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th E Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch E Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler E Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Y Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak N Price
Ragan Scott Y Seabaugh Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson

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Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 39, nays 1.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th asked unanimous consent that HB 1194 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted, and HB 1194 was immediately transmitted.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

MEMORANDUM

To: From: Date: Subj:

Frank Eldridge, Secretary of the Senate Senator Donzella James February 18, 2002 Note to Legislative Journal

I just missed today's vote on the Consent Calendar by a few moments. Please record my vote as "Yea" for today's date: February 18, 2002.

Thank you.

/s/ Donzella James

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Mr. Eldridge:

Please let the record show that I voted "yes" on the Local Consent Calendar for February 18, 2002.

Very truly yours,

/s/ David J. Shafer State Senator, District 48

SENATE RULES CALENDAR Monday, February 18, 2002
TWENTIETH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 409

Georgia Building Authority; projects; operation of child care and child development centers (F&PU-43rd)

SR 585

Designate; Earl Paulk Parkway; DeKalb County (JT) (TRANS-43rd)

SR 497

Designate; Herman Jones Memorial GBI Forensic Science Complex; state crime laboratory annex (PUB SAF-33rd)

SB 422

Transportable Housing; past due rent on leased land; liens; liability of entity foreclosing on or repossessing to pay (F&PU-53rd)

SB 385

Public Health Emergencies; bioterrorism; reportable illnesses, health conditions or unusual or suspicious events; requirements (Substitute) (Amendment)(JUDY-33rd)

(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on February 14, 2002.)

SB 400

DeKalb County; Board of Commissioners; election districts; change description; election and terms (Substitute)(SLGO(G)-10th)

(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on February 14, 2002.)

SB 323

Revenue Department; collections and receipts; payments to Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services within 30 days (Substitute)(F&PU-6th)

SB 348

Traffic-control Signal Monitoring Devices; recorded images; enforcement (JUDY-39th)

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Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Act; additional members; residents of Hog Hammock community (Substitute)(NAT R-3rd)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 409. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Tate of the 38th, Thomas of the 10th, Blitch of the 7th, Jackson of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Building Authority, so as to authorize the Georgia Building Authority to operate child care and child development centers; to authorize the Georgia Building Authority to enter into contracts for the operation of such centers; to purchase, rent, lease, sell, and otherwise acquire and dispose of personal and real property for the operation of such centers; to authorize the Georgia Building Authority to apply for and obtain all such licenses, permissions, regulatory approvals, and similar matters for the operation of such centers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th E Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch E Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton
Butler E Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

Y Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D

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Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis
Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 0.

Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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

Senator Tate of the 38th recognized representatives of Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Capitol, commended by SR 643, adopted previously.

The Calendar was resumed.

SR 585. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Crotts of the 17th, Thomas of the 10th and Butler of the 55th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Earl Paulk Parkway; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th E Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch E Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton
Butler E Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker

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Y Golden N Guhl

Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 43, nays 1.

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

Senator Crotts of the 17th asked unanimous consent that SR 585 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted, and SR 585 was immediately transmitted.

SR 497. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Bowen of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION designating the "Herman Jones Memorial Forensic Science Complex" at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th E Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch E Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler E Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
Senator Starr of the 44th introduced Jama Kirkland of Morrow High School, commended by SR 623, adopted previously. Ms. Kirkland addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Ragan of the 11th recognized Dr. John Preston, recipient of the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education's Carl Perkins Award, commended by SR 646, adopted previously.
The Calendar was resumed.
Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that SB 422 be dropped to the foot of the calendar.
The consent was granted, and SB 422 was dropped to the foot of the Rules Calendar for today.
The following general bill of the Senate, having been read the third time and final action suspended on Thursday, February 14, 2002, pursuant to Senate Rule 143, and placed on the Senate Calendar for today, was continued on its passage:
SB 385. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to animals, so as to require persons caring for animals to report certain diseases caused by bioterrorism to the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Human Resources; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency management; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act;" to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The substitute to SB 385 offered by Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd, as amended by the Beatty amendment on Thursday, February 14, 2002, was automatically reconsidered, and is as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to require the reporting of certain animal diseases and syndromes; to provide for the contents of reports; to provide for the confidentiality of reports; to provide for limited exceptions and for the use of certain data; to provide that certain persons making such reports shall not be liable for civil damages; to provide for penalties and change the provisions relating to certain penalties; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to provide definitions of bioterrorism and public health emergency; to require health care providers, coroners, and medical examiners to report cases of bioterrorism and other conditions that pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency to the Department of Human Resources and the appropriate county board of health; to establish reporting requirements for pharmacists of increased or unusual prescriptions that may be related to bioterrorism; to require the Department of Human Resources to notify the Department of Public Safety of any potential causes of bioterrorism; to provide for the Department of Human Resources to identify persons exposed to bioterrorism; to authorize the closing and decontamination of facilities that may endanger the public health; to authorize the Department of Human Resources to promulgate rules and regulations for the management of a public health emergency and to prepare a public health emergency plan and draft executive order for the declaration of a public health emergency; to provide for a penalty for failure to comply with reporting requirements; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions related to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement agencies to report unusual or suspicious health related events to the Department of Human Resources and the appropriate county board of health; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to authorize the Governor to declare a state of emergency in the event of a public health emergency; to provide for an automatic special session of the General Assembly under certain emergency situations; to compel health care facilities to provide services or the use of their facilities during a public health emergency; to authorize the Governor to direct the Department of Human Resources to coordinate the states response to a public health emergency; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," so as to provide that rules adopted under an executive order declaring a public health emergency shall be effective for the duration of the emergency but not for more than 120 days thereafter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, is amended by adding a new Code Section 4-1-7 to read as follows:
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Every veterinarian, livestock owner, veterinary diagnostic laboratory director, or other person having the care of animals shall report to the department and to the Department of Human Resources any animal having or suspected of having any disease that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section 4-4-6 to read as follows:
"4-4-6. (a) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention and control of certain diseases and accidents as are determined by the Commissioner. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, that the Commissioner may release such reports and data in statistical form, for valid research purposes, and for other purposes as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner. (b) Any person, including but not limited to any veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic laboratory and practice personnel and any person associated with any livestock farm, ranch, sales establishment, transportation, or slaughter, submitting reports or data in good faith to the department in compliance with this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor. (c) Any person violating any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding to Chapter 10 of said title, known as the "Bird Dealers Licensing Act," a new Code Section 4-10-7.3 to read as follows:
"4-10-7.3. (a) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention and control of certain diseases and accidents as are determined by the Commissioner. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, that the Commissioner may release such reports and data in statistical form, for valid research purposes, and for other purposes as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner. (b) Any person, including but not limited to any veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic laboratory and practice personnel and any person associated with any bird dealer

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regulated by this chapter, submitting reports or data in good faith to the department in compliance with this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 4-10-12, relating to penalties, and inserting in its place the following:
"4-10-12. Any person who acts as a bird dealer without a license in violation of this chapter, who violates Code Section 4-10-7.3, or who violates any other provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by adding to Article 1 of Chapter 11 of said title, known as the "Georgia Animal Protection Act," a new Code Section 4-11-9.7 to read as follows:
"4-11-9.7. (a) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to declare certain animal diseases and syndromes to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The department shall require that such data be supplied as is deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention and control of certain diseases and accidents as are determined by the Commissioner. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, that the Commissioner may release such reports and data in statistical form, for valid research purposes, and for other purposes as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner. (b) Any person, including but not limited to any veterinarian or veterinary diagnostic laboratory and practice personnel and any person associated with any pet dealer, kennel, animal shelter, or stable, submitting reports or data in good faith to the department in compliance with this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor."
SECTION 6. Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, is amended by adding a new Code Section 31-12-1.1 to read as follows:
"31-12-1.1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Bioterrorism' means the intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or any component thereof, whether naturally occurring or bioengineered, to cause death, illness, disease, or other biological malfunction in a human, animal, plant, or other living organism in order to influence the conduct of government or to intimidate or coerce a civilian population. (2) 'Public health emergency' means the occurrence or imminent threat of an illness

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or health condition that is believed to be caused by bioterrorism or the appearance of a novel or previously controlled or eradicated infectious agent or biological toxin and poses a high probability of any of the following harms:
(A) A large number of deaths in the affected population; (B) A large number of serious or long-term disabilities in the affected population; or (C) Widespread exposure to an infectious or toxic agent that poses a significant risk of substantial future harm to a large number of people in the affected population."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 31-12-2, relating to reporting disease, confidentiality of information supplied, and immunity from liability as to information supplied, and inserting in its place the following:
"31-12-2. (a) The department is empowered to declare certain diseases, and injuries, and conditions to be diseases requiring notice and to require the reporting thereof to the county board of health and the department in a manner and at such times as may be prescribed. The department shall require that such data be supplied as are deemed necessary and appropriate for the prevention of certain diseases, and accidents, and conditions as are determined by the department. All such reports and data shall be deemed confidential and shall not be open to inspection by the public; provided, however, the department may release such reports and data in statistical form or for valid research purposes. (b) A health care provider, coroner, or medical examiner shall report to the department and the county board of health all known and suspected cases of persons harboring any illness or health condition that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency. Reportable illnesses and conditions include, without limitation, diseases caused by biological agents listed at 42 C.F.R. Part 72, app. A (2000) and any illnesses or conditions identified by the department as potential causes of a public health emergency. (c) A pharmacist shall report to the department and the county board of health any unusual or increased prescription rates, unusual types of prescriptions, or unusual trends in pharmacy visits that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency. (d) Any person, including but not limited to practitioners of the healing arts, submitting in good faith reports or data to the department or county boards of health in compliance with the provisions of this Code section shall not be liable for any civil damages therefor. (e) Whenever the department learns of any case of an unusual illness, health condition, or death, or an unusual cluster of such events, or any other suspicious health related event that it reasonably believes has the potential to be caused by bioterrorism, it shall

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immediately notify the Department of Public Safety and other appropriate public safety authorities."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 31-12-2.1 to read as follows:
"31-12-2.1. (a) The department shall ascertain the existence of any illness or health condition that may be caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or toxins and that may pose a substantial risk of a public health emergency; investigate all such cases to determine sources of infection and to provide for proper control measures; and define the distribution of the illness or health condition. The department shall:
(1) Identify, interview, and counsel, as appropriate, all individuals reasonably believed to have been exposed to risk; (2) Develop information relating to the source and spread of the risk; and (3) Close, evacuate, or decontaminate, as appropriate, any facility and decontaminate or destroy any contaminated materials when the department reasonably suspects that such material or facility may endanger the public health. (b) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations appropriate for management of any public health emergency declared pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 383-51, with particular regard to coordination of the public health emergency response of the state pursuant to subsection (i) of said Code section. Such rules and regulations shall be applicable to the activities of all entities created pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title in such circumstances, notwithstanding any other provisions of law. In developing such rules and regulations, the department shall consult and coordinate as appropriate with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The department is authorized, in the course of management of a declared public health emergency, to adopt and implement emergency rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4. (c) The department shall prepare and maintain a public health emergency plan and draft executive order for the declaration of a public health emergency pursuant to Code Section 38-3-51. In preparation of such public health emergency plan and draft executive order, the department shall consult and coordinate as appropriate with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 31-12-3, relating to power to require immunization, and inserting in its place the following:

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"31-12-3. (a) The department and all county boards of health are empowered to require, by appropriate rules and regulations, persons located within their respective jurisdictions to submit to vaccination against contagious or infectious disease where the particular disease may occur, whether or not the disease may be an active threat. The department may, in addition, require such other measures to prevent the conveyance of infectious matter from infected persons to other persons as may be necessary and appropriate. The department shall promulgate appropriate rules and regulations for the implementation of the provisions of this Code section in the case of a declaration of a public health emergency. (b) In the absence of an epidemic or immediate threat thereof, this Code section shall not apply to any person who objects in writing thereto on grounds that such immunization conflicts with his religious beliefs."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 31-12-4, relating to isolation and segregation of diseased persons and quarantine, and inserting in its place the following:
"31-12-4. The department and all county boards of health may, from time to time, require the isolation or segregation of persons with communicable diseases or conditions likely to endanger the health of others. The department may, in addition, require quarantine or surveillance of carriers of disease and persons exposed to, or suspected of being infected with, infectious disease until they are found to be free of the infectious agent or disease in question. The department shall promulgate appropriate rules and regulations for the implementation of the provisions of this Code section in the case of a declaration of a public health emergency."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 31-12-15 to read as follows:
"31-12-15. Any person who violates the requirements of this chapter regarding the reporting of diseases, injuries, and conditions shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 315-8."
SECTION 12. Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions related to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new subsection (d) to Code Section 35-1-8, relating to acquisition, collection, classification, and preservation of information assisting in identifying deceased persons and locating missing persons, to read as follows:

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"(d) Report any case of an unusual illness, health condition, or death, or an unusual cluster of such events, or any other suspicious health related event to the Department of Human Resources and the appropriate county board of health."
SECTION 13. Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, is amended by adding a new paragraph (4.1) to Code Section 38-3-3, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(4.1) 'Public health emergency' means the occurrence or imminent threat of an illness or health condition that is believed to be caused by bioterrorism or the appearance of a novel or previously controlled or eradicated infectious agent or biological toxin and poses a high probability of any of the following harms:
(A) A large number of deaths in the affected population; (B) A large number of serious or long-term disabilities in the affected population; or (C) Widespread exposure to an infectious or toxic agent that poses a significant risk of substantial future harm to a large number of people in the affected population."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) In the event of actual or impending emergency or disaster of natural or manmade origin, or impending or actual enemy attack, or a public health emergency, within or affecting this state or against the United States, the Governor may declare that a state of emergency or disaster exists. If the Governor declares a public health emergency, the General Assembly shall be automatically called into special session at 8:00 A.M. on the morning of the second day following the date of such declaration for the purpose of concurring with or terminating the public health emergency. The state of emergency or disaster shall continue until the Governor finds that the threat or danger has passed or the emergency or disaster has been dealt with, to the extent that emergency or disaster conditions no longer exist, and terminates the state of emergency or disaster. No state of emergency or disaster may continue for longer than 30 days unless renewed by the Governor. The General Assembly by concurrent resolution may terminate a state of emergency or disaster at any time. Thereupon, the Governor shall by appropriate action end the state of emergency or disaster."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by inserting between paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (d) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, a new paragraph (4.1) to read as follows:

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"(4.1) Compel a health care facility to provide services or the use of its facility if such services or use are reasonable and necessary for emergency response. The use of such health care facility may include transferring the management and supervision of the health care facility to the Department of Human Resources for a limited or unlimited period of time not extending beyond the termination of the public health emergency;".
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (i) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, and inserting in its place the following:
"(i) The Governor may direct the Department of Human Resources to coordinate all matters pertaining to the response of the state to a public health emergency including without limitation:
(1) Planning and executing public health emergency assessments, mitigation, preparedness response, and recovery for the state; (2) Coordinating public health emergency responses between state and local authorities;
(3) Collaborating with appropriate federal government authorities, elected officials of other states, private organizations, or private sector companies; (4) Coordinating recovery operations and mitigation initiatives subsequent to public health emergencies; (5) Organizing public information activities regarding state public health emergency response operations; and (6) Providing for special identification for public health personnel involved in a public health emergency. (j) Any individual, partnership, association, or corporation who acts in accordance with an order, rule, or regulation entered by the Governor pursuant to the authority granted by this Code section will not be held liable to any other individual, partnership, association, or corporation by reason thereof in any action seeking legal or equitable relief."
SECTION 17. Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," is amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 50-13-4, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules, emergency rules, limitation on action to contest rules, and legislative override, and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) If any agency finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare, including but not limited to, summary processes such as quarantines, contrabands, seizures, and the like authorized by law without notice, requires adoption of a rule upon fewer than 30 days notice and states in writing its reasons for that finding, it may proceed without prior notice or hearing or upon any abbreviated notice and hearing that

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it finds practicable to adopt an emergency rule. The rule may be effective for a period of not longer than 120 days but the adoption of an identical rule under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section is not precluded; provided, however, that such a rule adopted pursuant to discharge of responsibility under an executive order declaring a public health emergency shall be effective for the duration of the emergency and for a period of not more than 120 days thereafter."
SECTION 18. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Gingrey of the 37th offered the following amendment:
Amend the substitute (FSFA) to SB 385 by adding following line 14 of page 9 the following:
"SECTION 15A. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (8) of subsection (d) of Code Section 38-3-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitation in energy emergency, and immunity, and inserting in its place the following:
'(8) Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and combustibles; and'".
By adding following "emergency;" on line 2 of page 2 the following: "to change the provisions relating to the emergency powers of the Governor;".

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Gingrey of the 37th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th E Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler E Cable Y Cagle

N Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison
Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley

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Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean N Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 44, nays 7, and the Gingrey amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th E Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler E Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 50, nays 2, and the Thompson, et al. substitute was adopted as amended.

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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th E Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler E Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd
Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 2.

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

Senator Hecht of the 34th introduced Ms. Virginia Turner, commended by SR 672, who addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Gillis of the 20th introduced Earnest Dixon Jr., 2001 GOAL recipient, commended by SR 607, adopted previously. Mr. Dixon addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Lee of the 29th introduced Barbara Jo Cook, recipient of the 2001 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction in Georgia, commended by SR 640, adopted previously. Ms. Cook addressed the Senate briefly.

Serving as the doctor of the day was Jack Menendez, M.D.

Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 3:43 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 19, 2002 Twenty-first Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 1026. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Sims of the 167th, Jamieson of the 22nd and Heard of the 89th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to revise provisions relating to Georgia taxes; to define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby to incorporate provisions of federal law into Georgia law; and for other purposes.

HB 1166. By Representative Bridges of the 9th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Habersham County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.

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HB 1192. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd, Manning of the 32nd, Wix of the 33rd, Morris of the 155th, Crawford of the 129th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 9 of Title16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes relative to motor vehicle sales and transfers, so as to prohibit certain installation practices involving air bags; and for other purposes.
HB 1270. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1271. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Seminole County, so as to reapportion the Board of Education of Seminole County; and for other purposes.
HB 1272. By Representatives Bannister of the 77th and Squires of the 78th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Lilburn; and for other purposes.
HB 1285. By Representative Walker of the 141st:
A BILL to amend Chapter 6 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state auditor, so as to change provisions relating to the state auditor's authority to conduct special examinations and audits and to obtain documentary evidence in connection therewith; to provide for the state auditor's powers to conduct vulnerability assessments and reviews of electronic information systems and computer security systems; and for other purposes.
HB 1303. By Representatives Houston of the 166th, Boggs of the 168th, Hudson of the 156th, Coleman of the 142nd, Westmoreland of the 104th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 22A of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to marine manufacturers, so as to change certain provisions relating to termination of contractual relationship between dealer and manufacturer; to change certain provisions relating to application of said article; and for other purposes.

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HB 1313. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd and Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the computation of taxable net income for income tax purposes, so as to increase the amount of retirement income exclusion; and for other purposes.
HB 1370. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Johnson of the 35th, Golick of the 30th, Wix of the 33rd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of assistant solicitors; and for other purposes.
HB 1371. By Representatives Johnson of the 35th, Parsons of the 40th, Wix of the 33rd, Golick of the 30th, Manning of the 32nd 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 judge and the clerk of the probate court; and for other purposes.
HB 1379. By Representatives Snelling of the 99th and Hembree of the 98th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for election districts for the board of education of Douglas County, so as to provide for compensation of members; and for other purposes.
HB 1383. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide a $15,000.00 homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Twiggs County School District for residents who are 62 years of age or older and whose net income does not exceed $15,000.00, so as to increase the amount of such exemption to $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; and for other purposes.
HB 1384. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1385. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Twiggs County, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
HB 1388. By Representative Royal of the 164th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Mitchell County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1390. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to create a board of elections and registration in Twiggs County; and for other purposes.
HB 1392. By Representative Barnard of the 154th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Tattnall County Board of Elections, so as to change said board to the Tattnall County Board of Elections and registration; to change the name of said board; to provide that the board shall have the powers and duties of the board of registrars; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 1087. By Representative Poag of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Flood Town Christmas Community in Murray County; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 468. By Senator James of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-11-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duties of license officer with respect to the issuance of ambulance service license, so as to change certain

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duties as it relates to a government or governmental agency applying for a license; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

SB 469. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Mullis of the 53rd, Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th and Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of funeral establishments, so as to change certain provisions relating to suspension or revocation of licenses; to provide for inspections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

SB 470. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Thomas of the 2nd, Tate of the 38th, Butler of the 55th and Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide definitions; to establish the Georgia Seniors Prescription Drug Benefit Program within the Department of Community Health to reduce prescription drug prices for residents of the state age 55 and over; to provide for operation of the program; to establish the amount of rebates; to require disclosure of savings to program enrollees; to require drug manufacturers who sell prescription drugs to the state to enter into a rebate agreement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 471. By Senators Tate of the 38th, James of the 35th, Thomas of the 10th, Scott of the 36th and Fort of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and whose annual household income does not exceed $99,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and

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conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 472. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Thomas of the 10th and Thomas of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to provide for self-administration of asthma medication by minor children at school; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 473. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Hill of the 4th, Smith of the 25th, Hooks of the 14th, Blitch of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to substantially revise and restate the law governing the practice of veterinary medicine and the licensure and regulation of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary facilities; to provide a short title; to define terms; to provide for the scope of veterinary practice; to provide for the State Board of Veterinary Medicine and its powers and duties, membership, selection, compensation, and service; to provide for standards and requirements for licensing of veterinarians; to provide for regulation of veterinary practice; to provide for expiration and renewal of licenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
SB 474. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hamrick of the 30th, Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd, Marable of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses relative to the treatment of dead bodies, so as to provide that it shall be abuse of a dead body to treat a dead body in a manner inconsistent with community or professional standards or in a manner known to outrage ordinary family sensibilities or to disinter a body which had been legally interred; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

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SR 677. By Senators Butler of the 55th and Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Rules and Regulations for Nutritional Screening and Eye, Ear, and Dental Examinations of Students Entering the State Funded Pre-Kindergarten Programs and Five Year Olds Entering Public Schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1026. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Sims of the 167th, Jamieson of the 22nd and Heard of the 89th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to revise provisions relating to Georgia taxes; to define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby to incorporate provisions of federal law into Georgia law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1166. By Representative Bridges of the 9th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Habersham County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1192. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd, Manning of the 32nd, Wix of the 33rd, Morris of the 155th, Crawford of the 129th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 9 of Title16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes relative to motor vehicle sales and transfers, so as to prohibit certain installation practices involving air bags; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

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HB 1270. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1271. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Seminole County, so as to reapportion the Board of Education of Seminole County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1272. By Representatives Bannister of the 77th and Squires of the 78th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Lilburn; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1285. By Representative Walker of the 141st:
A BILL to amend Chapter 6 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state auditor, so as to change provisions relating to the state auditor's authority to conduct special examinations and audits and to obtain documentary evidence in connection therewith; to provide for the state auditor's powers to conduct vulnerability assessments and reviews of electronic information systems and computer security systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.
HB 1303. By Representatives Houston of the 166th, Boggs of the 168th, Hudson of the 156th, Coleman of the 142nd, Westmoreland of the 104th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 22A of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to marine manufacturers, so as to change certain provisions relating to termination of contractual relationship between dealer

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and manufacturer; to change certain provisions relating to application of said article; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1313. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd and Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the computation of taxable net income for income tax purposes, so as to increase the amount of retirement income exclusion; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1370. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Johnson of the 35th, Golick of the 30th, Wix of the 33rd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of assistant solicitors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1371. By Representatives Johnson of the 35th, Parsons of the 40th, Wix of the 33rd, Golick of the 30th, Manning of the 32nd 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 judge and the clerk of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1379. By Representatives Snelling of the 99th and Hembree of the 98th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for election districts for the board of education of Douglas County, so as to provide for compensation of members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1383. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide a $15,000.00 homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Twiggs County School District for residents who are 62 years of age or older and whose net income does not exceed $15,000.00, so as to increase the amount of such exemption to $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1384. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1385. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Twiggs County, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1388. By Representative Royal of the 164th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Mitchell County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1390. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to create a board of elections and registration in Twiggs County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1392. By Representative Barnard of the 154th:

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Tattnall County Board of Elections, so as to change said board to the Tattnall County Board of Elections and registration; to change the name of said board; to provide that the board shall have the powers and duties of the board of registrars; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HR 1087. By Representative Poag of the 6th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Flood Town Christmas Community in Murray County; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee.

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1066 SB 145 HR 949 SB 281

SB 330

SR 416

SR 500

SR 600

Senator Johnson of the 1st asked unanimous consent that Senator Ladd of the 41st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ladd was excused.

Senator Stokes of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senator Kemp of the 3rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Kemp was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts

Guhl Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Lamutt

Paul Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley

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Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden

Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen

Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Williams

Those not answering were:

Blitch Ladd(exc) Walker

Hecht Polak Vacancy, 19th

Kemp(exc) Thompson(exc)

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Blitch

Polak

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Tanksley of the 32nd introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Scott Sherman of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 670. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Marjorie Young; and for other purposes.

SR 671. By Senator Hill of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION commending James Michael Moncrief; and for other purposes.

SR 673. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION declaring March 7, 2002, as "Safe Drivers Awareness Day" and expressing support for the theme of this 2001 observance: "Continuing Our Traffic Safety Progress (Preventing DUI and Young Driver Fatalities)"; and for other purposes.

SR 674. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the achievements of the Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., during the occasion of Black History Month; and for other purposes.

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SR 675. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Eighth Annual South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol on February 19, 2002; and for other purposes.
Senator James of the 35th recognized representatives from South Fulton Legislative Day at the Capitol.
SR 676. By Senators Smith of the 25th, Jackson of the 50th and Ragan of the 11th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing GAE Legislative Conference Day; and for other purposes.
SENATE RULES CALENDAR
Tuesday, February 19, 2002 TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 608

Atlanta Board of Education Charter Review Commission; create (Substitute)(RULES-36th)

SB 400

DeKalb County; Board of Commissioners; election districts; change description; election and terms (Substitute)(SLGO(G)-10th)

(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on February 14, 2002.)

SB 323

Revenue Department; collections and receipts; payments to Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services within 30 days (Substitute)(F&PU-6th)

SB 348

Traffic-control Signal Monitoring Devices; recorded images; enforcement (JUDY-39th)

SB 391

Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Act; additional members; residents of Hog Hammock community (Substitute)(NAT R-3rd)

SB 335

Student Disciplinary Policy; students bringing weapons to school; allow discretionary modification of expulsion requirements (Substitute) (ED-52nd)

SB 388

Corrections, Board of; meetings; adjust quorum requirement consistent with 2000 census results (CORR-50th)

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SB 401 SB 378 SB 425

Driving Privileges; suspension; failure respond to traffic citation in federal court (JUDY-3rd)
Health Insurance; managed care plan restrictions or limitations on patient choice of providers; disclosure to enrollees (Amendment)(I&L-56th)
Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions; surety bond requirements (Substitute)(H ED-4th)

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee
The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SR 608. By Senator Scott of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Atlanta Board of Education Charter Review Commission; and for other purposes.

The Senate Rules Committee offered the following substitute to SR 608:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Atlanta Board of Education Charter Review Commission; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, excellence in education begins with effective governance by the local school board and clearly defining roles and responsibilities between the local board of education and the superintendent; and
WHEREAS, investigating the best practices of boards of education in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation will provide guidelines for improving the structure and governance of the Atlanta Board of Education, leading to better educational opportunities for Atlantas children.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY that there is created the Atlanta Board of Education Charter Review Commission to be composed

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of seven members. The Atlanta Board of Education shall appoint the chairperson and two members and one member shall be appointed by each of the following: the Atlanta Committee for Public Education, the Council of Parent Teacher Associations, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and the Atlanta Chapter for the National Association for Advancement of Colored People. All members shall be appointed no later than May 1, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commission shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems arising from the local Act creating the Atlanta Board of Education and recommend any actions or legislation that the commission deems appropriate. The commission shall examine but not be limited to the following matters: the length of terms for officers, reporting relationship of Comptroller and Internal Audit function, and structure of investigations for alleged ethics violations and enforcement process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commission may conduct meetings at such places and at such times as deemed necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The commission shall have no less than four public forum meetings within the City of Atlanta. For the purpose of voting, a majority shall be four votes. The Andrew Young School of Public Policy of Georgia State University shall provide staff support and research necessary for the commission to complete its task. The commission shall make a report of its findings and recommendations with suggestions for proposed legislation no later than September 30, 2002. Prior to submitting the report to the General Assembly, the commission shall submit the report to the Atlanta Board of Education on or before September 4, 2002. The comments of the Board of Education shall be included in the final report to the legislature. The commission shall stand abolished on September 30, 2002.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 32, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Brown Brush
Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority was adopted by substitute.

The following general bill of the Senate, having been read the third time and final action suspended on Thursday, February 14, 2002, pursuant to Senate Rule 143, and placed on the Senate Calendar for today, was continued on its passage:

SB 400. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Butler of the 55th and Stokes of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The substitute offered by Senator Thomas of the 10th, Polak of the 42nd, Ladd of the 41st and others, as it appears in the Journal of Thursday, February 14, 2002, was automatically reconsidered.

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Senator Polak of the 42nd offered the following amendment:
Amend the floor substitute to SB 400 by striking from lines 21 and 22 of page 1 the following:
"Plan Name: deksuperdist4 Plan Type: LOCAL User: Gina Administrator: CNTYDEKALB", and inserting in its place the following: "Plan Name: deksuper5 Plan Type: LOCAL User: Blake Administrator: CNTYDEKALB".
By striking the description of Commissioner Districts 6 and 7 contained in the second attachment to said floor substitute and inserting in its place the description of Commissioner Districts 6 and 7 attached to this amendment and made a part hereof and further identified as: "Plan Name: deksuper5 Plan Type: LOCAL User: Blake Administrator: CNTYDEKALB".

Plan Name: deksuper5 Plan Type: LOCAL User: Blake Administrator: CNTYDEKALB
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 006 DeKalb County
Tract: 201 Tract: 202 Tract: 203 Tract: 204 Tract: 205 Tract: 206 Tract: 207 Tract: 208.01 Tract: 208.02 Tract: 209 Tract: 211 Tract: 212.02 Tract: 212.04 Tract: 212.07 Tract: 212.08 Tract: 212.09 Tract: 212.10 Tract: 212.11

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Tract: 212.12 Tract: 212.13 Tract: 212.14 Tract: 213.01 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 1013 1014 1015 1027 1028 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 1035 BG: 2 2000 2001 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 213.04 BG: 1 1000 1003 1011 1013 1015 1019 1020 1021 BG: 2 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3013 3017 3018 3019 3999 Tract: 214.01 Tract: 214.03 Tract: 214.04 Tract: 214.05 Tract: 214.06 Tract: 215.01 Tract: 215.02 Tract: 216.01 Tract: 216.02 Tract: 216.03 Tract: 217.03 BG: 4 4017 Tract: 217.04 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 Tract: 217.05 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 Tract: 217.06

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BG: 1 1005 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 219.08 BG: 1 Tract: 219.09 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 Tract: 220.01 BG: 4 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 220.04 BG: 1 1000 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2999 Tract: 220.05 Tract: 220.06 Tract: 220.07 Tract: 220.08 Tract: 221 Tract: 222 Tract: 223.01 Tract: 223.02 Tract: 224.01 Tract: 224.02 Tract: 224.03 Tract: 225 Tract: 226 Tract: 227 Tract: 228 Tract: 229 BG: 1 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 BG: 3 BG: 4

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Tract: 230 Tract: 231.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1024 1025 Tract: 231.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 4 Tract: 231.06 BG: 4 Tract: 234.04 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1998 BG: 2 Tract: 234.10 BG: 2 BG: 9 9002 9003 9006 9007 Tract: 234.11 Tract: 236.01 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3007 3010 3011 3012 3013 BG: 4 Tract: 236.02 BG: 2 Tract: 236.03 Tract: 237 Tract: 238.01 Tract: 238.02 Tract: 238.03

District 007 DeKalb County
Tract: 213.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1010 1011 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1

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1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1036 1037 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3015 3016 BG: 4 Tract: 213.03 Tract: 213.04 BG: 1 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1014 1016 1017 1018 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 3 3012 3014 3015 3016 Tract: 217.03 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4999 Tract: 217.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 BG: 9 Tract: 217.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 Tract: 217.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1007 1008 1009 BG: 2 Tract: 218.05 Tract: 218.06 Tract: 218.08 Tract: 218.09

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Tract: 218.10 Tract: 218.11 Tract: 218.12 Tract: 219.02 Tract: 219.04 Tract: 219.06 Tract: 219.07 Tract: 219.08 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 219.09 BG: 1 1000 1001 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3999 Tract: 220.01 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 Tract: 220.04 BG: 1 1001 1002 BG: 2 2000 2001 Tract: 229 BG: 2 2000 Tract: 231.01 Tract: 231.02 BG: 1 1017 1021 1022 1023 1026 BG: 2 Tract: 231.05 BG: 3 Tract: 231.06 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 231.07

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Tract: 231.08 Tract: 232.03 Tract: 232.04 Tract: 232.06 Tract: 232.08 Tract: 232.09 Tract: 232.10 Tract: 232.11 Tract: 232.12 Tract: 233.02 Tract: 233.03 Tract: 233.05 Tract: 233.06 Tract: 233.07 Tract: 233.09 Tract: 233.10 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1000 1006 1007 1999 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 234.10 BG: 9 9000 9001 9004 9005 9008 Tract: 234.12 Tract: 234.13 Tract: 234.14 Tract: 234.15 Tract: 234.16 Tract: 234.17 Tract: 234.18 Tract: 235.01 Tract: 235.04 Tract: 235.05 Tract: 235.06 Tract: 235.07 Tract: 236.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3004 3005 3006 3008 3009 Tract: 236.02 BG: 1

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On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Polak of the 42nd, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch N Bowen
Brown Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts Dean Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp
Hecht N Hill N Hooks
Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Y Polak N Price N Ragan N Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith
Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate
Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 17, nays 25, and the Polak amendment was lost.

On the adoption of the substitute, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Cagle Y Cheeks

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate

Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

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Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 44, nays 2, and the Thomas of the 10th, Polak, Ladd, et al. 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate
Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 1.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 19, 2002
Please record my vote on the Amendment of the Senator from the 42nd to SB 400. My vote is NO; on SB 323 my vote is YES.
/s/ Doug Haines District 46
Senator Ragan of the 11th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Randy Sexton.

Senator Thomas of the 54th introduced Dr. Christopher Liggett, commended by SR 663, adopted previously.
The Calendar was resumed.
SB 323. By Senators Williams of the 6th, Lee of the 29th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Cable of the 27th, Cagle of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative organization relative to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions relating to payments of certain moneys received by the commissioner or Department of Revenue to the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Finance and Public Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to SB 323:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative organization relative to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions relating to payments of certain moneys received by the

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commissioner or Department of Revenue to the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative organization relative to revenue and taxation, is amended by striking Code Section 48-2-17, relating to payments of certain moneys received by the commissioner or Department of Revenue to the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"48-2-17. Except as otherwise provided by law, all taxes, penalties, interest, and other moneys collected or received by the commissioner, the department, or any unit, officer, or employee of the department pursuant to this title or any other revenue or licensing law shall be paid to the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services and deposited within 45 days of such collection or receipt."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 35, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour
Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts

Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D

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Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

SB 348. By Senator Fort of the 39th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement of traffic-control device obedience requirements by means of traffic-control signal monitoring devices, so as to redefine a term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 391. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd and Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Act," so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for the appointment of certain members; to provide for reimbursement of expenses; to provide for a quorum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Natural Resources Committee offered the following substitute to SB 391:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Act," so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for the appointment of certain members; to provide for reimbursement of expenses; to provide for a quorum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Act," is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 12-3-444, relating to the membership of such authority, officers, service without compensation, quorum, and meetings, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"12-3-444. (a) The authority shall be composed of three five members, the as follows:
(1) The Governor, the ; (2) The commissioner of natural resources, and the ; (3) The executive director of the State Properties Commission; (4) A resident of the community of Hog Hammock described in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 12-3-441 to be appointed by the Governor for a term of four years; and (5) The Commissioner of Human Relations in the Office of the Governor; provided, however, that if a vacancy exists in such office for longer than 60 consecutive days,

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the Governor shall appoint instead a second resident of the community of Hog Hammock for a term of four years, after which the Commissioner of Human Relations, if such office is then occupied, shall become a member. Vacancies in the appointed positions shall be filled for the remainder of the term by appointment of the Governor. (b) The Governor shall be the chairman chairperson of the authority, the commissioner of natural resources shall be its vice-chairman vice chairperson, and the executive director of the State Properties Commission shall be its secretary-treasurer. (c) The members of the authority who are officers of the state shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for the rendering of their services to the authority. The members of the authority who are not public officers shall be entitled to reimbursement for their actual travel expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties and, for each day actually spent in performance of their duties, shall receive the same per diem as do members of the General Assembly. (d) To Three members shall constitute a quorum of the membership of the authority, all three of its members must be present. The powers and duties of the authority shall be transacted, exercised, and performed only pursuant to an affirmative vote of all three a majority of those members of the authority present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. An abstention in voting shall be considered as that member voting in the negative on the matter before the authority. (e) Meetings of the authority shall be held on the written notice of the chairman chairperson. The notice of a meeting shall set forth therein the date, time, and place of the meeting. Minutes shall be kept of all meetings of the authority, and in the minutes there shall be kept a record of the vote of each member of the authority on all questions, acquisitions, transactions, and all other matters coming before the authority."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 40, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

Senator Ragan of the 11th introduced Kit Napier, State of Georgia FFA President, commended by SR 624, adopted previously. Mr. Napier addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Ragan of the 11th introduced National FFA President, Robyn Duhaus of Hillsboro, Illinois, who addressed the Senate briefly.

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

Mr. President:

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 1176. By Representatives McClinton of the 68th and Manning of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of the House; and for other purposes.

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The Calendar was resumed.
SB 335. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st, Walker of the 22nd, Starr of the 44th, Johnson of the 1st and Hill of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to students, so as to change a provision allowing discretionary modification of a requirement to expel a student who brings a weapon to school; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.

The Senate Education Committee offered the following substitute to SB 335:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to students, so as to provide for discretion regarding disciplinary penalties for students who bring weapons other than guns or explosive devices to school; to revise definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to students, is amended by striking Code Section 20-2-751, relating to definitions, and Code Section 20-2-751.1, relating to disciplinary policies for students bringing weapons to school, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"20-2-751. As used in this subpart, the term:
(1) 'Expulsion' means expulsion of a student from a public school beyond the current school quarter or semester. (1.1) 'Gun or explosive device' means a firearm as defined in Section 921 of Title 18 of the United States Code. (2) 'Long-term suspension' means the suspension of a student from a public school for more than ten school days but not beyond the current school quarter or semester. (3) 'Short-term suspension' means the suspension of a student from a public school for not more than ten school days. (4) 'Weapon' means a firearm as such term is defined in Section 921 of Title 18 of the United States Code. a device or item that:
(A) Is not included in the definition of a gun or explosive device; and (B) May be used to threaten or harm another person.

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The term includes without limitation, a dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, metal knucks, blackjack, any bludgeon-type weapon, and any stun gun or taser.
20-2-751.1. (a) Each local board of education shall establish a policy requiring the expulsion from school for a period of not less than one calendar year of any student who is determined, pursuant to this subpart, to have brought a weapon gun or explosive device to school. (b) The local board of education shall have the authority to modify such expulsion requirement as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section on a case-by-case basis. (b.1) Each local board of education that has a policy for disciplining a student who has brought a weapon to school or the designee of such local board shall be authorized to exercise discretion to modify such policy on a case-by-case basis including but not limited to instances in which the local board or its designee finds credible evidence that the student who brought the weapon to school had no intent to harm or threaten any other person. (c) A hearing officer, tribunal, panel, superintendent, or local board of education shall be authorized to place a student determined to have brought a weapon to school in an alternative educational setting. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall infringe on any right provided to students with Individualized Education Programs pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Price of the 56th and Tanksley of the 32nd offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate committee substitute to SB 335 (LC 22 4766S) by striking lines 11 through 13 of page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "exercise discretion to modify such policy on a case-by-case basis."

Senator Lamutt of the 21st asked unanimous consent that Senator Polak of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.
On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Marable of the 52nd, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch N Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht N Hill N Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate
Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R
Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 14, and the Price, Tanksley amendment #1 was adopted.

Senators Beatty of 47th, Johnson of the 1st and Stephens of the 51st offered the following amendment #2:

Amend the Senate Education Committee substitute to SB 335 by striking lines 1 and 2 of
page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the transfer of a student
enrolled at a dangerous school or of a student who has been the victim of a crime at
school to another public school in the same school district; to provide for discretion regarding disciplinary penalties for".

By striking lines 7 and 8 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by inserting immediately following Code Section 20-2-294 a new Code section to read as follows:
'20-2-295. Local boards of education shall allow the parent of a student who is enrolled in a dangerous school or who has been the victim of a crime at school to relocate the student to another public school in the local system to be chosen by the parent of the student, with transportation costs borne by the system. The State Board of Education shall by

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rule define the characteristics of a dangerous school. Local boards of education shall provide for all other aspects of implementing the requirements of this Code section in their respective school systems.'
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 20-2-751, relating to definitions, and Code".
By redesignating Section 2 as Section 3.

Senator Crotts of the 17th offered the following amendment #2A: By amending amendment #2 (AM 21 1079) offered by Beatty of the 47th, et al. to the committee substitute to SB 335. Line 14 after the word "a" delete the word "dangerous". Line 15 change the word "or" to "and". Line 15 delete the word "who".

Senator Crotts of the 17th asked unanimous consent that his amendment #2A to the Beatty, et al. amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.

On the adoption of the Beatty, et al. amendment, Senator Beatty of the 47th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler N Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts

Y Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks Y Jackson N James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

E Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott N Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens N Stokes
Tanksley N Tate
Thomas,D

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N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 28, nays 23, and the Beatty, et al. amendment was adopted.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 19, 2002

The Honorable Frank Eldridge 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Eldridge:

Please mark the record to reflect I intended to vote Yes on today's vote on the adoption of the amendment by the Senator from the 47th to the committee substitute for Senate Bill 335. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Mitch Seabaugh

Senators Stephens of the 51st and Johnson of the 1st offered the following amendment #3:

Amend the Senate committee substitute to SB 335 by striking line 2 of page 1 and
inserting in lieu thereof the following: "relating to students, so as to provide for policies prohibiting unruly behavior on school
buses; to provide for a penalty; to provide for discretion regarding disciplinary penalties for".

By striking line 8 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "students, is amended by inserting a new Code section to be designated Code Section
20-2-735.1 to read as follows:

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'20-2-735.1. Each local board of education shall adopt policies that prohibit unruly behavior on school buses and shall require such prohibition to be included in student codes of conduct. Local board policies shall require that, upon finding that a student has engaged in unruly behavior on a school bus for the second time in a school year, such student shall be suspended from riding the bus for the remainder of that school year.'
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 20-2-751, relating to definitions, and Code".
By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3.

On the adoption of the amendment, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht N Hill N Hooks Y Jackson N James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price N Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Tanksley N Tate Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 32, nays 15, and the Stephens, Johnson amendment #3 was adopted.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved to commit SB 335 to the Education Committee.

Senator Price of the 56th moved the previous question.

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Senator Scott of the 36th move that the Senate adjourn.

On the motion to adjourn, which takes precedence, a roll was called viva voce, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty N Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y Marable Y M V Bremen Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith
Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate
Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion to adjourn, the yeas were 29, nays 22; the motion prevailed, and at 1:03 p.m., the President announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 20, 2002 Twenty-second Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

The Journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 765. By Representative James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that any member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia may obtain creditable service for prior service with certain programs relating to early childhood development; and for other purposes.
HB 1003. By Representatives Childers of the 13th, Orrock of the 56th, Henson of the 65th, Drenner of the 66th, Reece of the 11th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telephone and telegraph service, so as to provide for the establishment of a telecommunications equipment distribution program; to authorize the use of surcharge funds for the administration and operation of the program; and for other purposes.

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HB 1096. By Representatives Parham of the 122nd and Porter of the 143rd:
A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public authorities for parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide for the Oconee River Greenway Authority; and for other purposes.
HB 1104. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Bordeaux of the 151st, Dix of the 76th, Squires of the 78th and Skipper of the 137th:
A BILL to state a general intent to eliminate the future "sunset" of certain provisions relating to superior court clerks' fees and the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Authority; to provide that provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees charged by clerks of superior court and remittance to and use of certain such funds by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Authority which were in effect and applicable on January 1, 2002, shall remain in effect indefinitely until and unless changed by future Act of the General Assembly; to amend an Act amending Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts; to amend an Act amending Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts; and for other purposes.
HB 1150. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Royal of the 164th and Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pick-your-own farm operations, Chapter 12 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to injuries from equine or llama activities, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited liability of owners and operators of fishing locations, so as to change the provisions relating to exemptions from liability of pick-your-own farm operations, equine or llama activities, and owners and operators of fishing locations; and for other purposes.
HB 1155. By Representatives Bordeaux of the 151st, Hammontree of the 4th and Allen of the 117th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to provide that the State Board of Workers' Compensation shall provide certain data to state and federal government entities as authorized by law; to change certain provisions relating to certification or licensing of rehabilitation suppliers; to

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remove the requirement that income benefit checks must be drawn on a Georgia depository; and for other purposes.

HB 1176. By Representatives Parrish of the 144th, Bordeaux of the 151st and Stallings of the 100th:
A BILL to amend Article 16 of Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreign trustees, so as to include in the definition of "foreign corporation" any bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, any corporation organized or existing under the laws of any state which borders upon this state, and any national banking association whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and for other purposes.

HB 1237. By Representatives Rogers of the 20th, McCall of the 90th and Powell of the 23rd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 31-3-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to functions of county boards of health, so as to change the definition of the term "soil classifier"; to repeal a certain definition; to change the provisions relating to who may conduct investigations of the suitability of sites within the state for on-site sewage management systems; and for other purposes.

HB 1238. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th, Bordeaux of the 151st and Davis of the 60th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 24-7-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identification of medical bills, as to change the list of health care professionals from whom bills submitted into evidence were received; and for other purposes.

HB 1274. By Representatives Johnson of the 35th, Wix of the 33rd, Manning of the 32nd, Parsons of the 40th, Golick of the 30th and others:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Smyrna ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.

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HB 1302. By Representative Barnard of the 154th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Tattnall County, so as to provide for new road districts for members of the board; and for other purposes.
HB 1395. By Representatives Henson of the 65th, Watson of the 70th, Millar of the 59th, Benfield of the 67th, Harrell of the 62nd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the DeKalb County Civic Center Authority, so as to change provisions relating to the number of members constituting a quorum; and for other purposes.
HB 1396. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens and the existing school system in the County of Clarke, so as to change the composition of the board of education and the districts from which members are elected; and for other purposes.
HB 1403. By Representative Smith of the 19th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for an elected Board of Education of Dawson County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1404. By Representative Smith of the 19th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dawson County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1409. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Hugley of the 133rd, Taylor of the 134th, Smith of the 102nd, Roberts of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

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The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 129.

By Representatives Coleman of the 142nd, Hanner of the 159th, Powell of the 23rd, Floyd of the 138th, Greene of the 158th and others:

A BILL to amend Code Section 12-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the State Forestry Commission and the composition of such commission, so as to reconstitute such commission and to add additional members; and for other purposes.

The House adheres to its position in insisting on its substitute, and has appointed a 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:

SB 291.

By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Jackson of the 50th, Smith of the 25th and Hecht of the 34th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to change procedures and penalties in disciplinary hearings when a student has allegedly committed an act of physical violence against a teacher or other school official or employee; to provide a definition; to change the penalty; to provide for written complaints and disciplinary hearings by the local board of education; to provide for notice and other rights of the parties; to provide for record of the hearing; to provide for a decision of the local board; to provide for appeal; to provide for decision of the state board; to change other provisions to conform to this Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Houston of the 166th, Jamieson of the 22nd and Porter of the 143rd.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 475. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various provisions of the O.C.G.A. as they relate to identity fraud and the collection and dissemination of personal identifying and financial information on individuals and businesses so as to

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protect such information from being utilized in an unlawful manner; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to change provisions relating to definitions, financial identity fraud, and racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations; to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 476. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd, Tanksley of the 32nd and Hecht of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to define certain terms; to provide standards and procedures for verification of benefits and precertifications relating to managed health benefit plans; to provide for liability and personnel; to provide for applicability; to include among unfair insurance practices certain practices of insurers and managed care entities with regard to health benefit plans; to require that certain persons shall be notified of the cancellation, nonrenewal, or other termination of their insurance; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 477. By Senators Beatty of the 47th, Crotts of the 17th, Price of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Guhl of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state flag, state seal, and other symbols, so as to designate September 17 of each year as "Respect For Law Day"; to require schools in this state to display copies of the Ten Commandments, the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, and the United States Constitution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SB 478. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Moore of the 18th, Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Walker of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Sports

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Hall of Fame Authority, so as to change the composition of said authority; to change provisions relating to the purpose of said authority; to provide for a Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Advisory Committee; to provide for its responsibilities; to provide for the transfer of personnel to the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 765. By Representative James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that any member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia may obtain creditable service for prior service with certain programs relating to early childhood development; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 1003. By Representatives Childers of the 13th, Orrock of the 56th, Henson of the 65th, Drenner of the 66th, Reece of the 11th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telephone and telegraph service, so as to provide for the establishment of a telecommunications equipment distribution program; to authorize the use of surcharge funds for the administration and operation of the program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1096. By Representatives Parham of the 122nd and Porter of the 143rd:
A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public authorities for parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide for the Oconee River Greenway Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee.

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HB 1104. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Bordeaux of the 151st, Dix of the 76th, Squires of the 78th and Skipper of the 137th:
A BILL to state a general intent to eliminate the future "sunset" of certain provisions relating to superior court clerks' fees and the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Authority; to provide that provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees charged by clerks of superior court and remittance to and use of certain such funds by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Authority which were in effect and applicable on January 1, 2002, shall remain in effect indefinitely until and unless changed by future Act of the General Assembly; to amend an Act amending Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts; to amend an Act amending Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 1150. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Royal of the 164th and Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pick-your-own farm operations, Chapter 12 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to injuries from equine or llama activities, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited liability of owners and operators of fishing locations, so as to change the provisions relating to exemptions from liability of pick-your-own farm operations, equine or llama activities, and owners and operators of fishing locations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 1155. By Representatives Bordeaux of the 151st, Hammontree of the 4th and Allen of the 117th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to provide that the State Board of Workers' Compensation shall provide certain data to state and federal government entities as authorized by law; to change certain provisions relating to certification or licensing of rehabilitation suppliers; to remove the

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requirement that income benefit checks must be drawn on a Georgia depository; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HB 1176. By Representatives Parrish of the 144th, Bordeaux of the 151st and Stallings of the 100th:
A BILL to amend Article 16 of Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreign trustees, so as to include in the definition of "foreign corporation" any bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, any corporation organized or existing under the laws of any state which borders upon this state, and any national banking association whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.

HB 1237. By Representatives Rogers of the 20th, McCall of the 90th and Powell of the 23rd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 31-3-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to functions of county boards of health, so as to change the definition of the term "soil classifier"; to repeal a certain definition; to change the provisions relating to who may conduct investigations of the suitability of sites within the state for on-site sewage management systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

HB 1238. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th, Bordeaux of the 151st and Davis of the 60th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 24-7-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identification of medical bills, as to change the list of health care professionals from whom bills submitted into evidence were received; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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HB 1274. By Representatives Johnson of the 35th, Wix of the 33rd, Manning of the 32nd, Parsons of the 40th, Golick of the 30th and others:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Smyrna ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1302. By Representative Barnard of the 154th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Tattnall County, so as to provide for new road districts for members of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1395. By Representatives Henson of the 65th, Watson of the 70th, Millar of the 59th, Benfield of the 67th, Harrell of the 62nd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the DeKalb County Civic Center Authority, so as to change provisions relating to the number of members constituting a quorum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1396. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens and the existing school system in the County of Clarke, so as to change the composition of the board of education and the districts from which members are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1403. By Representative Smith of the 19th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for an elected Board of Education of Dawson County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1404. By Representative Smith of the 19th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dawson County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1409. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Hugley of the 133rd, Taylor of the 134th, Smith of the 102nd, Roberts of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Agriculture Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 728 HR 806 SR 628

Do Pass Do Pass as Amended Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ragan of the 11th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 250 SB 462

Do Pass as Amended Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Natural Resources Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1021 HB 1048

Do Pass as Amended Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Retirement Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 100

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Fort of the 39th District, Chairman

Senator Harp of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Harbison of the 15th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harbison was excused.

Senator Guhl of the 45th asked unanimous consent that Senator Ladd of the 41st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ladd was excused.

Senator Lamutt of the 21st asked unanimous consent that Senator Cagle of the 49th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Cagle was excused.

Senator Price of the 56th asked unanimous consent that Senator Stephens of the 51st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Stephens was excused.

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Senator James of the 35th asked unanimous consent that Senator Fort of the 39th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Fort was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cheeks Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen

Paul Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Williams

Those not answering were:

Balfour Harbison(exc) Polak Walker

Cagle(exc) Hecht Stephens(exc) Vacancy, 19th

Fort(exc) Ladd(exc) Thompson

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Polak

Hecht

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Lee of the 29th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Kenneth M. Dobbs of Palmetto, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Hooks of the 14th introduced Chan Gailey, Head Football Coach of Georgia Tech, commended by SR 488, adopted previously. Coach Gailey addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Williams of the 6th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Geoffrey Connor.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 678. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Commerce High School Competitive Cheerleaders; and for other purposes.
SR 680. By Senator Dean of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Rockmart High School Wrestling Team; and for other purposes.
SR 681. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Cable of the 27th and Moore of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION welcoming citizens and public officials from Macon and Bibb County, observing March 5, 2002, as Macon Day in Atlanta-Taste of Macon, recognizing the 2002 Cherry Blossom Festival; and for other purposes.
SR 682. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th, Dean of the 31st and Bowen of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Junior Woman's Club of Albany; and for other purposes.
SR 683. By Senator Blitch of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Nelda Morgan; and for other purposes.
SR 684. By Senator Burton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Briarlake Elementary School as the Georgia Elementary School of Excellence for the Year 2002 from the 4th Congressional District; and for other purposes.
SR 685. By Senator Burton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Oak Grove Elementary School as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; and for other purposes.

SR 686. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:

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A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating Reverend James Reed Crumbliss on the occasion of his fiftieth birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 1176. By Representatives McClinton of the 68th and Manning of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of the House; and for other purposes.
Senator Burton of the 5th recognized students from the Auditory-Verbal Center of Atlanta, commended by SR 633, adopted previously.
The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
SR 679. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Starr of the 44th and Walker of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly shall adjourn at the close of the legislative day on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, and shall reconvene on Monday, February 25, 2002. The hours for closing and convening the Senate and House on such days shall be as ordered by each body.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the remainder of the 2002 session of the General Assembly, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution, the General Assembly shall adjourn at 5:00 P.M. on each Friday on which the General Assembly is in session and reconvene on the following Monday, and that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hour for convening the Senate on each such Monday may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hour for convening the House on each such Monday may be as ordered by the House.
Senators Price of the 56th and Johnson of the 1st offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 679 by striking "Wednesday, February 20" on line 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Thursday, February 21,"
On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable E Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean E Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr E Stephens N Stokes
Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 29, and the Price, Johnson amendment was lost.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean E Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey

Y Haines N Hamrick E Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr E Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker

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Y Golden N Guhl

N Mullis N Paul

N Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 32, nays 17.

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

The President recognized Congressman Johnny Isakson.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR
Wednesday, February 20, 2002 TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 416 SB 378 SB 425 SB 369 SB 380 SB 401 SB 387 SB 392 SB 437

ERS and TRS Retirement Systems; urge maintain two separate, independent systems and management of assets (RULES-44th)
Health Insurance; managed care plan restrictions or limitations on patient choice of providers; disclosure to enrollees (Amendments)(I&L-56th)
Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions; surety bond requirements (Substitute)(H ED-4th)
Deer; unlawful enticement to privately owned lands; baiting or luring with food (Substitute)(NAT R-6th)
Income Tax Credits; zero emission motor vehicles; qualifications (Substitute)(F&PU-40th)
Driving Privileges; suspension; failure respond to traffic citation in federal court (JUDY-3rd)
Computers; Internet Safety Policy for Minors; schools and public libraries; conditional funding (DS&T-23rd)
Contractors; road construction and repair of manhole rings, covers, valve boxes; exemption (DS&T-55th)
Juvenile Court Judges; compensation; future salary adjustments

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(ETHICS-33rd)

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

Senator Starr of the 44th asked unanimous consent that SR 416 be dropped to the foot of the Calendar. The consent was granted and SR 416 was dropped to the foot of the Rules Calendar for today.
The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 378. By Senators Price of the 56th, Stokes of the 43rd, Hill of the 4th, Balfour of the 9th, Thomas of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to managed health care plans, so as to require any managed care entity offering a plan to obtain a signed affirmative consent from each enrollee acknowledging that the enrollee has been informed of and accepts specific elements of the plan; to specify that an enrollee shall give affirmative consent to a list of the participating providers, the limitations on choices of providers, and any contracts between the plan and any provider or hospital; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 378 by striking "affirmative consent" on line 3 on page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof "acknowledgment form".
By striking "and accepts" on lines 4 and 15 on page 1.
By striking "give affirmative consent to" on lines 4 and 5 on page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof "acknowledge".
By inserting after "state" on line 13 on page 1 ", other than a plan providing for the financing and delivery of health care services to persons covered under individual accident and sickness policies,". By striking "affirmative consent" on lines 13 and 14 on page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof "acknowledgment".

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Senator Stokes of the 43rd offered the following amendment: Amend the committee amendment to SB 378 by striking lines 7-9 of the amendment.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 33, nays 0, and the Stokes amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 38, nays 0, and the committee 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean E Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr E Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 2.

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

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate:
SR 679. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

The Calendar was resumed.
SB 425. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Golden of the 8th, Hamrick of the 30th and Burton of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990," so as to revise definitions; to change a provision relating to educational institutions exempt from the Act, to increase the number of members of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, and to change the number of members required to call a meeting or to take official action; to provide that the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund shall be named as a beneficiary of surety bonds filed by nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions; to increase the amount of the surety bond required for certain institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Higher Education Committee offered the following substitute to SB 425:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990," so as to revise definitions; to change a provision relating to educational institutions exempt from the Act, to increase the number of members of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, and to change the number of members required to call a meeting or to take official action; to provide that the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund shall be named as a beneficiary of surety bonds filed by nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions; to

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increase the amount of the surety bond required for certain institutions; to provide that maintenance of a surety bond is not required for institutions which have maintained five years of continuous authorized operation; to change the maximum amount authorized for the fund before refunds are required; to provide for independent claims by the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund against a defaulting educational institution to the extent of certain reimbursements to students, entities making loans to students by the fund, and other educational institutions; to provide for claims against sureties; to allow reimbursement to the students before the fund institutes bond forfeiture proceedings in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990," is amended in Code Section 20-3-250.2, relating to definitions, by striking paragraph (19) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(19) 'Proprietary school' or 'school' means any business enterprise operated for a profit or on a nonprofit basis which maintains a place of business within this state or solicits business within this state, and which is not specifically exempted by Code Section 20-3-250.3, and: (A) Which which offers or maintains a course or courses of instruction or study; and (B) At which place of business such a course or courses of instruction or study are available through classroom instruction, correspondence, or any telecommunications or electronic media technology, or any combination thereof, to a person or persons for the purpose of:
(A) Training training such person or persons for work in a business, trade, or technical or industrial occupation; or (B) Preparing such person or persons for taking and passing certification exams for work in a business, trade, or technical or industrial occupation."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.3, relating to educational institutions exempted from application of the part, by striking paragraph (9) of subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(9) A school where the total sole purpose of the instructional program is review or preparation for a specific occupational examination recognized by a government agency or bona fide trade, business, or fraternal organization and where the students occupational training received from another school already makes the student eligible to sit for the examination;".
SECTION 3.

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Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.4, relating to the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, by striking subsections (a), (e), and (g) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) There is established the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission consisting of 12 14 members who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. One member shall be appointed from each congressional district and the remaining members shall be appointed as at-large members. The first members appointed to the commission shall be appointed for terms of office beginning July 1, 1991, with four of those members to serve initial terms of one year each, four of those members to serve initial terms of two years each, and four of those members to serve initial terms of three years each. The initial terms of office shall be specified in the appointment. After these initial terms, members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of three years each. Each member shall serve for the term of office to which the person is appointed and until a successor is appointed, confirmed, and qualified. Members may be appointed to succeed themselves but shall not serve for more than two full consecutive terms." "(e) The commission shall meet at least quarterly on the call of the chairperson or upon the written petition of at least six seven members of the commission." "(g) A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business, but not less than six seven voting members must concur in order for the commission to take official action."
SECTION 4. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.10, relating to surety bonds, by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) At the time an initial application or application for a branch facility is made for authorization to operate, the executive director shall require the nonpublic postsecondary educational institution making such application to file with the executive director a good and sufficient surety bond in such sum as determined by subsection (b) of this Code section. Such bond shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a surety company qualified and authorized to do business in this state. The bond shall be conditioned to provide indemnification to the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund established in Code Section 20-3-250.27 and to any student or enrollee or that persons parent or guardian or class thereof determined to have suffered loss or damage as a result of any act or practice which is a violation of this part or of rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto by such nonpublic postsecondary educational institution and that the bonding company shall pay any final, nonappealable judgment rendered by the commission or any court of this state having jurisdiction, upon receipt of written notification thereof. Regardless of the number of years that such bond is in force, the aggregate liability of the surety thereon shall in no event exceed the penal sum of the bond. The bond may be continuous.

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(b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the minimum

amount of the bond required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be based on

the gross tuition of the nonpublic postsecondary educational institution during the

previous year or on the estimated gross tuition for the current year, whichever is

larger, and shall be as follows:

Gross Tuition

Minimum Bond

$

0.00 - $ 50,000.00 ....................................................................... $ 20,000.00

50,001.00 - 100,000.00....................................................................... 30,000.00

100,001.00 - 200,000.00....................................................................... 50,000.00

200,001.00 - 300,000.00....................................................................... 75,000.00

300,001.00 - 400,000.00....................................................................... 100,000.00

400,001.00 and over - 500,000.00........................................................ 150,000.00

500,001.00 and over ................................................................................ 200,000.00

(2) As an alternative to the amount of the bond determined under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the nonpublic postsecondary educational institution shall have the option of filing a bond in an amount equal to the total income collected by the institution during the previous fiscal year or the estimated total income for the current year, whichever is larger; provided, however, the amount so determined shall be rounded off to the next highest $1,000.00."
SECTION 5. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.27, relating to the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund, by striking paragraph (3) of subsection (c), paragraph (3) of subsection (d), and paragraphs (1), (2), and (5) of subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(3) Postsecondary educational institutions which are currently authorized to operate in this state and which were first authorized to operate in this state on or after July 1, 1990, shall participate in the fund for five years of continuous authorized operation and shall provide the surety bonds required in Code Section 20-3-250.10; provided, however, that such surety bonds shall no longer be required of any such institutions which have maintained two five full years of continuous authorized operation to the present. Any institution which fails to maintain continuous authorization in this state, and which subsequently applies for reinstatement of its certificate of authorization, must provide a surety bond for two five full years following reinstatement of authorization."

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"(3) If earnings from investments, participation fees required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, and claims experience ever cause the balance in the fund to exceed $1,025,000.00 $5,025,000.00, the commission, upon being notified by the board of trustees, shall make refunds to postsecondary educational institutions which have participated in the fund for at least five years, so that the fund balance is reduced to $1 million $5 million. Any such refund shall be determined by the commission in proportion to the total participation fees paid by a postsecondary educational institution until the time of the refund; provided, however, no reimbursement shall be made to any postsecondary educational institution whose students have been reimbursed from the fund or from bond forfeiture as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. The commission shall establish by regulation the time and other procedures and requirements for making any such refund, but refunds shall be issued no more than once during a fiscal year." "(g)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in the event a postsecondary educational institution participating in the fund goes into bankruptcy or ceases operations without fulfilling its educational obligations to its students or without reimbursing its students, the board of trustees may reimburse from the fund valid claims of students for tuition paid to that institution in accordance with guidelines and procedures adopted by regulations of the board. If a student who attended the defaulting postsecondary educational institution received financial aid under either a state or federal student loan program, the board shall direct payment to the financial institution or other entity who made the loan to the student, rather than directly to the student. As a condition of receiving reimbursement from the fund, the If the fund reimburses a student and the or a financial institution or other entity which made the a loan to the a student, the fund, to the extent of the amount reimbursed and without the necessity of any further act by any party, shall agree to subrogate their rights of have an independent claim for recovery against the defaulting postsecondary educational institution to the board of trustees and any surety issuing a bond pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.10; provided, however, that if the reimbursement from the fund is insufficient fully to cover the amount due the student or the entity making the loan to the student, then such student or entity shall retain the right of recovery against the defaulting institution and the surety for the unreimbursed amount. Payments from the fund shall be made by warrant of the director of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services on the order of the board of trustees. (2) Until surety bonds are no longer required of a participating postsecondary educational institution under the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section, the reimbursement of tuition to students or to financial institutions or other entities on behalf of students, in the event of the default of the postsecondary educational institution, shall be accomplished by bond forfeiture proceedings and not from the tuition guaranty fund unless the full amount of the bond is paid in reimbursements and such amount is insufficient to cover all reimbursements. If Provided, however, that if a student, financial institution, or other lending entity is entitled to reimbursement of tuition paid for a term which concluded before the

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expiration of the surety bond, the reimbursement shall be accomplished by bond forfeiture proceedings and not from the tuition guaranty fund unless the full amount of the bond is paid in reimbursements and such amount is insufficient to cover all reimbursements Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund may make reimbursements to the students or to the financial institutions or other entities on behalf of the students prior to initiating bond forfeiture proceedings." "(5) As an alternative to paying claims to or on behalf of students of a defaulting postsecondary educational institution, the board of trustees may arrange for another postsecondary educational institution to complete the educational obligations to the students of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution, provided that the program offered by the other institution is substantially equivalent to the program for which the students had paid tuition and provided, further, that attendance at the other institution does not cause unreasonable hardship or inconvenience to the students. The commission shall have the authority to adopt rules or regulations which shall govern the board of trustees in the administration of the provisions of this paragraph. As a part of any such program, the board of trustees may reimburse the other postsecondary educational institution from the fund for expenses incurred by the institution in providing educational services for the students of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution, but such expenses shall not include the payment of tuition on behalf of such students. The Tuition Guaranty Trust fund shall have an independent claim for recovery against the defaulting postsecondary educational institution and any surety issuing a bond pursuant to Code Section 20-3250.10 to the extent that the fund has reimbursed a postsecondary educational institution from the fund for expenses pursuant to this paragraph and without the necessity of any further act by any party."
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 31, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht

Y Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean E Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr E Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

SB 369. By Senators Williams of the 6th, Gillis of the 20th, Bowen of the 13th, Hill of the 4th, Golden of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the unlawful enticement of game, so as to provide that it shall be lawful to place, expose, deposit, distribute, or scatter any corn, wheat, or other grains, apples, or other feeds as a lure for deer on privately owned lands in the area designated as the southern zone for establishing deer season; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Natural Resources Committee offered the following substitute to SB 369:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to provide for a license to hunt in the vicinity of a certain type of feeder for grain for deer and wild hogs; to provide for a license fee and the disposition of a license fee; to provide for the intent of the General Assembly relative to certain appropriations; to provide that it shall be lawful to entice and hunt hogs and deer by means of such a feeder in the southern zone for establishing deer season; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, is amended by inserting at the end of Chapter 2, relating to licenses, permits, and stamps relating to game and fish, the following:
"27-2-32. (a) The department shall issue licenses for hunting deer and feral hogs within the vicinity of a feeder containing corn, wheat, or other feeds as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 27-3-9. (b) The board shall establish a license fee not to exceed $50.00 for such license. (c) All fees received as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be deposited into the state treasury in accordance with Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the 'Budget Act.' The General Assembly declares its intent to appropriate to the Department of Natural Resources each fiscal year an amount equal to that generated by the prior years sales of licenses as provided in this Code section for the acquisition and operation of wildlife management areas in the southern zone for establishing deer season."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 27-3-9, relating to the unlawful enticement of game, and inserting in lieu there thereof the following:
"(a) It Except as otherwise provided by subsection (d) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to place, expose, deposit, distribute, or scatter any corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feeds or bait so as to constitute a lure or attraction or enticement for any game bird or game animal on or over any area where hunters are or will be hunting."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by inserting at the end of Code Section 27-3-9, relating to the unlawful enticement of game, the following:
"(d) It shall be lawful on private lands in the southern zone for establishing deer season for a person licensed as provided in Code Section 27-2-32 to hunt deer and feral hogs within the vicinity of corn, wheat, or other feeds used as a lure or attraction or enticement for deer and hogs provided such feeds are placed in a feeder designed to protect the contents from the elements; provided, however, that the hunter must remain farther than 25 yards from such feeder."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 33, nays 3, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen N Brown Y Brush N Burton Y Butler Y Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks N Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith Y Starr E Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 11.

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

At 11:58 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 1:30 p.m.

At 1:30 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

The Calendar was resumed.

Senator Paul of the 40th asked unanimous consent that SB 380 be dropped to the foot of the calendar. The consent was granted, and SB 380 was dropped to the foot of the Rules Calendar for today.

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SB 401. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Harp of the 16th, Hecht of the 34th and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-56 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of license or driving privilege for failure to respond to citation and reinstatement of license, so as to suspend driving privileges of a person who fails to respond to a traffic citation in federal court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Gingrey of the 37th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 401 by striking lines 1 through 4 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"To amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers licenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to suspension of license or driving privilege for failure to respond to citation and reinstatement of license; to change certain provisions relating to suspension of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses and issuance of new licenses following suspensions; to provide an effective date; to repeal ".
By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively.
By striking lines 8, 9, and 10 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers licenses, is amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-56, relating to suspension of license or driving privilege for failure to respond to citation and reinstatement of license, and inserting in its place the".
By inserting after Section 1 the following:
"SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, relating to suspension of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses and issuance of new licenses following suspensions, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: '(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the drivers license of any person who was under 21 years of age convicted at the time of committing an offense of hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident in violation of Code Section 40-6-270, racing on highways or streets, using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, reckless driving, any offense for which four or more points are assessable under

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subsection (c) of Code Section 40-5-57, purchasing an alcoholic beverage in violation of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, violation of paragraph (3) or (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, or violation of Code Section 40-6-391 shall be suspended by the department as provided by this Code section upon conviction of such offense; and the drivers license of any person under 18 years of age who has accumulated a violation point count of four or more points under Code Section 40-5-57 in any consecutive 12 month period shall be suspended by the department as provided by this Code section. A plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for purposes of this subsection. Notice of suspension shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; or, in lieu thereof, notice may be given by personal service upon such person. Such license shall be surrendered within ten days of notification of such suspension. Notice given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, mailed to the persons last known address shall be prima-facie evidence that such person received the required notice.'".

Senator Kemp of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that SB 401 be committed to the Judiciary Committee.
The consent was granted, and SB 401 was committed to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 387. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd, Starr of the 44th, Johnson of the 1st, Gillis of the 20th, Beatty of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to condition funding for computers with Internet access in schools on adoption of Internet safety policies; to condition funding for computers with Internet access in public libraries on adoption of Internet safety policies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senators Cheeks of the 23rd, Starr of the 44th, Johnson of the 1st, Beatty of the 47th, Polak of the 42nd and Lamutt of the 21st offered the following substitute to SB 387:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to condition funding for computers with Internet access in schools on adoption of Internet safety policies; to condition funding for computers with Internet access in public libraries on adoption of Internet safety policies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Childrens Internet Protection Act."
SECTION 2. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended in Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2, relating to grants for educational programs, by inserting after Code Section 20-2-252 a new Code Section 20-2-252.1 to read as follows:
"20-2-252.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Access to Internet' means a computer that is equipped with a modem or is connected to a computer network which has access to the Internet. (2) 'Bulletin board systems' means electronic networks of computers that are connected by a central computer setup and operated by a system administrator or operator whereby users link their individual computers to central bulletin board system computer which allows them to post messages, read messages left by others, trade information, or hold direct conversations. (3) 'Child pornography' means any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video, picture, or computer or computer generated image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means, of sexually explicit conduct, where:
(A) The production of such visual depiction involves the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; (B) Such depiction is or appears to be of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; (C) Such visual depiction has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaging in sexually explicit conduct; or (D) Such visual depiction is advertised, promoted, presented, described, or distributed in such a manner that conveys the impression that the material is or contains a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. (4) 'Computer' includes any hardware, software, or other technology attached or connected to, installed in, or otherwise used in connection with a computer. (5) 'Harmful to minors' has the meaning given such term in Code Section 16-12100.1. (6) 'Internet' means a global network that connects computers via telephone lines, fiber networks, or both, to electronic information. (7) 'Law enforcement agency' means a governmental unit of one or more persons employed full time or part-time by the state, a state agency or department, or a political subdivision of the state for the purpose of preventing and detecting crime and enforcing state law or local ordinances, employees of which unit are authorized to make arrests for crimes which acting within the scope of their authority. (8) 'Minor' means a person younger than 18 years of age.

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(9) 'Obscene' has the meaning given to such term in Code Section 16-12-80. (10) 'Preschool program' shall mean any educational, preschool program which is supervised by the Office of School Readiness. (11) 'Sexual conduct' has the meaning given to such term in Code Section 16-12100.1. (b) No local school system for elementary or secondary school which receives funds made available under subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-252 to purchase computers used to access the Internet or pay for direct costs associated with accessing the Internet shall use said funds unless the school, school board, local educational agency, or other authority with responsibility for administration of the school:
(1)(A) Has in place an Internet safety policy for minors that includes the operation of a technology protection measure for any of its computers with access to Internet that protects against access through the computers to visual depictions that are:
(i) Obscene; (ii) Child pornography; or (iii) Harmful to minors; and (B) Is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure during any use of the computers by minors; and (2)(A) Has in place an Internet safety policy that includes the operation of a technology protection measure for any of its computers with access to Internet that protects against access through the computers to visual depictions that are: (i) Obscene; or (ii) Child pornography; and (B) Is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure during any use of the computers; and (3) Has in place a policy to report to the local law enforcement agency any Internet sites or bulletin boards found to contain child pornography and which solicit, entice, or exploit minors in connection with pornographic or sexual conduct activities. (c) The local school system with responsibility for a school qualified to receive funds under subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-252 shall certify the compliance of the school as part of the funding process for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2003, and for each subsequent fiscal year thereafter. (d) The local school system with responsibility for a school qualified to receive funds under subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-252 that has in place an Internet safety policy meeting the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section shall certify its compliance with subsection (b) of this Code section during each annual funding cycle. (e)(1) The local school system with responsibility for a school that does not have in place an Internet safety policy meeting the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section: (A) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2003, shall certify that it is undertaking such actions, including any necessary procurement procedures, to put in place an Internet safety policy that meets the requirements; and

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(B) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004, and subsequent fiscal years shall certify that the school is in compliance with the requirements. (2) Any school qualified to receive funds under subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2252 for which the local school system concerned is unable to certify compliance with the requirements for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004, shall be ineligible for all funding under that Code section for that fiscal year and all subsequent fiscal years until the school comes into compliance with the requirements. (f) An administrator, supervisor, or person authorized by the responsible authority under subsection (b) of this Code section may disable the technology protection measure concerned to enable access to Internet for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. (g)(1) Whenever the State Board of Education has reason to believe that any recipient of funds under subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-252 is failing to comply substantially with the requirements of this Code section, the State Board of Education may enter into a compliance agreement with a recipient to bring it into compliance with the requirements which if broken may result in the withholding of further payments to the recipient under subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-252. (2) The actions authorized by paragraph (1) of this subsection are the exclusive remedies available for the failure of a school to comply substantially with a provision of this Code section, and the State Board of Education shall not seek a recovery of funds from the recipient for such failure. (3) Whenever the State Board of Education determines by certification or other appropriate evidence that a recipient of funds who is subject to the withholding of payments under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection has cured the failure providing the basis for the withholding of payments, the State Board of Education shall cease the withholding of payments to the recipient under that subparagraph. (h) Any preschool program where minors have access to the Internet, bulletin board systems, or both, shall: (1)(A) Have a policy of Internet safety for minors that includes the operation of a technology protection measure with respect to any of its computers with access to Internet that protects against access through the computers to visual depictions that are:
(i) Obscene; (ii) Child pornography; or (iii) Harmful to minors; and (B) Is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure during any use of the computers by minors, and (2)(A) Have in place a policy of Internet safety with respect to any of its computers with access to Internet that protects against access through the computers to visual depictions that are: (i) Obscene; or (ii) Child pornography; and

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(B) Is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure during any use of the computers. (3) The preschool program shall have until July 1, 2004, to come in compliance with this subsection."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 5, relating to state public library activities, by inserting after Code Section 20-5-3 a new Code Section 20-5-3.1 to read as follows:
"20-5-3.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Access to Internet' means a computer that is equipped with a modem or is connected to a computer network which has access to the Internet. (2) 'Bulletin board systems' means electronic networks of computers that are connected by a central computer setup and operated by a system administrator or operator whereby users link their individual computers to central bulletin board system computer which allows them to post messages, read messages left by others, trade information, or hold direct conversations. (3) 'Child pornography' means any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video, picture, or computer or computer generated image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means, of sexually explicit conduct, where:
(A) The production of such visual depiction involves the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; (B) Such depiction is or appears to be of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; (C) Such visual depiction has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaging in sexually explicit conduct; or (D) Such visual depiction is advertised, promoted, presented, described, or distributed in such a manner that conveys the impression that the material is or contains a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. (4) 'Computer' includes any hardware, software, or other technology attached or connected to, installed in, or otherwise used in connection with a computer. (5) 'Harmful to minors' has the meaning given such term in Code Section 16-12100.1. (6) 'Internet' means a global network that connects computers via telephone lines, fiber networks, or both, to electronic information. (7) 'Law enforcement agency' means a governmental unit of one or more persons employed full time or part-time by the state, a state agency or department, or a political subdivision of the state for the purpose of preventing and detecting crime and enforcing state law or local ordinances, employees of which unit are authorized to make arrests for crimes which acting within the scope of their authority. (8) 'Minor' means a person younger than 18 years of age.

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(9) 'Obscene' has the meaning given to such term in Code Section 16-12-80. (10) 'Preschool program' shall mean any educational, preschool program which is supervised by the Office of School Readiness. (11) 'Sexual conduct' has the meaning given to such term in Code Section 16-12100.1. (b) No funds made available under Code Section 20-5-3 to a legally constituted municipal or local library board for a public library may be used to purchase computers used to access the Internet or to pay for direct costs associated with accessing the Internet unless the library:
(1)(A) Has in place an Internet safety policy for minors that includes the operation of a technology protection measure for any of its computers with access to Internet that protects against access through the computers to visual depictions that are:
(i) Obscene; (ii) Child pornography; or (iii) Harmful to minors; and (B) Is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure during any use of the computers by minors; and (2)(A) Has in place an Internet safety policy that includes the operation of a technology protection measure for any of its computers with access to Internet that protects against access through the computers to visual depictions that are: (i) Obscene; or (ii) Child pornography; and (B) Is enforcing the operation of the technology protection measure during any use of the computers; and (3) Has in place a policy to report to the local law enforcement agency any Internet sites or bulletin boards found to contain child pornography and which solicit, entice, or exploit minors in connection with pornographic or sexual conduct activities. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit a library from limiting access to Internet or otherwise protecting against materials other than those referred to in divisions (b)(1)(A)(i) through (b)(1)(A)(iii) of this Code section. (d) A library qualified to receive funds under Code Section 20-5-3 shall certify the compliance of the library as part of the funding process for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2003, and for each subsequent fiscal year thereafter. (e) A library qualified to receive funds under Code Section 20-5-3 that has in place an Internet safety policy meeting the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section shall certify its compliance with subsection (b) of this Code section during each annual funding cycle. (f) A library qualified to receive funds under Code Section 20-5-3 that does not have in place an Internet safety policy meeting the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section: (1) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2003, shall certify that it is undertaking the actions, including any necessary procurement procedures, to put in place an Internet safety policy that meets the requirements; and

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(2) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004, and subsequent fiscal years shall certify that the library is in compliance with the requirements. Any library qualified to receive funds under Code Section 20-5-3 that is unable to certify compliance with the requirements for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004, shall be ineligible for funding under Code Section 20-5-3 to purchase computers used to access the Internet or to pay for direct costs associated with accessing the Internet for that fiscal year and all subsequent fiscal years until the library comes into compliance with the requirements. (g) An administrator, supervisor, or person authorized by the responsible authority under subsection (b) of this Code section may disable the technology protection measure concerned to enable access for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. (h)(1) Whenever the board of regents has reason to believe that any recipient of funds under Code Section 20-5-3 is failing to comply substantially with the requirements of this Code section, the board of regents may enter into a compliance agreement with a recipient to bring it into compliance with the requirements which if broken may result in the withholding of further payments to the recipient under Code Section 20-5-3. (2) The actions authorized by paragraph (1) of this subsection are the exclusive remedies available for the failure of a library to comply substantially with a provision of this Code section, and the board of regents shall not seek a recovery of funds from the recipient for such failure. (3) Whenever the board of regents determines by certification or other appropriate evidence that a recipient of funds who is subject to the withholding of payments under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection has cured the failure providing the basis for the withholding of payments, the board of regents shall cease the withholding of payments to the recipient under that subparagraph."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the Cheeks, et al. substitute was adopted.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on SB 387 was suspended and the bill was placed on the General Calendar.

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SB 392. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Stokes of the 43rd and Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-14-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the applicability of Chapter 14 of Title 43 which relates to the regulation of electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, so as to provide that said chapter shall not apply to the installation, alteration, or repair of manhole rings, covers, and valve boxes due to road construction and repair; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 1.

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr E Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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

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SB 437. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Hecht of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile court administration, so as to provide for salary adjustments for full-time juvenile court judges who are paid with state funds; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator James of the 35th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 437 by striking lines 1 through 3 on page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"To amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, parental rights, and mental incompetency and dependency for juveniles, so as to provide for salary adjustments for full-time juvenile court judges who are paid with state funds; to provide for the minimum age that a child may be committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice; to provide for the minimum age that a child may be detained in a youth detention center; to provide for related";
By striking lines 7 and 8 on page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, parental rights, and mental competency and dependency for juveniles, is amended by striking subsection (d) of Code";
By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively, and inserting a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by inserting immediately following Code Section 15-1162 a new Code Section 15-11-62.1 to read as follows:
'15-11-62.1. (a) A child shall not be considered for commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice unless the child has attained the age of 12 years at the time of the act, omission, or negligence constituting the delinquent or unruly conduct. (b) A child shall not be detained in a youth detention center unless the child has attained the age of ten years at the time of the act, omission, or negligence constituting the delinquent or unruly conduct. (c) A child shall not be subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-1166 unless the minimum age requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section have been met.'"

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Senator James of the 35th asked unanimous consent that her amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Bowen Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson N James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr E Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 1.

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

Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., then adjourn pursuant to SR 679, until 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2002. At 2:09 p.m., the President announced the motion prevailed.

The Senate adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 25, 2002
Twenty-third Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 1:30 p.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 69.

By Representatives Graves of the 125th, Lanier of the 145th, Brown of the 130th, West of the 101st, Childers of the 13th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician's assistants, and respiratory care, so as to provide for the licensing of clinical perfusionists; and for other purposes.

HB 488.

By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, Parham of the 122nd, Parrish of the 144th, Channell of the 111th, Purcell of the 147th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to authorize creditable service for service as a teacher in certain private schools; and for other purposes.

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HB 1175. By Representatives Stokes of the 92nd, Walker of the 87th and Unterman of the 84th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to create a new fourth superior court judgeship for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
HB 1178. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 43-47-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to used motor vehicle and used motor vehicle parts dealers, so as to exclude certain organizations from the definition of used motor vehicle dealer; and for other purposes.
HB 1288. By Representatives Keen of the 174th and Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for the separate classification of certain commercial dockside facilities for purposes of ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.
HB 1300. By Representatives Collins of the 29th, Golick of the 30th, Wiles of the 34th, Manning of the 32nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Smyrna ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
HB 1336. By Representatives Richardson of the 26th and Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Paulding County Board of Education, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1356. By Representative Barnard of the 154th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for election of members of the board of education of Tattnall County, so as to provide for new districts for members of the board; and for other purposes.

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HB 1410. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Jones County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1411. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Jones County, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.

HB 1414. By Representatives DeLoach of the 172nd, Barnard of the 154th, Mosley of the 171st and Tillman of the 173rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1415. By Representatives DeLoach of the 172nd, Barnard of the 154th, Mosley of the 171st and Tillman of the 173rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Liberty County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1425. By Representatives Bridges of the 9th and Twiggs of the 8th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain White County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
HB 1426. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to repeal an Act providing for a nonstaggered four-month vehicle registration period for Ben Hill County; to specify the vehicle registration period for Ben Hill County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1429. By Representative Twiggs of the 8th:

A BILL to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Rabun County for the purpose of determining the form of county government desired by the people of Rabun County; and for other purposes.

HB 1430. By Representative Twiggs of the 8th:

A BILL to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Towns County for the purpose of determining the form of county government desired by the people of Towns County; and for other purposes.

HB 1442. By Representative Skipper of the 137th:

A BILL to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Americus, so as to change the description of the council districts; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

HR 364.

By Representatives Keen of the 174th, Mueller of the 152nd, Buck of the 135th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Skipper of the 137th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that dockside facilities whose primary use is the landing and processing of seafood may be classified as a separate class of property for ad valorem property tax purposes, and such class may be divided into separate subclasses for ad valorem purposes; to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the ad valorem taxation of such dockside facilities including, but not limited to, providing for different rates, methods, assessment dates, and taxpayer liability for such class and for each of its subclasses and to do so without need for uniformity of taxation with other classes of property or between or within its subclasses; and for other purposes.

HR 805. By Representative Lord of the 121st:

A RESOLUTION designating that portion of State Route 15 within the corporate limits of Sandersville as a Blue Star Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 479. By Senators Williams of the 6th and Kemp of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County, approved February 11, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1336), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4017), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 480. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Crotts of the 17th, Guhl of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harp of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of motor vehicle drivers licenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to issuance of licenses, contents, signature requirements, and fingerprints; to change certain provisions relating to expiration and renewal of drivers licenses and reexamination requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 481. By Senators Cable of the 27th, Marable of the 52nd, Price of the 56th and Smith of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education accountability assessment programs, so as to provide for a longitudinal study by the Office of Education Accountability of nationally certified teachers effect on Georgia students performance; to provide for reports; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.

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SB 482. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Thompson of the 33rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and harmonize certain provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating generally to prevention, prohibition, prosecution, punishment, and remediation of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change certain provisions relating to periods of suspension and conditions to return of license; to change certain provisions relating to seizure and disposition of drivers licenses of persons charged with driving under the influence, issuance of temporary driving permits, and disposition of cases; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 483. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Bowen of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security police for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, so as to provide that such security police shall have jurisdiction over property controlled by the training center as well as property of the training center; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
SB 484. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Brown of the 26th, Walker of the 22nd, Stokes of the 43rd, Scott of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for a special license plate honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; to provide for issuance, renewal, fees, licensing agreements, applications, and transfers relative to such special license plates; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 485. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of the House of

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Representatives and Senate and qualifications of members, so as to provide for the composition and number of state senatorial districts; to provide for certain qualifications; to provide for the election of Senators; to provide when the Senators elected shall take office; to provide for the continuation of present senatorial districts until a certain time; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
SB 486. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Thomas of the 54th, Price of the 56th, Hecht of the 34th and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to managed health care plans, so as to prohibit a managed health care entity from limiting the quantity of a prescription ordered by a health care provider that may be dispensed by a pharmacist; to provide for a patient to request and a pharmacist to dispense a lesser amount than ordered; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 487. By Senators Haines of the 46th, Tate of the 38th, Polak of the 42nd, Butler of the 55th, Brown of the 26th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specialized land transactions, so as to provide for a right of first refusal for tenants of a mobile home park upon the sale of the park; to define certain terms; to provide that the owner of a mobile home park shall give notice to all tenants of such park prior to selling or leasing such park; to provide for the timing and contents of such notice; to provide that any mobile home tenant association shall have a right to purchase such property; to provide for the terms of exercising such right; to provide for the effect of a failure to exercise such right; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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SB 488. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Lee of the 29th, Golden of the 8th and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to regulate commercial motor vehicles and motor common carriers and motor contract carriers; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to change certain provisions relating to registration of motor vehicles not manufactured to comply with federal emission and safety standards applicable to new motor vehicles; to change certain provisions relating to requirement of compliance with federal safety standards; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to commercial drivers licenses; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

SB 489. By Senators Beatty of the 47th, Tanksley of the 32nd, Hamrick of the 30th and Thomas of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to provide for the regulation of certain agricultural production contracts; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to prohibit the inclusion of certain terms and conditions in such contracts; to prohibit certain unfair practices and conduct; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for criminal penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture Committee.

SB 490. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to require the execution of a performance bond by certain contractors; to provide for the amount of such bond; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

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SB 491. By Senator Smith of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-10A-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing requirements for professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to provide an exemption from such requirements for certain persons providing certain disaster relief services; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SR 689. By Senator Smith of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize special methods of ad valorem taxation of antique, hobby, or special interest aircraft; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

HB 69. By Representatives Graves of the 125th, Lanier of the 145th, Brown of the 130th, West of the 101st, Childers of the 13th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician's assistants, and respiratory care, so as to provide for the licensing of clinical perfusionists; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

HB 488. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, Parham of the 122nd, Parrish of the 144th, Channell of the 111th, Purcell of the 147th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to authorize creditable

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service for service as a teacher in certain private schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 1175. By Representatives Stokes of the 92nd, Walker of the 87th, Unterman of the 84th and Smith of the 91st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to create a new fourth superior court judgeship for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1178. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 43-47-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to used motor vehicle and used motor vehicle parts dealers, so as to exclude certain organizations from the definition of used motor vehicle dealer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1288. By Representatives Keen of the 174th and Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for the separate classification of certain commercial dockside facilities for purposes of ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1300. By Representatives Collins of the 29th, Golick of the 30th, Wiles of the 34th, Manning of the 32nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Smyrna ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

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HB 1336. By Representatives Richardson of the 26th and Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Paulding County Board of Education, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1356. By Representative Barnard of the 154th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for election of members of the board of education of Tattnall County, so as to provide for new districts for members of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1410. By Re presentatives Birdsong of the 123rd and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Jones County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1411. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Jones County, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1414. By Representatives DeLoach of the 172nd, Barnard of the 154th, Mosley of the 171st and Tillman of the 173rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1415. By Representatives DeLoach of the 172nd, Barnard of the 154th, Mosley of the 171st and Tillman of the 173rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Liberty County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1425. By Representatives Bridges of the 9th and Twiggs of the 8th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain White County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1426. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to repeal an Act providing for a nonstaggered four-month vehicle registration period for Ben Hill County; to specify the vehicle registration period for Ben Hill County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 1429. By Representative Twiggs of the 8th:
A BILL to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Rabun County for the purpose of determining the form of county government desired by the people of Rabun County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1430. By Representative Twiggs of the 8th:
A BILL to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Towns County for the purpose of determining the form of county government desired by the people of Towns County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1442. By Representative Skipper of the 137th:

A BILL to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Americus, so as to change the description of the council districts; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HR 364. By Representatives Keen of the 174th, Mueller of the 152nd, Buck of the 135th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Skipper of the 137th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that dockside facilities whose primary use is the landing and processing of seafood may be classified as a separate class of property for ad valorem property tax purposes, and such class may be divided into separate subclasses for ad valorem purposes; to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the ad valorem taxation of such dockside facilities including, but not limited to, providing for different rates, methods, assessment dates, and taxpayer liability for such class and for each of its subclasses and to do so without need for uniformity of taxation with other classes of property or between or within its subclasses; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HR 805. By Representative Lord of the 121st:

A RESOLUTION designating that portion of State Route 15 within the corporate limits of Sandersville as a Blue Star Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Transportation Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 389 SB 439

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hecht of the 34th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Higher Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 367 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 4th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Insurance and Labor Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1078 Do Pass HB 1100 Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Brown of the 26th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 296

Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1149 HB 1193 HB 1233 HB 1281

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1370 HB 1371 SB 429 SB 430

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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HB 1340 Do Pass HB 1341 Do Pass

SB 431

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Transportation Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HR 838 SR 604

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

SR 632 SR 660

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Starr of the 44th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1021 HB 728 HB 1048

HR 806

SB 100

SB 462

SR 628

Senator Harbison of the 15th asked unanimous consent that Senator Stokes of the 43rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Stokes was excused.

Senator Brush of the 24th asked unanimous consent that Senator Polak of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean

Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hecht Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd

M V Bremen Paul Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Tanksley Tate

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Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis

Those not answering were:

Brown Walker

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Williams
Polak(exc) Vacancy, 19th

Stokes(exc)

Senator Fort of the 39th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend William J. Perkins, of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th recognized the Dougherty County School System High School/High Tech Program, commended by SR 579, adopted previously.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 687. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Westlake High School Student Government Association Day; and for other purposes.

SR 688. By Senators Bowen of the 13th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Lee of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and observing a day of recognition; and for other purposes.

SR 690. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Jefferson High School Wrestling Team; and for other purposes.

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Senator Ragan of the 11th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Higher Education Committee and committed to the Agriculture Committee:

SB 473. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Hill of the 4th, Smith of the 25th, Hooks of the 14th, Blitch of the 7th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to substantially revise and restate the law governing the practice of veterinary medicine and the licensure and regulation of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary facilities; to provide a short title; to define terms; to provide for the scope of veterinary practice; to provide for the State Board of Veterinary Medicine and its powers and duties, membership, selection, compensation, and service; to provide for standards and requirements for licensing of veterinarians; to provide for regulation of veterinary practice; to provide for expiration and renewal of licenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and SB 473 was committed to the Agriculture Committee.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Monday, February 25, 2002 Twenty-third Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 429

Brush of the 24th COLUMBIA COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3699), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3699), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 430 SB 431 HB 1149 HB 1193

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Brush of the 24th COLUMBIA COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2708), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3691), so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Brush of the 24th COLUMBIA COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of commissioners of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3707), as amended, so as to provide for the election and terms of office of members of such board; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the powers and duties of the chairperson; to provide for standing committees of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Thomas of the 54th MURRAY COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Magistrate Court of Murray County, so as to provide for the election of the magistrates of the Magistrate Court of Murray County in a nonpartisan primary and election; and for other purposes.

Seabaugh of the 28th Lee of the 29th SPALDING COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

646 HB 1233 HB 1281 HB 1340
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Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the judges and associate judges of the state court; and for other purposes.
Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY
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 deputy clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY

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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 chief deputy sheriff, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 1370

Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of assistant solicitors; and for other purposes.

HB 1371

Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY

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 judge and the clerk of the probate court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks

E Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith

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Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 50, nays 2.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 387
SB 388 SB 422 SR 600 SB 380

SENATE RULES CALENDAR
Monday, February 25, 2002 TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATIVE DAY
Computers; Internet Safety Policy for Minors; schools and public libraries; conditional funding (Substitute)(DS&T-23rd)
(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on February 20, 2002.)
Corrections, Board of; meetings; adjust quorum requirement consistent with 2000 census results (CORR-50th)
Transportable Housing; past due rent on leased land; liens; liability of entity foreclosing on or repossessing to pay (F&PU-53rd)
CA: Supreme Court Jurisdiction to Answer Questions of Law from any State Appellate or Federal Court (JUDY-46th)
Income Tax Credits; zero emission motor vehicles; qualifications (Substitute)(F&PU-40th)

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SB 408

State Employee Benefit Plan; inclusion of Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service and Firefighters' Pension Fund employees (SLGO(G)-10th)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee
The following general bill of the Senate, having been read the third time and final action suspended on Monday, February 20, 2002, pursuant to Senate Rule 143, and placed on the Senate Calendar for today, was continued on its passage:

SB 387. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd, Starr of the 44th, Johnson of the 1st, Gillis of the 20th, Beatty of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to condition funding for computers with Internet access in schools on adoption of Internet safety policies; to condition funding for computers with Internet access in public libraries on adoption of Internet safety policies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The substitute offered by Senators Cheeks of the 23rd, Starr of the 44th, Johnson of the 1st, et al., as it appears in the Journal of Monday, February 20, 2002, was automatically reconsidered.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 46, nays 0, and the Cheeks, et al. 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr

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Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please record my vote as a yea vote on SB 387. I was out with a constituent.

Sincerely,

/s/ Tommie Williams 6th District

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 388. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Golden of the 8th, Smith of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Marable of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings of the Board of Corrections, so as to adjust the quorum requirement for the Board of Corrections consistent with the increase in the boards size due to the 2000 census; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton
Butler Y Cable Y Cagle
Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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

SB 422. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Dean of the 31st, Marable of the 52nd, Williams of the 6th and Cable of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for the payment of rent to the landowner when transportable housing is foreclosed upon and is not removed within a certain time by the entity foreclosing on the transportable housing; to provide for the creation of a lien against such transportable housing for such rent; to provide for related matters; to provide for civil penalties, court costs, and attorneys fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Cheeks of the 23rd offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 422 by striking on line 18 of page 1 the word "ten" and inserting in lieu thereof the number "30".

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By striking line 23 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "trailer, or other type of transportable housing shall pay a maximum of two months past due rent owing for the lease".
By striking on line 25 of page 1 the word "If" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "In addition, if".
By striking on line 2 of page 2 the word and symbol "ten-" and inserting in lieu thereof the number "30".
By inserting on line 6 of page 2 following the word "liens" the following: "and purchase money liens ".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 45, nays 0, and the Mullis, Cheeks 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SR 600. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction over questions of law from any state appellate or federal court; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article VI, Section VI of the Constitution is amended by striking Paragraph IV and
inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph IV to read as follows: "Paragraph IV. Jurisdiction over questions of law from state appellate or federal appellate courts. The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction to answer any question of law from any state appellate or federal appellate court."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that the Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction to answer questions of law from any state appellate or federal court?"

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.

On the adoption of the resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour

Y Haines Y Hamrick

E Polak Y Price

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Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 52, nays 1.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 380. By Senators Paul of the 40th, Burton of the 5th, Harp of the 16th, Price of the 56th, Crotts of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for low and zero emission vehicles, so as to provide for additional qualifications with respect to zero emission motor vehicles; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Finance and Public Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to SB 380:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for low and zero emission vehicles, so as to change the definition of "motor vehicle" for purposes of the exemption; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for low and zero emission vehicles, is amended by striking paragraph (6) of subsection (a) and inserting in its place a new paragraph (6) to read as follows:
"(6) 'Motor vehicle' means any self-propelled vehicle designed for transporting persons or property on a street or highway that is required to be registered and titled by the Motor Vehicle Division of the Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Safety, which is manufactured in compliance with federal safety standards applicable to new motor vehicles other than low-speed vehicles pursuant to 49 C.F.R. Part 571 and the equipment requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 40, and which meets the minimum speed requirements necessary for legal operation on the interstate highways of this state."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2002.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Ladd of the 41st and Seabaugh of the 28th offered the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Finance and Public Utilities Committee substitute to SB 380 by striking line 14 of page 1 and inserting in its place "vehicles pursuant to 49 C.F.R. Part 571, in effect on January 1, 2001, and the equipment ".
By striking "on the interstate highways of" and inserting in its place "in" on line 16 of page 1.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen
Brown

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison N Harp N Hecht N Hill

E Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer

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N Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks N Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis N Paul

N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 33, and the Ladd, Seabaugh amendment was lost.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 4.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. Senator Smith of the 25th recognized GAE Legislative Conference Day, commended by SR 676, adopted previously.
The Calendar was resumed.
SB 408. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to allow employees of the Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service and the Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund to participate in the states flexible employee benefit plan; to allow payroll deductions for the purchase of benefits by such employees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following communications were received by the Secretary:
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Please record my vote on SB 408 as a Yea vote.
/s/ Tommie Williams 6th District

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
2/25/02
Mr. Secretary,
Please show me as voting "yea" on SB 408.
/s/ Jack Hill 4th District
Serving as doctor of the day was Dr. Jack Menendez.
Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 3:07 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Twenty-fourth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 387. By Representative Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide change the method of computing the maximum compensation that a member receiving a disability benefit may earn without affecting the benefit; and for other purposes.
HB 1109. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-16-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board and commissioner of motor vehicle safety, so as to change certain provisions relating to per diem expense allowances of board members; and for other purposes.
HB 1110. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 32-6-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stopping vehicles for purposes of weighing,

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measuring or inspecting, reports of violations, and refusal to stop, so as to change certain provisions relating to refusal to stop; and for other purposes.
HB 1261. By Representatives Bridges of the 9th, Snow of the 2nd, Benfield of the 67th, Everett of the 163rd and Twiggs of the 8th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle registration and licensing generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to display of license plates; and for other purposes.
HB 1346. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-1-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exemption of retirement system records from public inspection, so as to provide that such Code section shall apply to an association of like political subdivisions the purpose of which is the pooling of funds for retirement or pension purposes; and for other purposes.
HB 1386. By Representative Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pierce County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1387. By Representative Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition and selection of the Board of Education of Pierce County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1453. By Representatives Pinholster of the 15th and Grasse of the 16th:
A BILL to create the Canton Building Authority as a public corporation and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HB 1454. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th and Williams of the 5th:
A BILL to amend an Act shortening the terms of office and providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Whitfield County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1456. By Representative Smith of the 103rd:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for election of members of the Board of Education of Heard County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1459. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Wiles of the 34th, Manning of the 32nd, Wix of the 33rd, Johnson of the 35th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to provide for the supplement to be paid to each of the judges of the superior court of said circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 1468. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Lumpkin County, so as to provide for the nomination and election of members of the board of education in nonpartisan primaries and elections; and for other purposes.

HB 1469. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Lumpkin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $6,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.

HB 1470. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Lumpkin County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $6,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
HB 1471. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Lumpkin County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1472. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Lumpkin County; and for other purposes.

HB 1473. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Joint WilkinsonMcIntyre-Irwinton-Toomsboro Water and Sewer Authority," so as to change the name of such water authority; to change the composition and appointment of members of such authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1474. By Representative Smith of the 102nd:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Harris County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Harris County; and for other purposes.

HB 1475. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Greene County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.

HB 1476. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Spalding County, so as to change the terms of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 1478. By Representatives Barnes of the 97th, Buckner of the 95th and Dodson of the 94th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from all City of Jonesboro ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $60,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city; and for other purposes.

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HB 1480. By Representatives Hembree of the 98th and Snelling of the 99th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for election districts for the board of education of Douglas County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 492. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 493. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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SB 494. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), so as to provide for an additional $20,000.00 exemption for persons who are 65 years of age or over; to provide that both exemptions shall be subject to a net income limitation of $18,000.00 not including retirement income; to provide for a definition; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 495. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th, Haines of the 46th, Moore of the 18th and Harp of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-15-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county law libraries use of funds, so as to require the use of funds for judges of the state courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 496. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th and Lee of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families and Children, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3945), so as to include senior citizens within the purview of the authoritys undertaking; to provide for an additional member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SB 497. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th and Lee of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "Griffin-Spalding County School System," approved February 25, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan-Feb. Sess., p. 2563), as amended, particularly by a local constitutional amendment (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2680), which was continued in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by an Act approved February 18, 1987

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(Ga. L. 1987, p. 3545), and by an Act approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5192), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for qualifications; to provide for legislative authority; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 498. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention of inmates within state and county correctional institutions, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for an inmate to possess autopsy or crime scene photographs relating to the crime of which he or she was convicted; to provide that such offense shall constitute a misdemeanor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee.
SB 499. By Senators Johnson of the 1st, Cagle of the 49th and Williams of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to types of damages and evidence admissible in actions involving special damages, so as to revise the provisions relating to the admissibility of evidence of previous or future right of payments for economic losses; to provide for evidence of indemnification and subrogation of payments; to provide for damage interrogatories for the jury; to provide for evidence of damages in personal suits against medical professionals; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 500. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Mullis of the 53rd, Walker of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Natural Gas Consumers Relief Act;" to amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to allow 90 days for commission orders after a hearing regarding electric fuel cost recovery or adoption or amendment of natural gas capacity supply plans; to authorize the Public Service Commission

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to seek an injunction against the violation of any law administered by the commission or any rule, order, or regulation established by the commission; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., the "Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act," so as to revise extensively and comprehensively; to revise legislative findings and intent; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 501. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Mullis of the 53rd, Thomas of the 10th and Thomas of the 54th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of air ambulance services; to provide for definitions; to establish requirements for licensure; to provide for application for licensure; to require ambulances to comply with standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
SB 502. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Habersham County, approved March 5, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2798), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5959), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 503. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Habersham County, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2077), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 23, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4652), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications and manner of election; to provide for submission of

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this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SR 691. By Senator Blitch of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION designating SR 94 in Echols County as the Dan J. DeLoach Highway and extending sympathy to the family of the late Mr. DeLoach; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 695. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Norman W. Fries Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 387. By Representative Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide change the method of computing the maximum compensation that a member receiving a disability benefit may earn without affecting the benefit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 1109. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-16-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board and commissioner of motor vehicle safety, so as to change certain provisions relating to per diem expense allowances of board members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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HB 1110. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 32-6-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stopping vehicles for purposes of weighing, measuring or inspecting, reports of violations, and refusal to stop, so as to change certain provisions relating to refusal to stop; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

HB 1261. By Representatives Bridges of the 9th, Snow of the 2nd, Benfield of the 67th, Everett of the 163rd and Twiggs of the 8th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle registration and licensing generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to display of license plates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1346. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-1-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exemption of retirement system records from public inspection, so as to provide that such Code section shall apply to an association of like political subdivisions the purpose of which is the pooling of funds for retirement or pension purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.

HB 1386. By Representative Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pierce County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1387. By Representative Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition and selection of the Board of Education of Pierce County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1453. By Representatives Pinholster of the 15th and Grasse of the 16th:
A BILL to create the Canton Building Authority as a public corporation and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1454. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th and Williams of the 5th:
A BILL to amend an Act shortening the terms of office and providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Whitfield County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1456. By Representative Smith of the 103rd:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for election of members of the Board of Education of Heard County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1459. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Wiles of the 34th, Manning of the 32nd, Wix of the 33rd, Johnson of the 35th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to provide for the supplement to be paid to each of the judges of the superior court of said circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1468. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Lumpkin County, so as to provide for the nomination and election of members of the board of education in nonpartisan primaries and elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1469. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Lumpkin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $6,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1470. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Lumpkin County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $6,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1471. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Lumpkin County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1472. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Lumpkin County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1473. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Joint WilkinsonMcIntyre-Irwinton-Toomsboro Water and Sewer Authority," so as to change the name of such water authority; to change the composition and appointment of members of such authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1474. By Representative Smith of the 102nd:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Harris County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Harris County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1475. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Greene County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1476. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Spalding County, so as to change the terms of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1478. By Representatives Barnes of the 97th, Buckner of the 95th and Dodson of the 94th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from all City of Jonesboro ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $60,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1480. By Representatives Hembree of the 98th and Snelling of the 99th:

A BILL to amend an Act providing for election districts for the board of education of Douglas County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Ethics Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 215

Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Health and Human Services Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 285 SR 677

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stokes of the 43rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Higher Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 465

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 4th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 397 SB 460

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

SB 469 SB 474

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Harbison of the 15th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1078 HR 838 HB 1100 SB 296

SB 367 SB 389

SB 439 SR 604

SR 632

SR 660

Senator Stephens of the 51st asked unanimous consent that Senator Ladd of the 41st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ladd was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Beatty Bowen Brush Burton Butler Cable Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis

Those not answering were:

Balfour Cagle Ladd(exc) Tate Walker

M V Bremen Paul Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Thomas,D Thomas,R Williams

Blitch Hecht Polak Thomas,N Vacancy, 19th

Brown Kemp Tanksley Thompson

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The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Blitch

Hecht

Polak

Tate

The following communication was received by the Secretary on Wednesday, February 27th and placed in today's Journal:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Secretary:

I was out on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 due to illness but arrived later in the day and attended committee meetings.

Sincerely,

/s/ Senator Steve Thompson

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Stokes of the 43rd introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Raleigh Rucker of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 692. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Reginald L. Lindsey; and for other purposes.
Senator James of the 35th recognized the following representatives of Morris Brown College: Marjorie Young, commended by SR 670, Julian Wayne Dudley, Ph.D. commended by SR 626, Reverend Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., commended by SR 674 and Dr. Reginald Lindsey, commended by SR 692 all adopted previously.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 693. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 16, 2002, as Equal Pay Day; and for other purposes.
SR 694. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Atlanta University Day; and for other purposes.
SR 696. By Se nator Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Republic of China on its contributions to promote world health; and for other purposes.
SR 697. By Senators Burton of the 5th, Williams of the 6th, Beatty of the 47th, Stephens of the 51st, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walker L. Ray, President of the Medical Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 698. By Senators Burton of the 5th, Williams of the 6th, Beatty of the 47th, Stephens of the 51st, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the members of the Silver-Haired Legislature; and for other purposes.
SR 699. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION commending the 2001 Stephenson High School football team; and for other purposes.
SR 700. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Tate of the 38th, Lamutt of the 21st, Gingrey of the 37th and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Six Flags Over Georgia on its 35th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 701. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Vernon Twitty, Sr. and wishing him a happy 90th birthday; and for other purposes. SR 702. By Senators Johnson of the 1st, Thomas of the 2nd and Hooks of the 14th:

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Emma Adler, Jane Feiler, and Lisa White; and for other purposes.
SR 703. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION saluting the business, civic, and community success of H. D. "Dick" Paris of Hiawassee; and for other purposes.

SR 704. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:

A RESOLUTION commending the North Georgia College and State Universitys Blue Ridge Rifles and Color Guard; and for other purposes.
SR 707. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the 2002 Parade Committee Chairman Ted Robertson, the Grand Marshal Eddie Fahey, and other representatives of the Savannah St. Patrick Days Parade Committee; and for other purposes.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR

Tuesday, February 26, 2002 TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 424

Forest Lands and Resources; protected status; acquisition of forest preserves; enact Forest Heritage Trust Act (NAT R-20th)

SB 395

Austell, City of; Ad Valorem Taxes; homestead exemption base year assessed value (F&PU-33rd)

SR 500

Construction of National Memorial Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington; express support; urge donation of Georgia Granite (RULES-10th)

SB 281

License Plates; special; recognizing registered nurses; proceeds to provide nursing student scholarships (Substitute)(F&PU-10th)

SB 438 SB 100 SB 406 HB 652 HR 126 HB 498 HR 800

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Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund; local matching grants; allocation of funds (NAT R-32nd)
Peace Officers' Benefit Fund; retirees with 30 years of service; return to service (RET-33rd)
Public Agencies; geographic information systems; authorize state to sell information (DS&T-42nd)
Health Care Work Force Shortage Act; enact (Substitute)(H&HS-43rd) Dodson-94th
Tax defaulter; ineligible to hold public office - CA (Substitute) (JUDY-3rd) Everett-163rd
Mental health; regional and substance abuse boards; abolish; transfer functions (Substitute)(H&HS-43rd) Murphy-18th
WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Intersections; designate (TRANS-50th) Jamieson-22nd

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee
The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 424. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Bowen of the 13th, Dean of the 31st and Hooks of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to enact the "Forest Heritage Trust Act of 2002"; to provide a short title; to provide a statement of legislative purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for an advisory role for the State Forestry Commission; to provide for powers and duties of the commission; to provide for the dedication of property as a forest heritage preserve; to provide for the use of forest heritage preserves; to provide for the effect of certain actions on the protected status of property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

Senator Starr of the 44th asked unanimous consent to drop SB 395 to the foot of the calendar. The consent was granted, and SB 395 was dropped to the foot of the Senate Rules Calendar for today.

SR 500. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Walker of the 22nd, Butler of the 55th, James of the 35th, Harbison of the 15th and others:

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the construction of a national memorial honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington, D.C., and urging the donation of granite from the State of Georgia for use in the construction of such memorial; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

2/26/02

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I vote Yes in favor of SR 500. I was caught off the floor on a meeting about the budget when the resolution called for a vote.

/s/ Greg Hecht

Senator Thomas of the 10th asked unanimous consent that SB 281 be dropped to the foot of the calendar. The consent was granted, and SB 281 was dropped to the foot of the Rules Calendar for today.

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SB 438. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-22-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund, so as to provide for an allocation of certain funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

Senator Butler of the 55th recognized the 2001 Stephenson High School football team, commended by SR 699, adopted previously and introduced Coach Ron Gartrell, who addressed the Senate briefly.

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The Calendar was resumed. Senator Fort of the 39th asked unanimous consent that SB 100 be dropped to the foot of the calendar. The consent was granted, and SB 100 was dropped to the foot of the Senate Rules Calendar for today.

Senator Paul of the 40th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Albert Johary.

Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd recognized representatives of the Savannah Saint Patrick's Day Parade, commended by SR 707, adopted previously. Ted Robertson, 2002 Parade Committee Chairman and Eddie Fahey, Grand Marshal, addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 406. By Senators Polak of the 42nd and Lamutt of the 21st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-29-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authority of public agencies that maintain geographic information systems, so as to authorize the state to sell the information maintained in such systems; to make an editorial revision; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
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Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

HB 652. By Representatives Dodson of the 94th, West of the 101st, Hudson of the 156th, Shaw of the 176th, Unterman of the 84th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a short title and legislative findings and intent; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to authorize certain surveys of licensees and the reporting of licensee data to the Department of Community Health; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Stokes of the 43rd.

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to HB 652:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To provide for a short title and legislative findings and intent; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to authorize certain surveys of licensees and the reporting of certain data to academic institutions or other state agencies; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Health Care Work Force Planning Act."

SECTION 2. The General Assembly finds there currently exists a severe health care personnel shortage as evidenced by a 13 percent vacancy rate of registered nurses in Georgia, along with a shortage of almost 1,200 allied health personnel; a decline in enrollment in nursing programs of 20.9 percent from 1995 to 1998; hospital budgets being severely impacted

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by overtime and temporary agency staff; an increase in chronic illnesses in Georgias aging population contributing to expanded use of health care services; an increase in the average age of registered nurses to approximately 45 years old; a greater need for experienced allied health personnel and nurses in specialty areas to meet the more acute care needs of hospital patients; an expansion of the nursing role into other settings such as home health, managed care, and school nursing; active marketing for and recruitment of U.S. nurses by Canadian hospitals; an increase in the average age of health care teaching faculty; and fewer students pursuing a career in teaching health professional courses. The General Assembly further finds that data exists regarding the number of such personnel currently licensed, the number of educational programs for training such professionals and the enrollment capacity of those programs, and the number of those personnel who are needed to staff adequately the states health care facilities. There is, however, no single entity which has access to the diverse data sources and which can confidentially compile such data into an aggregate and useful format whereby educational, professional, and industrial trends can be evaluated as a basis for recommendations on measures needed to coordinate the supply with the demand for health care providers into comprehensive short-range and long-range health care personnel policies and to take those legislative initiatives to ensure such coordination. As a result, the General Assembly finds that it is necessary to enact a "Health Care Work Force Planning Act."
SECTION 3. Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by adding a new Code Section 43-1-30 to read as follows:
"43-1-30. (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, health care related boards engaged in the licensing, certifying, or registering of professionals under Chapter 7A, Chapter 9, Chapter 10A, Chapter 11, Chapter 11A, Chapter 26, Chapter 28, Chapter 30, Chapter 33, Chapter 35, Chapter 39, and Chapter 44 of this title and under Chapter 4 of Title 26 shall upon issuance of license, certification, or registration and thereafter upon renewal of same, or at other times as may be determined by the respective boards, distribute survey questions for the purpose of gathering data related to work force supply and demographics. The data which shall be limited to information on work place and practice settings, current practice by specialty, geographical location, and future practice plans shall be collected by the agency responsible for administration of the professional licensing functions. The failure to complete, return, or complete and return the survey shall not be grounds to withhold licensure, nonrenew, or revoke a license or to otherwise discipline a person licensed by that board. (b) For purposes of this Code section, 'the agency responsible for administration of the professional licensing functions' shall be the Office of Secretary of State for persons licensed, certified, or registered under Chapter 7A, Chapter 9, Chapter 10A, Chapter 11, Chapter 11A, Chapter 26, Chapter 28, Chapter 30, Chapter 33, Chapter 35, Chapter 39, and Chapter 44 of this title and under Chapter 4 of Title 26.

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(c) The work force and demographic data collected pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, along with identifying information required for analysis of the data collected, including social security number, shall be provided by the agency responsible for administration of the professional licensing functions to the University of Georgia Office of Information Technology Outreach Services or other recognized state agency, public academic institution, or other academic institution currently providing such service by written agreement which shall ensure the confidentiality of said data, as well as to authorize the compilation and release of aggregate data for use by and on behalf of the Health Care Work Force Policy Advisory Committee and the state. The information and data shall be used solely for the purpose of analyzing the supply and demand of health care personnel and projecting trends and needs for the states health care work force. (d) A renewal form submitted by a licensee, individual identifying information, and the responses to survey questions provided by any individual licensee shall be considered confidential, may not be presented or utilized in any public forum or setting, and shall be afforded the protections offered in Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records. Nothing in this subsection shall limit the ability of the appropriate board to disclose such information pursuant to subsection (k) of Code Section 43-1-2. (e) With regard to the release and use of aggregate data, the Department of Community Health on behalf of the Health Care Work Force Policy Advisory Committee, the University of Georgia Office of Information Technology Outreach Services or other recognized state agency, or public academic institution or other academic institution currently providing such service shall enter into a written agreement or agreements with the appropriate agency responsible for administration of the professional licensing functions to govern the collection, transfer, and safeguarding of such data. The written agreement or agreements shall be structured to protect against any unauthorized release of otherwise confidential information. (f) The Department of Community Health on behalf of and with the Health Care Work Force Policy Advisory Committee may use the data collected and analyzed under this Code section to publish reports using aggregate data regarding:
(1) Educational and employment trends for health professions; (2) Demographic characteristics of the work force; (3) Supply and demand of health professions; (4) Practice patterns and workplace trends for health professions; and (5) Long-term regional, state-wide, and local needs for health care professionals. (g) The functions and purposes outlined in this Code section shall be deemed 'administrative purposes' pursuant to division (a)(11.3)(B)(iii) of Code Section 50-1872."
SECTION 4. This Act shall be automatically repealed December 31, 2007.

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SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 37, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

HR 126. By Representative Everett of the 163rd:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain persons who are defaulters for federal, state, or local taxes shall be ineligible to hold any public office in

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this 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 GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article II, Section II of the Constitution is amended by striking Paragraph III and inserting in its place a new Paragraph III to read as follows:
"Paragraph III. Persons not eligible to hold office. No person who is not a registered voter or; who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, unless that persons civil rights have been restored and at least ten years have elapsed from the date of the completion of the sentence without a subsequent conviction of another felony involving moral turpitude,; who is a defaulter for any federal, state, county, municipal, or school system taxes required of such person if such person has been finally determined to owe those taxes and is more than 12 months delinquent in payment thereof, but such ineligibility may be removed at any time by payment thereof or by entering into a payment plan which has been approved by the applicable taxing jurisdiction but only when payments under such plan are not in arrears; provided that such person has control over any entity that is determined to be delinquent; or who is the holder of public funds illegally shall be eligible to hold any office or appointment of honor or trust in this state. Additional conditions of eligibility to hold office for persons elected on a write-in vote and for persons holding offices or appointments of honor or trust other than elected offices created by this Constitution may be provided by law."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that certain persons who are defaulters for federal, state, or local taxes shall be ineligible to hold any public office in this state?"

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 Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HR 126:

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A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain persons who are defaulters for federal, state, or local taxes shall be ineligible to hold any public office in this 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 GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article II, Section II of the Constitution is amended by striking Paragraph III and inserting in its place a new Paragraph III to read as follows:
"Paragraph III. Persons not eligible to hold office. No person who is not a registered voter or; who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, unless that persons civil rights have been restored and at least ten years have elapsed from the date of the completion of the sentence without a subsequent conviction of another felony involving moral turpitude,; who is a defaulter for any federal, state, county, municipal, or school system taxes required of such officeholder or candidate if such person has been finally adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to owe those taxes, but such ineligibility may be removed at any time by full payment thereof, or by making payments to the tax authority pursuant to a payment plan, or under such other conditions as the General Assembly may provide by general law; or who is the holder of public funds illegally shall be eligible to hold any office or appointment of honor or trust in this state. Additional conditions of eligibility to hold office for persons elected on a write-in vote and for persons holding offices or appointments of honor or trust other than elected offices created by this Constitution may be provided by law."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that certain officeholders or candidates who are defaulters for federal, state, or local taxes shall be ineligible to hold any public office in this state?"

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.

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Brown Y Brush Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

Senator Stokes of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that HB 498 be dropped to the foot of the calendar. The consent was granted, and HB 498 was dropped to the foot of the Senate Rules Calendar for today.

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HR 800. By Representative Jamieson of the 22nd:

A RESOLUTION designating the WWII Veterans Memorial Intersection, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Intersection, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Intersection; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jackson of the 50th.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 27, 2002 Twenty-fifth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:
HB 1116. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 9-11-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pretrial procedure, formulating issues, the pretrial order, and the pretrial calendar, so as to provide that after entry of an order governing a civil trial, the court in its discretion may allow additional witnesses to be called; and for other purposes.
HB 1128. By Representatives Bordeaux of the 151st, Davis of the 60th, Hammontree of the 4th, Benfield of the 67th, Massey of the 86th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uninsured motorist coverage under motor vehicle liability policies, Code Section 33-24-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to purchase of motor vehicle liability insurance by municipal corporations, Code Section 36-33-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, and Code Section 40-6-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorized emergency vehicles, so as to provide for waiver of the immunity of local government entities for injury or damage arising out of the negligent use of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

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HB 1136. By Representatives Reichert of the 126th and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998, relating to administration of the estate of missing persons and persons believed to be dead, so as to provide that when any domiciliary of this state has been exposed to a specific peril or tragedy resulting in probable death the death of the individual may be proved by clear and convincing evidence at any time after such exposure; and for other purposes.
HB 1180. By Representative Royal of the 164th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to sales to any agricultural commodities commission; and for other purposes.
HB 1382. By Representatives Channell of the 111th, Parrish of the 144th, Bannister of the 77th, Manning of the 32nd and McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to railroads, so as to change certain provisions relating to the duty to maintain grade crossings; to change certain provisions relating to authority of the Department of Transportation, counties, and municipalities to eliminate grade crossings; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to construction, improvement, and repair of rail lines, depots, and roads, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to obstructions located at crossings, disrepair of crossings, and removal of obstructions or repair of crossings by counties upon the failure of a company to remove obstructions or repair crossings; and for other purposes.
HB 1443. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th, Royal of the 164th and Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state sales and use tax, so as to provide for the taxation of mobile telecommunications services; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Revenue; to change certain provisions regarding imposition of various taxes by political subdivisions; to amend Code Section 46-5-134 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the billing of subscribers

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for "911" charges, so as to provide for applicability of certain charges; and for other purposes.
HB 1446. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Skipper of the 137th, Royal of the 164th, Hudson of the 156th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding sales and use tax, so as to change the definition of "gross sales" with respect to transactions relating to certain sales of telephone services; and for other purposes.
HB 1458. By Representatives Forster of the 3rd and Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to amend an Act placing the judge of the probate court and the clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County, so as to increase the clerical help allowance of the clerk of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
HB 1481. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd, Smith of the 175th, Joyce of the 1st, Sims of the 167th, Williams of the 5th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses regarding dead bodies, so as to change certain provisions relating to abuse of dead body; to prohibit and punish certain throwing away, abandonment, or final disposition of dead bodies; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors and embalmers, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to change certain provisions relating to crematories; and for other purposes.
HB 1484. By Representative Boggs of the 168th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Ware County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1488. By Representatives Snelling of the 99th and Hembree of the 98th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Douglas County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1495. By Representatives Lane of the 146th and Lanier of the 145th:
A BILL to amend an act providing for the reconstitution of the Board of Education of Bulloch County, so as to reconstitute the Board of Education of Bulloch County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1497. By Representative Day of the 153rd:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from all City of Tybee Island ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $80,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a two-year phase-in period for certain residents of that city; and for other purposes.
HB 1499. By Representatives Keen of the 174th and Tillman of the 173rd:
A BILL to provide for a nonbinding referendum for residents of the Glynn County School District regarding reconstituting the Glynn County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
HB 1503. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Wilkinson County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1504. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Wilkinson County, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
HB 1507. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Jasper County, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.
HB 1508. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Jasper County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1509. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from certain Monroe County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead of certain residents of that School District and a homestead exemption from Monroe County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $20,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
SB 400. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Butler of the 55th and Stokes of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 1075. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Floyd of the 138th, Ray of the 128th and O'Neal of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Houston County, in exchange for certain other property in Georgia; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 504. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to provide that each local board of education shall provide and maintain toilet facilities in public school buildings which meet certain

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prescribed standards for sanitation; to provide for such standards; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
SB 505. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Haines of the 46th and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices, so as to include the nonrenewal of an entire line or class of business by an insurer under certain circumstances as an unfair method of competition and unfair and deceptive act or practice; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 506. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of Meriwether County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 507. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Dean of the 31st and Hooks of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Archives and History, so as to provide for a combat veterans gravesites restoration support program; to provide for funds and rules related thereto; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to provide for special license plates promoting such program and related activities; to provide for issuance, renewal, fees, licensing agreements, applications, transfers, and disposition of funds relative to such license plates; to provide an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.

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SB 508. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to change the provisions relating to benefit experience and variations from the standard rate; to change the provisions relating to the State-wide Reserve Ratio; to change certain time periods; to change the provisions relating to determination of the weekly benefit amount; to provide that certain persons may be unemployed through no fault of their own due to their status as victims of domestic violence and may therefore be eligible for unemployment compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

SB 509. By Senators Burton of the 5th, Kemp of the 3rd and Hill of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-5-131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to minority business enterprise development, so as to redefine the term "minority"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

SR 722. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Dean of the 31st and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a combat veterans gravesites restoration support program to provide grants for the assistance of nonprofit organizations working to restore such gravesites and to provide funds for the program from the voluntary purchase of special license plates and other sources; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Appropriations Committee.

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SR 724. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Legislative and Public Task Force on Georgias Employment Security Law and providing for the powers and duties of such task force; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1116. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 9-11-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pretrial procedure, formulating issues, the pretrial order, and the pretrial calendar, so as to provide that after entry of an order governing a civil trial, the court in its discretion may allow additional witnesses to be called; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1128. By Representatives Bordeaux of the 151st, Davis of the 60th, Hammontree of the 4th, Benfield of the 67th, Massey of the 86th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uninsured motorist coverage under motor vehicle liability policies, Code Section 33-24-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to purchase of motor vehicle liability insurance by municipal corporations, Code Section 36-33-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, and Code Section 40-6-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorized emergency vehicles, so as to provide for waiver of the immunity of local government entities for injury or damage arising out of the negligent use of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 1136. By Representatives Reichert of the 126th and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Revised Probate Code of 1998, relating to administration of the estate of missing persons and persons believed to be dead, so as to provide that when any domiciliary of this state has been exposed to a specific peril or tragedy resulting in probable death the death of the individual

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may be proved by clear and convincing evidence at any time after such exposure; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 1180. By Representative Royal of the 164th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to sales to any agricultural commodities commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1382. By Representatives Channell of the 111th, Parrish of the 144th, Bannister of the 77th, Manning of the 32nd and McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to railroads, so as to change certain provisions relating to the duty to maintain grade crossings; to change certain provisions relating to authority of the Department of Transportation, counties, and municipalities to eliminate grade crossings; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to construction, improvement, and repair of rail lines, depots, and roads, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to obstructions located at crossings, disrepair of crossings, and removal of obstructions or repair of crossings by counties upon the failure of a company to remove obstructions or repair crossings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

HB 1443. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th, Royal of the 164th and Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state sales and use tax, so as to provide for the taxation of mobile telecommunications services; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Revenue; to change certain provisions regarding imposition of various taxes by political subdivisions; to

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amend Code Section 46-5-134 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the billing of subscribers for "911" charges, so as to provide for applicability of certain charges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1446. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Skipper of the 137th, Royal of the 164th, Hudson of the 156th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding sales and use tax, so as to change the definition of "gross sales" with respect to transactions relating to certain sales of telephone services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1458. By Representatives Forster of the 3rd and Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to amend an Act placing the judge of the probate court and the clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County, so as to increase the clerical help allowance of the clerk of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1481. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd, Smith of the 175th, Joyce of the 1st, Sims of the 167th, Williams of the 5th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses regarding dead bodies, so as to change certain provisions relating to abuse of dead body; to prohibit and punish certain throwing away, abandonment, or final disposition of dead bodies; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors and embalmers, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to change certain provisions relating to crematories; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

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HB 1484. By Representative Boggs of the 168th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Ware County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1488. By Representatives Snelling of the 99th and Hembree of the 98th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Douglas County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1495. By Representatives Lane of the 146th and Lanier of the 145th:
A BILL to amend an act providing for the reconstitution of the Board of Education of Bulloch County, so as to reconstitute the Board of Education of Bulloch County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1497. By Representative Day of the 153rd:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from all City of Tybee Island ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $80,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a two-year phase-in period for certain residents of that city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1499. By Representatives Keen of the 174th and Tillman of the 173rd:
A BILL to provide for a nonbinding referendum for residents of the Glynn County School District regarding reconstituting the Glynn County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1503. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Wilkinson County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1504. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Wilkinson County, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1507. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Jasper County, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1508. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Jasper County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1509. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from certain Monroe County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead of certain residents of that School District and a homestead exemption from Monroe County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $20,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HR 1075. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Floyd of the 138th, Ray of the 128th and O'Neal of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Houston County, in exchange for certain other property in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Appropriations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1001 HB 1049 SB 384

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hooks of the 14th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HR 981 HR 1087 SB 436

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

SB 478 SR 668

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Senator Blitch of the 7th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Ethics Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 285

Do Pass by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1026 Do Pass HB 1312 Do Pass

SB 381 SB 484

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 357 Do Pass

SB 451

Do Pass as Amended

HB 360 Do Pass as Amended

SB 459

Do Pass

HB 747 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted,

Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Natural Resources Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 587 HB 1174 SB 452

Do Pass as Amended Do Pass Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1166 HB 1359 HB 1360

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1362 Do Pass SB 443 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 215 SB 397

SB 460

SB 465

SB 469

SB 474

SR 677

Senator Price of the 56th asked unanimous consent that Senator Stephens of the 51st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Stephens was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Haines Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen

Paul Polak Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stokes Tanksley Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Williams

Those not answering were:

Brush Stephens(exc) Vacancy, 19th

Hamrick Tate

Hecht Walker

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The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Tate

Hecht

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Cable of the 27th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Rick Lanford of Macon, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 705. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:

A RESOLUTION designating National Nutrition Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 706. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Brush of the 24th and James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION commending all cosmetologists, nail technicians, estheticians and other Cosmetology Continuing Education Providers and declaring April 15, 2002, and henceforth annually as "Cosmetology and Barbers Day in Georgia"; and for other purposes.

SR 723. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION commending Columbus Water Works on the occasion of its one-hundredth anniversary of providing a vital service to the people of Muscogee County and the Middle Chattahoochee Valley; and for other purposes.

SR 725. By Senator Golden of the 8th:

A RESOLUTION commending Jessie F. Tuggle; and for other purposes.

SR 726. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:

A RESOLUTION commending Childrens Advocacy Centers in Georgia and recognizing Monday, February 25, 2002, as Childrens Advocacy Center Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 727. By Senators Jackson of the 50th and Beatty of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION commending the mayor, council, municipal staff, and citizens of Lavonia, Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 728. By Senator Hill of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Alfonzo L. Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer of International Agile Manufacturing, LLC (I.A.M.); and for other purposes.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 Twenty-fifth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 443

Guhl of the 45th WALTON COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Walton County, approved August 1, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 747), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemptions require a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1166

Jackson of the 50th HABERSHAM COUNTY

A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Habersham County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an

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amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.

HB 1359

Blitch of the 7th LANIER COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Lanier County, so as to revise the education districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 1360

Blitch of the 7th LANIER COUNTY

A BILL to amend an act creating a board of commissioners for Lanier County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1362

Seabaugh of the 28th PEACHTREE CITY

A BILL to provide a new city charter for Peachtree City; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton
Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee

Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr E Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N

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Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 47, nays 2.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator James of the 35th recognized representatives of "Equal Pay Day", commended by SR 693, adopted previously.

Senator Ladd of the 41st introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Louis Battey.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd introduced Miss Cobb County, Kandice Pelletier, commended by SR 629, adopted previously.
SENATE RULES CALENDAR Wednesday, February 27, 2002 TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 498

Mental health; regional and substance abuse boards; abolish; transfer functions (Substitute)(H&HS-43rd) Murphy-18th

HB 1066

Torts; child passenger safety technician; liability (JUDY-52nd) Powell-23rd

SR 416

ERS and TRS Retirement Systems; urge maintain two separate, independent systems and management of assets (RULES-44th)

HR 949

Bartow County; convey property (F&PU-52nd) Cummings-27th

HB 1021

Coastal waters; dredging; placement of beach-quality sand (Amendment) (NAT R-3rd) Day-153rd

HB 1078

Industrial life insurance; notice of cancellation requirements (I&L-26th) Hugley-133rd

HB 783

Forfeited property; distribution; land bank authorities (F&PU-38th) Stanley-50th

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HB 728

Contracts; tractors or farm equipment dealers; regulate (AG-11th) Porter-143rd

HB 1048

Shore protection; motor vehicles or watercraft on sand dunes; prohibit (NAT R-6th) Keen-174th

HB 1108

Emission inspections; Board of Natural Resources; certain power (NAT R-12th) McCall-90th

HB 1057

Crab possession; proof of point of origin; certain prohibition (NAT R-7th) Lane-146th

HB 1059 Finfish; maximum legal size of red drum (NAT R-7th) Lane-146th

SB 100

Peace Officers' Benefit Fund; retirees with 30 years of service; return to service (RET-33rd)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
HB 498. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Heard of the 89th, McBee of the 88th and Epps of the 131st:
A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to authorize a county board of health to contract with the Department of Human Resources; to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to abolish the regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse boards and planning units and to transfer functions and duties to the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse of the Department of Human Resources; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Stokes of the 43rd.

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to HB 498:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to change the organization of the mental disability service system; to change certain definitions; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to provide for regional offices within the division and their duties and functions; to create regional behavioral health and developmental disabilities planning boards and their duties and responsibilities; to provide for appointments to regional planning boards; to provide for changes in the powers and duties of community service boards; to provide for appointments to community service boards; to establish eligibility for appointment to regional planning boards and community service boards; to provide for reimbursement of actual expenses of regional planning board and community service board members; to provide for a community ombudsman program; to provide for community service boards to convert their organizational structures; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to make conforming changes; to provide for all related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, is amended by striking subparagraph (e)(2)(B) of Code Section 15-11-63, relating to designated felony acts, definitions, restrictive custody disposition, and notice to schools, and inserting in its place the following:
"(B) While in a youth development center, the child may be permitted to participate in all youth development center services and programs and shall be eligible to receive special medical and treatment services, regardless of the time of confinement in the youth development center. After the first six months of confinement in a youth development center, a child may be eligible to participate in youth development center sponsored programs including community work programs and sheltered workshops under the general supervision of a youth development center staff outside of the youth development center; and, in cooperation and coordination with the Department of Human Resources, the child may be allowed to participate in state sponsored programs for evaluation and services under the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Labor and the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under the Department of Human Resources;".
SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsections (c) and (e) of Code Section 1511-149, relating to disposition of mentally ill or mentally retarded child, and inserting in their places the following:
"(c) Commitment. If it appears from the study and report undertaken pursuant to

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subsection (a) of this Code section that the child is committable under the laws of this state as a mentally retarded or mentally ill child, the court shall order the child detained and shall proceed within ten days to commit the child to the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Human Resources." "(e) Applicability of Code Section 15-11-62. The provisions of Code Section 15-11-62 shall not apply to any child 13 to 15 years of age who is found to be suffering from mental illness or mental retardation. Any such child shall not be committed to the Department of Corrections but shall be committed to the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Human Resources as provided in this Code section."
SECTION 1-3. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by striking Code Section 31-3-12.1, relating to contracts between county boards, authorization for, and provisions applicable to county board of health serving as community service board, and inserting in its place the following:
"31-3-12.1. In addition to any other power authorized by law, the county governing authority may authorize the county board of health to enter into a contract with a regional the department or a community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service board created under Chapter 2 of Title 37 to provide certain mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse services based on the contractual agreement between the parties. Further, a county governing authority may authorize a county board of health, wherever applicable, to serve as the community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service board, provided that the county governing authority, the board of health, and any other affected county governing authority acts pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 37-2-6. In the event that the county governing authority exercises the authority granted by this Code section, Chapter 2 of Title 37, or Code Section 37-2-6, the county board of health shall appoint a director for mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse or a supervisor of the specific service which is being provided by the county board of health, whichever is applicable, who shall meet the requirements established by the regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service board this Code section. The director for mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse, or the service supervisor, shall not be required to be a physician and shall be a person other than the director of the county board of health appointed pursuant to Code Section 31-3-11. Further, such director for mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse or such supervisor of the specific service shall report directly to the community service board or the county board of health, whichever is applicable, and shall have no formal reporting relationship with the director of the county board of health. If a county board of health exercises the authority granted pursuant to this Code section and Chapter 2 of Title 37 to serve as a

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community service board, the membership of the county board of health shall constitute the community service board and, at any time that such members are exercising duties and powers related to mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse, the community service board shall be an independent agency and shall operate in accordance with the provisions of Title 37 as a community service board. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, a community service board and a county board of health which have the same membership may contract with each other, provided that any such contract is approved by the appropriate regional board, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 37, department prior to adoption."

SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended by striking paragraph (3) of subsection (f) of Code Section 31-5A-4, relating to departments powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, divisions, and directors, and inserting in its place the following:
"(3) Is authorized to convene at least quarterly a state agency coordinating committee comprised of the commissioners, directors, chairpersons, or their designees, of the following agencies involved in health related activities: the Department of Human Resources, including the Division of Public Health, the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and the Office Division of Aging Services thereof, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Corrections, the Insurance Department, the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, the State Board of Workers Compensation, and the Governors Office of Planning and Budget. The board of regents may also designate a person to serve on the coordinating committee. The committee will convene for the purposes of planning and coordinating health issues that have interagency considerations. The commissioner of the department will serve as the chairperson of the state agency coordinating committee and will report to the Governor the activities, findings, and recommendations of the committee;".

SECTION 1-5.

Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended

by striking Articles 1 and 2 of Chapter 1, relating to definitions and powers and duties of

the Department of Human Resources, respectively, and inserting in their respective

places the following:

"ARTICLE 1

37-1-1. As used in this title, the term:
(1) 'Behavioral health' includes mental or emotional illness, substance abuse, and addictive disease. (2) 'Board' means the Board of Human Resources. (3) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of human resources.

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(4) 'Community service board' means a public board established pursuant to Code Section 37-2-6, which board governs the provision of certain disability services not provided by other public or private providers under contract with the department. (5) 'Consumer' means a natural person who has been or is a recipient of disability services as defined in Code Section 37-2-2. (6) 'County board of health' means a county board of health established in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 31 and includes its duly authorized agents. (7) 'Department' means the Department of Human Resources and includes its duly authorized agents and designees. (8) 'Division' means the Division of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. (9) 'Peace officer' means any federal, city, or county police officer, any officer of the Georgia State Patrol, or any sheriff or deputy sheriff. (10) 'Penal offense' means a violation of a law of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision thereof for which the offender may be confined in a state prison or a city or county jail or any other penal institution. (11) 'Physician' means any person duly authorized to practice medicine in this state under Chapter 34 of Title 43. (12) 'Psychologist' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed psychologist as set forth in paragraph (3) of Code Section 4339-1. (13) 'Regional board' means a regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse board established in accordance with Code Section 37-2-4.1 as that Code section existed on June 30, 2002. (14) 'Regional director' means an employee of the department who acts as the departments agent and designee to manage community and hospital services for consumers of disability services within a behavioral health and developmental disabilities region established in accordance with Code Section 37-2-3. (15) 'Regional planning board' means a behavioral health and developmental disabilities planning board established in accordance with Code Section 37-2-4.1. (16) 'Regional services administrator' means an employee of the department who, under the supervision of the regional director, manages the purchase or authorization of services, or both, for consumers of disability services, the assessment and coordination of services, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of services provided within a behavioral health and developmental disabilities region established in accordance with Code Section 37-2-3. (17) 'Regional state hospital administrator' means the chief administrative officer of a state owned or state operated hospital and the state owned or operated community programs in a region. The regional state hospital administrator, under the supervision of the regional director, has overall management responsibility for the regional state hospital and manages services provided by employees of the regional state hospital and employees of state owned or operated community programs within a behavioral health and developmental disabilities region established in accordance with Code

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Section 37-2-3. (18) 'Resident' means a person who is a legal resident of the State of Georgia. (19) 'Service area' means a community service area.
37-1-2. (a) The General Assembly finds that the state has a need to continually improve its system for providing effective, efficient, and quality behavioral health and developmental disability services. The General Assembly also finds that the needs of the publicly funded behavioral health and developmental disability system and the state can best be met through reorganizing the regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse boards and certain functions of the Department of Human Resources. Further, the General Assembly finds that a comprehensive range of quality services and opportunities is vitally important to the existence and well-being of individuals with behavioral health or developmental disability needs and their families. The General Assembly further finds that the state has an obligation and a responsibility to develop and implement planning and service delivery systems which focus on a core set of consumer oriented, community based values and principles which include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Consumers and families should have choices about services and providers and should have substantive input into the planning and delivery of all services; (2) A single point of accountability should exist for fiscal, service, and administrative issues to ensure better coordination of services among all programs and providers and to promote cost-effective, efficient service delivery and administration; (3) The system should be appropriately comprehensive and adaptive to allow consumers and their families to access the services they desire and need; (4) Public programs are the foundation of the service planning and delivery system and they should be valued and nurtured; at the same time, while assuring comparable standards of quality, private sector involvement should be increased to allow for expanded consumer choice and improved cost effectiveness; (5) Planning should reside at the local level, with the primary authority vested in local government, consumers, families, advocates, and other interested local parties; (6) The system should ensure that the needs of consumers who are most in need are met at the appropriate service levels; at the same time, prevention strategies should be emphasized for those disabilities which are known to be preventable; (7) The system should be designed to provide the highest quality of services utilizing flexibility in funding, incentives, and outcome evaluation techniques which reinforce quality, accountability, efficiency, and consumer satisfaction; (8) The functions of service planning, coordination, contracting, resource allocation, and consumer assessment should be separated from the actual treatment, habilitation, and prevention services provided by contractors; (9) Consumers and families should have a single, community based point of entry into the system; (10) Consumers, staff, providers, and regional planning board and community service

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board members should receive ongoing training and education and should have access to key management resources such as information systems and technical and professional support services; and (11) The department is responsible for ensuring the appropriate use of state, federal, and other funds to provide quality services for individuals with behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities who are served by the public system and to protect consumers of these services from abuse and maltreatment. (b) Local governments, specifically county governing authorities, have provided outstanding leadership and support for behavioral health and developmental disability programs, and the General Assembly finds that their investments, both personal and capital, should be valued and utilized in any improved system. As such, the state and any new governing structure should take special precautions to ensure that the county governing authorities have an expanded level of input into decision making and resource allocation and that any services or programs should continue to use and expand their use of county facilities and resources wherever appropriate and possible. (c) The purpose of this chapter and Chapter 2 of this title is to provide for a comprehensive and improved behavioral health and developmental disability services planning and delivery system in this state which will develop and promote the essential public interests of the state and its citizens. The provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2 of this title shall be liberally construed to achieve their purposes.
ARTICLE 2 37-1-20.
(a) The Division of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall be a division of the department and shall be managed by a director whose qualifications meet standards set by the board. (b) The department, through the division, shall:
(1) Establish, administer, and supervise the state programs for behavioral health and developmental disabilities; (2) Direct, supervise, and control the medical and physical care, treatment, and rehabilitation provided by the institutions and programs under its control, management, or supervision; (3) Have authority to contract for services with: community service boards, private agencies, and other public entities for the provision of services within a service area so as to provide an adequate array of services, choice of providers for consumers, and to comply with the applicable federal laws, rules and regulations related to public or private hospitals; hospital authorities; medical schools, and training and educational institutions; departments and agencies of this state; county or municipal governments; any person, partnership, corporation, or association, whether public or private; the United States government or the government of any other state; (4) Establish and support programs for the training of professional and technical personnel as well as regional planning boards and community service boards; (5) Have authority to conduct research into the causes and treatment of disability and

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into the means of effectively promoting mental health; (6) Assign specific responsibility to one or more units of the division for the development of a disability prevention program. The objectives of such program shall include, but are not limited to, monitoring of completed and ongoing research related to the prevention of disability, implementation of programs known to be preventive, and testing, where practical, of those measures having a substantive potential for the prevention of disability; (7) Establish a system for regional administration of behavioral health and developmental disability services in institutions and in the community under the supervision of a regional director; (8) Make and administer budget allocations to regional offices of the division established by the board pursuant to Code Section 37-2-4.1, to fund the operation of behavioral health and developmental disability facilities and programs; (9) Coordinate in consultation with providers, professionals, and other experts the development of appropriate outcome measures for client centered service delivery systems; (10) Establish, operate, supervise, and staff programs and facilities for the treatment of disabilities throughout this state; and (11) Disseminate information about available services and the facilities through which such services may be obtained. (c) The department shall: (1) Establish a unit of the department which shall receive and consider complaints from individuals receiving services, make recommendations to the director of the division regarding such complaints, and ensure that the rights of individuals receiving services are fully protected; (2) Exercise all powers and duties provided for in this title or which may be deemed necessary to effectuate the purposes of this title; and (3) Assign specific responsibility to one or more units of the division for the development of programs designed to serve disabled infants, children, and youth. To the extent practicable, such units shall cooperate with the Georgia Department of Education and the University System of Georgia in developing such programs.
37-1-21. (a) The department is designated and empowered as the agency of this state responsible for supervision and administrative control of: state facilities for the treatment of mental illness or the habilitation and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities; state hospitals for the treatment of tubercular patients; programs for the care, custody, and treatment of addictive disease; and other facilities, institutions or programs which now or hereafter come under the supervision and administrative control of the department. With respect to all such facilities, institutions, or programs the department shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To create all necessary offices, appoint and remove all officers of such facilities, institutions, or programs, prescribe and change the duties of such officers from time to

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time, and fix their salaries as provided for by the pay plan covering positions under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration and in accordance with rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board, except that the commissioner shall not be subject to the State Merit System of Personnel Administration or the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board. The department shall discharge and cause to be prosecuted any officer or other person who shall assault any patient in any of such facilities or institutions or who shall knowingly use toward any such patient any other or greater force than the occasion may require; (2) To refuse or accept and hold in trust for any such facility, institution, or program any grant or devise of land or bequest or donation of money or other property for the particular use specified or, if no use is specified, for the general use of such facility, institution, or program; (3) To bring suit in its name for any claims which any such facility or institution may have, however arising; (4) To appoint police of such facilities, institutions or programs who are authorized, while on the grounds or in the buildings of the respective facilities, institutions, or programs to make arrests with the same authority, power, privilege, and duties as the sheriffs of the respective counties in which such facilities, institutions, or programs are situated. If because of the contagious or infectious nature of the disease of persons arrested facilities are not available for their detention, such police shall be authorized to confine such persons within the respective facilities, institutions, or programs pending trial as provided in other cases. After trial and conviction of any such person, he or she shall be sentenced to serve his or her term of sentence in the secured ward of the facility, institution or program; and (5) To have full authority to receive patients ordered admitted to such facilities, institutions, or programs pursuant to any law, to receive any voluntary patients, to discharge such patients pursuant to law, to contract with patients or other persons acting on behalf of patients or legally responsible therefor, and in general to exercise any power or function with respect to patients provided by law. It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide always the highest quality of diagnosis, treatment, custody, and care consistent with medical, therapeutic, and habilitative evidence based practice and knowledge. It is the further intent of the General Assembly that the powers and duties of the department with respect to patients shall be administered by persons properly trained professionally for the exercise of their duties, consistent with the intention expressed in this Code section. (b) The board is empowered to prescribe all rules and regulations for the management of such facilities, institutions, and programs not conflicting with the law.
37-1-22. The board shall adopt and promulgate written rules, regulations, and standards as may be deemed necessary to effectuate the purposes of this title and which shall be the basis of state financial participation in behavioral health and developmental disability programs.

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37-1-23. The board is directed to prescribe rules of practice and procedure in order to implement this chapter. The department and the division are directed to make the boards and the departments rules available for distribution.
37-1-24. No provision in this title shall require the department or any facility or private facility or any community service board to utilize a physician in lieu of a psychologist or a psychologist in lieu of a physician in performing functions under this title even though this title authorizes either a physician or a psychologist to perform the function."
SECTION 1-6. Said title is further amended by striking Article 1 of Chapter 2, relating to general provisions, and inserting in its place the following:
"ARTICLE 1
37-2-1. (a) The State of Georgia recognizes its responsibility for its citizens who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled including individuals with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism, and other neurologically disabling conditions or who abuse alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs and recognizes an obligation to such citizens to meet their needs through a coordinated system of community facilities, programs, and services. (b) It is the policy of this state to provide adequate mental health, developmental disability, addictive disease, and other disability services to all its citizens. It is further the policy of this state to provide such services through a unified system which encourages cooperation and sharing of resources among all providers of such services, both governmental and private. (c) It is the purpose of this chapter to enable and encourage the development of comprehensive, preventive, early detection, habilitative, rehabilitative, and treatment disability services; to improve and expand community programs for the disabled; to provide continuity of care through integration of county, area, regional, and state services and facilities for the disabled; to provide for joint disability services and the sharing of manpower and other resources; and to monitor and restructure the system of providing disability services in the State of Georgia to make better use of the combined public and private resources of the state and local communities. (d) The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to achieve the objectives set forth in this Code section.
37-2-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
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(2) 'Community service board' means a public board established pursuant to Code Section 37-2-6, which board governs the provision of certain disability services not provided by other public or private providers under contract with the department. (3) 'Consumer' means a natural person who has been or is a recipient of disability services as defined in this Code section. (4) 'Developmental disability' includes mental retardation and other neurologically disabling conditions, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and autism, which require treatment similar to that for individuals with mental retardation. (5) 'Director' means the director of the Division of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. (6) 'Disability' means:
(A) Mental or emotional illness; (B) Developmental disability; or (C) Addictive disease. (7) 'Disability services' means services to the disabled or services which are designed to prevent or ameliorate the effect of a disability. (8) 'Disabled' means any person or persons who have a disability. (9) 'Division' means the Division of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Human Resources. (10) 'Hospital' means a state owned or state operated facility providing services which include, but are not limited to, inpatient care and the diagnosis, care, and treatment or habilitation of the disabled. Such hospital may also provide or manage state owned or operated programs in the community. (11) 'Regional board' means a regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse board established in accordance with Code Section 37-2-4.1 as that Code section existed on June 30, 2002. (12) 'Regional office' means a regional behavioral health and developmental disabilities office created pursuant to Code Section 37-2-4.1 as an office of the division which shall serve as the entity for the administration of disability services in a region. (13) 'Regional planning board' means a regional behavioral health and developmental disabilities board established in accordance with Code Section 37-2-4.1.
37-2-2.1. The Department of Human Resources shall have a Division of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
37-2-3. (a) The board shall designate boundaries for behavioral health and developmental disabilities regions and may modify the boundaries of such regions from time to time as deemed necessary by the board. (b) The division, with the approval of the commissioner, shall designate community service areas, which shall serve as boundaries for the establishment and operation of

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community service boards within this state for the purpose of delivering disability services. The division shall be authorized to initiate the redesignation of such community service area boundaries and may consider requests from a county or group of counties for recommended changes to the boundaries of the community service areas. (c) To the extent practicable, the boundaries for regional planning boards and offices and community service areas shall not subdivide any county unit or conflict with any districts established by the department and the state relating to the planning for, or delivery of, health services. In dividing the state into areas, the board, the department, and the division shall take into consideration such factors as geographic boundaries, roads and other means of transportation, population concentrations, city and county lines, other relevant community services, and community economic and social relationships. Consideration shall also be given to the existence of facilities and personnel available in the areas for the delivery of disability services.
37-2-4. (a) The Governor shall appoint, fund, and provide staff assistance to a Governors Advisory Council for Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse, referred to in this chapter as the 'Governors council.' The Governors council shall consist of no more than 30 and no less than 15 members, who shall be representative of professional and lay individuals, organizations, and state agencies associated or involved with services for the disabled. Such members shall be fairly representative of all disability groups. The term of each member of the Governors council shall be for three years, provided that of the members first appointed, ten shall be appointed for a term of one year, five for a term of two years, and the remainder, if any, for a term of three years. Vacancies shall be filled by similar appointment for unexpired terms. The director shall be an ex officio, nonvoting member. (b) The Governors council shall advise the Governor, the board, the department, and the division as to the efficacy of the state disability services programs, the need for legislation relating to the disabled, the need for expansion or reduction of specific disability services programs, and the need for specific changes in the state disability services programs. The Governors council shall review and prepare written comments on proposed state plans and on standards, rules, and regulations promulgated by the division. Such comments shall be submitted to the director, the board, the commissioner, and to any other individual or agency deemed appropriate. The Governors council shall further receive and consider complaints and grievances submitted in writing by individuals, associations, or agencies involved with the delivery or receipt of disability services and, if deemed appropriate, shall make recommendations to the Governor, the board, the department, or the division with respect to such complaints or grievances. The Governors council shall also provide guidance and assistance to the regional planning boards, hospitals, community service boards, and other private or public providers in the performance of their duties.

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37-2-4.1. (a) The division shall create regional behavioral health and developmental disability offices. The number of these offices may be modified from time to time as deemed necessary by the division. (b) The division shall create a separate regional behavioral health and developmental disabilities planning board for each regional office established under subsection (a) of this Code section. Each board shall provide and facilitate coordinated and comprehensive planning for its region in conformity with minimum standards and procedures established by the division. Each board shall be designated with such identifying words before the term 'regional behavioral health and developmental disabilities planning board' as that regional planning board may, from time to time, choose and designate by official action. (c) The powers, functions, obligations, and duties of the regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse boards as they existed on June 30, 2002, are transferred to the department. The department shall succeed to all rights, privileges, entitlements, contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions of the regional boards which were in effect on June 30, 2002, and none of those rights, privileges, entitlements, contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions shall be impaired or diminished by reason of such transfer. In all such instances, the department shall be substituted for such regional board and the department shall succeed to the rights and duties under such contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions.
37-2-5. (a) Each regional planning board shall engage in disability services planning within its region and shall perform such other functions as may be provided or authorized by law. (b) Membership on the regional planning board within an established region shall be determined as follows:
(1) Each county with a population of 50,000 or less according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census shall appoint one member to the board; (2) Each county with a population of more than 50,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census shall appoint one member for each population increment of 50,000 or any portion thereof; (3) The appointment or appointments for each county shall be made by the county governing authority; and (4) The county governing authority shall appoint a consumer of disability services, a family member of a consumer, an advocate for disability services, or a local leader or business person with an interest behavioral health and developmental disabilities; provided, however, that for counties with more than one appointment, the county governing authority shall seek to ensure that such appointments represent various groups and disability services. (b.1) A county governing authority may appoint the school superintendent, a member of the board of health, a member of the board of education, or any other elected or

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appointed official to serve on the regional planning board, provided that such person meets the qualifications of paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section, such person does not serve on a community service board, and such appointment does not violate the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 45.
(b.2)(1) A person shall not be eligible to be appointed to or serve on a community service board if such person is:
(A) A member of the regional planning board which serves the region in which that community service board is included; or (B) An employee of that community service board or employee or board member of any private or public group, organization, or service provider which contracts with or receives funds from that community service board. (2) A person shall not be eligible to be appointed to or serve on a community service board if such persons spouse, parent, child, or sibling is a member of that community service board or a member, employee, or board member specified in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection. With respect to appointments by the same county governing authority, no person who has served a full term or more on a community service board may be appointed to a regional planning board until a period of at least two years has passed since the time such person served on the community service board, and no person who has served a full term or more on a regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse board or a regional planning board may be appointed to a community service board until a period of at least two years has passed since the time such person has served on a regional planning board or a regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse board. A person who has served on a regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse board and who becomes a member of a regional planning board on June 30, 2002, may not be appointed to a community service board until a period of at least two years has passed since the time such person has served on the regional planning board. (c) In making appointments to the regional planning board, the various county governing authorities shall ensure that appointments are reflective of the cultural and social characteristics, including gender, race, ethnic, and age characteristics, of the regional and county populations. The county governing authorities are further encouraged to ensure that each disability group is viably represented on the regional planning board, and in so doing the county governing authority may consider suggestions for appointments from clinical professional associations as well as advocacy groups, including but not limited to the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, People First of Georgia, the Georgia Parent Support Network, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Georgia, the American Association for Retired Persons, Georgians for Children, the National Mental Health Association of Georgia, Georgia ARC Network, and the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse and their local chapters and affiliates. (d)(1) In addition, members of the regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse boards in office on June 30, 2002, shall become members of the

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regional planning board for the area in which they reside on July 1, 2002, and shall serve out the balance of their terms. (2) The initial term of a new member of a regional planning board shall be determined by the commissioner in order to establish staggered terms on the board. At such time as the terms of the members of the board are equally staggered, the term of a member of the regional planning board shall be for a period of three years and until the members successor is appointed and qualified. A member may serve no more than two consecutive terms. The term of a regional planning board member shall terminate upon resignation, death, or inability to serve due to medical infirmity or other incapacity or such other reasonable condition as the regional planning board may impose under its bylaws. Vacancies on the regional planning board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (e) Prior to December 31, 2002, each regional planning board shall adopt bylaws governing its operation and management. At a minimum, the bylaws shall provide for staggered terms of the board, requirements for an annual meeting to elect officers, a mechanism for ensuring that consumers of disability services and family members of consumers constitute a majority of the appointments to the board, and a mechanism for ensuring that each disability service is equitably represented by appointments to the board. Any board member who serves an initial term of less than three years may be eligible to be reappointed for two full consecutive three-year terms. The chairperson and vice chairperson of the regional planning board shall be elected from among the members of the board to serve a term of one year with the option of reelection for an additional one-year term. The bylaws shall provide for any other officers and their means of selection, as well as any necessary committees or subcommittees of the board. Prior to their adoption by the regional planning board, the bylaws shall be submitted to the division for review and approval. The regional planning board must have the written approval of the director of the division prior to the adoption of bylaws. (f) The regional planning board shall meet not less than once every two months, beginning on July 1 and continuing through the next June 30, which time frame shall be the fiscal year for each regional planning board. (g) Each member of the regional planning board may, upon approval of the regional director, receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of such office in conformance with rates and allowances set for state employees by the Office of Planning and Budget and the same mileage allowance for use of a personal car as that received by all other state officials and employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation cost if traveling by public carrier. (h) Each regional planning board which is composed of members who are appointed thereto by the governing authority of only one county shall have a minimum of six members, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, which members shall in all other respects be appointed as provided in this Code section.
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appointed by the director of the division. The regional director shall serve as the director of the regional office, which shall be a unit of the division. The regional director shall serve at the pleasure of the division director. The director of the division shall be authorized to appoint an interim regional director at any time that the position of regional director is vacant and prior to the appointment of a duly qualified and approved successor. (b) The regional director may appoint such other staff including a regional services administrator and a regional state hospital administrator and personnel to work for the regional office as that regional director deems necessary and appropriate. The regional director and such staff and personnel shall be employees of the division. Expenses for the regional office and planning board, the employment of the regional director, other staff and personnel, and the operation of the regional office shall be charged against the funding allocated to the region for service delivery within the established region. The department and the division may impose limits on the administrative and operating expenditures of the regional office and planning board.
(c)(1) State, federal, and other funds appropriated to the department, the division, or both, and available for the purpose of funding the planning and delivery of disability services shall be distributed in accordance with this subsection. All funds associated with services to clients residing within a given region shall be managed through the appropriate regional office; the term 'all funds' shall include funding for hospitals, community service boards, private and public contracts, and any contracts relating to service delivery for clients within the given region. The division shall establish a funding amount for regions conditioned upon the amount of funds appropriated. The funding amount shall be determined, in part, based on consumer service needs, service and program history, population based funding needs, infrastructure mandates, program efficiency and effectiveness, geographic distances, and other factors affecting the cost and level of service needs within each region. (2) The division shall establish guidelines to ensure that regional offices receive such funding based on client population, past and future service delivery needs and capabilities, and in consideration of special needs populations, such as homeless and transient populations. The division shall ensure that funds are managed based primarily on services to clients and in compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory requirements. (3) The division, in compliance with the provisions of the General Appropriations Act and other applicable laws, is authorized to move funds to and between community and institutional programs based on need, and the division shall ensure that the regional offices develop appropriate allocation and accounting mechanisms to move funds in a planned and rational manner between hospitals, community service boards, and other providers based on client needs and utilization.
37-2-5.2. (a) Each regional office shall have the following duties and functions:
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hospitals, other public and private providers, its regional planning board, and appropriate advisory and advocacy groups, an annual plan and mechanism for the funding and provision of all disability services in the region. The plan shall be submitted to the division at a time and in the manner specified by the division so as to ensure that the plan is a basis for the annual appropriations request; (2) To provide, as funds become available, for consumer assessment and service authorization and coordination for each consumer receiving services within the region; (3) To exercise responsibility and authority within the region in all matters relating to the funding and delivery of disability services; (4) To receive and administer grants, gifts, moneys, and donations for purposes pertaining to behavioral health and developmental disability services; (5) To make contracts with any hospital, community service board, or other public or private providers without regard to regional or state boundaries for the provision of disability services, and to make and enter into all contracts necessary or incidental to the performance of duties and functions of the division and regional office; (6) To encourage the development, in cooperation with the division, of private and public providers of programs and disability services which respond to the needs of consumers and families of consumers within the region; (7) To submit annual reports to the division, the Governors council, and such other agencies or individuals deemed appropriate, which reports shall evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of disability services in the region; (8) To serve as the representative of the citizens of the area in regard to disability services; (9) To receive and consider complaints and grievances submitted by individuals, associations, or agencies involved with the delivery or receipt of disability services and, if deemed appropriate, to seek resolution, through processes which may include impartial mediation and alternate dispute resolution, of such complaints and grievances with the appropriate hospital, community service board, or other private or public provider of service; (10) To assure the highest achievable level of public awareness and understanding of both available and needed disability services; (11) To visit regularly disability services facilities and programs which serve the region in order to evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of the facilities and programs in delivering services; and (12) To participate with other regional offices and planning boards, the division, the department, local, state, or federal government agencies, educational institutions, and public and private organizations in the coordination of planning, research, service development, and evaluation activities:
(A) To work cooperatively with all units of county and local government, including the county boards of health, within the region; (B) To establish goals and objectives, not inconsistent with those established by the division and the department, for its region; and

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(C) To participate in the establishment and operation of a data base and network, coordinated by the division, to serve as a comprehensive management information system for disability services and programs. (b) It is the express intent of this chapter to confer upon the regional offices as the administrative entities of the division the flexibility and authority necessary to contract with a wide range of public and private providers to ensure that consumers are afforded cost-effective, locally based, and quality disability services. Regional offices are specifically authorized to contract directly with any county governing authority, any disability services organization created or designated by such county governing authority, any county board of health, any private or public provider, or any hospital for the provision of disability services. Such contracts may be made directly between the regional offices and the contractors. (c) Each regional office shall account for all funds received, expended, and administered and shall make reports to the division. The audit of such activity shall be part of the annual audit of the department.
37-2-6. (a) There shall be created community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service boards, in conformity with the areas established pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 37-2-3, which shall govern the provision of certain disability services not provided by other public or private providers under contract with the department. Community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service boards shall be established as public agencies. (b) Each community service board shall consist of members appointed by the county governing authorities from nominations by the boards of health of the counties within the boundaries of the community service board. Membership on such community service board shall be determined as follows:
(1) Each county with a population of 50,000 or less according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census shall appoint one member to the board; (2) Each county with a population of more than 50,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census shall appoint one member for each population increment of 50,000 or any portion thereof; (3) The appointment or appointments for each county shall be made by the county governing authority; (4) The county governing authority shall appoint a consumer of disability services, a family member of a consumer, an advocate for disability services, or a local leader or businessperson with an interest in mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse; provided, however, that for counties with more than one appointment, the county governing authority shall seek to ensure that such appointments represent various groups and disability services; (5) The chief executive or a designee of the chief executive of each county governing authority or municipal governing authority which contributes funding or resources

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which equal or exceed one-half of 1 percent of the budget allocation from the division for disability services within the area governed by the community service board shall serve as an ex officio, voting member of the community service board; and
(6)(A) A person shall not be eligible to be appointed to or serve on a regional planning board if such person is:
(i) A member of the community service board which serves that region; or (ii) An employee of such regional office or employee or board member of any private or public group, organization, or service provider which contracts with or receives funds from such regional office. (B) A person shall not be eligible to be appointed to or serve on a regional planning board if such persons spouse, parent, child, or sibling is a member of such regional planning board or a member, employee, or board member specified in division (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. No person who has served a full term or more on a regional board or regional planning board may be appointed to a community service board until a period of at least two years has passed since the time such person served on regional board or the regional planning board. No person who has served on a regional board and who becomes a member of a regional planning board on June 30, 2002, may be appointed to a community service board until a period of at least two years has passed since the time such person has served on the regional planning board. (b.1) A county governing authority may appoint the school superintendent, a member of the board of health, a member of the board of education, or any other elected or appointed official to serve on the community service board provided that such person meets the qualifications of paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section and such appointment does not violate the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 45. For terms of office which begin July 1, 1994, or later, an employee of the Department of Human Resources or an employee of a county board of health may not serve on a community service board. (c) In making appointments to the community service board, the various county governing authorities shall ensure that appointments are reflective of the cultural and social characteristics, including gender, race, ethnic, and age characteristics, of the regional and county populations. The county governing authorities are further encouraged to ensure that each disability group is viably and capably represented on the community service board, and in making nominations for such appointments the board of health shall consider suggestions from clinical professional associations as well as advocacy groups, including but not limited to the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, People First of Georgia, the Georgia Parent Support Network, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Georgia, the American Association for Retired Persons, Georgians for Children, the National Mental Health Association of Georgia, Georgia ARC Network, and the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse and their local chapters and affiliates. (d) Each county within the boundaries established for the community service board shall be required to participate with the board in the operation of the program through

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the community service board. Each community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service area in existence on June 30, 1994, shall automatically be succeeded by the community service board for the same region as of July 1, 1994, and each such community service board shall be governed, from and after July 1, 1994, by this chapter. All contractual obligations, including but not limited to real estate leases, rentals, and other property agreements, other duties, rights, and benefits of such service area, or the county board of health involved in administering programs in such area, unless continued by the current service providers, shall automatically become duties, obligations, rights, and benefits of its respective successor community service board or other successor entity. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a community service board may be constituted in a method other than that outlined in subsection (b) of this Code section if:
(1) A board of health of a county desiring to be the lead county board of health for that county submits a written agreement to the division before July 1, 1993, to serve as the community service board and to continue providing disability services in that county after July 1, 1994, and the governing authority for that county adopts a resolution stating its desire to continue the provision of disability services through its board of health after July 1, 1994, and submits a copy of such resolution to the division before July 1, 1993;
(2)(A) The lead county board of health for a community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service area, as designated by the division on July 15, 1993, but which area excludes any county which meets the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, submits a written agreement to the division and to all counties within such service area to serve as the community service board for that area and to continue providing disability services after July 1, 1994, which agreement shall be submitted between July 31, 1993, and December 31, 1993; and (B) Each county governing authority which is within the service area of a lead county board of health which has submitted an agreement pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph adopts a resolution stating its desire to continue the provision of disability services through such lead county board of health after July 1, 1994, and submits a copy of that resolution to the division, the regional board, and the lead county board of health between July 31, 1993, and December 31, 1993; and (3) The lead county board of health qualifying as such under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection agrees in writing to appoint a director for mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse other than the director of the county board of health as stipulated in Code Section 31-3-12.1, to appoint an advisory council on mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse consisting of consumers, families of consumers, and representatives from each of the counties within the boundaries of the community service board, and to comply with all other provisions relating to the delivery of disability services pursuant to this chapter. (f) If the conditions enumerated in subsection (e) of this Code section are not met prior to or on December 31, 1993, a community service board as provided in subsection (b)

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shall be established and appointed by January 31, 1994, to govern the provision of disability services within the boundaries of the community service board. Such community service board shall have the authority to adopt bylaws and undertake organizational and contractual activities after January 31, 1994; provided, however, that the community service board established pursuant to this Code section may not begin providing services to clients until July 1, 1994. (g) If a community service board is established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of this Code section, such community service board must operate as established at least until June 30, 1996; provided, however, that in each fiscal year following June 30, 1996, the counties included under the jurisdiction of such a community service board may vote to reconstitute the community service board pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section by passage of a resolution by a majority of the county governing authorities within the jurisdiction of the community service board prior to January 1, 1997, or each year thereafter. (h) Each community service board shall be responsible for adopting bylaws and operational policies and guidelines in conformity with procedures established by the division. Those bylaws shall address board appointment procedures, initial terms of board members, the staggering of terms, a mechanism for ensuring that consumers of disability services and family members of consumers constitute a majority of the appointed board members, and a mechanism for ensuring equitable representation of the various disability groups. The regular term of office for each community service board member shall be two years. Vacancies on such board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (i) Each community service board which is composed of members who are appointed thereto by the governing authority of only one county shall have a minimum of six members, not including ex officio members, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, which members in all other respects shall be appointed as provided in this Code section. (j) No officer or employee of such board who has authority to take, direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action shall take or threaten action against any employee of a community service board as a reprisal for making a complaint or disclosing information concerning the possible existence of any activity constituting fraud, waste, or abuse in or relating to the programs, operations, or client services of the board to the board or to a member of the General Assembly unless the complaint was made or the information was disclosed with the knowledge that it was false or with willful disregard for its truth or falsity. Any action taken in violation of this subsection shall give the public employee a right to have such action set aside in a proceeding instituted in the superior court.
37-2-6.1. (a) Each community service board shall be responsible for employing a program director, and other necessary staff, adopting an annual budget, and securing appropriate facilities, sites, and professionals necessary for the provision of disability services. The

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program director of the community service board may appoint such other staff and personnel as that program director and board deem necessary and appropriate. The community service board may delegate any power, authority, duty, or function to its program director or other staff. The program director or other staff is authorized to exercise any power, authority, duty, or function on behalf of the community service board. (b) Each community service board, under the jurisdiction of its board, shall perform duties, responsibilities, and functions and may exercise power and authority described in this subsection. Each program may exercise the following power and authority:
(1) Each community service board may adopt bylaws for the conduct of its affairs; provided, however, that the community service board shall meet at least quarterly, and that all such meetings and any bylaws shall be open to the public, as otherwise required under Georgia law; (2) Each community service board may make and enter into all contracts necessary and incidental to the performance of its duties and functions; (3) Each community service board may acquire and dispose of real and personal property; (4) Each community service board may contract to utilize the services of the Department of Administrative Services, the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, the state auditor, or any other agency of state, local, or federal government; (5) Each community service board may provide, either independently or through contract with appropriate state or local governmental entities, the following benefits to its employees, their dependents, and survivors, in addition to any compensation or other benefits provided to such persons:
(A) Retirement, pension, disability, medical, and hospitalization benefits, through the purchase of insurance or otherwise, but medical and hospitalization benefits may only be provided through the Department of Community Health under the same conditions as provided for such benefits to state employees, and the Department of Community Health shall so provide if requested; (B) Life insurance coverage and coverage under federal old age and survivors insurance programs; (C) Sick leave, annual leave, and holiday leave; and (D) Any other similar benefits including, but not limited to, death benefits; (6) Each community service board may cooperate with all units of local government within the boundaries of the community service board as well as neighboring regions and with the programs of other departments, agencies, and regional commissions and regional planning boards; (7) Each community service board shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 45, relating to state personnel administration, and each employee of such board shall be a covered employee as defined in Code Section 45-20-2, subject to the rules and regulations of the state merit system; (8) Each community service board may receive and administer grants, gifts,

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contracts, moneys, and donations for purposes pertaining to the delivery of disability services; (9) Each community service board may make contracts and establish fees for the provision of disability services; provided, however, that such contract and fees shall be in compliance with guidelines established by the division and the regional office; (10) Each community service board may accept appropriations or loans of funds, facilities, equipment, and supplies from the local governmental entities within their program boundaries; and (11) Each member of the community service board may, upon approval of the executive director, receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of such office in conformance with rates and allowances set for state employees by the Office of Planning and Budget and the same milage allowance for use of a personal car as that received by all other state officials and employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation cost if traveling by public carrier. (c) Nothing shall prohibit a community service board from contracting with any county governing authority, private or other public provider, or hospital for the provision of disability services. (d) Each community service board exists for nonprofit and public purposes, and it is found and declared that the carrying out of the purposes of each community service board is exclusively for public benefit and its property is public property. Thus, no community service board shall be required to pay any state or local ad valorem, sales, use, or income taxes.
37-2-6.2. (a)(1) Those employees whose job descriptions, duties, or functions as of June 30, 1994, included the performance of employment duties or functions which will become employment duties or functions of the personnel of a community service board on July 1, 1994, shall become employees of the applicable community service boards on and after July 1, 1994. Such employees shall be subject to the employment practices and policies of the applicable community service board on and after July 1, 1994. Employees who are subject to the State Merit System of Personnel Administration and who are transferred to a community service board shall retain all existing rights under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration. Retirement rights of such transferred employees existing under the Employees Retirement System of Georgia or other public retirement systems on June 30, 1994, shall not be impaired or interrupted by the transfer of such employees and membership in any such retirement system shall continue in the same status possessed by the transferred employees on June 30, 1994, without any interruption in membership service and without the loss of any creditable service. For purposes of coverage under the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, such employees transferred to the community service boards on July 1, 1994, shall be deemed to be state employees. Accrued annual and sick leave possessed by said employees on June 30, 1994, shall be retained by said employees as employees of the community service board. Any person who is granted employment

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rights and benefits as a member of a community service board pursuant to this subsection and who later becomes employed, without any break in service, by the division, a hospital thereof, another community service board, a county board of health for which such person provides services pursuant to this title, or a regional board shall retain, in that later employment position, all such rights and benefits. Such rights and benefits shall also be retained by any person who is employed on June 30, 1994, by the division, a hospital thereof, a county board of health for which such person provides services pursuant to this title, or a regional board and who later becomes employed, without any break in service, by a community service board. (2) Classified employees of a community service board under this chapter shall in all instances be employed and dismissed in accordance with rules and regulations of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration. (3) All rights, credits, and funds in the Employees Retirement System of Georgia which are possessed by personnel transferred by provisions of this Code section to the community service boards are continued and preserved, it being the intention of the General Assembly that such persons shall not lose any rights, credits, or funds to which they may be entitled prior to becoming employees of the community service boards. (b) As to those persons employed by the division, a hospital thereof, or a regional board on June 30, 1994, any termination from state employment after that date of any such person who is a member of the classified service shall not result from the anticipated or actual employment or utilization by: (1) The department; (2) A regional board; (3) A community service board; (4) A hospital; or (5) Any private provider of disability services of any person who is not an employee of the state or a political subdivision thereof to perform the duties and functions of such terminated state personnel unless such termination and utilization is the result of a reduction in appropriations for such duties or functions or is the result of a reduction in force caused by any other state department or agency which has ceased to contract with the department for the services which had been provided by the terminated state personnel.
37-2-7. (a) The division shall formulate and publish biennially a state plan for disability services which shall take into account the disability services plans submitted by the regional offices as required by Code Section 37-2-5.2. The state disability services plan shall be comprehensive and shall include public and private institutional and community services to the disabled. In developing the state plan, the division shall request input from the regional offices and planning boards, the community service boards, hospitals, and other public and private providers. The plan shall include an overview of current services and programs and shall also present information on future

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program, service, educational, and training needs. (b) The plan shall address ways of eliminating, to the extent possible, detrimental delays and interruptions in the administration of disability services when moving an individual from one element of service to another in order to ensure continuity of care and treatment for persons receiving such services. (c) The plan shall further set forth the proposed annual budget of the division and the regions. (d) The plan shall be submitted to the department, the Governor, the General Assembly, the Governors council, the regional planning boards, the hospitals, the community service boards, and any other public or private provider requesting a copy of the plan. (e) At such time as the state plan is submitted, the division shall further submit an analysis of services provided, programs instituted, progress made, and the extent of implementation of the previous biennial plan. Such analysis shall measure the effectiveness and the efficiency of the methods of delivering services which ameliorate or prevent disability and restore health. This analysis shall further address the efforts of the division in coordinating services in accordance with Code Section 37-2-9.
37-2-8. Reserved.
37-2-9. To the maximum extent possible, disability services provided by the division and the regional offices, hospitals, community service boards, and other public and private providers shall be coordinated with related activities of the department and judicial, correctional, educational, social, and other health service agencies and organizations, both private and public.
37-2-9.1. (a) Each regional planning board and community service board shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50, relating to open and public meetings, and Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records, except where records or proceedings are expressly made confidential pursuant to other provisions of law. (b) Each regional office and community service board and other public and private providers are authorized to establish one or more advisory boards for the purpose of ensuring coordination with various agencies and organizations and providing professional and other expert guidance.
37-2-10. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, the director with the concurrence of the commissioner and the Governor is authorized to establish and administer community programs on an emergency basis in the event one or more community service boards fail to assume responsibility for the establishment and implementation of

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an adequate range of disability services or to provide appropriate disability services as determined by the division. (b) Upon notification by a community service board of an inability to provide an adequate range of disability services or to provide appropriate services, the director, with concurrence of the commissioner and the Governor, may:
(1) Assume responsibility for the administration and operation of all of the community programs operated by or through such board and, in which case, the programs shall become department programs; the department shall acquire the assets of the community service board; and the community service board employees shall become employees of the department; or (2) Assume responsibility for the administration and operation of one or more of the community programs operated by or through such board, in which case, such program or programs shall become a department program or programs; the department shall acquire those assets of the community service board assigned to such program or programs; and the employees of such program or programs shall become employees of the department. Any community service board programs not transferred to the department shall continue to be operated by the community service board and the employees for such programs shall remain community service board employees.
37-2-11. (a) It is the goal of the State of Georgia that every citizen be provided an adequate level of disability care through a unified system of disability services. To this end, the department through the division shall, to the maximum extent possible, allocate funds available for services so as to provide an adequate disability services program available to all citizens of this state. In funding and providing disability services, the division and the regional offices shall ensure that all providers, public or private, meet minimum standards of quality and competency as established by the department and the division. (b) Fees generated, if any, by hospitals, community service boards, and other private and public providers, providing services under contract or purview of the regional offices, shall be reported to the regional offices and applied wherever appropriate against the cost of providing, and increasing the quantity and quality of, disability services. The division shall be responsible for developing procedures to properly account for the collection, remittance, and reporting of generated fees. The regional offices shall work with the community service boards and other public or private providers to develop an appropriate mechanism for accounting for the funds and resources contributed to local disability services by counties and municipalities within the area. Such contributions are not required to be submitted to either the community service boards or the regional offices; however, appropriate documentation and accounting entries shall make certain that the county or municipality is credited, and if necessary compensated, appropriately for such contribution of funds or resources. (c) No person shall be denied disability services provided by the state as defined in this chapter based on age, gender, race, ethnic origin, or inability to pay.

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37-2-11.1. (a) Venue for the purpose of any action against a community service board shall be the county in which the principal office of the community service board is located. For purposes of this Code section, 'principal office' shall be defined as the facility which houses the executive director or other such top administrator for the community service board. (b) In any legal proceeding, a regional planning board or the regional office shall be considered a unit of the division and shall be afforded the assistance of legal counsel from the Attorney General.
(c)(1) The community service boards shall be public bodies but shall not be considered agencies of the state or any specific county or municipality. Such community service boards are public agencies in their own right and shall have the same immunity as provided for counties. No county shall be liable for any action, error, or omission of a community service board. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, and regardless of any provisions of law which grant employees of the community service boards benefits under programs operated by the state or which deem them to be state employees only for purposes of those benefits, employees of the community service boards shall not be employees of the state but shall be employees of the community service boards and, further, the state shall not be liable for any action, error, or omission of such employees. (2) A community service board may employ or contract for legal counsel to assist in performing its duties and shall be authorized to appoint legal counsel to represent the community service board and its employees. The community service board may exercise any authority granted in Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 45, relating to the indemnification, defense, and insuring of members and employees of public bodies.
37-2-11.2. (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, to ensure the quality and integrity of patient and client care, any program receiving any public funds from, or subject to licensing, certification, or facility approval by, the Department of Human Resources or a regional office shall be required to provide the department or the appropriate regional office or both, upon request, complete access to, including but not limited to authorization to examine and reproduce, any records required to be maintained in accordance with contracts, standards, or rules and regulations of the Department of Human Resources or pursuant to the provisions of this title. (b) Records obtained pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be considered public records and shall not be released by the department or any regional office unless otherwise specifically authorized by law."
SECTION 1-7. Said title is further amended by striking Article 2 of Chapter 2, relating to administration of mental disability services, and inserting in its place the following:

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"ARTICLE 2
37-2-30. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Community ombudsman' means a person certified as a community ombudsman pursuant to Code Section 37-2-32. (2) 'Nonprofit corporation' means a nonprofit corporation which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is not a services provider. (3) 'Program' means the community ombudsman program operated pursuant to Code Section 37-2-32. (4) 'Service recipient' means a person with a disability who receives or is eligible to receive disability services from a services provider. (5) 'Services provider' means a community service board or state or local governmental entity which provides disability services to service recipients or any person, corporation, or business which provides disability services to service recipients. (6) 'State ombudsman' means the state ombudsman for mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse created under Code Section 37-2-31.
37-2-31. There is created the state ombudsman for behavioral health and developmental disabilities who shall be a full-time state employee under the supervision and direction of the consumers insurance advocate in the Governors Office of Consumer Affairs under Code Section 33-57-3. The state ombudsman shall have the powers and duties set forth in this article. The state ombudsman shall be a person qualified by training and experience in the field of disability services, have experience advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, and have the skills to perform the duties set forth in this article. The state ombudsman shall be free of a conflict of interest. The state ombudsman shall promote the well-being and quality of life of service recipients and encourage the development of community ombudsman activities at the local level.
37-2-32. The state ombudsman shall contract with one or more nonprofit corporations to operate a community ombudsman program in one or more behavioral health and developmental disabilities regions in this state. A nonprofit corporation shall not be eligible for such contract unless that corporation has experience in complaint resolution for service recipients and secures as community ombudsmen only such persons as are certified as such by the state ombudsman. The state ombudsman may certify community ombudsmen and such certified ombudsmen shall have the powers and duties set forth in this article. The state ombudsman shall require such community ombudsmen to receive appropriate training as determined and approved by the state ombudsman prior to certification.

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37-2-33. The state ombudsman shall:
(1) Establish policies and procedures for receiving, investigating, referring, and attempting to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of service recipients concerning any act, omission to act, practice, policy, or procedure of a services provider that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of any service recipient or the delivery of disability services to such service recipient; (2) Investigate and make reports and recommendations to the department and other appropriate agencies concerning any act or failure to act by any services provider with respect to its responsibilities and duties in connection with service recipients receiving or eligible to receive disability services from such provider; (3) Establish a uniform state-wide reporting system to record data about complaints and conditions with regard to services providers and collect and analyze such data in order to identify significant problems affecting service recipients receiving or eligible to receive disability services from such providers; (4) Promote the development of community ombudsmen activities and provide technical assistance as necessary; (5) Promote the interests of service recipients before governmental agencies and seek administrative and other remedies to protect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of the service recipients and:
(A) Analyze, comment on, and monitor the development and implementation of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and other governmental policies and actions that pertain to the health, safety, welfare, and rights of the service recipients with respect to the adequacy of disability services in the state; (B) Recommend any changes in such laws, regulations, policies, and actions as the state ombudsman determines to be appropriate; and (C) Facilitate public comment on the laws, regulations, policies, and actions; and (6) Make an annual written report, documenting the types of complaints and problems reported by service recipients and others on their behalf and include recommendations concerning needed policy, regulatory, and legislative changes. The annual report shall be submitted to the Governor and General Assembly and other appropriate agencies and organizations and made available to the public.
37-2-34. Pursuant to policies and procedures established by the state ombudsman, each community ombudsman shall:
(1) Learn about the general conditions affecting service recipients and work for the best interest of these service recipients; (2) Receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of service recipients; (3) Collect data about the number and types of complaints handled; and (4) Report regularly to the state ombudsman about the data collected and the activities of the community ombudsmen.

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37-2-35. (a) The state ombudsman or a community ombudsman, on his or her initiative or in response to complaints made by or on behalf of service recipients, may conduct investigations in matters within his or her powers and duties as provided by this article. (b) The state ombudsman or a community ombudsman shall have the authority to enter any facility, premises, or property where disability services are provided and shall use his or her best efforts to enter such facility, premises, or property during normal business hours. Upon entering such facility, premises, or property, the ombudsman shall notify the administrator or, in the absence of the administrator, the person in charge of such facility, premises, or property before speaking to any service recipient. After notifying the administrator or the person in charge of such facility, premises, or property, the ombudsman may communicate privately and confidentially with service recipients in such facility, premises, or property individually or in groups. The ombudsman shall have access to the medical, social, and disability records of any service recipient if:
(1) The ombudsman has the permission of the service recipient or the legal representative or guardian of the service recipient; (2) The service recipient is unable to consent to the review and has no legal representative or guardian; or (3) There is a guardian of the person of the service recipient and that guardian refuses to permit access to the records necessary to investigate a complaint, and:
(A) There is reasonable cause to believe that the guardian is not acting in the best interest of the service recipient; and (B) A community ombudsman obtains the approval of the state ombudsman. As used in this Code section, the term 'legal representative' means an agent under a valid power of attorney, provided that the agent is acting within the scope of his or her agency; an agent under a durable power of attorney for health care; or an executor, executrix, administrator, or administratrix of the estate of a deceased service recipient. The ombudsman shall have the authority to inspect the physical plant and have access to the administrative records, policies, and documents of the facility, premises, or property to which the service recipients have or the general public has access. Entry and investigation as provided by this Code section shall be conducted in a manner which will not significantly disrupt the provision of disability services to service recipients. (c) The state ombudsman or community ombudsman shall identify himself or herself as such to the service recipient, and the service recipient shall have the right to communicate or refuse to communicate with the ombudsman. (d) The service recipient or the service recipients legal representative shall have the right to participate in planning any course of action to be taken on the service recipients behalf by the state ombudsman or community ombudsman, and the service recipient or such representative shall have the right to approve or disapprove any proposed action to be taken on the service recipients behalf by such ombudsman. (e) The state ombudsman or community ombudsman shall have the authority to obtain from any governmental agency or services provider which receives state funds for

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disability services, and such agency or provider shall provide cooperation and assistance, services, data, and access to, such files and records as will enable the ombudsman properly to perform his or her duties and exercise his or her powers, provided that such information is not privileged under any law. (f) Where the subject of the investigation involves suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a service recipient by his or her guardian, the state ombudsman or community ombudsman shall have the authority to communicate with the service recipient in a private and confidential setting notwithstanding any objection by the guardian to such meeting and communication. (g) The state ombudsman shall advise the service recipient of the need for adequate legal counsel as well as consultation needed to protect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of the service recipient.
37-2-36. (a) Following an investigation, the state ombudsman or community ombudsman may report his or her opinions or recommendations to the party or parties affected thereby and shall attempt to resolve the complaint using, whenever possible, informal techniques of mediation, conciliation, and persuasion. With respect to a complaint against the services provider, the ombudsman may first notify the administrator or person in charge of that provider in writing and give such person a reasonable opportunity to correct any alleged defect. If so notified and the administrator or person in charge fails to take corrective action after a reasonable amount of time or if the defect seriously threatens the safety or well-being of any service recipient, the state ombudsman or community ombudsman may refer the complaint to the appropriate regional office and any other appropriate agency. (b) Complaints or conditions adversely affecting service recipients which cannot be resolved in the manner described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall, whenever possible, be referred by the state ombudsman or community ombudsman to the appropriate regional office and any other appropriate agency. (c) A community ombudsman shall not disclose to the public, either directly or indirectly, the identity of any services provider which is the subject of an investigation unless and until the matter has been reviewed by the office of the state ombudsman and the matter has been referred to the appropriate regional office and any other appropriate governmental agency for action.
37-2-37. Any person who has reasonable cause to believe that a service recipient is being or has been abused, neglected, exploited, or abandoned, is in a condition which is the result of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment, or is being denied disability services for which such service recipient is eligible may report such information or cause a report to be made in any reasonable manner to the state ombudsman or community ombudsman, if any.

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37-2-38. The identity of any complainant, service recipient on whose behalf a complaint is made, or individual providing information on behalf of the service recipient or complainant relevant to the investigation of a complaint shall be confidential and may be disclosed only with the express permission of such person. The information produced by an investigation may be disclosed by the state ombudsman or community ombudsman only if the identity of any such person is not disclosed by name or inference. If the identity of any such person is disclosed by name or inference in such information, the information may be disclosed only with his or her express permission. If the complaint becomes the subject of a judicial proceeding, such investigative information may be disclosed for the purpose of the proceeding.
37-2-39. The state ombudsman shall prepare and distribute to each services provider in the state and regional office in which the program is operated a written notice describing the program and the procedure to follow in making a complaint, including the address and telephone number of the state ombudsman and community ombudsman. The administrator or person in charge of such provider shall give the written notice required by this Code section to each service recipient who receives disability services from such provider and his or her legally appointed guardian, if any, upon first providing such services. The administrator or person in charge shall also post such written notice in conspicuous public places in the facility, premises, or property in which disability services are provided in accordance with procedures provided by the state ombudsman and shall give such notice to any service recipient and his or her legally appointed guardian, if any, who did not receive it upon the service recipients first receiving disability services. The failure to provide the notices required by this Code section shall be a ground upon which the director of the division may impose the civil penalty authorized by paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 37-2-40 under the conditions specified in subsection (d) of Code Section 37-2-40.
37-2-40. (a) No person shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against any service recipient or relative or guardian of a service recipient, any employee of a services provider, or any other person because of the making of a complaint or the providing of information in good faith to the state ombudsman or community ombudsman. No person shall willfully interfere with the state ombudsman or community ombudsman in the performance of his or her official duties. (b) A member of a regional planning board or community service board who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to permanent removal from such board by the director of the division. (c) A services provider which violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to one or more of the following sanctions which may be imposed by the director of the division:

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(1) The termination of any contract for which state funds are received for the provision of disability services if such contract was executed on or after July 1, 2002; (2) The payment of a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.00 for each violation; or (3) Having to suspend without pay for a period of at least two months or terminate any employee of such provider determined to have committed the violation. (d) An action against a member of a regional planning board, community service board, or services provider under this Code section shall be a contested case within Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50, relating to administrative procedure.
37-2-41. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person providing information, including but not limited to service recipient records, to the state ombudsman or community ombudsman shall be held, by reason of having provided such information, to have violated any criminal law or to be civilly liable under any law unless such information is false and the person providing such information knew or had reason to believe that it was false.
37-2-42. Any person who, in good faith, makes a complaint or provides information as authorized in this article shall incur no civil or criminal liability therefor. Any state or community ombudsman who, in good faith, performs his or her official duties, including but not limited to making a statement or communication relevant to a complaint received or an investigative activity conducted pursuant to this article, shall incur no civil or criminal liability therefor.
37-2-43. Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the power of the department to investigate complaints where otherwise authorized by law.
37-2-44. The state ombudsman shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this article."
SECTION 1-8. Said title is further amended by adding following paragraph (14.1) of Code Section 37-31, relating to definitions, a new paragraph (14.2) to read as follows:
"(14.2) 'Regional state hospital administrator' means the chief administrative officer of a state owned or state operated hospital and the state owned or operated community programs in a region. The regional state hospital administrator, under the supervision of the regional director, has overall management responsibility for the regional state hospital and manages services provided by employees of the regional state hospital and employees of state owned or operated community programs within a behavioral health and developmental disabilities region established in accordance with Code Section 37-2-3."

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SECTION 1-9. Said title is further amended by striking paragraph (16) of Code Section 37-3-1, relating to definitions, and inserting in its place the following:
"(16) 'Superintendent' means the chief administrative officer who has overall management responsibility at any facility receiving patients under this chapter, other than a regional state hospital or state owned or operated community program, or an individual appointed as the designee of such superintendent."
SECTION 1-10. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 37-3-149, relating to establishment of procedures for receiving patients and staff complaints, making of final decisions, establishment of rules and regulations implementing procedures, and complaint procedures as alternative to legal remedies, and inserting in its place the following:
"37-3-149. Each facility shall establish procedures whereby complaints of the patient or complaints of the staff concerning treatment of the patient can be speedily heard, with final decisions to be made by the superintendent, the regional state hospital administrator, or an advisory committee, whichever is appropriate. The board shall establish reasonable rules and regulations for the implementation of such procedures. However, the patient shall not be required to utilize these procedures in lieu of other available legal remedies."
SECTION 1-11. Said title is further amended by striking paragraphs (14) through (16) of Code Section 374-2, relating to definitions, and inserting in their place the following:
"(14) 'Person in charge of a clients habilitation' means a superintendent or regional state hospital administrator of a facility, a case manager, or any other service provider designated by the department to have overall responsibility for implementation of a clients individualized program plan. The department shall designate such a person for each individual ordered to receive services from the department under this chapter. (14.1) 'Regional state hospital administrator' means the chief administrative officer of a state owned or state operated hospital and the state owned or operated community programs in a region. The regional state hospital administrator, under the supervision of the regional director, has overall management responsibility for the regional state hospital and manages services provided by employees of the regional state hospital and employees of state owned or operated community programs within a behavioral health and developmental disabilities region established in accordance with Code Section 37-2-3. (15) 'Representatives' means the persons appointed as provided in Code Section 37-4107 to receive any notice under this chapter. (16) 'Superintendent' means the chief administrative officer who has overall management responsibility at any facility, other than a regional state hospital or state

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owned or operated community program, receiving mentally retarded persons under this chapter or an individual appointed as the designee of such superintendent."
SECTION 1-12. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 37-4-108, relating to right of clients or representatives to petition for writ of habeas corpus and for judicial protection of rights and privileges granted by chapter, and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) A client or his or her representatives may file a petition in the appropriate court alleging that the client is being unjustly denied a right or privilege granted by this chapter or that a procedure authorized by this chapter is being abused. An oral statement by a client or his or her representatives to any staff member or other service provider alleging that the clients rights or privileges under this chapter are being violated shall be immediately transmitted to the superintendent, the regional state hospital administrator, or the administrative head of the facility responsible for the clients treatment or the other person in charge of the clients habilitation plan, who shall assist the client in preparing his or her petition under this Code section. Upon the filing of such a petition, the court shall have the authority to conduct a judicial inquiry and to issue appropriate orders to correct any abuse under this chapter."
SECTION 1-13. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 37-4-109, relating to establishment of patients and staff complaint procedures, final decisionmakers, right of administrative appeal, and complaint procedures as alternative to legal remedies, and inserting in its place the following:
"37-4-109. The department shall establish procedures whereby complaints of the client or complaints of the staff concerning admission, treatment, or habilitation can be speedily heard. Clients shall receive reasonable notice of such procedures. Final decisions shall be made by the superintendent, the regional state hospital administrator, or an advisory committee, whichever is appropriate, with the right of appeal to the director of the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities or his or her designee. The board shall establish rules and regulations for the implementation of such procedures. However, the client shall not be required to utilize these procedures in lieu of other available legal remedies."
SECTION 1-14. Said title is further amended by striking paragraphs (17.1) through (19) of Code Section 37-7-1, relating to definitions, and inserting in their respective places the following:
"(17.1) 'Psychologist' means a licensed psychologist who meets the criteria of training and experience as a health service provider psychologist as provided in Code Section

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31-7-162. (17.2) 'Regional state hospital administrator' means the chief administrative officer of a state owned or state operated hospital and the state owned or operated community programs in a region. The regional state hospital administrator, under the supervision of the regional director, has overall management responsibility for the regional state hospital and manages services provided by employees of the regional state hospital and employees of state owned or operated community programs within a behavioral health and developmental disabilities region established in accordance with Code Section 37-2-3. (18) 'Representatives' means the persons appointed as provided in Code Section 37-7147 to receive notice of the proceedings for voluntary or involuntary treatment. (19) 'Superintendent' means the chief administrative officer who has overall management responsibility at any facility, other than a regional state hospital or state owned or operated community program, receiving patients under this chapter or an individual appointed as the designee of such superintendent."
SECTION 1-15. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 37-7-149, relating to establishment of patients and staff complaint procedures, making of final decisions, and complaint procedures as alternative to legal remedies, and inserting in its place the following:
"37-7-149. Each facility shall establish procedures whereby complaints of the patient or complaints of the staff concerning treatment of the patient can be speedily heard, with final decisions to be made by the superintendent, the regional state hospital administrator, or an advisory committee, whichever is appropriate. The board shall establish reasonable rules and regulations for the implementation of such procedures. However, the patient shall not be required to utilize these procedures in lieu of other available legal remedies."
SECTION 1-16. Said title is further amended by striking paragraph (6) of Code Section 37-9-2, relating to definitions, and inserting in its place the following:
"(6) 'State hospital' means any state hospital which now or hereafter comes under the control of the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities of the department and any facility operated in conjunction therewith."
SECTION 1-17. Each of the following Code sections is amended by striking "superintendent" or "superintendents" wherever those words appear and inserting in their respective places "regional state hospital administrator" or "regional state hospital administrators":
(1) Code Section 37-3-7, relating to abandoning or leaving patients on grounds of psychiatric hospital;

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(2) Code Section 37-3-103, relating to procedure for transfer of Georgia residents from out-of-state hospitals to Georgia hospitals; (3) Code Section 37-3-104, relating to procedure upon discovery that a patient hospitalized in Georgia is not a resident; (4) Code Section 37-4-20, relating to examination of minor children, recommendation of individualized program plan if retardation found, provision plan services by department, and parents or guardians request for discharge of child admitted to facility; (5) Code Section 37-4-21, relating to admission of mentally retarded persons to facilities for purposes of temporary supervision and care; (6) Code Section 37-4-22, relating to admission of persons to facilities for dental services; (7) Code Section 37-4-40, relating to filing petition with court for according of program of services to mentally retarded person, order for examination of person by comprehensive evaluation team, report by team, petition hearing, and procedure upon finding that department services are necessary; (8) Code Section 37-4-40.2, relating to admission or discharge of a person in custody of a state facility for temporary care and notice of proposed discharge; (9) Code Section 37-4-41, relating to procedure upon failure of or clients noncompliance with court ordered habilitation program; (10) Code Section 37-4-42, relating to procedure for continuation of court ordered habilitation; (11) Code Section 37-4-63, relating to procedure for transfer of Georgia residents from out-of-state facilities to Georgia facilities; (12) Code Section 37-4-64, relating to procedure upon discovery that a client receiving court ordered services from a Georgia facility is not a resident; (13) Code Section 37-7-103, relating to procedure for transfer of Georgia residents from out-of-state hospitals to Georgia hospitals; and (14) Code Section 37-7-104, relating to procedure upon discovery that a patient hospitalized in Georgia is not a resident.
SECTION 1-18. Each of the following Code sections is amended by striking the word "superintendent" and inserting in its place the words "superintendent or regional state hospital administrator":
(1) Code Section 37-3-144, relating to patients right to vote; (2) Code Section 37-4-5, relating to validity of hospitalization orders entered before September 1, 1978, and establishment of regulations authorizing continued care for clients receiving services pursuant to orders entered before September 1, 1978; (3) Code Section 37-4-102, relating to right of clients to communicate with persons outside facility and to receive visitors, treatment of client correspondence, and establishment of regulations governing visitation and telephone usage; (4) Code Section 37-4-103, relating to clients rights in regard to personal effects and

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liability of facilitys employees and staff members for loss of or damage to clients personal effects; (5) Code Section 37-4-104, relating to clients right to vote; (6) Code Section 37-4-122, relating to clients care and treatment rights; (7) Code Section 37-4-124, relating to mistreatment, neglect, or abuse of clients prohibited, use of medication, physical restraints, or seclusion restricted, and standards for use of physical restraints; (8) Code Section 37-4-125, relating to treatment of clinical records, scope of privileged communications, and liability for disclosure; (9) Code Section 37-4-127, relating to right of clients attorney to interview persons in charge of clients habilitation in a facility and establishment by superintendent of regulations as to release of information to clients attorney; and (10) Code Section 37-7-144, relating to patients right to vote.
SECTION 1-19. Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers licenses, is amended by striking subparagraph (g)(1)(B) of Code Section 40-5-64, relating to limited driving permits for certain offenders, and inserting in its place the following:
"(B) Upon receipt of notice from the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities of the Department of Human Resources that a permittee who is required to complete a substance abuse treatment program pursuant to Code Section 40-5-63.1 enrolled in but failed to attend or complete such program as scheduled, the department shall revoke such persons limited driving permit and, by regular mail to his or her last known address, notify such person of such revocation. Such notice of revocation shall inform the person of the grounds for and effective date of the revocation and of the right to review. The notice of revocation shall be deemed received three days after mailing."
SECTION 1-20. Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employees insurance and benefits plans, is amended by striking Code Section 45-18-5.2, relating to sheltered employment center employees, and inserting in its place the following:
"45-18-5.2. The board is authorized to contract with public and private nonprofit sheltered employment centers which contract with or employ persons within the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Labor and the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Human Resources for the inclusion of employees working in the sheltered employment centers within any health insurance plan or plans established under this article. The board is authorized to adopt regulations for entering into any contract. In the event any contract is entered into, it shall be the duty of the sheltered employment center to remit any funds that may be deducted from the earnings

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or other compensation of such sheltered employees for inclusion in the health insurance fund. In addition, it shall be the duty of the sheltered employment center to make the employer contributions required for the operation of such plan or plans."
SECTION 1-21. Chapter 4A of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Juvenile Justice, is amended by striking subsection (e) of Code Section 49-4A-9, relating to sentence of youthful offenders, modification of order, review, and participation in programs, and inserting in its place the following:
"(e) Any child under 17 years of age who is sentenced in the superior court and committed to the department may be eligible to participate in all youth development center programs and services including community work programs, sheltered workshops, special state sponsored programs for evaluation and services under the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Labor and the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Human Resources, and under the general supervision of youth development center staff at special planned activities outside of the youth development center. When such a child sentenced in the superior court is approaching his or her seventeenth birthday, the department shall notify the court that a further disposition of the child is necessary. The department shall provide the court with information concerning the participation and progress of the child in programs described in this subsection. The court shall review the case and determine if the child, upon becoming 17 years of age, should be placed on probation, have his or her sentence reduced, be transferred to the Department of Corrections for the remainder of the original sentence, or be subject to any other determination authorized by law."
SECTION 1-22. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 49-5-220, relating to legislative findings and intent and State Plan for Coordinated System of Care for severely emotionally disturbed children or adolescents, and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) In recognition of the fact that services to these children are provided by several different agencies, each having a different philosophy, a different mandate, and a different source of funding, the General Assembly intends that the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Human Resources shall have the primary responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing the coordinated system of care for severely emotionally disturbed children. Further, it recognizes that to enable severely emotionally disturbed children to develop appropriate behaviors and demonstrate academic and vocational skills, it is necessary that the Department of Education provide appropriate education in accordance with P.L. 94-142 and that the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral

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Health and Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Human Resources provide mental health treatment."
SECTION 1-23. Said title is further amended by striking the introductory language of subsection (a) of Code Section 49-5-225, relating to local interagency committees, membership, and function of committees, and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) At least one local interagency committee shall be established for each administrative district region of the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Human Resources whose permanent membership shall include a local representative from each of the following:".
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions, is amended by striking paragraph (4) of Code Section 37-1-1, relating to definitions, and inserting in its place the following:
"(4) 'Community service board' means a public board established pursuant to Code Section 37-2-6, which board governs the provision of certain disability services not provided by other public or private providers under provides one or more behavioral health and developmental disability services through contract with the department. Such community service board may enroll with the department to become a provider of specific behavioral health and developmental disability services with such services being negotiated and contracted annually with the department."
SECTION 2-2. Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of behavioral health and developmental disability services, is amended by striking paragraph (2) of Code Section 37-2-2, relating to definitions, and inserting in its place the following:
"(2) 'Community service board' means a public board established pursuant to Code Section 37-2-6, which board governs the provision of certain disability services not provided by other public or private providers under provides one or more behavioral health and developmental disabilities services through contract with the department. Such community service board may enroll with the department to become a provider of specific behavioral health and developmental disability services with such services being negotiated and contracted annually with the department."
SECTION 2-3. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 37-2-6, relating to community

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mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service boards, creation, membership, participation of counties, transfer of powers and duties, alternate method of establishment, and bylaws, and inserting in its place the following:
"37-2-6. (a) There shall be created community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse Community service boards, created in conformity with the areas established pursuant to the subsection (b) of Code Section 37-2-3, which shall govern the provision of certain disability services not provided by other public or private providers under contract with the department shall provide one or more behavioral health and developmental disability services through contract with the department. Such community service boards may enroll with the department to become a provider of specific behavioral health and developmental disability services with such services being negotiated and contracted annually with the department. Community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service boards shall be established as public agencies. Such boards shall be considered public agencies. (b) Each community service board shall consist of members appointed by the county governing authorities from nominations by the boards of health of the counties within the boundaries of the community service board. Membership on such community service board shall be determined as follows:
(1) Each county with a population of 50,000 or less according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census shall appoint one member to the board; (2) Each county with a population of more than 50,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census shall appoint one member for each population increment of 50,000 or any portion thereof; (3) The appointment or appointments for each county shall be made by the county governing authority; (4) The county governing authority shall appoint a consumer of disability services, a family member of a consumer, an advocate for disability services, or a local leader or businessperson with an interest in mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse; provided, however, that for counties with more than one appointment, the county governing authority shall seek to ensure that such appointments represent various groups and disability services; (5) The chief executive or a designee of the chief executive of each county governing authority or municipal governing authority which contributes funding or resources which equal or exceed one-half of 1 percent of the budget allocation from the regional office for disability services within the area governed by the community service board shall serve as an ex officio, voting member of the community service board; and
(6)(A) A person shall not be eligible to be appointed to or serve on a regional planning board if such person is:
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receives funds from such regional office. (B) A person shall not be eligible to be appointed to or serve on a regional planning board if such persons spouse, parent, child, or sibling is a member of such regional planning board or a member, employee, or board member specified in division (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. No person who has served a full term or more on a regional board or regional planning board may be appointed to a community service board until a period of at least two years has passed since the time such person served on regional board or the regional planning board. No person who has served on a regional board and who becomes a member of a regional planning board on June 30, 2002, may be appointed to a community service board until a period of at least two years has passed since the time such person has served on the regional planning board. (b.1) A county governing authority may appoint the school superintendent, a member of the board of health, a member of the board of education, or any other elected or appointed official to serve on the community service board provided that such person meets the qualifications of paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section and such appointment does not violate the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 45. For terms of office which begin July 1, 1994, or later, an employee of the Department of Human Resources or an employee of a county board of health may not serve on a community service board. (c) In making appointments to the community service board, the various county governing authorities shall ensure that appointments are reflective of the cultural and social characteristics, including gender, race, ethnic, and age characteristics, of the regional and county populations. The county governing authorities are further encouraged to ensure that each disability group is viably and capably represented on the community service board, and in making nominations for such appointments the board of health shall consider suggestions from clinical professional associations as well as advocacy groups, including but not limited to the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, People First of Georgia, the Georgia Parent Support Network, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Georgia, the American Association for Retired Persons, Georgians for Children, the National Mental Health Association of Georgia, Georgia ARC Network, and the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse and their local chapters and affiliates. (d) Each county within the boundaries established for the community service board shall be required to participate with the board in the operation of the program through the community service board. Each community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service area in existence on June 30, 1994, shall automatically be succeeded by the community service board for the same region as of July 1, 1994, and each such community service board shall be governed, from and after July 1, 1994, by this chapter. All contractual obligations, including but not limited to real estate leases, rentals, and other property agreements, other duties, rights, and benefits of such the behavioral health and developmental disabilities service area areas in existence on June 30, 2003, or the county board of health involved in administering programs in such

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area, unless continued by the current service providers, shall automatically become duties, obligations, rights, and benefits of its respective successor community service board or other successor entity shall continue to exist along with the new powers granted to the community service boards effective July 1, 2003. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a community service board may be constituted in a method other than that outlined in subsection (b) of this Code section if:
(1) A board of health of a county desiring to be the lead county board of health for that county submits a written agreement to the division before July 1, 1993, to serve as the community service board and to continue providing disability services in that county after July 1, 1994, and the governing authority for that county adopts a resolution stating its desire to continue the provision of disability services through its board of health after July 1, 1994, and submits a copy of such resolution to the division before July 1, 1993; or
(2)(A) The lead county board of health for a community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service area, as designated by the division on July 15, 1993, but which area excludes any county which meets the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, submits a written agreement to the division and to all counties within such service area to serve as the community service board for that area and to continue providing disability services after July 1, 1994, which agreement shall be submitted between July 31, 1993, and December 31, 1993; and (B) Each county governing authority which is within the service area of a lead county board of health which has submitted an agreement pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph adopts a resolution stating its desire to continue the provision of disability services through such lead county board of health after July 1, 1994, and submits a copy of that resolution to the division, the regional board, and the lead county board of health between July 31, 1993, and December 31, 1993; and (3) The lead county board of health qualifying as such under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection agrees in writing to appoint a director for mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse other than the director of the county board of health as stipulated in Code Section 31-3-12.1, to appoint an advisory council on mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse consisting of consumers, families of consumers, and representatives from each of the counties within the boundaries of the community service board, and to comply with all other provisions relating to the delivery of disability services pursuant to this chapter. (f) If the conditions enumerated in subsection (e) of this Code section are not met prior to or on December 31, 1993, a community service board as provided in subsection (b) shall be established and appointed by January 31, 1994, to govern the provision of disability services within the boundaries of the community service board. Such community service board shall have the authority to adopt bylaws and undertake organizational and contractual activities after January 31, 1994; provided, however, that the community service board established pursuant to this Code section may not begin providing services to clients until July 1, 1994.

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(g) If a community service board is established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of this Code section, such community service board must operate as established at least until June 30, 1996; provided, however, that in each fiscal year following June 30, 1996, the counties included under the jurisdiction of such a community service board may vote to reconstitute the community service board pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section by passage of a resolution by a majority of the county governing authorities within the jurisdiction of the community service board prior to January 1, 1997, or each year thereafter. (h) Each community service board shall be responsible for adopting adopt bylaws and operational policies and guidelines in conformity with procedures established by the division. Those bylaws shall address board appointment procedures, initial terms of board members, the staggering of terms, a mechanism for ensuring that consumers of disability services and family members of consumers constitute a majority of the appointed board members, and a mechanism for ensuring equitable representation of the various disability groups. The regular term of office for each community service board member shall be two years. Vacancies on such board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (i) Each community service board which is composed of members who are appointed thereto by the governing authority of only one county shall have a minimum of six members, not including ex officio members, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, which members in all other respects shall be appointed as provided in this Code section. (j) No officer or employee of such community service board who has authority to take, direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action shall take or threaten action against any employee of a community service board as a reprisal for making a complaint or disclosing information concerning the possible existence of any activity constituting fraud, waste, or abuse in or relating to the programs, operations, or client services of the board to the board or to a member of the General Assembly unless the complaint was made or the information was disclosed with the knowledge that it was false or with willful disregard for its truth or falsity. Any action taken in violation of this subsection shall give the public employee a right to have such action set aside in a proceeding instituted in the superior court."
SECTION 2-4. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 37-2-6.1, relating to community service boards, program director, staff, budget, facilities, powers and duties, exemption from state and local taxation, and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) Each community service board, under the jurisdiction of its board, shall perform duties, responsibilities, and functions and may exercise power and authority described in this subsection. Each program may exercise the following power and authority:
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that all such meetings and any bylaws shall be open to the public, as otherwise required under Georgia law; (2) Each community service board may make and enter into all contracts necessary and incidental to the performance of its duties and functions; (3) Each community service board may acquire and dispose of real and personal property; by purchase, gift, lease, or otherwise and may own, hold, improve, use, and sell, convey, exchange, transfer, lease, sublease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character, or any interest therein, for its corporate purposes; (4) Each community service board may contract to utilize the services of the Department of Administrative Services, the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, the state auditor, or any other agency of state, local, or federal government; (5) Each community service board may provide, either independently or through contract with appropriate state or local governmental entities, the following benefits to its employees, their dependents, and survivors, in addition to any compensation or other benefits provided to such persons:
(A) Retirement, pension, disability, medical, and hospitalization benefits, through the purchase of insurance or otherwise, but medical and hospitalization benefits may only be provided through the Department of Community Health under the same conditions as provided for such benefits to state employees, and the Department of Community Health shall so provide if requested; (B) Life insurance coverage and coverage under federal old age and survivors insurance programs; (C) Sick leave, annual leave, and holiday leave; and (D) Any other similar benefits including, but not limited to, death benefits; (6) Each community service board may cooperate with all units of local government within the boundaries of the community service board as well as neighboring regions and with the programs of other departments, agencies, and regional commissions and regional planning boards; (7) Each community service board shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 45, relating to state personnel administration, and each employee of such board shall be a covered employee as defined in Code Section 45-20-2, subject to the rules and regulations of the state merit system; (8) Each community service board may receive and administer grants, gifts, contracts, moneys, and donations for purposes pertaining to the delivery of disability services; (9) Each community service board may make contracts and establish fees for the provision of disability services; provided, however, that such contract and fees shall be in compliance with guidelines established by the division and the regional office; establish fees for the provision of disability services according to Department of Human Resources and Department of Community Health state-wide standards; (10) Each community service board may accept appropriations, or loans of funds,

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facilities, equipment, and supplies from the local governmental entities within their program its boundaries; and (11) Each member of the community service board may, upon approval of the executive director, receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of such office in conformance with rates and allowances set for state employees by the Office of Planning and Budget and the same milage allowance for use of a personal car as that received by all other state officials and employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation cost if traveling by public carrier; (12) Each community service board may have a seal and alter it; (13) Each community service board may contract with the State Personnel Board regarding its personnel who remain in the classified service; (14) Each community service board may borrow money for any business purpose and may incur debt, liabilities, and obligations for any business purpose. A debt, liability, or obligation incurred by a community service board shall not be considered a debt, liability, or obligation of the state or any county or any municipality or any political subdivision of the state. A community service board may not borrow money as permitted by this Code section if the highest aggregate annual debt service requirements of the then current fiscal year or any subsequent year for outstanding borrowings of the community service board, including the proposed borrowing, exceed 15 percent of the total revenues of the community service board in its fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which such debt is to be incurred. Interest paid upon such borrowings shall be exempt from taxation by the state or its political subdivisions. A state contract with a community service board shall not be used or accepted as security or collateral for a debt, liability, or obligation of a community service board without the prior written approval of the commissioner; (15) Each community service board, to the extent authorized by law and contract for the funds involved, may carry forward without lapse fund balances and establish operating, capital, and debt reserve accounts from revenues and grants derived from state, county, and all other sources; (16) Each community service board may operate, establish, or operate and establish facilities deemed by the community service board as necessary and convenient for the administration, operation, or provision of disability services by the community service board and may construct, reconstruct, improve, alter, repair, and equip such facilities to the extent authorized by state and federal law; and (17) Each community service board may establish fees, rates, rents, and charges for the use of facilities of the community service board for the provision of disability services when approved by the department."
SECTION 2-5. Said chapter is further amended by adding to the end of Code Section 37-2-6.1, relating to community service boards, program director, staff, budget, facilities, powers and duties, exemption from state and local taxation, new subsections (e) through (j) to read as follows:

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"(e) A community service board does not have the power to tax, the power to issue general obligation bonds or revenue bonds or revenue certificates, or the power to financially obligate the state or any county or any municipal corporation. (f) A community service board shall not operate any facility for profit. A community service board may fix fees, rents, rates, and charges that are reasonably expected to produce revenues, which, together with all other funds of the community service board, will be sufficient to administer, operate, and provide the following:
(1) Disability services; (2) The cost of acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, repairing, and operating its facilities; and (3) The creation and maintenance of reserves sufficient to meet principal and interest payments due on any obligation of the community service board. (g) Each community service board may provide reasonable reserves for the improvement, replacement, or expansion of its facilities and services. Reserves under this subsection shall be subject to the limitations in paragraph (17) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (h) Each county and municipal corporation of this state is authorized to convey or lease property of such county or municipal corporation to a community service board for its public purposes. Any property conveyed or leased to a community services board by a county or municipal corporation shall be operated by such community service board in accordance with this chapter and the terms of the community service boards agreements with the county or municipal corporation providing such conveyance or lease. (i) Each community service board shall keep books of account reflecting all funds received, expended, and administered by the community service board which shall be independently audited annually. (j) A community service board may not create, form, or become a member of a nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, or other profit or nonprofit entity unless the community service board elects to convert to a private nonprofit corporation as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 37-2-6.4."
SECTION 2-6. Said chapter is further amended by adding following Code Section 37-2-6.2 new Code Sections 37-2-6.3 and 37-2-6.4 to read as follows:
"37-2-6.3. (a) A community service board is a public body as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 37-2-11.1. (b) A community service board has the power to bring an action in its own name and, to the extent otherwise authorized by law and to the extent not immune from suit, may be sued in its own name. The state and the counties in which the community service board operates shall not be considered a party to or liable under any such litigation. (c) Debts, obligations, and liabilities of a community service board are not, debts, obligations, or liabilities of the state or of the counties in which such board operates. A

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community service board is prohibited from entering into debts, obligations, or liabilities which are also debts, obligations, or liabilities of the state or of any county.
37-2-6.4. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a community service board may reconstitute or convert its organizational structure in the following ways:
(1) With the approval of the governing board of the community service board and the approval of the county governing authorities of the counties served by the community service board, the community service board may convert to a private nonprofit corporation. So long as the reconstituted organization continues to serve a public purpose as defined by the department, such organization shall be authorized to retain the use of assets, equipment, and resources purchased with state and federal funds by the former community service board. In the event the new private nonprofit fails to serve such public purpose, those assets, equipment, and resources purchased by the former community service board with state and federal funds shall be returned to the department or to an agency designated by the department. For a period of three years following the community service boards conversion to a private nonprofit corporation, the private nonprofit corporation shall ensure that consumers of disability services and family members of consumers constitute a majority of the appointed board members and that the various disability groups are equitably represented on the board of the nonprofit corporation; (2) With the approval of the governing board of the community service board and the approval of all of the county governing authorities of the counties served by the community service board, the community service board may convert to a unit of county government. All assets, equipment, and resources of the community service board shall be transferred to the new unit of county government; or (3) With the approval of the governing board of the community service board and the approval of all of the county governing authorities of the counties served by the community service board, the community service board may become a component part of a hospital authority in those counties served by the community service board. So long as the hospital authority continues to serve a public purpose as defined by the department, the hospital authority shall be authorized to retain possession of those assets, equipment, and resources purchased by the community service board with state and federal funds. In the event the hospital authority fails to serve such public purpose, those assets, equipment, and resources purchased by the community service board with state and federal funds shall be returned to the department or to an agency designated by the department. (b) In the event that all county governing authorities of a community service area designated pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 37-2-3 concur that a community service board reconstituted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section has failed to provide disability services as required, those county governing authorities may request that the division coordinate the formation of a new community service board pursuant to Code Section 37-2-6. Upon notification of the request, the division shall assist the

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county governing authorities in making appointments to the new community service board and establishing bylaws pursuant to Code Section 37-2-6. The division shall make a determination about the disposition of all assets, equipment, and resources purchased with state or federal funding in the possession of the predecessor agency."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Section 1-7 of this Act shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of this Act in an appropriations Act making specific reference to this Act and shall become effective when funds so appropriated become available for expenditure. The remaining sections of Part I of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002. Part II of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2003.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 41, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr E Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker

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Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

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

HB 1066. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Skipper of the 137th, Reichert of the 126th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Orrock of the 56th and others:

A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to provide for a limitation on the liability of certified child safety passenger technicians and sponsoring organizations; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Marable of the 52nd.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

SR 416. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION urging the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia and the board of trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to maintain separate, distinct, and independent management of administration and assets of the two retirement systems; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

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

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HR 949. By Representative Cummings of the 27th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Bartow County; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Marable of the 52nd.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

HB 1021. By Representatives Day of the 153rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Rogers of the 20th and others:

A BILL to provide a short title; to amend Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding river and harbor development; to provide

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for the regulation of maintaining navigation inlets, harbors, and rivers; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Kemp of the 3rd.
The Senate Natural Resources Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1021 by striking lines 30 and 31 of page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"This Act shall become effective on June 1, 2003."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

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HB 1078. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Hear d of the 89th, Lord of the 121st, Stanley of the 49th and Taylor of the 134th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 26 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to industrial life insurance, so as to provide that policyholders who are 65 years of age and older shall have the option to provide an additional contact person who shall be notified by the insurer prior to the lapse, termination, or cancellation of any industrial life insurance policy in the same manner as the policyholder; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Brown of the 26th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle
Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

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HB 783. By Representatives Stanley of the 50th, Stanley of the 49th, Holmes of the 53rd, McKinney of the 51st and Ashe of the 46th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-13-49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband, so as to provide for the distribution of certain property so forfeited; to provide restrictions; to amend Code Section 48-4-61 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to land bank authorities, so as to authorize the acquisition of certain forfeited property; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Tate of the 38th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

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HB 728. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th, Purcell of the 147th, Parham of the 122nd and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to regulation of tractor or farm equipment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; to define certain terms; to regulate sales of certain tractors or farm equipment; to regulate the establishment and relocation of dealerships; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Ragan of the 11th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

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HB 1048. By Representatives Keen of the 174th, Buck of the 135th, DeLoach of the 172nd, Tillman of the 173rd and Mueller of the 152nd:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to shore protection, so as to provide that it shall be a violation to operate a motor vehicle over sand dunes or to store certain watercraft on sand dunes; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Williams of the 6th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts
Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis N Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 1.

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

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HB 1108. By Representatives McCall of the 90th, Hanner of the 159th, Murphy of the 18th and Wix of the 33rd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 12-9-46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources relative to the Georgia Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Act, designation of the commissioner of natural resources or director of the Environmental Protection Division as the board's agent, and the duties of the director, so as to further describe a certain power; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

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HB 1057. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Morris of the 155th, Mosley of the 171st, Stokes of the 92nd and Keen of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crabs, so as to provide for the permissible possession of crabs lawfully taken from the waters of another state; to require certain proof of the point of origin; to provide that it shall be unlawful to take or possess a female blue crab bearing visible eggs; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Blitch of the 7th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis N Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 1.

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

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HB 1059. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Morris of the 155th, Stokes of the 92nd and Keen of the 174th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 27-4-130.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to open seasons, creel and possession limits, and minimum size limits for certain finfish species, so as to provide for a maximum legal size of red drum; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Blitch of the 7th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

Senator Hill of the 4th introduced Alfonso Hall of International Agile Manufacturing LLP, who addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

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SB 100. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Bowen of the 13th and Thomas of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefit options, payment to the surviving spouse, the effect of reemployment, the effect of changes in retirement benefits, and payment on the death of a member under the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide that the retirement benefits of a member of such fund who retired with at least 30 years of creditable service shall not be affected if such member returns to service as a peace officer; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

January 30, 2001

The Honorable Steve Thompson State Senator State Capital, Room 109 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Senator Thompson:

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Senate Bill 100 (LC 21 6207)

This bill would amend provisions relating to retirement benefits under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. Under this bill, the retirement benefits of a member of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund who retired with at least 30 years of creditable service would not be affected should that member return to service as a peace officer.

This is to certify that this is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

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On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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

Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that SB 100 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted, and SB 100 was immediately transmitted.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Mr. Secretary:

The State Senate 2/27/02

Please show me voting "Aye" on SB 100. /s/ Jack Hill

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:18 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 28, 2002 Twenty-sixth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 1120. By Representatives Day of the 153rd, Stephens of the 150th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Pelote of the 149th and Davis of the 60th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Secretary of State, so as to change certain provisions regarding postponement and extension of qualifying; and for other purposes.

HB 1154. By Representative Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources, so as to redesignate certain provisions of said article; to provide that county governing authorities may by ordinance require notice of certain timber harvesting operations; to prescribe the content of such notice and related procedures; to provide penalties for violations; to prohibit local governing authorities from imposing other notice, bond, or permit requirements for timber harvesting or forest products hauling operations; to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as

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to change certain provisions relating to powers of counties; to change certain provisions relating to powers of municipalities; and for other purposes.

HB 1163. By Representatives Dodson of the 94th, Rogers of the 20th, Powell of the 23rd, Birdsong of the 123rd and Cash of the 108th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Resources, so as to prohibit a county or municipality from requiring a certified septic tank installer or pumper who has provided a $2,500.00 bond from furnishing a code compliance bond; to provide for a certified septic tank installer or pumper to file a copy of a bond with the county or municipal health department in the political subdivision where the work is being done; and for other purposes.

HB 1203. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Smyre of the 136th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the recordation and index of military service records, so as to provide that certain military records recorded in the superior courts shall be kept under lock; to provide for persons who may review and receive certified copies of such records; and for other purposes.

HB 1298. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to regulate driver improvement and training programs and schools; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of drivers' licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to change certain provisions relating to purpose of said article; to provide for licensing periods; to provide for bonds; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructors in driver training and operators of driver training schools; and for other purposes.

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HB 1324. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Lord of the 121st, Dodson of the 94th, Harbin of the 113th and Golick of the 30th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, so as to provide an exception for retailers that sell consumer products and wholly owned subsidiaries of such retailers that assume the risk of an expense or portion thereof for the cost of repair or replacement of such consumer products under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
HB 1352. By Representative Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician's assistants, acupuncture, and respiratory care, so as to provide for the supervision of physician's assistants by a physician; to provide definitions; to require notice to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners of the names of physicians who serve as alternate supervising physicians for each physician's assistance; and for other purposes.
HB 1391. By Representative Keen of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempted from ad valorem taxation, so as to exempt from taxation certain commercial fishing vessels whose primary use is the catching of seafood; and for other purposes.
HB 1393. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Porter of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to transfer the OneGeorgia Authority from the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism to the Department of Community Affairs; to change certain provisions regarding duties of the Department of Community Affairs; to change certain provisions relating to contracts with public and private individuals and entities; and for other purposes.
HB 1439. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Buck of the 135th, Smith of the 175th, Westmoreland of the 104th and Cox of the 105th:
A BILL to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions

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regarding income tax credits for low and zero emission vehicles; to provide for additional procedures, conditions, and limitations with respect to such credit; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for applicability of certain provisions and requirements with respect to low-speed vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 1445. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Royal of the 164th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to create a Georgia Technology Authority Overview Committee; and for other purposes.

HB 1516. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Twiggs County, so as to change the salary of such office; and for other purposes.

HB 1517. By Representative Lord of the 121st:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Washington County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1518. By Representative Lord of the 121st:
A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Washington County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 1520. By Representative Houston of the 166th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Berrien County, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.

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HB 1524. By Representative Anderson of the 116th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Burke County, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.
HB 1527. By Representative Lane of the 146th:
A BILL to amend an Act for the election and creation of a board of commissioners for Screven County, so as to provide for the election of members of the board of commissioners of Screven County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1532. By Representative Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to amend, restate, revise, reorganize, and modernize the law relating to the board of commissioners of Camden County and certain county officers of Camden County; and for other purposes.
HB 1535. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Griffin-Spalding County School System," so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 1144. By Representatives Tillman of the 173rd, Smith of the 169th, Mosley of the 171st, Coleman of the 142nd, Keen of the 174th and others:
A RESOLUTION conveying certain state owned real property located in Glynn County, including easements for use and access over certain state owned property located in Glynn County; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 510. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment of county board members, so as to provide for the removal of board members upon initial conviction of crimes involving moral turpitude; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SB 511. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Paul of the 40th and Thomas of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide that municipalities and municipal authorities that construct, operate, and maintain certain public utility services and extend such services beyond the incorporated limits of such municipalities shall be subject to all applicable ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of the political subdivision into which such services are extended for the construction, operation, and maintenance of such services; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 512. By Senator Cheeks of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County, approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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SB 513. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd and Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for election of the chairman and the members of the board of education of Jefferson County," approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4167), so as to change the compensation of the chairperson and members of such board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 514. By Senator Cheeks of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members to the Burke County board of education, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4481), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 515. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bowen of the 13th, Scott of the 36th and Thomas of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fire protection and safety, so as to change certain provisions relating to general requirements, equipment and clothing, personnel, and insurance relative to fire departments; to change certain provisions relating to suspension or revocation of certificate of compliance; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to firefighter standards and training; to change certain provisions relating to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; to amend Code Section 34-9-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to workers compensation, so as to change certain provisions relating to firefighters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

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SB 516. By Senators Ladd of the 41st, Brown of the 26th and Polak of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to handicapped persons, so as to define a certain term; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person willfully to allow his or her dog to attack or otherwise interfere with an assistance dog; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to exercise control over an assistance dog with the intent to deprive the user of the dogs services; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 517. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers of trustees, so as to impose certain restrictions on the extent to which a trustee who is also a beneficiary of a trust may exercise discretionary powers of distribution over income or principal for his or her own benefit; to provide for the application to amendable trusts or trusts executed after enactment unless the terms of the trust expressly provide otherwise and to trusts executed before enactment unless all interested parties elect otherwise within three years; to provide for the appointment of an independent trustee to exercise any otherwise proscribed powers; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 518. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to change the provisions relating to benefit experience and variations from the standard rate; to provide for suspension of the tax surcharge from January 1 through December 31, 2003; to change the weekly benefit amount; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

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SR 777. By Senators Harp of the 16th, Hooks of the 14th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Robert Henry Jordan Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 780. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION designating the Joy Kleeman Memorial Bikeway on a portion of U.S. 80; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 785. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION designating the William S. Hutchings Bridge at the Interstate 75 South and SR 74 interchange in Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 786. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Cable of the 27th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Harp of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Thelma "T-Lady" Ross Bridge at the Interstate 75 South and U.S. 80 interchange in Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1120. By Representatives Day of the 153rd, Stephens of the 150th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Pelote of the 149th and Davis of the 60th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Secretary of State, so as to change certain provisions regarding postponement and extension of qualifying; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.

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HB 1154. By Representative Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources, so as to redesignate certain provisions of said article; to provide that county governing authorities may by ordinance require notice of certain timber harvesting operations; to prescribe the content of such notice and related procedures; to provide penalties for violations; to prohibit local governing authorities from imposing other notice, bond, or permit requirements for timber harvesting or forest products hauling operations; to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change certain provisions relating to powers of counties; to change certain provisions relating to powers of municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
HB 1163. By Representatives Dodson of the 94th, Rogers of the 20th, Powell of the 23rd, Birdsong of the 123rd and Cash of the 108th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Resources, so as to prohibit a county or municipality from requiring a certified septic tank installer or pumper who has provided a $2,500.00 bond from furnishing a code compliance bond; to provide for a certified septic tank installer or pumper to file a copy of a bond with the county or municipal health department in the political subdivision where the work is being done; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 1203. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Smyre of the 136th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the recordation and index of military service records, so as to provide that certain military records recorded in the superior courts shall be kept under lock; to provide for persons who may review and receive certified copies of such records; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

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HB 1298. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to regulate driver improvement and training programs and schools; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of drivers' licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to change certain provisions relating to purpose of said article; to provide for licensing periods; to provide for bonds; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructors in driver training and operators of driver training schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
HB 1324. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Lord of the 121st, Dodson of the 94th, Harbin of the 113th and Golick of the 30th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, so as to provide an exception for retailers that sell consumer products and wholly owned subsidiaries of such retailers that assume the risk of an expense or portion thereof for the cost of repair or replacement of such consumer products under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 1352. By Representative Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician's assistants, acupuncture, and respiratory care, so as to provide for the supervision of physician's assistants by a physician; to provide definitions; to require notice to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners of the names of physicians who serve as alternate supervising physicians for each physician's assistance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 1391. By Representative Keen of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempted from ad valorem taxation, so as to

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exempt from taxation certain commercial fishing vessels whose primary use is the catching of seafood; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1393. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Porter of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to transfer the OneGeorgia Authority from the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism to the Department of Community Affairs; to change certain provisions regarding duties of the Department of Community Affairs; to change certain provisions relating to contracts with public and private individuals and entities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee.

HB 1439. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Buck of the 135th, Smith of the 175th, Westmoreland of the 104th and Cox of the 105th:
A BILL to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding income tax credits for low and zero emission vehicles; to provide for additional procedures, conditions, and limitations with respect to such credit; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for applicability of certain provisions and requirements with respect to low-speed vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1445. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Royal of the 164th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to create a Georgia Technology Authority Overview Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.

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HB 1516. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Twiggs County, so as to change the salary of such office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1517. By Representative Lord of the 121st:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Washington County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1518. By Representative Lord of the 121st:
A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Washington County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1520. By Representative Houston of the 166th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Berrien County, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1524. By Representative Anderson of the 116th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Burke County, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1527. By Representative Lane of the 146th:
A BILL to amend an Act for the election and creation of a board of commissioners for Screven County, so as to provide for the election of members of the board of commissioners of Screven County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1532. By Representative Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to amend, restate, revise, reorganize, and modernize the law relating to the board of commissioners of Camden County and certain county officers of Camden County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1535. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Griffin-Spalding County School System," so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HR 1144. By Representatives Tillman of the 173rd, Smith of the 169th, Mosley of the 171st, Coleman of the 142nd, Keen of the 174th and others:
A RESOLUTION conveying certain state owned real property located in Glynn County, including easements for use and access over certain state owned property located in Glynn County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

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Mr. President:

The Defense, Science and Technology Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 432 SB 441 SB 449

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Polak of the 42nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 426

Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Marable of the 52nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Health and Human Services Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 442

Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stokes of the 43rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1249 Do Pass as Amended HB 1379 Do Pass

SB 502 SB 503

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

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The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1001 HB 1026 HB 1049 HB 1174

HB 1312 HB 357 HB 587 HB 747

HR 1087 HR 981 SB 285

SB 381 SB 384 SB 436

SB 451 SB 452 SB 459

SB 478 SB 484 SR 668

Senator Brush of the 24th asked unanimous consent that Senator Polak of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.

Senator Lamutt of the 21st asked unanimous consent that Senator Cagle of the 49th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Cagle was excused.

Senator Guhl of the 45th asked unanimous consent that Senator Ladd of the 41st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ladd was excused.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Blitch of the 7th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Blitch was excused.

Senator Starr of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Hecht of the 34th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Hecht was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen

Paul Price Ragan Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,R Thompson Williams

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Those not answering were:

Blitch(exc) Ladd(exc) Thomas, N.

Cagle(exc) Polak(exc) Walker

Hecht(exc) Scott Vacancy, 19th

Senator Blitch was off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Brown of the 26th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Stephen Sawyer of Macon, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Starr of the 44th recognized representatives of Juvenile Justice Day in Georgia, commended by SR 503, adopted previously. Senator Starr introduced Commissioner Martinez Orlando and Chairman of the Board of the Department of Juvenile Justice, Dave Evans, who addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Starr of the 44th assumed the Chair.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 774. By Senator Bowen of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Slosheye Trail Big Pig Jig as the states Official Barbecue Cooking Contest; and for other purposes.

SR 775. By Senators Hecht of the 34th, Brown of the 26th, Harbison of the 15th, Thomas of the 2nd, Fort of the 39th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgians for Victim Justice Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 776. By Senators Moore of the 18th, Hill of the 4th, Cable of the 27th, Hooks of the 14th, Harp of the 16th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 116th Bomb Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard at Robins Air Force Base; and for other purposes.

SR 778. By Senator Smith of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Eugene A. Ellis; and for other purposes.

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SR 779. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Ragan of the 11th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th and Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Peanut Producers Association; and for other purposes.
SR 781. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Moore of the 18th, Dean of the 31st, Walker of the 22nd and Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION endorsing the Read Across America campaign; and for other purposes.
SR 782. By Senators Marable of the 52nd and Dean of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION conveying greetings to Katie Banks Terrell on the occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.
SR 783. By Senator Cheeks of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner Steven D. Bridges on the occasion of his retirement from state service; and for other purposes.
SR 787. By Senator Stephens of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION to recognize and commend Julia Belle Hales McDonald; and for other purposes.
SR 788. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Hooks of the 14th, Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Bowen of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Mercer University School of Medicine on its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 789. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Smith of the 25th, Jackson of the 50th, James of the 35th, Blitch of the 7th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Honorable Mark Taylor, the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia; and for other purposes.
The President resumed the Chair.

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Senator Starr of the 44th recognized representatives of Georgians for Victim Justice Day at the Capitol, commended by SR 775, and introduced Cynthia L. Doss who addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee and committed to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee:

HB 1274. By Representatives Johnson of the 35th, Wix of the 33rd, Manning of the 32nd, Parsons of the 40th, Golick of the 30th and others:

A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Smyrna ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and HB 1274 was committed to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Thursday, February 28, 2002 Twenty-sixth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 502

Jackson of the 50th HABERSHAM COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Habersham County, approved March 5, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2798), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5959), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 503

Jackson of the 50th HABERSHAM COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Habersham County, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2077), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 23, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4652), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications and manner of election; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1249

Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY

A BILL to amend an act making provisions for the Magistrate Court of Cobb County, so as to provide for the compensation of the chief magistrate of said court; and for other purposes. (AMENDMENT)

HB 1379

Hamrick of the 30th Hecht of the 34th DOUGLAS COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for election districts for the board of education of Douglas County, so as to provide for compensation of members; and for other purposes.

The amendment to the following bill was put upon its adoption:

*HB 1249

The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 1249 by striking line 15 on page 1, which reads as follows: "This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2003.",

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and inserting in its place the following:
"This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 48, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bills as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bills on the Local Consent Calendar, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Price
Y Ragan Scott Seabaugh
Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local bills, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

The bills on the Local Consent Calendar, except HB 1249, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 1249, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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HB 1085 SR 604 SR 660 HB 960 SB 215 SB 465 SB 395 HB 785 SB 389 SB 462 HB 360 SB 460

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SENATE RULES CALENDAR
Thursday, February 28, 2002
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Gwinnett County; commissioner districts; reapportion (Substitute) (Reappor-9th) Rice-79th
Joint Study Committee on Alternative and Environmentally Sensitive Truck Fuels (Substitute)(TRANS-44th)
Designate; Floyd Hoard Memorial Highway; Jackson County (TRANS-47th)
Vehicles and loads; unginned cotton; securing loads (TRANS-52nd) McCall-90th
State Property; parks, buildings, highways, roads, bridges; prohibit name or rename for living elected public official (Substitute)(ETHICS-24th)
Public Interest Lawyers' Fund; education loan forgiveness assistance; careers in public service or legal aid services (H ED-33rd)
Austell, City of; Ad Valorem Taxes; homestead exemption base year assessed value (F&PU-33rd)
Employees' Retirement; membership; Georgia Rail Passenger Authority (RET-39th) Smith-169th
Inmates; International Transfer of Prisoners Act (CORR-50th)
Property; nuisance abatement; lien procedures; tax liens and sales; judicial foreclosures; titles; interested parties (Substitute)(F&PU-12th)
Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2001; enact (Amendment)(JUDY-10th) Manning-32nd
Veterans Services; additional Georgia veterans cemeteries (V&CA-4th)

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HB 1088

Food standards; nonresident wholesale fish dealer; fees (NAT R-26th) Ray-128th
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
HB 1085. By Representatives Rice of the 79th, Unterman of the 84th, Coleman of the 80th, Massey of the 86th, Williams of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Balfour of the 9th.
The Senate Reapportionment Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1085:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6548), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6548), is amended by striking in their entirety subsections (b) and (c) of Section 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(b) The four commissioner districts shall be and correspond to those four numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: senate(revised) Plan Type: Local User: Gina Administrator: Gwinnett. (c) When used in such attachment, the terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau

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of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a Block Group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of Gwinnett County which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of Gwinnett County which is described in that attachment as being in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any commissioner district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia."
SECTION 2. It is the purpose of this Act to reapportion the districts from which members of the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County are to be elected in the November, 2002, general election and in subsequent general elections, and this Act results from changes in population based on the United States decennial census of 2000. It is not the intention of the General Assembly to affect the membership of current members of the board, their terms of office, or the manner in which their successors shall be elected, and such matters shall remain as provided by law on the effective date of this Act until otherwise amended by law, except to the extent of reapportioning the districts represented by such members.
SECTION 3. It shall be the duty of the attorney of the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 4. This section and Section 3 of this Act and those provisions of this Act necessary for the election of members of the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County in 2002 shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. The remaining provisions of this Act shall become effective January 1, 2003.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Plan Name: senate (revised) Plan Type: Local User: Gina Administrator: Gwinnett
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 001 Gwinnett County
Tract: 501.06 BG: 6 6032 6033 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 Tract: 502.02 BG: 1 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 502.04 Tract: 502.05 Tract: 502.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 502.07 Tract: 503.13 BG: 3 3000 3001 3004 3005 BG: 7 7000 7001 7005 7009 Tract: 503.14 BG: 2 2000 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 BG: 4

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Tract: 504.10 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 Tract: 504.11 BG: 4 4010 4011 Tract: 504.17 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 BG: 2 Tract: 504.21 Tract: 504.23 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 504.24 Tract: 505.07 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 Tract: 505.10 Tract: 505.11 Tract: 505.12 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 505.13 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1019 1020 1021 1022 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1034 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 505.17 Tract: 505.18 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 BG: 6 Tract: 505.19 BG: 5 5007 BG: 7 7000 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 7012

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District 002 Gwinnett County
Tract: 502.06 BG: 1 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1995 1996 1997 Tract: 503.04 Tract: 503.06 Tract: 503.07 Tract: 503.08 Tract: 503.09 Tract: 503.10 Tract: 503.11 Tract: 503.12 Tract: 503.13 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3002 3003 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 7 7002 7003 7004 7006 7007 7008 Tract: 503.14 BG: 1 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 Tract: 503.15 Tract: 503.16 Tract: 504.03 Tract: 504.10 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 BG: 5 Tract: 504.11 BG: 1 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 BG: 5

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BG: 6 Tract: 504.17 BG: 1 1000 1001 Tract: 504.18 Tract: 504.19 Tract: 504.20 Tract: 504.22 Tract: 504.23 BG: 1 Tract: 504.25 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3018 Tract: 504.26 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 7000 7001 BG: 8 8003 8004 Tract: 504.27 Tract: 504.28 Tract: 507.12 BG: 3 3998 3999
District 003 Gwinnett County
Tract: 504.15 Tract: 504.16 Tract: 504.25 BG: 3 3014 3015 3016 3017 3019 3020 Tract: 504.26 BG: 7 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 BG: 8 8000 8001 8002 BG: 9

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Tract: 504.29 Tract: 504.30 Tract: 505.09 BG: 4 4000 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 Tract: 506.02 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 506.03 BG: 2 2010 2011 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 Tract: 506.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2051 2052 2053 2067 2068 2069 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 Tract: 507.04 Tract: 507.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 507.09 Tract: 507.12 BG: 1 BG: 2

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BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 Tract: 507.13 Tract: 507.14 Tract: 507.15 Tract: 507.16 Tract: 507.17 Tract: 507.18 Tract: 507.19 Tract: 507.20 Tract: 507.21
District 004 Gwinnett County
Tract: 501.03 Tract: 501.04 Tract: 501.05 Tract: 501.06 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 BG: 7 Tract: 502.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 Tract: 505.07 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 BG: 7 Tract: 505.09 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4999

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Tract: 505.12 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 Tract: 505.13 BG: 1 1016 1017 1018 1023 1024 1032 1033 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 505.14 Tract: 505.15 Tract: 505.16 Tract: 505.18 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 Tract: 505.19 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5008 5998 5999 BG: 7 7010 7011 7013 Tract: 505.20 Tract: 505.21 Tract: 505.22 Tract: 506.02 BG: 3 3020 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3067 3068 Tract: 506.03 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 Tract: 506.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2070 2071 2072 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 Tract: 507.05

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 39, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 1.

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

Senator Thomas of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Scott of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Scott was excused.

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SR 604. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Dean of the 31st, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Hill of the 4th, Polak of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Alternative and Environmentally Sensitive Truck Fuels; and for other purposes.
The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to SR 604:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Joint Study Committee on Alternative and Environmentally Sensitive Truck Fuels; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, air quality in metropolitan Atlanta and other areas of the state is unable to meet federal Clean Air Act standards; and
WHEREAS, the stigma of "nonattainment" hurts future economic development, threatens federal highway funding, and is the basis of lawsuits to stop or delay highway funding; and
WHEREAS, cleaner natural gas dual-fuel engines are currently available that will reduce emissions of medium and large-size trucks; and
WHEREAS, purchasing one medium or heavy duty natural gas truck (instead of diesel) will achieve the same Nox reduction as purchasing 149 natural gas passenger cars (instead of gasoline) or taking 62 gasoline cars off the road entirely; and
WHEREAS, lowering those emission levels will have a beneficial impact on air quality in metropolitan Atlanta and other urban areas of the state; and
WHEREAS, liquified natural gas is taxed at a higher volumetric (BTU equivalent) rate than petroleum due to the current motor fuel tax structure in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, equalization of the motor fuel tax structure will be revenue neutral since only as little as 1 percent of vehicles on the road are likely to change to natural gas engines and this will not negatively affect the state highway fund; and
WHEREAS, there are no incentives to customers to use cleaner-burning fuel and, because of higher effective fuel tax rates and equipment costs, there is in essence a disincentive; and
WHEREAS, private fleet owners would convert their trucks to, and invest in, dual-fuel engines if incentives existed to offset the initial cost of conversion, such as the tax rates

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for alternate fuels being at least equalized with petroleum so there is not a disincentive to use alternate fuels; and
WHEREAS, if the state policy was changed to encourage the use of alternate fuels by truck fleets, air quality and energy efficiency would be improved; and
WHEREAS, liquified natural gas (LNG) is a much safer fuel for employees and the public at large to be exposed to since it is not as combustible as diesel fuel and lighter than air; and
WHEREAS, spilled LNG will not contaminate soil or water, and it is stored under much lower pressure than CNG (100psi vs. 3000psi) and is therefore much safer in the event of tank damage sustained in a collision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Study Committee on Alternative and Environmentally Sensitive Truck Fuels to be composed of:
(1) Three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House, of which one shall be a member of the Ways and Means Committee, one shall be a member of the Transportation committee, and one shall be a member of the Natural Resources Committee; (2) Three members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, of which one shall be a member of the Appropriations Committee, one shall be a member of the Transportation Committee, and one shall be a member of the Finance and Public Utilities Committee; and (3) One member of each of the following organizations to be appointed by the Governor:
(A) Clean Air Campaign; (B) Sierra Club; (C) Atlanta Regional Commission; (D) Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce; (E) Georgia Chamber of Commerce; (F) Automobile manufacturers; (G) Georgia Motor Truck Association; (H) Highway Contractors Association; (I) Georgia Equipment Distributors Association; (J) Georgia Department of Transportation; (K) Georgia Department of Revenue; (L) American Gas Association; (M) Georgia Auto Dealers Association; (N) Georgia Environmental Protection Division; (O) Georgia Public Service Commission; (P) MARTA;

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(Q) Georgia Agribusiness Council; (R) Georgia Poultry Federation; (S) Georgia Petroleum Council; and (T) Georgia Regional Transportation Authority. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate a member of the committee as chairperson of the committee. The chairperson shall call all meetings of the committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above, including but not limited to:
(1) Changing the motor fuel tax structure in order to equalize rates in which alternative fuels are taxed; (2) Promoting equitable taxation of and incentives for converting to alternative fuels; (3) Creating additional economic and other incentives to fleet owners to convert to alternative fuels, including, but not limited to:
(A) Tax credits for conversion; and (B) Bid advantages for city, county, and state contracts; (4) Assistance in meeting current federally mandated deadlines regarding alternate fuel vehicles in their automotive fleet; (5) Promoting cleaner alternative truck fuels; (6) Promoting conversion, maintenance, and repair of dual-fuel truck engines; (7) Improved mobility of fleet by the ability to utilize HOV lanes, with the possibility of a special long term, low cost license plate for fleets, designating them as good corporate citizens and being environmentally sensitive; and (8) Investigating the cost of conversion to be able to use clean fuels. The committee shall recommend any actions or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and to the Senate. In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, such report shall be made on or before December 31, 2002. The committee shall stand abolished on December 31, 2002.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 31, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 43, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

SR 660. By Senator Beatty of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Floyd Hoard Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan

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Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Scott Seabaugh
Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

HB 960. By Representatives McCall of the 90th, James of the 140th, Royal of the 164th, Floyd of the 138th, Hanner of the 159th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dimensions and weights of vehicles and loads, so as to change certain provisions relating to securing loads on vehicles; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions of uniform rules of the road, so as to change certain provisions relating to operating vehicle without adequately securing load; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Marable of the 52nd.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott

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Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis
Gingrey Y Golden
Guhl

E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

Senator Burton of the 5th introduced Bruce Wheeler, who addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 215. By Senators Brush of the 24th, Stephens of the 51st and Cable of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state property, so as to prohibit the naming or renaming of state property for any living elected public official; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Ethics Committee offered the following substitute to SB 215:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state property, so as to prohibit the naming or renaming of state property for any elected public official unless he or she has been out of office for at least five years; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state property, is amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-16-20. On and after July 1, 2002, no property owned by the state including, but not limited to, state parks, buildings, highways, roads, or bridges, shall be officially designated or redesignated by any state agency or state official by the name and in honor of any elected public official until such public official has been out of office for at least five years, and no signs or markers shall be erected which so designate any such state owned property."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson N Walker Y Williams

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 31, nays 20, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 30, nays 21.

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

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:

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HR 1294. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Smyre of the 136th and others:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
Senators Seabaugh of the 28th and Lee of the 29th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Kuldeep Singh.
The Calendar was resumed.
SB 465. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd and Stokes of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to authorize the Georgia Student Finance Authority to establish and administer education loan forgiveness programs for attorneys working in the area of public interest; to provide for legislative findings; to establish a nonprofit corporation to administer the fund for the programs; to provide an additional purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
February 25, 2002
The Honorable Charlie Tanksley, Chairman Senate Special Judiciary Committee State Capitol, Room 109 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Fiscal Note Senate Bill 465 (LC 31 0039-EC)
Dear Chairman Tanksley:
This bill would authorize the Georgia Student Finance Authority to establish and administer education loan forgiveness programs for attorneys working in the following

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four "public interest" areas: (1) as an assistant district attorney or assistant solicitorgeneral; (2) as a civil legal aid attorney; (3) as a public defender; or (4) as an attorney in the Office of Legislative Counsel or State Law Department. The Georgia Student Finance Authority would be responsible for establishing four programs to assist each of these categories of public interest attorneys. Funding for the programs could come both from state appropriations and private donations. Eligible attorneys could receive up to $600 per month in education loan repayment assistance for a period of up to 36 months.
The fiscal impact of this bill to the state could be approximately $3 million in the first year. The annual cost to the state in subsequent years is expected to be about half of that amount due to an anticipated increase in private donations to the program. Also, it is possible that the number of attorneys participating in the program after the initial 36month period may decline although no documented support for this possibility was obtained. These cost estimates were determined using the methodology explained below.
According to a survey by the Georgia Loan Forgiveness Task Force, there are approximately 513 attorneys who may currently be eligible for this program. Accurate information on these attorneys' average monthly education loan payments was only available for prosecutors (assistant district attorneys and assistant solicitors general) and public defenders. Therefore, we assumed that the average monthly education loan payment of all public interest attorneys would be equivalent to the average payment of these two categories of attorneys. Multiplying the number of eligible public interest attorneys (513) by the average loan payment for prosecutors and public defenders ($460 per month, assuming that those recipients with monthly payments over $600 would be capped at $600 per month) by the 12 months of the year yields a cost of approximately $2.8 million. In addition, the Georgia Loan Forgiveness Task Force expects that the program would incur administrative costs equivalent to about 5% of program funds which amounts to approximately $142,000.
The state's cost to fund this program would be contingent upon private donations. According to the Task Force, a possible rule change allowing private attorneys to donate to this fund in lieu of providing pro bono services coupled with an expected provision allowing private donations to the fund to be tax deductible may result in an increased amount of private donations to the fund.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
/s/ Bill Tomlinson, Director Office of Planning and Budget

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Senator Tanksley of the 32nd offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 465 by striking lines 14 through 16 of page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "'(5) 'Education loan' means any obligation of an attorney to repay a debt created by the advances of money to the attorney by an institutional or governmental lender that financed, in whole or in part, the debt incurred by the attorney to obtain the undergraduate degree necessary to enter law school, the debt incurred to obtain a Juris Doctor degree or the equivalent, or both."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, nays 0, and the Tanksley 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh
Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

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SB 395. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Austell ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

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HB 785. By Representatives Smith of the 169th, Cummings of the 27th, Smyre of the 136th, Hudgens of the 24th and McBee of the 88th:
A BILL to amend Part 10 of Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership of employees of certain state authorities in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for membership in such retirement system by employees of the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Fort of the 39th.
The following Fiscal Notes, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
February 20, 2001
The Honorable Bill Cummings, Chairman Retirement Committee State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 785 (LC 21 6360)
Dear Chairman Cummings:
This bill would amend provisions relating to membership of employees of certain state authorities in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. The bill would provide for membership in the retirement system by employees of the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority.
This is to certify that this is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
September 26, 2001
SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 785 (LC 21 6360) Employees' Retirement System
Dear Chairman Cummings:
This bill would amend provisions relating to membership of employees of certain state authorities in the Employees' Retirement System. Specifically, this bill would provide that employees of the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority would become members of the Employees' Retirement System.
This legislation would not result in any additional cost to the Employees' Retirement System. There are currently three persons who are working under contract for the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority. These people are officially employed by the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, and therefore, are already covered by the Employees' Retirement System. If this legislation is enacted, these individuals could officially become employees of the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority without losing their eligibility for membership. Since these persons are already active members in the Employees' Retirement System, this bill would not result in any increased cost to the System. There would be no increase in the employer contribution rate or the unfunded actuarial accrued liability.
The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$

0

(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the

unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result

from the bill.

$

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(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial

accrued liability created by this bill would be

amortized.

N/A

(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will

result from the bill.

$

0

(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.

10.41%

(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).

10.41%

(7) The dollar amount of the increase in the annual

employer contribution which is necessary to maintain

the retirement system in an actuarially sound

condition.

$

0

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht
Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate

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Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

SB 389. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Smith of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Marable of the 52nd and Tate of the 38th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to enable the State of Georgia to transfer and exchange inmates with foreign countries that have entered into treaties with the United States for that purpose; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 1st offered the following amendment: Amend SB 389 by adding Section 3 and renumbering Section 3 to 4: "Section 3: No legislator may contact the Department to request a transfer of a prisoner."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 31, nays 5, and the Johnson 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott

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Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean N Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson N James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 3.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Dear Secretary of the Senate,

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I intended to vote in support of SB 389. I thought I had pressed the green button, but evidently failed to do so!

Thank you for registering my support for SB 389.

Sincerely,

/s/ Susan Cable

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

HR 1294. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Smyre of the 136th and others:

A RESOLUTION

Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly shall adjourn at the close of the legislative day on Friday, March 1, 2002, and shall reconvene on Thursday, March 7, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Assembly shall adjourn at the close of the legislative day on Friday, March 8, 2002, and shall reconvene on Monday, March 18, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the remainder of the 2002 session of the General Assembly, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution, the General Assembly shall adjourn at 5:00 P.M. on any Friday on which the General Assembly is in session and reconvene on the following Monday.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each such day shall be as ordered by the Senate and the hours for closing and convening the House on each such day shall be as ordered by the House.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt N Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

E Polak N Price Y Ragan E Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley
Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 27, nays 24, and the resolution was lost.

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Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating HR 1294.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable
Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

E Polak N Price Y Ragan E Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 29, nays 22; the motion prevailed, and the Senate reconsidered it action in defeating HR 1294.

The President set the time for reconsideration for tomorrow morning.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:16 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, March 1, 2002
Twenty-seventh Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 1062. By Representatives Barnes of the 97th, Dodson of the 94th, Seay of the 93rd, Wix of the 33rd and Buckner of the 95th:
A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to add a nonmerger provision for the offense of cruelty to children in the second degree; and for other purposes.

HB 1064. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, O'Neal of the 139th, Ray of the 128th and Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts in general, so as to change provisions relating to additional eligibility requirements for the office of judge of the probate court in certain counties; to change the size of the counties in which such additional requirements shall be applicable; and for other purposes.

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HB 1184. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, rules and regulations, hearings, and appeals, so as to change certain provisions relating to forms; and for other purposes.
HB 1213. By Representatives Holmes of the 53rd, Hudson of the 120th and DeLoach of the 172nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to clarify the definition of precinct; to change the requirements concerning the electronic filing of election returns by precinct; to change the information required on candidate affidavits; to change the qualifications of county registrars and deputy registrars; to provide that persons who move their residence outside a county or municipality may not continue to vote in elections in that county or municipality; and for other purposes.
HB 1220. By Representatives Stallings of the 100th, Parrish of the 144th, Harbin of the 113th, Lord of the 121st, Ray of the 128th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securities, so as to regulate viatical investments; to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to define certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to securities exempt from registration; and for other purposes.
HB 1228. By Representatives Stallings of the 100th, West of the 101st and Snelling of the 99th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, so as to change the description of the wards for the election of members of the council; and for other purposes.
HB 1314. By Representatives Lord of the 121st, Westmoreland of the 104th, Walker of the 141st, DeLoach of the 172nd and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide definitions; to provide for the suspension, cancellation, and revocation of motor vehicle registration under certain circumstances; to provide that no motor vehicle registration may be issued or renewed while such vehicle's registration is

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under suspension, cancellation, or revocation and unless the owner provides sufficient proof of minimum insurance coverage on such vehicle; and for other purposes.
HB 1321. By Representatives Westmoreland of the 104th, Royal of the 164th, Buck of the 135th, Ehrhart of the 36th and Kaye of the 37th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide that an owner of property devoted to bona fide agricultural purposes who is age 65 or older and who has maintained the property for bona fide agricultural purposes for a ten-year covenant period may qualify for preferential assessment if such owner enters into a renewal covenant for a period of three years; and for other purposes.
HB 1421. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th, Cummings of the 27th and Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to repeal an Act providing certain additional compensation for the clerk of the superior court of all counties of this state having a certain population; and for other purposes.
HB 1434. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Smith of the 175th, Skipper of the 137th and McBee of the 88th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income taxation, so as to provide for certain technical corrections and modifications; to provide for proper administration of certain provisions regarding state income taxation; to change certain provisions regarding definitions relating to income tax; to change certain provisions regarding computation of taxable net income; to change certain provisions regarding taxation of nonresidents' income; to change certain provisions regarding conditions for allocating certain income; to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to change certain provisions regarding the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; and for other purposes.
HB 1441. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding assignment of corporate income tax credits; to provide for state

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insurance premium tax credits with respect to certified capital companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services; and for other purposes.

HB 1487. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Parsons of the 40th, Johnson of the 35th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wix of the 33rd and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 31-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of county boards of health, so as to revise and change the population and census application of certain provisions regarding exofficio members; and for other purposes.
HB 1510. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Monroe County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1521. By Representatives Royal of the 164th and Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to sales to chapters of the Georgia State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.
HB 1534. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend an Act to change the method of electing members for the Board of Education of Putnam County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1541. By Representatives Golick of the 30th, Parsons of the 40th, Wix of the 33rd, Manning of the 32nd, Hines of the 38th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Cobb CountyMarietta Water Authority," so as to repeal certain provisions relating to certain purchases and sales by the authority and the bonding of contractors; and for other purposes.

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HB 1543. By Representatives Lewis of the 14th, Cummings of the 27th and Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Bartow County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1546. By Representative Smith of the 102nd:
A BILL to create a board of elections and registration for Harris County and provide for its powers and duties; and for other purposes.
HB 1549. By Representative Royal of the 164th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Mitchell County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commission districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1550. By Representatives Forster of the 3rd and Snow of the 2 nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to increase the clerical allowance for the tax commissioner; to remove certain limitations on the use of such clerical allowance funds; and for other purposes.
HB 1551. By Representative Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Madison County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1552. By Representative Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from City of Colbert ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the City of Colbert, which is in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Colbert ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; and for other purposes.

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HB 1553. By Representative Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of education of Madison County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1555. By Representatives Floyd of the 138th and James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act establishing the membership of the Board of Education of Dooly County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1566. By Representative Lane of the 146th:
A BILL to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Screven County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 519. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees health insurance plan, so as to authorize the Board of Community Health to contract with any agricultural commodity commission created pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to provide for the inclusion in such plan of any such commissions employees and retiring employees and their spouses and dependents; to provide for terms and conditions of such coverage and inclusion; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture Committee.

SB 520. By Senator James of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the South Fulton Municipal Regional Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3739), so as to provide for a change in the name of the authority; to provide for purposes and objectives; to provide for definitions; to provide for

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the authority members and their terms, qualifications, alternates, compensation, expenses, and vacancies; to provide for the organization, quorum, votes, bylaws, and meetings of the authority; to provide for powers, duties, and limitations of the authority; to provide for the sale and transmission of water resources; to provide for the provision of services and facilities; to provide for all related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
SB 521. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating county building authorities in certain counties having a population of 550,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census approved April 2, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 4488), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 5031), an Act approved April 20, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 1491), and an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 625), so as to define the term "project" to permit the issuance of bonds by such authority for court facilities, jails and correction centers, and public safety facilities; to provide for limitations regarding the issuance of bonds subsequent to a date certain; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 522. By Senator Ladd of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the homestead option sales and use tax, so as to clarify and change certain provisions regarding the purposes for which such tax may be levied and collected and proceeds expended; to clarify and change certain provisions regarding expenditure of proceeds; to clarify and change certain provisions regarding the submission of tax imposition and discontinuation questions to voters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 523. By Senators Beatty of the 47th, Johnson of the 1st, Lamutt of the 21st, Balfour of the 9th, Stephens of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-310 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student directory information,

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registering to vote and registering with selective service, and the pledge of allegiance, so as to require the recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the national flag in schools each morning; to provide that local boards of education may establish additional times for reciting such pledge; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SB 524. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to robbery, so as to impose a sentence of imprisonment for life when the victim is operating a taxicab; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 525. By Senator Ladd of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of community improvement districts in DeKalb County, approved April 19, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4786), so as to extend the time for the creation of community improvement districts under the Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
SR 790. By Senators Jackson of the 50th and Haines of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Underage Drinking Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SR 799. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION creating a Joint House and Senate Study Committee on the Certification or Licensure of Home Builders and Commercial General Contractors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

HB 1062. By Representatives Barnes of the 97th, Dodson of the 94th, Seay of the 93rd, Wix of the 33rd and Buckner of the 95th:
A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to add a nonmerger provision for the offense of cruelty to children in the second degree; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 1064. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, O'Neal of the 139th, Ray of the 128th and Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts in general, so as to change provisions relating to additional eligibility requirements for the office of judge of the probate court in certain counties; to change the size of the counties in which such additional requirements shall be applicable; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 1184. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, rules and regulations, hearings, and appeals, so as to change certain provisions relating to forms; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

HB 1213. By Representatives Holmes of the 53rd, Hudson of the 120th and DeLoach of the 172nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to clarify the definition of precinct; to change the requirements concerning the electronic filing of election returns by precinct; to change the information required on

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candidate affidavits; to change the qualifications of county registrars and deputy registrars; to provide that persons who move their residence outside a county or municipality may not continue to vote in elections in that county or municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

HB 1220. By Representatives Stallings of the 100th, Parrish of the 144th, Harbin of the 113th, Lord of the 121st, Ray of the 128th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securities, so as to regulate viatical investments; to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to define certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to securities exempt from registration; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.

HB 1228. By Representatives Stallings of the 100th, West of the 101st and Snelling of the 99th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, so as to change the description of the wards for the election of members of the council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1314. By Representatives Lord of the 121st, Westmoreland of the 104th, Walker of the 141st, DeLoach of the 172nd and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide definitions; to provide for the suspension, cancellation, and revocation of motor vehicle registration under certain circumstances; to provide that no motor vehicle registration may be issued or renewed while such vehicle's registration is under suspension, cancellation, or revocation and unless the owner provides sufficient proof of minimum insurance coverage on such vehicle; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

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HB 1321. By Representatives Westmoreland of the 104th, Royal of the 164th, Buck of the 135th, Ehrhart of the 36th and Kaye of the 37th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide that an owner of property devoted to bona fide agricultural purposes who is age 65 or older and who has maintained the property for bona fide agricultural purposes for a ten-year covenant period may qualify for preferential assessment if such owner enters into a renewal covenant for a period of three years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1421. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th, Cummings of the 27th and Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to repeal an Act providing certain additional compensation for the clerk of the superior court of all counties of this state having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.

HB 1434. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Smith of the 175th, Skipper of the 137th and McBee of the 88th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income taxation, so as to provide for certain technical corrections and modifications; to provide for proper administration of certain provisions regarding state income taxation; to change certain provisions regarding definitions relating to income tax; to change certain provisions regarding computation of taxable net income; to change certain provisions regarding taxation of nonresidents' income; to change certain provisions regarding conditions for allocating certain income; to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to change certain provisions regarding the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; and for other purposes.
Senator Tanksley of the 32nd gave notice that, at the proper time, he would ask that HB 1434 be engrossed.

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HB 1441. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding assignment of corporate income tax credits; to provide for state insurance premium tax credits with respect to certified capital companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HB 1487. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Parsons of the 40th, Johnson of the 35th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wix of the 33rd and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 31-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of county boards of health, so as to revise and change the population and census application of certain provisions regarding exofficio members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

HB 1510. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Monroe County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1521. By Representatives Royal of the 164th and Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to sales to chapters of the Georgia State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

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HB 1534. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend an Act to change the method of electing members for the Board of Education of Putnam County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1541. By Representatives Golick of the 30th, Parsons of the 40th, Wix of the 33rd, Manning of the 32nd, Hines of the 38th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority," so as to repeal certain provisions relating to certain purchases and sales by the authority and the bonding of contractors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1543. By Representatives Lewis of the 14th, Cummings of the 27th and Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Bartow County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1546. By Representative Smith of the 102nd:
A BILL to create a board of elections and registration for Harris County and provide for its powers and duties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1549. By Representative Royal of the 164th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Mitchell County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commission districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1550. By Representatives Forster of the 3rd and Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to increase the clerical allowance for the tax commissioner; to remove certain limitations on the use of such clerical allowance funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1551. By Representative Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Madison County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1552. By Representative Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from City of Colbert ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the City of Colbert, which is in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Colbert ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1553. By Representative Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of education of Madison County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
HB 1555. By Representatives Floyd of the 138th and James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act establishing the membership of the Board of Education of Dooly County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1566. By Representative Lane of the 146th:

A BILL to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Screven County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Banking and Financial Institutions Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 84

Do Pass

HB 1176 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Cheeks of the 23rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 161 Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Marable of the 52nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1469 HB 1470 SB 382

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

SB 446 SB 447 SB 500

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Insurance and Labor Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 476 SR 552

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Brown of the 26th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 208 SB 320

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

SB 355 SB 428

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass by Substitute

Mr. President:

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

The Public Safety Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 696 Do Pass by Substitute HB 1481 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Bowen of the 13th District, Chairman Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1409 Do Pass HB 1535 Do Pass

SB 471 SB 497

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Transportation Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1109 HB 1110 HR 805

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

SB 488 SR 691 SR 695

Do Pass as Amended Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Starr of the 44th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 426

SB 432

SB 441

SB 442

SB 449

Senator Thomas of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Lee of the 29th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Lee was excused.

Senator Guhl of the 45th asked unanimous consent that Senator Ladd of the 41st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ladd was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl Haines

Hamrick Harbison Harp Hecht Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Lamutt Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen Paul Polak

Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

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Those not answering were:

Balfour Lee(exc)

Fort

Ladd(exc)

Vacancy, 19th

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Golden of the 8th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Denver Rikard of Valdosta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 708. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION commending Michael Forte; and for other purposes.

SR 709. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION commending Joseph Robertson; and for other purposes.

SR 710. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION commending Joseph Mills; and for other purposes.

SR 711. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION commending John Tamblyn; and for other purposes.

SR 712. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION commending Charles Flowers; and for other purposes.

SR 713. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION commending Scott Black; and for other purposes.

SR 714. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION commending Vance Braman; and for other purposes.

SR 715. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION commending Cynthia DeMent; and for other purposes.

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SR 716. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Jones; and for other purposes.
SR 717. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Rusty Oliver; and for other purposes.
SR 718. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Deidre Brown; and for other purposes.
SR 719. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Theresa Coppedge; and for other purposes.
SR 720. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Rena Fisher; and for other purposes.
SR 721. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Linda Landers; and for other purposes.
SR 729. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Pamela McEwen; and for other purposes.
SR 730. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Mattie Crocker; and for other purposes.
SR 731. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Algracie Jackson; and for other purposes.
SR 732. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Shannon Dunn; and for other purposes.
SR 733. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Stella Means; and for other purposes.

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SR 734. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Miranda Banks; and for other purposes.
SR 735. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Meridith Hemmings; and for other purposes.
SR 736. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Rosalyn Laird; and for other purposes.
SR 737. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Doris Turner; and for other purposes.
SR 738. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Carla Anthony; and for other purposes.
SR 739. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Joy Freel; and for other purposes.
SR 740. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Susan Wilheit; and for other purposes.
SR 741. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending K.T. Henry; and for other purposes.
SR 742. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Pam Jones; and for other purposes.
SR 743. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Tamika Blythers; and for other purposes.
SR 744. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Leigh Cobb; and for other purposes.

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SR 745. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Margaret Farris; and for other purposes.
SR 746. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Cindy Garcia; and for other purposes.
SR 747. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Kia Chambers; and for other purposes.
SR 748. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Susan Sneed; and for other purposes.
SR 749. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Rhonda Lloyd; and for other purposes.
SR 750. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Emily Whiteside; and for other purposes.
SR 751. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Alicia Head; and for other purposes.
SR 752. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Cathy Cravens; and for other purposes.
SR 753. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Sybil Beatty; and for other purposes.
SR 754. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Judy Heider; and for other purposes.
SR 755. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Marian Davis; and for other purposes.

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SR 756. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Tammy Pope; and for other purposes.
SR 757. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Sherida Brannan; and for other purposes.
SR 758. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Berderia Fuller; and for other purposes.
SR 759. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Sharon Dennis; and for other purposes.
SR 760. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Jacquelyn Walton; and for other purposes.
SR 761. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Laura Pfeffer; and for other purposes.
SR 762. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Virginia Toelle; and for other purposes.
SR 763. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Carol Mashburn; and for other purposes.
SR 764. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Sandra Goudie; and for other purposes.
SR 765. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Jessica Flicek; and for other purposes.
SR 766. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Barbara Farish; and for other purposes.

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SR 767. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Ann Hull; and for other purposes.
SR 768. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Carolyn Sumrall; and for other purposes.
SR 769. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Richards Middle School; and for other purposes.
SR 770. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Megan Bowers; and for other purposes.
SR 771. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Logan Carter; and for other purposes.
SR 772. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Denise Farley; and for other purposes.
SR 773. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Penny Grizzle; and for other purposes.
SR 784. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending Eva Howard; and for other purposes.
SR 791. By Senator Stephens of the 51st: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Zell Bryan Miller; and for other purposes.
SR 792. By Senator Williams of the 6th: A RESOLUTION commending Janisse Ray; and for other purposes.

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SR 793. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Vernon Twitty, Sr., and wishing him a happy 90th birthday; and for other purposes.
SR 794. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION commending Beth S. Beggs, the 2002 Lincoln County Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes
SR 795. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION commending Brian Campbell; and for other purposes.
SR 796. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Penny A. Miller; and for other purposes.
SR 797. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Bradley for a championship success at the 2002 Georgia National Livestock Show; and for other purposes.
SR 798. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danielle Thornton for a championship success at the 2002 Georgia National Livestock Show; and for other purposes.
SR 800. By Senators Balfour of the 9th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Collins Hill High School One-Act Play Ensemble; and for other purposes.
The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:
SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
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(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

SB 471

Thomas of the 10th Hecht of the 34th James of the 35th Tate of the 38th Scott of the 36th Fort of the 39th Paul of the 40th Shafer of the 48th Price of the 56th FULTON COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and whose annual household income does not exceed $99,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 497

Seabaugh of the 28th Lee of the 29th GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "GriffinSpalding County School System," approved February 25, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan-Feb. Sess., p. 2563), as amended, particularly by a local constitutional amendment (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2680), which was continued in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by an Act approved February 18, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3545), and by an Act approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5192), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to

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provide for the manner of election; to provide for qualifications; to provide for legislative authority; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1409

Harbison of the 15th Harp of the 16th MUSCOGEE COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1535

Seabaugh of the 28th Lee of the 29th GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act entitled "Griffin-Spalding County School System," so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker

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Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th asked unanimous consent that HB 1535 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted, and HB 1535 was immediately transmitted.

The following resolution which appears in the Journal of February 28, 2002, having lost and been reconsidered, was read and put upon its adoption:

HR 1294. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Smyre of the 136th and others:

A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd N Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

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On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 31, nays 22, and the resolution was adopted.

The time having arrived for the motion, Senator Tanksley of the 32nd moved that the following bill be engrossed:

HB 1434. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Smith of the 175th, Skipper of the 137th and McBee of the 88th:

A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income taxation, so as to provide for certain technical corrections and modifications; to provide for proper administration of certain provisions regarding state income taxation; to change certain provisions regarding definitions relating to income tax; to change certain provisions regarding computation of taxable net income; to change certain provisions regarding taxation of nonresidents' income; to change certain provisions regarding conditions for allocating certain income; to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to change certain provisions regarding the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd N Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

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On the motion to engross, the yeas were 29, nays 21; the motion prevailed, and HB 1434 was engrossed.
The President referred HB 1434 to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
Senator Lee of the 29th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Cheri Owens.
SENATE RULES CALENDAR
Friday, March 1, 2002 TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 1312

Sales tax; exempt certain school items; limited time (F&PU-32nd) Borders-177th

HB 1001

Supplemental appropriations; FY 2001-2002 (Substitute)(APPROP-14th) Murphy-18th

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

HB 1312. By Representatives Borders of the 177th, Buck of the 135th, Smith of the 175th, Black of the 178th, Shaw of the 176th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to the sale of certain school supplies, clothing, footwear, computers, and computer related accessories for a limited period of time; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Tanksley of the 32nd.
The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

February 13, 2002

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The Honorable Charlie Smith State Representative State Capitol, Room 109 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Fiscal Note House Bill 1312 (LC 18 1575)
Dear Representative Smith:
This Bill would narrow the base of the sales and use tax that applies on March 29 and 30th and on August 2nd and 3rd of 2002. On these days, three categories of otherwise taxable purchases would be exempted. Sales of clothing and footwear priced at no more than $100 per unit would not be taxed. Up to $1,500 of sales transactions involving personal computer base units together with peripheral devices or non-recreational software would go tax-free. Finally, sales of school supplies priced at no more than $20 per unit would be exempted. The Bill would become effective when passed and signed into law.
An exemption for taxable sales eliminates the "tax wedge" and brings the buyer's price and the seller's price of exempted items into equality. Whether the price facing buyers is then lower than what it would have been with the tax depends upon the pricing and marketing strategies of sellers. However buyers and sellers split the four-percent price gap, the tax exemption will clearly reduce sales tax collections which otherwise would have gone to the State. The amount of the revenue reduction depends mainly upon the volume of sales which would typically have taken place on the days of exemption. If the no-tax prices are below the levels of the effective prices with tax, this two-day volume will tend to be increased. Also, the revenue drop will be augmented by the purchases which buyers choose to shift forward or backward into the two-day exemption windows and upon the willingness of sellers to accommodate or even to promote such crowding-in of sales. For buyers, attempted shifting will be limited by the costs and inconveniences of freeing purchasing power. Extra purchasing power for the "holiday weekends" can come from postponement of other purchases, some of them no doubt taxable, reductions in saving, drawdowns of assets, increases in borrowing, or an adjustment of the time flow of income. Additionally, inclinations toward shifting will be restrained by the costs of holding more clothes, computer items, or school supplies on hand and by the depreciation and risks of obsolescence on these items. For suppliers, two-day disruptions in sales patterns will add to costs. These will tie to accelerating product delivery, holding inventory, adjusting personnel, and utilizing selling space differently. Since the tax exemption is of such short duration, it is unlikely that annual sales in the three categories will be altered. At most, the timing of sales will be changed. More of the annual

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volumes will be brought into March and August and less will be left for other times in the year.
Despite the many influences bearing upon revenue reductions, only a few basics have been incorporated in the analysis of impact. First, the analysis builds upon the mean proportions of annual expenditure on the three sales categories in both March and August. These seasonalities are reflected in monthly retail sales data (U.S. Department of Commerce) for 1995-2001. Second, the analysis assumes that a no-tax incentive could crowd a two-week volume of "normal" sales into each of the two-day tax holidays. Third, although sellers could simply adjust their sales-days and pricing practices to keep effective prices of the exempted purchases at pre-holiday levels, purchaser responses to a potential four-percent discount have been ignored. Fourth, annual sales in the three categories are assumed to be unchanged. In all, the State's revenues are taken to be depressed by the loss of tax on sales that would have come ordinarily in the two-day windows and by sales slippage at other times of the year because of sales shifting.
The seasonal sales patterns dictate that the State's revenue loss in March will outrank that in August. In March, the State's revenues are expected to be reduced by $5.1 million because of the clothing exclusion, $1.1 million because of the computer exclusion, and $0.4 million because of the school supplies exclusion. In August, the reductions are estimated to be $4.6 million, $0.9 million, and $0.6 million respectively. In Fiscal Year 2002, consequently, the yield of the sales and use tax is anticipated to be depressed by $6.6 million for the State. For local governments, it is expected to fall by $4.2 million. In Fiscal Year 2003, the revenue reductions are judged to be $6.1 million and $3.8 million for the State and local governments respectively.
Of course, these estimates are imprecise. The pricing response of businesses and the purchase reaction of households have not been investigated. Also, the annual variations (1995-2000) in the proportion of purchases in March and August have not been built into the analysis. If these variations are taken into account, revenue loss for the State in Fiscal Year 2002 and in Fiscal Year 2003 ranges from $5.9 million to $7.3 million and from $5.4 million to $6.8 million respectively. For local governments, the respective ranges in turn would be $3.5 million to $4.6 million and $3.4 million to $4.3 million.

Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
/s/ Bill Tomlinson, Director Office of Planning and Budget

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Senators Paul of the 40th and Price of the 56th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend HB 1312 by striking "up to a sales price of $20.00" from lines 11 and 12 of page 2.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Price of the 56th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Hamrick
N Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 22, nays 29, and the Paul, Price amendment #1 was lost.

Senators Paul of the 40th and Price of the 56th offered the following amendment #2:

Amend HB 1312 by striking lines 21, 22, and 23 of page 1 and inserting in their place the following: "of clothing or pair of footwear, excluding accessories such as jewelry and handbags;"

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Price of the 56th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis
Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes
Tanksley N Tate
Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 31, and the Paul, Price amendment #2 was lost.

Senators Paul of the 40th and Price of the 56th offered the following amendment #3:

Amend HB 1312 by striking "a" and inserting in its place "an annual" on line 4 of page 1.

By striking ", 2002," twice on line 16 of page 1 and once on line 17 of page 1.

By striking ", 2002" on line 18 of page 1.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Price of the 56th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr

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N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Stephens N Stokes
Tanksley N Tate
Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 21, nays 30, and the Paul, Price amendment #3 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate
Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

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Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that HB 1312 be immediately transmitted to the House.
The consent was granted, and HB 1312 was immediately transmitted.
Senator James of the 35th recognized a group of students from Westlake High School, commended by SR 687.
Senator Marable of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that the interpretation for the hearing impaired be moved to the Senate floor rather than the gallery.
The consent was granted.
The Calendar was resumed
HB 1001. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002 known as the "General Appropriations Act," so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hooks of the 14th.
The Senate Appropriations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1001:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002 known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 26, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 628), so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002; to make language and other changes; to reallocate certain funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002, as amended, known as the "General Appropriations Act" approved April 26, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 628), is further amended by striking everything following the enacting clause through Section 63, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:

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"That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2001, and ending June 30, 2002, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from funds from the Federal Government and the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus, reserves and a revenue estimate of $13,867,000,000 (excluding indigent trust fund receipts, tobacco fund receipts and lottery receipts) for State Fiscal Year 2002.
PART I.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. General Assembly. State Funds Personal Services - Staff Personal Services - Elected Officials Regular Operating Expenses Travel - Staff Travel - Elected Officials Capital Outlay Per Diem Differential Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees - Staff Contracts - Staff Per Diem and Fees - Elected Officials Contracts - Elected Officials Photography Expense Reimbursement Account
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Senate Functional Budgets
Senate and Research Office Lt. Governor's Office Secretary of the Senate's Office Total

Total Funds $ 6,203,586 $ 1,116,097 $ 1,381,454 $ 8,701,137

$ 35,789,123 $ 18,637,818 $ 5,580,966 $ 2,640,384 $ 135,000 $ 3,500 $0 $0 $ 1,330,000 $ 390,200 $ 5,000 $ 693,000 $ 94,767 $ 90,000 $ 3,686,488 $ 745,000 $ 105,000 $ 1,652,000 $ 35,789,123 $ 35,789,123
State Funds $ 6,203,586 $ 1,116,097 $ 1,381,454 $ 8,701,137

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House Functional Budgets
House of Representatives and Research Office Speaker of the House's Office Clerk of the House's Office Total
Joint Functional Budgets
Legislative Counsel's Office Legislative Fiscal Office Legislative Budget Office Ancillary Activities Budgetary Responsibility Oversight Committee Total

Total Funds $ 13,556,950 $ 473,527 $ 1,546,655 $ 15,577,132
Total Funds $ 3,655,653 $ 2,564,415 $ 1,188,886 $ 3,686,063 $ 415,837 $ 11,510,854

State Funds $ 13,556,950 $ 473,527 $ 1,546,655 $ 15,577,132
State Funds $ 3,655,653 $ 2,564,415 $ 1,188,886 $ 3,686,063 $ 415,837 $ 11,510,854

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 Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for membership in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other compacts, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, furnishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; provided, however, before the Legislative Services Committee authorizes the reconstruction or renovation of legislative office space, committee rooms, or staff support service areas in any State-owned building other than the State Capitol, the committee shall measure the need for said space as compared to space requirements for full-time state agencies and departments and shall, prior to approval of renovation or reconstruction of legislative office space, consider the most efficient and functional building designs used for office space and related activities; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst and for the Legislative Fiscal Office; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for Code Revision; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government; and for payments to Presidential Electors. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, such payments to Presidential Electors shall be paid from funds provided for the Legislative Branch of Government, and the payment and receipt of such allowances shall not be in violation of any law.

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The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate 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 for which payments are made from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid from other appropriations.

Section 2. Department of Audits. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 30,534,070 $ 24,887,570 $ 817,300 $ 550,000 $ 115,000 $ 180,000 $ 1,034,200 $ 245,000 $0 $ 2,385,000 $ 320,000 $ 30,534,070 $ 30,534,070

PART II JUDICIAL BRANCH

Section 3. Judicial Branch. State Funds Personal Services Other Operating Prosecuting Attorney's Council Judicial Administrative Districts Payment to Council of Superior Court Clerks Payment to Resource Center Computerized Information Network
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 138,706,033 $ 17,076,391 $ 117,290,194 $ 3,975,709 $ 1,911,046 $ 40,000 $ 800,000 $ 618,628 $ 141,711,968 $ 138,706,033

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Judicial Branch Functional Budgets
Supreme Court Court of Appeals Superior Court - Judges Superior Court - District Attorneys Juvenile Court Institute of Continuing Judicial Education Judicial Council Judicial Qualifications Commission Indigent Defense Council Georgia Courts Automation Commission Georgia Office Of Dispute Resolution Total

Total Funds $ 8,602,935 $ 11,241,760 $ 49,740,955 $ 46,033,727 $ 1,424,347 $ 1,133,843 $ 12,760,967 $ 271,476 $ 7,659,946 $ 2,500,030 $ 341,982 $ 141,711,968

State Funds $ 7,382,486 $ 11,145,760 $ 49,740,955 $ 44,489,822 $ 1,424,347 $ 1,133,843 $ 12,615,386 $ 271,476 $ 7,659,946 $ 2,500,030 $ 341,982 $ 138,706,033

Section 4. Department of Administrative Services. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of
Administrative Services Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Rents and Maintenance Expense Utilities Payments to DOAS Fiscal Administration Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Capital Outlay Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Operations Telephone Billings Radio Billings Materials for Resale Public Safety Officers Indemnity Fund Health Planning Review Board Operations

$ 53,636,693
$ 17,862,975 $ 4,624,014 $ 316,002 $ 41,580 $ 206,878 $ 3,136,437 $ 1,250,703 $ 491,020 $ 984,600 $ 186,335 $0 $0 $0 $ 2,350,000 $ 539,022 $0 $0 $ 6,014,012 $ 496,375 $ 35,000

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Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame Payments to Golf Hall of Fame Alternative Fuels Grant State Self Insurance Fund Payments to Georgia Technology Authority Removal of Hazardous Waste
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Support Services Statewide Business Risk Management State Properties Commission Office of the Treasury State Office of Administrative Hearings Executive Administration Total

$ 48,500 $ 75,000 $ 200,000 $0 $ 35,412,874 $ 405,335 $ 74,676,662 $ 53,636,693

Total Funds $ 43,804,715 $ 13,304,551 $ 3,338,810 $ 3,556,574 $ 739,446 $ 2,004,091 $ 4,687,767 $ 3,240,708 $ 74,676,662

State Funds $ 40,819,783 $ 309,536 $ 3,309,440 $ 504,735 $ 739,446 $ 514,320 $ 4,383,843 $ 3,055,590 $ 53,636,693

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Building Authority Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay Utilities Contractual Expense Facilities Renovations and Repairs
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

$0 $ 20,672,119 $ 7,830,905 $ 13,000 $ 200,000 $ 90,000 $ 322,000 $ 15,071 $ 261,916 $ 682,389 $ 85,000 $ 5,508,583 $ 7,637,639 $0 $0 $ 43,318,622 $0

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Executive Division Facilities Operations Property Resources Internal Operations Transportation External Operations Total

Total Funds State Funds $ 1,317,283 $ 0 $ 25,682,445 $ 0 $ 6,194,810 $ 0 $ 2,795,009 $ 0 $ 3,172,157 $ 0 $ 4,156,918 $ 0 $ 43,318,622 $ 0

C. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Technology Authority Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Rents and Maintenance Expense Telephone Billings Radio Billings Materials for Resale Transfers to GIS Clearinghouse
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$0 $ 50,407,119 $ 5,370,000 $ 640,000 $ 50,000 $ 470,000 $ 50,575,000 $ 2,929,105 $ 6,000 $ 40,719,657 $0 $0 $ 84,523,000 $ 501,019 $ 6,194,830 $0 $ 242,385,730 $0

Section 5. Department of Agriculture. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications

$ 41,674,167 $ 34,213,396 $ 4,343,606 $ 1,027,928 $ 400,085 $ 462,082 $ 667,341 $ 1,132,197 $ 398,176

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Per Diem and Fees

$ 33,500

Contracts

$ 1,723,644

Market Bulletin Postage

$ 1,143,240

Payments to Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

$ 3,521,803

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories in Canton, Dalton,

Douglas, Oakwood, Statesboro, Carroll, Macon, Mitchell, and Monroe $ 3,147,972

Veterinary Fees

$ 160,000

Indemnities

$ 20,000

Advertising Contract

$ 525,000

Renovation, Construction, Repairs and Maintenance

Projects at Major and Minor Markets

$ 653,000

Capital Outlay

$ 100,000

Contract - Federation of Southern Cooperatives

$ 40,000

Boll Weevil Eradication Program

$0

Total Funds Budgeted

$ 53,712,970

State Funds Budgeted

$ 41,674,167

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds State Funds

Plant Industry

$ 9,221,789

$ 8,341,702

Animal Industry

$ 17,118,956 $ 13,986,821

Marketing

$ 7,941,323

$ 4,079,201

Internal Administration

$ 6,986,030

$ 6,799,030

Fuel and Measures

$0

$0

Consumer Protection Field Forces

$ 11,766,333 $ 8,467,413

Seed Technology

$ 678,539

$0

Total

$ 53,712,970 $ 41,674,167

Section 6. Department of Banking and Finance. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications

$ 11,045,266 $ 9,150,914 $ 444,245 $ 460,850 $ 125,250 $ 4,347 $ 254,459 $ 488,687 $ 103,079

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Per Diem and Fees Contracts
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

Section 7. Department of Community Affairs. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Felony Expense Contracts for Regional Planning and Development Local Assistance Grants Appalachian Regional Commission Assessment HUD-Community Development Block Pass thru Grants Payment to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority Community Service Grants Home Program ARC-Revolving Loan Fund Local Development Fund Payment to State Housing Trust Fund Payments to Sports Hall of Fame Regional Economic Business Assistance Grants - GHFA EZ/EC Administration EZ/EC Grants Regional Economic Development Grants Contracts for Homeless Assistance HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

$ 13,435 $0 $ 11,045,266 $ 11,045,266
$ 61,596,407 $ 22,781,741 $ 2,383,347 $ 669,749 $0 $ 380,544 $ 1,496,653 $ 1,045,848 $ 685,666 $ 523,939 $ 517,624 $0 $ 2,075,311 $ 27,630,322 $ 167,885 $ 30,000,000 $ 1,651,557 $ 5,000,000 $ 3,086,441 $0 $ 617,500 $ 3,200,000 $ 737,123 $ 3,000,000 $0 $0 $ 1,128,125 $ 1,250,000 $ 50,000,000 $ 4,468,807

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GHFA - Georgia Cities Foundation Georgia Leadership Unfrastructure Investment Fund Quality Growth Program
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Executive Division Planning and Environmental Management Division Business and Financial Assistance Division Housing Finance Division Finance Division Administrative and Computer Support Division Georgia Music Hall of Fame Division Community Services Division Rural Development Division Total

Total Funds $ 33,038,472 $ 4,646,716 $ 38,491,738 $ 8,959,319 $ 4,696,528 $ 2,393,797 $ 1,631,789 $ 66,951,056 $ 5,948,767 $ 166,758,182

$ 1,560,000 $ 550,000 $ 150,000 $166,758,182 $ 61,596,407
State Funds $ 32,866,728 $ 4,418,640 $ 6,843,839 $ 3,146,441 $ 3,012,041 $ 734,242 $ 841,045 $ 3,784,664 $ 5,948,767 $ 61,596,407

Section 8. Department of Community Health. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Medicaid Services Tobacco Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Medicaid Benefits, Penalties and Disallowances Audit Contracts Special Purpose Contracts Purchase of Service Contracts Grant in Aid to Counties Health Insurance Payments

$ 1,387,075,930 $ 16,046,291 $ 32,530,883 $ 8,389,066 $ 454,282 $ 30,000 $ 83,736 $ 84,957,133 $ 1,730,148 $ 757,954 $ 1,740,624 $ 403,045,471 $ 4,944,465,905 $ 1,097,500 $ 64,732 $ 183,244 $ 5,764,826 $ 975,000,000

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Medical Fair Loan Repayment Program Medical Scholarships Capitation Contracts for Family Practice Residency Residency Capitation Grants Student Preceptorships Medical Student Capitation Mercer School of Medicine Grant Morehouse School of Medicine Grant SREB Payments Pediatric Residency Capitation Preventive Medicine Capitation
Total Funds Budgeted Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

$ 27,000 $ 400,000 $ 762,000 $ 4,137,000 $ 2,202,803 $ 137,500 $ 3,889,600 $ 18,790,098 $ 7,394,890 $ 474,625 $ 573,040 $ 120,000 $ 6,499,204,060 $ 16,046,291 $ 1,387,075,930

Commissioner's Office Medicaid Benefits, Penalties and Disallowances Program Management - Medicaid Systems Management - Medicaid Office of General Counsel Office of Communications Office of Human Resources General Administration Minority Health Women's Health Employee Health Benefits Health Planning Georgia Board for Physician Workforce Board of Medical Examiners Medical Education Board Primary and Rural Health Total

Total Funds $ 3,437,032 $ 4,944,465,905 $ 43,513,946 $ 92,890,166 $ 1,327,419 $ 523,032 $ 408,399 $ 79,106,082 $ 688,383 $ 487,663 $ 1,280,187,484 $ 1,965,986 $ 38,191,472 $ 2,534,729 $ 1,462,134 $ 8,014,228 $ 6,499,204,060

State Funds $ 2,949,703 $ 1,311,645,685 $ 14,715,598 $ 16,711,599 $ 769,854 $ 261,516 $ 246,182 $ 3,308,042 $ 470,086 $ 470,536 $0 $ 1,767,854 $ 38,191,472 $ 2,534,729 $ 1,462,134 $ 7,617,231 $ 1,403,122,221

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B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Indigent Trust Fund Per Diem and Fees Contracts Benefits
Total Funds Budgeted Indigent Trust Fund Budgeted
C. Budget Unit: State Funds - PeachCare for Kids Tobacco Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts PeachCare Benefits, Penalties and Disallowances
Total Funds Budgeted Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 9. Department of Corrections. State Funds - Administration, Institutions and Probation Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay Utilities

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$ 148,828,880 $0 $ 8,200,000 $ 360,067,504 $ 368,267,504 $ 148,828,880
$ 51,910,914 $ 4,575,922 $ 373,496 $ 120,254 $ 50,000 $0 $ 1,155 $ 250,000 $0 $ 12,350 $0 $ 7,529,558 $ 188,035,705 $ 196,372,518 $ 4,575,922 $ 51,910,914
$ 916,459,096 $ 582,344,357 $ 67,356,595 $ 2,380,486 $ 1,388,269 $ 3,935,670 $ 6,273,257 $ 6,917,786 $ 8,367,881 $ 104,872 $ 82,418,841 $ 69,906,997 $ 25,901,513

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Court Costs

County Subsidy

County Subsidy for Jails

County Workcamp Construction Grants

Central Repair Fund

Payments to Central State Hospital for Meals

Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities

Payments to Public Safety for Meals

Inmate Release Fund

Health Services Purchases

University of Georgia - College of Veterinary Medicine Contracts

Minor Construction Fund

Total Funds Budgeted

Indirect DOAS Funding

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Executive Operations

$ 68,118,517

Administration

$ 34,936,982

Human Resources

$ 9,724,047

Field Probation Facilities

$ 72,496,342 $ 702,191,851

Programs

$ 137,575,588

Total

$ 1,025,043,327

$ 1,300,000 $ 33,725,673 $ 6,851,616 $0 $ 1,093,624 $ 4,143,025 $ 1,752,150 $ 577,160 $ 1,450,000 $ 115,272,611 $ 449,944 $ 1,131,000 $ 1,025,043,327 $ 450,000 $ 916,459,096
State Funds $ 30,331,144 $ 34,925,448 $ 9,677,889 $ 71,925,674 $ 645,075,910 $ 124,523,031 $ 916,459,096

Section 10. Department of Defense. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts

$ 8,541,200 $ 15,694,668 $ 17,980,129 $ 90,875 $0 $ 52,800 $ 130,625 $ 44,010 $ 1,021,973 $ 1,421,895 $ 244,000

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Capital Outlay Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Office of the Adjutant General Georgia Air National Guard Georgia Army National Guard Total

Total Funds $ 2,706,014 $ 6,481,226 $ 27,493,735 $ 36,680,975

869
$0 $ 36,680,975 $ 8,541,200
State Funds $ 2,375,061 $ 971,213 $ 5,194,926 $ 8,541,200

Section 11. State Board of Education A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Education Tobacco Funds Operations: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Utilities Capital Outlay QBE Formula Grants: Kindergarten/Grades 1 - 3 Grades 4 - 8 Grades 9 - 12 Limited English-Speaking Students Program Alternative Programs Vocational Education Laboratories Special Education Gifted Remedial Education Additional Instruction Staff Development and Professional Development

$ 5,966,148,202 $ 30,000,000
$ 53,242,222 $ 7,747,497 $ 1,682,050 $ 90,974 $ 166,670 $ 1,110,295 $ 3,702,233 $ 23,343,474 $ 9,812,751 $ 2,027,117 $ 800,451 $0
$ 1,601,206,426 $ 1,431,924,825 $ 694,701,713 $ 48,775,823 $ 63,564,874 $ 176,902,561 $ 667,491,482 $ 137,724,602 $ 20,511,169 $ 44,653,187 $ 26,424,199

870

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Media Indirect Cost Pupil Transportation Local Five Mill Share Mid-Term Adjustment Reserve Teacher Salary Schedule Adjustment Other Categorical Grants: Equalization Formula Sparsity Grants Special Education Low - Incidence Grants Non-QBE Grants: Next Generation School Grants Youth Apprenticeship Grants High School Program Payment of Federal Funds to Board of Technical
and Adult Education Vocational Research and Curriculum Education of Children of Low-Income Families Even Start Instructional Services for the Handicapped Retirement (H.B. 272 and H.B. 1321) Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped PSAT School Lunch (Federal) Joint Evening Programs Education of Homeless Children/Youth Pay for Performance Pre-School Handicapped Program Mentor Teachers Environmental Science Grants Advanced Placement Exams Serve America Program Drug Free School (Federal) School Lunch (State) Charter Schools Emergency Immigrant Education Program Title VI State and Local Education Improvement

$ 151,556,972 $ 868,905,907 $ 177,551,763 $ (1,003,292,614) $ 152,216,303 $0
$ 255,947,743 $ 6,548,910 $ 852,291
$ 875,000 $ 4,340,000 $ 61,011,301
$ 23,600,609 $ 293,520 $ 240,262,432 $ 4,025,312 $ 157,076,091 $ 5,508,750 $ 1,900,000 $ 756,500 $ 188,375,722 $ 267,333 $ 961,413 $ 10,283,000 $ 21,325,701 $ 1,250,000 $ 151,000 $ 2,811,600 $ 1,042,976 $ 9,550,907 $ 37,509,080 $ 6,900,307 $ 4,036,740 $ 58,222,772 $ 26,531,797

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

871

Health Insurance - Non-Cert. Personnel and Retired Teachers

Innovative Programs

Title II Math/Science Grant (Federal)

Migrant Education

Regional Education Service Agencies

Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Georgia Learning Resources System

Special Education at State Institutions

Robert C. Byrd Scholarship (Federal)

Comprehensive School Reform

Character Education

National Teacher Certification

Health Insurance Adjustment

Principal Supplements

Grants For School Nurses

Reading Programs

Student Testing

Internet Access

School Improvement Teams

Communities in Schools

Georgia Learning Connection

Knowledge is Power Program

Postsecondary Options

Total Funds Budgeted

Indirect DOAS Services Funding

Tobacco Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Administration

$ 14,935,146

Student Learning and Achievement

$ 22,104,785

Governor's Honors Program

$ 1,409,777

Quality and School Support

$ 5,238,035

Federal Programs

$ 9,178,246

Technology

$ 16,747,616

Local Programs

$ 6,703,524,429

Georgia Academy for the Blind

$5,815,742

Georgia School for the Deaf

$ 5,405,636

Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

$ 6,288,969

$ 107,826,070 $ 1,190,215 $ 7,466,425 $ 274,395 $ 11,660,667 $ 64,597,687 $ 4,992,566 $ 4,046,930 $ 1,150,500 $ 6,018,289 $ 350,000 $ 559,847 $0 $ 5,967,000 $ 30,000,000 $ 34,460,185 $ 10,023,360 $ 4,062,148 $ 9,242,307 $ 1,632,839 $0 $ 600,000 $ 4,015,000 $ 6,806,900,163 $0 $ 30,000,000 $ 5,966,148,202 State Funds $ 12,685,118 $ 12,291,312 $ 1,332,188 $ 5,126,380 $ 503,432 $ 12,465,441 $ 5,918,820,287 $ 5,586,207 $ 5,040,181 $ 6,045,874

872

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Student Achievement Total
B. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education Computers in the Classroom Distance Learning - Satellite Dishes Post Secondary Options Educational Technology Centers Assistive Technology Applied Technology Labs Financial and Management Equipment Alternative Programs Fort Discovery National Science Center Capital Outlay Learning Logic Sites Student Information System
Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted
C. Budget Unit: Office of School Readiness Pre-Kindergarten - Grants Pre-Kindergarten - Personal Services Pre-Kindergarten - Operations Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Utilities Capital Outlay Federal Nutrition Grants Standards of Care

$ 16,251,782

$ 16,251,782

$ 6,806,900,163 $ 5,996,148,202

$ 73,280,354 $ 68,280,354 $0 $0 $0 $ 5,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $ 73,280,354 $ 73,280,354

$ 1,265,054 $ 228,422,112 $ 2,032,578 $ 6,251,957 $ 3,857,649 $ 180,283 $ 203,800 $0 $ 11,528 $ 130,500 $ 8,000 $ 1,076,947 $ 300,693 $ 30,276 $0 $0 $ 129,817,711 $ 424,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002
Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 12. Employees' Retirement System. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Benefits to Retirees
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 13. Forestry Commission. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Ware County Grant Ware County Grant for Southern Forest World Ware County Grant for Road Maintenance Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

873
$ 372,748,034 $ 236,706,647 $ 1,265,054
$0 $ 2,864,383 $ 488,800 $ 29,000 $0 $ 12,450 $ 1,269,708 $ 345,740 $ 82,002 $ 355,000 $ 1,452,000 $0 $ 6,899,083 $0
$ 37,767,168 $ 31,135,504 $ 6,371,813 $ 182,397 $ 1,298,666 $ 2,114,831 $ 357,000 $ 9,120 $ 996,955 $ 11,150 $ 833,076 $ 60,000 $ 28,500 $0 $0 $ 43,399,012 $ 37,767,168

874

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Departmental Functional Budgets
Reforestation Field Services General Administration and Support Total

Total Funds $ 2,295,501 $ 36,856,974 $ 4,246,537 $ 43,399,012

State Funds $ 11,701 $ 33,677,085 $ 4,078,382 $ 37,767,168

Section 14. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Evidence Purchased Capital Outlay Crime Victims Assistance Program Criminal Justice Grants
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Investigative Georgia Crime Information Center Forensic Sciences Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Total
Section 15. Office of the Governor. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses

Total Funds $ 5,208,317 $ 32,117,486 $ 12,480,072 $ 20,364,309 $ 90,799,718 $ 160,969,902

$ 65,306,735 $ 51,795,302 $ 7,500,057 $ 757,826 $ 1,883,106 $ 1,499,733 $ 1,250,822 $ 931,560 $ 1,179,296 $ 4,125,474 $ 2,188,662 $ 464,946 $0 $ 4,362,600 $ 83,030,518 $ 160,969,902 $ 65,306,735
State Funds $ 5,163,773 $ 29,351,415 $ 10,674,637 $ 19,756,279 $ 360,631 $ 65,306,735
$ 52,918,590 $ 20,731,476 $ 2,116,564

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Cost of Operations Mansion Allowance Governor's Emergency Fund Intern Program Expenses Art Grants of State Funds Art Grants of Non-State Funds Humanities Grant - State Funds Art Acquisitions - State Funds Children and Youth Grants Juvenile Justice Grants Georgia Crime Victims Assistance Program Grants to Local Systems Grants - Local EMA Grants - Other Grants - Civil Air Patrol Criminal Justice Grants Troops to Teachers Flood - Contingency
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Governor's Office Office of Equal Opportunity Office of Planning and Budget Council for the Arts Office of Consumer Affairs Child Advocate Human Relations Commission Professional Standards Commission

Total Funds $ 13,663,381 $ 1,260,716 $ 13,368,421 $ 5,920,686 $ 4,977,124 $ 512,221 $ 505,822 $ 8,402,601

875
$ 390,115 $0 $ 320,067 $ 562,686 $ 1,134,608 $ 629,268 $ 4,197,100 $ 8,326,079 $ 4,519,119 $ 40,000 $ 8,745,667 $ 358,595 $0 $ 4,138,891 $ 274,194 $ 281,872 $0 $0 $0 $ 482,540 $ 1,085,000 $0 $ 57,000 $0 $ 111,930 $0 $ 58,502,771 $ 52,918,590
State Funds $ 13,663,381 $ 957,745 $ 13,368,421 $ 5,206,841 $ 4,779,124 $ 512,221 $ 505,822 $ 8,290,671

876

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Georgia Emergency Management Agency Education Accountability Total

$ 7,246,660 $ 2,645,139 $ 58,502,771

$ 2,989,225 $ 2,645,139 $ 52,918,590

Section 16. Department of Human Resources. State Funds Tobacco Funds 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Major Maintenance and Construction Grant-In-Aid to Counties Postage Payments to DCH-Medicaid Benefits Grants to County DFACS - Operations Operating Expenses
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Commissioner's Office Office of Planning and Budget Services Office of Adoptions Children's Community Based Initiative

Total Funds $ 1,095,860 $ 4,114,201 $ 9,967,787 $ 10,667,524

$ 1,354,436,047 $ 68,649,314
$ 117,504,527 $ 5,538,693 $ 2,335,842 $0 $ 478,911 $ 9,732,793 $ 5,114,035 $ 40,232,233 $ 57,134,985 $ 17,913,686 $0 $0 $ 87,335,076 $ 163,451 $ 2,049,500 $ 2,064,276 $ 32,561,718 $0 $0 $ 380,159,726 $0 $ 8,304,056 $ 182,673,721
State Funds $ 1,095,860 $ 4,085,685 $ 6,470,923 $ 10,392,524

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

877

Human Resources and Organization Development $ 1,315,425

Computer Services

$ 78,789,363

Technology and Support

$ 12,071,947

Facilities Management

$ 6,827,816

Regulatory Services - Program Direction and Support $ 841,421

Child Care Licensing

$ 3,478,499

Health Care Facilities Regulation

$ 11,966,875

Office of Investigation

$ 6,800,856

Office of Financial Services

$ 10,008,434

Office of Audits

$ 2,740,884

Human Resource Management

$ 6,619,399

Transportation Services

$ 17,391,703

Office of Facilities and Support Services

$ 18,499,187

Indirect Cost

$0

Policy and Government Services

$ 1,313,101

Aging Services

$ 92,159,757

DDSA Council

$ 1,603,530

Office of Child Support Enforcement

$ 81,886,157

Total

$ 380,159,726

2. Public Health Budget:

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Real Estate Rentals

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Computer Charges

Telecommunications

Special Purpose Contracts

Purchase of Service Contracts

Grant-In-Aid to Counties

Major Maintenance and Construction

Postage

Medical Benefits

Total Funds Budgeted

Indirect DOAS Services Funding

$ 1,315,425 $ 38,621,941 $ 11,209,873 $ 5,527,783 $ 771,421 $ 3,451,930 $ 5,862,410 $ 2,150,330 $ 5,618,724 $ 2,740,884 $ 6,619,399 $ 2,880,863 $ 18,499,187 $ (15,823,148) $ 1,313,101 $ 59,667,215 $ 26,035 $ 18,479,412 $190,977,777
$ 53,991,427 $ 76,170,628 $ 926,819 $0 $ 227,867 $ 1,509,862 $ 1,135,889 $ 25,380,480 $0 $ 1,167,699 $ 1,049,000 $ 27,805,633 $ 160,228,974 $0 $ 187,190 $ 11,621,222 $ 361,402,690 $0

878

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
District Health Administration Newborn Follow-Up Care Oral Health Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Sickle Cell, Vision and Hearing High-Risk Pregnant Women and Infants Sexually Transmitted Diseases Family Planning Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Grant in Aid to Counties Children's Medical Services Emergency Health Primary Health Care Epidemiology Immunization Community Tuberculosis Control Family Health Management Infant and Child Health Maternal Health - Perinatal Chronic Disease Diabetes Cancer Control Director's Office Vital Records Health Services Research Environmental Health Laboratory Services Community Health Management AIDS Drug and Clinic Supplies Adolescent Health Public Health - Planning Councils Early Intervention Injury Control

Total Funds $ 12,466,422 $ 1,344,087 $ 2,833,472 $ 2,121,859 $ 7,542,873 $ 5,389,515 $ 3,254,347 $ 11,824,802 $ 84,979,232 $ 74,161,009 $ 13,274,321 $ 3,985,044 $ 563,707 $ 3,451,463 $ 1,651,583 $ 5,808,468 $ 2,067,135 $ 837,156 $ 2,896,860 $ 1,829,312 $ 84,635 $ 19,030,756 $ 2,984,424 $ 2,187,292 $ 716,335 $ 2,160,969 $ 8,316,363 $ 260,945 $ 21,379,558 $ 10,638,458 $ 12,584,798 $ 116,218 $ 13,075,941 $ 773,941

$ 46,679,826 $ 170,283,452
State Funds $ 12,308,854 $ 1,130,256 $ 2,508,297 $ 1,009,997 $ 6,776,054 $ 5,389,515 $ 1,040,088 $ 6,069,517 $0 $ 73,187,539 $ 6,445,009 $ 2,541,696 $ 459,933 $ 2,392,935 $0 $ 4,260,521 $ 1,216,225 $ 622,030 $ 1,221,498 $ 1,829,312 $ 84,635 $ 19,030,756 $ 2,706,902 $ 1,912,604 $ 716,335 $ 1,629,494 $ 8,031,613 $ 260,945 $ 14,561,063 $ 2,565,380 $ 2,985,263 $ 98,721 $ 10,513,475 $ 661,936

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

879

Smoking Prevention and Cessation HIV Waiver Public Health - Division Indirect Cost Total 3. Family and Children Services Budget: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Children's Trust Fund Cash Benefits Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Postage Grants to County DFACS - Operations
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Director's Office Social Services Administrative Support Quality Assurance Community Services Field Management Human Resources Management Economic Support Temporary Assistance for Needy Families SSI - Supplemental Benefits

$ 24,809,390 $0 $0 $ 361,402,690

$ 24,809,390 $0 $ (4,014,510) $ 216,963,278

$ 13,858,963 $ 3,041,835 $ 1,021,051 $0 $ 223,397 $ 526,852 $ 7,232,617 $ 6,840,686 $0 $ 686,644 $ 7,588,495 $ 123,303,498 $ 7,180,365 $ 417,998,130 $ 30,812,287 $ 2,401,505 $ 370,910,587 $ 993,626,912 $0 $ 3,341,218 $ 410,056,628

Total Funds $ 1,005,105 $ 6,604,391 $ 4,738,570 $ 3,836,906 $ 13,981,660 $ 2,974,858 $ 2,888,214 $ 3,601,138 $ 114,134,948 $0

State Funds $ 1,005,105 $ 6,092,350 $ 2,752,741 $ 3,836,906 $ 1,805,177 $ 2,724,195 $ 1,882,423 $ 3,601,138 $ 48,247,444 $0

880

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Refugee Programs

$ 2,795,420

$0

Energy Benefits

$ 7,223,130

$0

County DFACS Operations - Eligibility

$ 127,678,795 $ 61,759,034

County DFACS Operations - Social Services

$ 129,272,892 $ 47,991,870

Food Stamp Issuance

$ 3,190,752

$0

County DFACS Operations - Homemakers Services $ 9,122,207

$ 3,003,053

County DFACS Operations - Joint and Administration $ 76,972,149 $ 32,899,030

County DFACS Operations - Employability Program $ 28,564,544 $ 10,887,885

Employability Benefits

$ 43,105,900 $ 15,838,963

Legal Services

$ 6,546,322

$ 2,691,716

Family Foster Care

$ 60,543,230 $ 31,198,083

Institutional Foster Care

$ 25,768,751 $ 12,225,297

Specialized Foster Care

$ 8,534,752

$ 4,021,598

Adoption Supplement

$ 44,089,254 $ 23,351,167

Prevention of Foster Care

$ 14,744,598 $ 7,931,482

Troubled Children

$ 60,812,454 $ 34,248,146

Child Day Care

$ 179,320,622 $ 54,165,832

Special Projects

$ 3,986,855

$ 3,946,855

Children's Trust Fund

$ 7,588,495

$ 7,588,495

Indirect Cost

$0

$ (12,298,139)

Total

$ 993,626,912 $ 413,397,846

4. Community Mental Health/Mental Retardation and Institutions:

Personal Services

$ 290,216,563

Operating Expenses

$ 57,333,348

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

$ 200,000

Utilities

$ 9,483,000

Major Maintenance and Construction

$ 1,991,161

Community Services

$ 648,976,021

Total Funds Budgeted

$ 1,008,200,093

Indirect DOAS Services Funding

$0

Tobacco Funds Budgeted

$ 10,324,214

State Funds Budgeted

$ 591,422,246

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Southwestern State Hospital

$ 30,210,632

$ 17,521,698

Augusta Regional Hospital

$ 22,486,122

$ 17,396,039

Northwest Regional Hospital at Rome

$ 28,631,373

$ 19,095,461

Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta

$ 40,623,780

$ 30,929,135

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

881

Central State Hospital Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Gracewood State School and Hospital West Central Regional Hospital Outdoor Therapeutic Programs Community Mental Health Services Community Mental Retardation Services Community Substance Abuse Services Program Direction and Support Regional Offices Total
Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Operating Expenses Community Services Case Services Children's Trust Fund Cash Benefits Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Grant-In-Aid to Counties Major Maintenance and Construction Utilities Postage Payments to DCH-Medicaid Benefits Grants to County DFACS - Operations Medical Benefits

$ 113,747,565 $ 20,823,419 $ 48,457,289 $ 22,778,483 $ 4,243,973 $ 285,344,354 $ 268,135,914 $ 98,316,851 $ 15,017,279 $ 9,383,059 $ 1,008,200,093

$ 67,238,475 $ 17,195,849 $ 20,901,344 $ 18,833,119 $ 3,303,283 $ 202,970,904 $ 125,270,202 $ 46,958,336 $ 8,704,029 $ 5,428,586 $ 601,746,460

$ 475,571,480 $ 84,751,156 $ 4,283,712 $ 200,000 $ 930,175 $ 11,769,507 $ 13,482,541 $ 72,453,399 $ 57,134,985 $ 19,768,029 $ 57,333,348 $ 648,976,021 $0 $ 7,588,495 $ 123,303,498 $ 8,229,365 $ 417,998,130 $ 145,952,996 $ 162,278,474 $ 2,154,612 $ 9,483,000 $ 4,652,971 $ 32,561,718 $ 370,910,587 $ 11,621,222

882

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 2,743,389,421 $0 $ 68,649,314 $ 1,354,436,047

Section 17. Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism.

State Funds

Tobacco Funds

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Local Welcome Center Contracts

Marketing

Georgia Ports Authority Lease Rentals

Foreign Currency Reserve

Waterway Development in Georgia

Lanier Regional Watershed Commission

Georgia World Congress Center

One Georgia Fund

Total Funds Budgeted

Tobacco Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Administration

$ 47,786,390

Economic Development

$ 7,547,223

Trade

$ 2,242,254

Tourism

$ 5,125,069

Total

$ 62,700,936

$ 28,569,259 $ 34,131,677 $ 12,636,189 $ 1,214,450 $ 593,806 $ 20,000 $ 62,597 $ 391,336 $ 825,323 $ 442,215 $ 72,700 $ 710,490 $ 250,600 $ 11,299,553 $0 $0 $ 50,000 $0 $0 $ 34,131,677 $ 62,700,936 $ 34,131,677 $ 28,569,259
State Funds $ 47,786,390 $ 7,547,223 $ 2,242,254 $ 5,125,069 $ 62,700,936

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

883

Section 18. Department of Insurance. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Health Care Utilization Review
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Internal Administration Insurance Regulation Industrial Loans Regulation Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulations Special Insurance Fraud Fund Total

Total Funds $ 5,427,722 $ 5,720,604 $ 534,978 $ 5,376,769 $ 634,067 $ 17,694,140

$ 15,909,654 $ 15,088,326 $ 734,563 $ 463,030 $ 118,784 $ 30,400 $ 222,968 $ 560,884 $ 383,143 $ 92,042 $0 $0 $ 17,694,140 $ 15,909,654
State Funds $ 5,427,722 $ 5,720,604 $ 534,978 $ 3,592,283 $ 634,067 $ 15,909,654

Section 19. Department of Juvenile Justice. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Utilities Institutional Repairs and Maintenance Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers

$ 272,556,434 $ 164,510,241 $ 15,329,997 $ 2,156,019 $ 310,273 $ 1,157,397 $ 3,061,748 $ 3,092,280 $ 2,146,718 $ 4,321,657 $ 6,496,878 $ 3,239,018 $ 400,000 $0

884

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Capital Outlay Juvenile Justice Reserve Children and Youth Grants Juvenile Justice Grants
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Regional Youth Development Centers Youth Development Centers YDC Purchased Services Court Services Day Centers Group Homes Community Corrections Law Enforcement Office Assessment and Classification Multi-Service Centers Youth Services Administration Office of Training Children and Youth Coordinating Council Total

Total Funds $ 72,239,665 $ 75,374,956 $ 35,997,214 $ 32,275,370 $ 618,640 $ 1,289,618 $ 41,133,785 $ 2,539,667 $ 816,994 $ 4,468,257 $ 18,203,070 $ 3,115,340 $ 2,543,491 $ 290,616,067

Section 20. Department of Labor. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Labor Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications WIA Contracts Per Diem and Fees Contracts

$ 82,456,741 $0 $0 $0 $ 250,000 $ 1,687,100 $ 290,616,067 $ 272,556,434
State Funds $ 70,735,705 $ 73,433,101 $ 34,905,317 $ 27,770,563 $ 618,640 $ 1,289,618 $ 34,137,269 $ 2,539,667 $ 816,994 $ 4,378,257 $ 18,182,472 $ 3,115,340 $ 633,491 $ 272,556,434
$ 15,542,190 $ 89,707,533 $ 6,980,358 $ 1,459,923 $0 $ 513,655 $ 2,654,085 $ 2,701,323 $ 2,030,660 $ 54,500,000 $ 2,863,761 $ 1,246,764

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

885

W.I.N. Grants Payments to State Treasury Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Division Of Rehabilitation Services

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Real Estate Rentals

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Computer Charges

Telecommunications

Case Services

Special Purpose Contracts

Purchase of Services Contracts

Major Maintenance and Construction

Utilities

Postage

Total Funds Budgeted

Indirect DOAS Services Funding

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

$ 74,872,472

Independent Living

$ 973,949

Employability Services

$ 451,217

Community Facilities

$ 10,852,025

Program Direction and Support

$ 3,137,574

Grants Management

$ 1,381,384

Disability Adjudication

$ 54,867,080

Georgia Industries for the Blind

$ 11,816,309

Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

$ 29,230,851

Total

$ 187,582,861

$0 $ 1,287,478 $0 $ 165,945,540 $ 15,542,190
$ 29,383,492 $ 92,080,914 $ 13,963,645 $ 2,014,024 $ 39,095 $ 1,024,559 $ 5,790,455 $ 7,230,026 $ 4,427,791 $ 2,573,235 $ 3,138,419 $ 41,304,191 $ 1,025,803 $ 12,715,704 $ 255,000 $0 $0 $ 187,582,861 $ 100,000 $ 29,383,492
State Funds $ 14,491,914 $ 458,969 $ 451,217 $ 3,231,535 $ 1,659,928 $ 1,381,384 $0 $ 716,934 $ 6,991,611 $ 29,383,492

886

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Section 21. Department of Law. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Books for State Library
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 22. Merit System of Personnel Administration. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rents Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Payments to State Treasury
Total Funds Budgeted Federal Funds Other Agency Funds Agency Assessments Deferred Compensation State Funds Budgeted
Section 23. Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. State Funds Personal Services

$ 15,368,631 $ 14,997,230 $ 738,537 $ 194,339 $0 $ 20,000 $ 288,202 $ 837,469 $ 196,787 $ 19,440,000 $0 $ 153,075 $ 36,865,639 $ 15,368,631
$0 $ 8,448,284 $ 1,144,568 $ 107,263 $0 $ 651,119 $ 334,350 $ 905,240 $ 1,748,119 $ 184,400 $ 511,290 $ 14,034,633 $0 $ 1,438,553 $ 11,379,349 $ 705,441 $0
$ 92,818,332 $ 56,506,052

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

887

Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay Motor Vehicle Tag Purchase Post Repairs Conviction Reports Driver's License Processing Postage Investment for Modernization
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Funding State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Operations Enforcement Total

$ 8,676,537 $ 459,062 $ 302,206 $ 1,571,185 $ 16,450,362 $ 2,262,728 $ 3,164,731 $ 751,198 $ 2,488,031 $0 $ 8,082,088 $ 34,900 $ 348,651 $ 3,024,928 $ 750,000 $ 902,668 $ 105,775,327 $ 1,960,000 $ 92,818,332

Total Funds $ 37,732,271 $ 51,783,691 $ 16,259,365 $ 105,775,327

State Funds $ 32,445,686 $ 51,783,691 $ 8,588,955 $ 92,818,332

Section 24. Department of Natural Resources. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Natural Resources Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications

$ 157,416,705 $ 88,352,138 $ 14,901,302 $ 812,833 $ 1,600,398 $ 1,838,995 $ 3,211,208 $ 1,393,005 $ 12,360,041 $ 1,064,418 $ 1,402,700

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Authority Lease Rentals Advertising and Promotion Cost of Material for Resale Capital Outlay: New Construction Repairs and Maintenance
Land Acquisition Support Wildlife Management Area Land Acquisition Shop Stock - Parks User Fee Enhancements Buoy Maintenance Waterfowl Habitat Paving at State Parks and Historic Sites Grants: Land and Water Conservation Georgia Heritage 2000 Grants Recreation Chattahoochee River Basin Grants Contracts: Paralympic Games Technical Assistance Contract Corps of Engineers (Cold Water Creek State Park) Georgia State Games Commission U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources U.S. Geological Survey for Topographic Mapping Payments to Civil War Commission Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Solid Waste Trust Fund Wildlife Endowment Fund Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Payments to McIntosh County Payments to Baker County Payments to Calhoun County Payments to Georgia Agrirama Development Authority for operations Community Green Space Grants
Total Funds Budgeted Receipts from Jekyll Island State Park Authority Receipts from Stone Mountain Memorial Association

$0 $ 675,000 $ 1,333,056
$ 1,265,176 $ 2,961,663 $ 243,750 $ 982,330 $ 350,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 74,250 $0 $ 500,000
$ 800,000 $ 500,000 $0 $0
$0 $0 $ 170,047 $ 305,264 $ 300,000 $0 $ 64,350 $ 12,722,077 $ 7,171,423 $ 596,550 $ 1,997,227 $ 100,000 $ 31,000 $ 24,000 $ 938,720 $ 30,000,000 $ 192,342,921 $ 840,190 $0

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Receipts from Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority

Receipts from North Georgia Mountain Authority

Indirect DOAS Funding

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Commissioner's Office

$ 35,783,292

Program Support

$ 7,539,827

Historic Preservation

$ 3,145,983

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

$ 40,971,274

Coastal Resources

$ 2,529,193

Wildlife Resources

$ 39,464,474

Environmental Protection

$ 62,353,610

Pollution Prevention Assistance

$ 555,268

Total

$ 192,342,921

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Agricultural

Exposition Authority

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Capital Outlay

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

$ 1,331,931 $ 1,434,982 $ 200,000 $ 157,416,705
State Funds $ 35,768,292 $ 7,539,827 $ 2,655,983 $ 22,634,834 $ 2,358,331 $ 33,761,998 $ 52,142,172 $ 555,268 $ 157,416,705
$0 $ 3,319,508 $ 2,302,817 $ 10,000 $0 $ 71,000 $ 15,000 $0 $ 80,000 $ 121,000 $ 784,000 $0 $ 6,703,325 $0

C. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Agrirama Development Authority
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment

$0 $ 1,216,035 $ 201,000 $ 7,000 $0 $ 32,000

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Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay Goods for Resale
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 25. State Board of Pardons and Parole. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts County Jail Subsidy Health Services Purchases
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 26. Department of Public Safety. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Public Safety Operations Budget:
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications

$ 9,500 $0 $ 8,000 $ 500 $ 70,685 $ 125,000 $ 120,000 $ 1,789,720 $0
$ 50,702,256 $ 40,726,176 $ 1,235,544 $ 531,800 $ 247,086 $ 301,500 $ 591,200 $ 3,027,867 $ 1,065,600 $ 523,304 $ 1,639,679 $ 792,500 $ 20,000 $ 50,702,256 $ 50,702,256
$ 84,793,627
$ 70,777,025 $ 8,557,812 $ 162,963 $ 3,509,750 $ 1,011,758 $ 488,676 $ 41,509 $ 1,927,189

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Per Diem and Fees Contracts State Patrol Posts Repairs and Maintenance Capital Outlay Conviction Reports
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Service Funding State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Field Operations Total

Total Funds $ 18,537,872 $ 70,962,556 $ 89,500,428

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Units Attached for Administrative Purposes Only
Attached Units Budget: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Highway Safety Grants Peace Officers Training Grants Capital Outlay Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Office of Highway Safety Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Police Academy Fire Academy

Total Funds $ 4,459,218 $ 1,586,230 $ 1,463,183 $ 1,449,527

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$ 531,870 $ 336,800 $ 145,100 $ 2,004,976 $ 5,000 $ 89,500,428 $ 990,000 $ 84,793,627
State Funds $ 16,670,071 $ 68,123,556 $ 84,793,627
$ 15,714,230
$ 10,780,781 $ 3,325,550 $ 166,566 $ 88,487 $ 151,928 $ 289,286 $ 305,620 $ 329,366 $ 345,201 $ 547,092 $ 2,525,200 $ 2,942,857 $ 150,000 $ 21,947,934 $ 15,714,230
State Funds $ 653,220 $ 1,586,230 $ 1,127,690 $ 1,316,670

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Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council $ 498,949

Georgia Public Safety Training Facility

$ 12,490,827

Total

$ 21,947,934

$ 498,949 $ 10,531,471 $ 15,714,230

Section 27. Public School Employees' Retirement System. State Funds Payments to Employees' Retirement System Employer Contributions
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 12,238,226 $ 625,000 $ 11,613,226 $ 12,238,226 $ 12,238,226

Section 28. Public Service Commission. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Utilities Total

Total Funds $ 3,239,452 $ 5,562,987 $ 8,802,439

$ 8,529,128 $ 6,176,963 $ 297,711 $ 124,876 $ 33,000 $ 20,300 $ 252,586 $ 409,782 $ 109,660 $ 1,077,561 $ 300,000 $ 8,802,439 $ 8,529,128
State Funds $ 3,239,452 $ 5,289,676 $ 8,529,128

Section 29. Board of Regents, University System of Georgia. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Resident Instruction Tobacco Funds Personal Services:
Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs Sponsored Operations Operating Expenses:

$1,514,156,867 $ 16,116,857
$ 1,687,158,438 $ 388,632,432

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002
Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs Sponsored Operations Special Funding Initiative Office of Minority Business Enterprise Student Education Enrichment Program Forestry Research Research Consortium Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted Departmental Income Sponsored Income Other Funds Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Regents Central Office and Other Organized Activities Tobacco Funds Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs Sponsored Operations Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs Sponsored Operations Agricultural Research Advanced Technology Development Center/ Economic Development Institute Seed Capital Fund - ATDC Capital Outlay Center for Rehabilitation Technology SREB Payments Regents Opportunity Grants Rental Payments to Georgia Military College Direct Payments to the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission for Operations Public Libraries Salaries and Operations Student Information System

893
$ 440,258,393 $ 827,773,561 $ 34,263,847 $ 1,695,112 $ 368,247 $ 955,637 $ 48,434,801 $ 188,870,159 $ 3,618,410,627 $ 127,332,403 $ 1,216,405,993 $ 741,359,007 $ 3,039,500 $ 16,116,857 $ 1,514,156,867
$ 224,626,754 $ 3,125,000
$ 132,693,782 $ 65,692,480
$ 92,863,655 $ 31,293,568 $ 3,169,294
$ 22,670,123 $ 3,000,000 $ 30,000 $ 7,174,805 $ 928,525 $ 585,000 $ 1,434,350
$ 19,990,163 $ 35,204,485 $0

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Total Funds Budgeted Departmental Income Sponsored Income Other Funds Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Regents Central Office and Other Organized Activities
Marine Resources Extension Center Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Marine Institute Georgia Tech Research Institute Advanced Technology Development Center/
Economic Development Institute Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension Service Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital Georgia Radiation Therapy Center Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Regents Central Office Public Libraries State Data Center Total C. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Public
Telecommunications Commission Personal Services Operating Expenses General Programming Distance Learning Programming
Total Funds Budgeted Other Funds State Funds Budgeted

Total Funds $ 2,777,663 $ 5,182,409 $ 1,881,638 $ 113,158,913
$ 25,670,123 $ 74,523,471 $ 61,832,788 $ 193,500 $ 4,041,929 $ 6,555,309 $ 3,625,810 $ 3,482,359 $ 68,721,800 $ 38,077,671 $ 7,004,847 $ 416,730,230

$ 416,730,230 $ 8,543,070 $ 108,954,866 $ 70,937,040 $ 543,500 $ 3,125,000 $ 224,626,754
State Funds $ 1,692,863 $ 1,838,989 $ 1,114,005 $ 9,680,851
$ 12,396,755 $ 46,382,752 $ 38,738,651 $0 $ 4,041,929 $ 548,309 $0 $ 128,389 $ 68,614,951 $ 35,568,463 $ 7,004,847 $ 227,751,754
$0 $ 14,613,775 $ 16,775,716 $ 4,040,278 $ 2,784,685 $ 38,214,454 $ 38,214,454 $0

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D. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education Equipment, Technology and Construction Trust Fund Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Internet Connection Initiative Special Funding Initiatives Research Consortium - Georgia Research Alliance Equipment - Public Libraries Student Information System Educational Technology Center Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted

Section 30. Department of Revenue. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff Postage Investment for Modernization Homeowner Tax Relief Grants
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Departmental Administration Internal Administration Information Systems Compliance Division

Total Funds $ 29,583,474 $ 8,155,867 $ 15,899,368 $ 24,561,509

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$ 31,689,500 $ 18,642,410 $ 2,300,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 12,889,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $ 35,331,910 $ 31,689,500
$ 349,977,431 $ 57,836,945 $ 7,285,895 $ 1,098,861 $ 59,166 $ 912,495 $ 15,453,899 $ 6,927,679 $ 2,820,843 $ 650,265 $ 1,067,468 $ 4,272,795 $0 $ 2,769,575 $ 3,900,000 $ 249,000,000 $ 354,055,886 $ 2,545,000 $ 349,977,431
State Funds $ 29,583,474 $ 8,155,867 $ 14,644,368 $ 24,471,509

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Income Tax Unit Property Tax Unit Sales Tax Unit State Board of Equalization Taxpayer Accounting Alcohol and Tobacco Total

$ 7,755,833 $ 253,407,920 $ 5,749,534 $ 5,000 $ 6,078,805 $ 2,858,576 $ 354,055,886

Section 31. Secretary of State. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Secretary of State Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Election Expenses Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Internal Administration Archives and Records Capitol Education Center Business Services - Corporations Business Services - Securities Elections and Campaign Disclosure Drugs and Narcotics State Ethics Commission State Examining Boards Holocaust Commission Total

Total Funds $ 4,781,560 $ 5,538,497 $ 369,745 $ 2,258,065 $ 2,119,896 $ 8,646,969 $ 1,432,126 $ 525,447 $ 9,667,550 $ 305,879 $ 35,645,734

$ 7,755,833 $ 251,874,465 $ 5,749,534 $ 5,000 $ 4,878,805 $ 2,858,576 $ 349,977,431
$ 34,600,734 $ 18,855,334 $ 4,444,752 $ 218,092 $ 101,087 $ 49,725 $ 5,434,398 $ 3,744,758 $ 867,974 $ 494,719 $ 673,005 $ 511,890 $ 250,000 $ 35,645,734 $ 34,600,734
State Funds $ 4,751,560 $ 5,463,497 $ 369,745 $ 1,538,065 $ 2,069,896 $ 8,626,969 $ 1,432,126 $ 525,447 $ 9,517,550 $ 305,879 $ 34,600,734

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002
B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Real Estate Commission Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Real Estate Commission

State Funds $ 2,288,774

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$ 2,288,774 $ 1,432,429 $ 145,000 $ 37,000 $ 17,000 $ 10,000 $ 262,345 $ 171,000 $ 86,000 $0 $ 128,000 $ 2,288,774 $ 2,288,774
Cost of Operations $ 2,328,774

Section 32. Soil and Water Conservation Commission. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts County Conservation Grants
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 3,479,683 $ 1,684,366 $ 275,089 $ 41,004 $ 33,400 $ 18,473 $ 15,953 $ 127,250 $ 35,115 $ 139,838 $ 1,663,600 $ 86,000 $ 4,120,088 $ 3,479,683

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Section 33. Student Finance Commission.

A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Student Finance Commission

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Payment of Interest and Fees

Guaranteed Educational Loans

Tuition Equalization Grants

Student Incentive Grants

Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents' Grants

North Georgia College ROTC Grants

North Georgia College Graduates Scholarship

Osteopathic Medical Loans

Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Loans

Work Incentive for Students

LEAP Program

Governor's Scholarship Program

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Georgia Student Finance Authority

$ 43,379,364

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education

Commission

$ 721,759

Total

$ 44,101,123

$ 42,662,425 $ 543,999 $ 23,315 $ 19,000 $0 $ 6,300 $ 20,233 $ 51,115 $ 12,091 $ 7,000 $ 38,706 $0 $ 4,381,604 $ 33,040,275 $0 $ 70,300 $ 461,158 $ 16,206 $ 30,000 $ 521,220 $0 $0 $ 1,013,712 $ 3,844,889 $ 44,101,123 $ 42,662,425
State Funds $ 41,940,666
$ 721,759 $ 42,662,425

B. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education HOPE Financial Aid - Tuition HOPE Financial Aid - Books HOPE Financial Aid - Fees

$ 361,403,930 $ 212,069,353 $ 45,446,466 $ 52,759,417

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002
Tuition Equalization Grants Hope Scholarships - Private Colleges Georgia Military College Scholarship LEPD Scholarship Teacher Scholarships Promise Scholarships Promise II Scholarships Engineer Scholarships
Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted

899
$0 $ 40,482,442 $ 663,960 $ 238,968 $ 4,004,658 $ 4,046,000 $ 932,666 $ 760,000 $ 361,403,930 $ 361,403,930

Section 34. Teachers' Retirement System. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Employee Benefits Retirement System Members Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems H.B.203 - Teachers' Accrued Sick Leave
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 3,090,000 $ 9,593,781 $ 489,044 $ 26,500 $0 $ 35,000 $ 1,399,000 $ 663,270 $ 330,000 $ 697,200 $ 1,497,000 $0 $ 2,950,000 $ 140,000 $0 $ 17,820,795 $ 3,090,000

Section 35. Department of Technical and Adult Education. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Technical
and Adult Education Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses

$266,920,279 $ 6,272,685 $ 395,468

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Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Outlay Personal Services-Institutions Operating Expenses-Institutions Area School Program Adult Literacy Grants Regents Program Quick Start Program
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Institutional Programs Total

Total Funds $ 8,656,593 $ 334,010,803 $ 342,667,396

$ 127,800 $0 $ 54,854 $ 550,846 $ 162,389 $ 205,243 $ 771,328 $ 115,980 $ 4,516,543 $ 225,095,938 $ 60,180,751 $ 6,492,032 $ 19,997,058 $ 3,729,712 $ 13,998,769 $ 342,667,396 $ 266,920,279
State Funds $ 6,596,805 $ 260,323,474 $ 266,920,279

B. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education Computer Laboratories and Satellite Dishes-Adult Literacy Capital Outlay Capital Outlay - Technical Institute Satellite Facilities Equipment-Technical Institutes Repairs and Renovations - Technical Institutes
Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted
Section 36. Department of Transportation. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$714,867,514 $ 262,620,536 $ 66,530,306 $ 2,194,326

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Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Capital Outlay

Capital Outlay - Airport Aid Program

Mass Transit Grants

Harbor Maintenance/Intra-Coastal

Waterways Maintenance and Operations

Contracts with the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority

Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Motor Fuel Tax Budget

Total Funds

Planning and Construction

$ 1,742,320,904

Maintenance and Betterments

$ 223,538,598

Facilities and Equipment

$ 19,982,597

Administration

$ 27,196,948

Total

$ 2,013,039,047

General Funds Budget

Planning and Construction

$ 878,656

Maintenance and Betterments

$0

Administration

$ 12,416

Air Transportation

$ 3,886,375

Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

$ 44,007,604

Harbor/Intra-Coastal Waterways Activities

$ 4,389,151

Total

$ 53,174,202

$ 1,940,000 $ 8,151,968 $ 12,623,346 $ 1,765,434 $ 5,626,751 $ 149,508,336 $ 33,352,301 $ 1,465,620,479 $ 3,798,827 $ 13,530,481
$ 4,389,151 $ 3,561,007 $ 31,000,000 $ 2,066,213,249 $ 714,867,514
State Funds $ 441,280,150 $ 215,100,150 $ 18,500,694 $ 25,193,198 $ 700,074,192
$ 878,656 $0 $ 12,416 $ 3,241,705 $ 8,496,394 $ 2,164,151 $ 14,793,322

Section 37. Department of Veterans Service. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases

$ 22,640,268 $ 6,010,419 $ 326,292 $ 131,202 $0

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Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia

Capital Outlay

WWII Veterans Memorial

Regular Operating Expenses for Projects and Insurance

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Veterans Assistance

$ 25,144,021

Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta

$ 8,073,344

Total

$ 33,217,365

$ 182,457 $ 30,080 $ 224,911 $ 87,160 $ 24,500 $ 17,786,000 $ 8,073,344 $0 $0 $ 341,000 $ 33,217,365 $ 22,640,268
State Funds $ 17,425,608 $ 5,214,660 $ 22,640,268

Section 38. Workers' Compensation Board. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 12,064,526 $ 9,870,056 $ 437,115 $ 140,600 $0 $ 9,288 $ 271,001 $ 1,299,338 $ 187,828 $ 109,300 $0 $ 12,324,526 $ 12,064,526

Section 39. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.

A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

State General Funds (Issued)

$ 557,622,159

Motor Fuel Tax Funds (Issued)

$ 26,000,000

$ 583,622,159

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

903

B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

State General Funds (New)

$ 77,823,990

Motor Fuel Tax Funds (New)

$0

$ 77,823,990

Section 40. Provisions Relative to Section 3, Judicial Branch. The appropriations in Section 3 (Judicial) of this Act are for the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries and retirement contributions for Justices and the employees of the Court, including the cost of purchasing and distributing the reports (decisions) of the appellate courts to the Judges, District Attorneys, Clerks, and others as required by Code Section 50-18-31, and including Georgia's pro rata share for the operation of the National Center for State Courts; cost of operating the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, including salaries and retirement contributions for judges and employees of the Court; cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including the payment of Judges' salaries, the payment of mileage authorized by law and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law; for the payment of salaries, mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys and District Attorneys Emeritus; for the cost of staffing and operating the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council created by Code Section 15-18-40, the Sentence Review Panel created by Code Section 17-10-6, the Council of Superior Court Judges, and the Judicial Administrative Districts created by Code Section 15-5-2, for the latter of which funds shall be allocated to the ten administrative districts by the Chairman of the Judicial Council; cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges created by Code Section 15-11-4; cost of staffing and operating the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education and the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council created by Code Section 15-10-132; cost of operating the Judicial Council of the State of Georgia, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council, the Georgia Courts Automation Commission and the Office of Dispute Resolution, and for payments to the Council of Magistrate Court Judges, the Council of Probate Court Judges and the Council of State Court Judges.

Section 41. Provisions Relative to Section 4, Department of Administrative Services. It is the intent of the General Assembly that all future purchases of radio and related equipment must be compatible with the 800 mhz system. Purchases must be approved by the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Administrative Services.

Provided, that the department shall provide a consolidated report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2001 of all vehicles purchased or newly leased during Fiscal Year 2001.

Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, in managing any of the selfinsurance funds or insurance programs which are the responsibility of the commissioner of administrative services, including but not limited to those established pursuant to

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OCGA 45-9-1 et.seq., 50-5-1 et.seq., 50-16-1 et.seq. and 50-21-20 et.seq., the commissioner of administrative services may, subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, transfer funds between any such self-insurance funds or insurance programs.
Section 42. Provisions Relative to Section 7, Department of Community Affairs. Provided, that the funds appropriated herein to the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority for loans shall be available for nominal or no interest loans to counties, municipalities, local water or sewer authorities, boards or political subdivisions created by the General Assembly or pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the state for emergency-type water and sewer projects.
Provided, that from the appropriation made above for "Local Assistance Grants", specific, mandatory appropriations pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-8-8(a) are made as follows:
If a local assistance grant above incorrectly identifies the local government recipient for the stated purpose, then the intended recipient is the local government entity with responsibility for the purpose.
If a local assistance grant above states an ineligible purpose, the intended purpose is eligible activity of the stated recipient with substantially similar character.
Where a local assistance grant states that it is for the operation of a private program or a private entity, the intent is that the local government recipient contract for services of such a nature from the private entity.
If a local assistance grant states that it is for the purchase of property for a private entity or for the improvement of property of a private entity, the intent is that recipient contract for services of the private entity using the property.

Recipient City of Pelham

Description Purchase mechanical equipment for sanitary sewer
maintenance for the City of Pelham

Amount $ 25,000

Mitchell County Establish Smart Moves Program for the Mitchell County $ 12,000 Boys and Girls Club

Chatham County Construction of a kitchen for the Meals on Wheels Program in Chatham County

$ 20,000

City of Camilla Renovation of old gymnasium in the City of Camilla $ 30,000

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City of Baconton Purchase playground equipment and park benches for the $ City of Baconton

City of Funston Purchase recreational equipment for park in City of

$

Funston

Mitchell County Purchase equipment for seven volunteer fire departments $ in Mitchell County

City of Pelham Purchase equipment needed for staff and curriculum

$

Board of

development for schools in the City of Pelham

Education

City of Doerun Renovations to local police department for the City of $ Doerun

City of Sale City Purchase recreation equipment for the City of Sale City $

Ben Hill County Purchase of firefighter's gear, uniforms and oxygen gear $ for the Ben Hill Volunteer Fire Department

City of Atlanta Contract with Southeast Atlanta YMCA to renovate after $ school remedial and tutorial programs in the City of

Atlanta

Wilcox County Construct a veterans' memorial in Wilcox County

$

Irwin County Enhance the Irwin County 4-H and FFA programs

$

Board of

Education

Irwin County Construct a veterans' memorial in Irwin County

$

City of Fitzgerald Install lights at football stadium in the City of Fitzgerald $

Coffee County Repair awnings and sidewalks to mobile units at

$

Board of

elementary schools in Coffee County

Education

10,000 10,000 21,000 15,000
10,000 9,000
10,000 20,000
10,000 10,000
10,000 20,000
7,000

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City of

Repair lighting and fences, construct softball field and $

Willacoochee purchase fire equipment for the City of Willacoochee

City of Pearson Downtown beautification and equipment for street

$

department in the City of Pearson

City of Social Circle

Restoration of the interior of Gunter-Hall in the City of $ Social Circle

Clayton County Contract for services with the Calvary Refuge Center $ shelter for the homeless in Clayton County

Atkinson County Purchase athletic equipment, band instruments and

$

Board of

playground equipment for Atkinson County High School

Education

and Pearson Elementary School

Coffee County Construct a fire station in the Wilsonville Fire District in $

Coffee County

Wilcox County Purchase 1989 fire truck for Cedar Creek Fire Department $

in Wilcox County

Irwin County Purchase transportation for Irwin County 4H Club

$

Clayton County Construct a directors tower and install a fence on practice $

Board of

field at Lovejoy High School in Clayton County

Education

Atkinson County Purchase a new fire truck for Atkinson County Fire

$

Protection

Houston County Purchase furnishings for new Houston County Health $

Department Building

Clayton County Contract for services with Rainbow House, Inc. to create $ an advocacy center for abused children in Clayton County

Baldwin County Technology upgrade for Baldwin County

$

5,000 5,000 5,000 20,000 7,000
5,000 10,000
5,000 10,000
5,000 50,000 25,000 20,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

907

Floyd County Transportation and materials for remedial after school $

Board of

program at Armuchee Middle School in Floyd County

Education

Chattooga County Replace wiring and lighting in Chattooga County Court $ House

Laurens County Purchase band uniforms and equipment for West Laurens $

Board of

County High School

Education

Laurens County Purchase band uniforms and equipment for East Laurens $

Board of

County High School

Education

City of Shellman Honor veterans of all wars through flag displays at graves $

and monuments in Randolph County

DeKalb County Contract with Project New Directions, Inc. to provide $ child abuse awareness program in DeKalb County

DeKalb County

Contract for services with Scottdale L.I.F.E. Program $ (Leading Individuals To Fitness and Exercise) to provide awareness campaign in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Contract for services with Scottdale Child Development $ and Family Resource Center, Inc. to provide early

childhood development program in DeKalb County

Houston County Purchase of new furniture for Houston County Library $

Library Trustees

Tift County

Facility for Junior livestock programs in Tift County $

Houston County Operation of Collaborative Learning Network in Houston $

Board of

County

Education

15,000
10,000 5,000
5,000
2,000 2,000 5,000
3,000
50,000 15,000 50,000

908

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Perry

Land acquisition and improvements to property for Perry $ 150,000 Downtown Development Authority

Georgia Mountains Regional

Purchase equipment and program enhancements for the $ 10,000 Happy Horse Farm in the City of Lula

Development

Authority

Gainesville City Purchase lights and equipment for Gainesville High

$ 40,000

Board of Education

School

Effingham

Replace cover on gym floor at South Effingham Middle $ 10,000

County Board of School

Education

City of Guyton Purchase Public Works Utility Truck for City of Guyton $ 10,000

Gwinnett County Lighting and other softball field improvements at Central $ 25,000

Board of

Gwinnett High School

Education

Augusta/ Richmond

Contract with Augusta Players to provide Artreach Theater Program in Richmond County

$ 25,000

County

DeKalb County Repair and purchase new band uniforms and instruments $ 5,000

Board of Education

for Southwest DeKalb High School and complimenting programs for PTA

City of Milledgeville

Construction of portrait gallery in Georgia's Antebellum $ 20,000 Capitol Museum in the City of Milledgeville

DeKalb County Repair and purchase new band uniforms and instruments $

Board of

for Columbia High School and complimenting programs

5,000

Education

for PTA in DeKalb County

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

909

DeKalb County Board of Education

Repair and purchase new band uniforms and instruments $ for Towers High School and complimenting programs for PTA in DeKalb County

City of Macon

Implement an After-School Tennis and Tutorial Program $ at Middle Georgia Tennis Academy Inc in the City of

Macon

City of Savannah Contract with Chatham Savannah Youth Services Corps. $

to support Savannah Impact Program

City of Savannah Contract with Gamma Sigma Omega of Alpha Kappa $ Alpha to provide a life skills community program for the

City of Savannah

Americus/Sumter Construct two football/soccer fields at current recreational $

Parks and Recreational

complex in Sumter County

Authority

DeKalb County Programs complimenting PTA programs at Atherton, $

Board of

Canby Lane and Glen Haven Elementary Schools in

Education

DeKalb County

DeKalb County Programs complimenting PTA programs at Peachcrest, $

Board of

Rainbow, Rowland Elementary Schools in DeKalb

Education

County

DeKalb County Programs complimenting PTA programs at Snapfinger $

Board of

Elementary and Woodridge Elementary Schools in

Education

DeKalb County

Glynn County Install Tuflex flooring in the Glynn Academy weight $

Board of

room in Glynn County

Education

5,000 20,000 20,000
4,000 61,000
3,000 4,000 2,000 10,000

910

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Darien

ESGP Homeless Supportive Housing Operations in the City of Darien

$ 20,000

City of Fayetteville

Purchase of a thermal imaging camera for the Fayetteville $ 20,000 Fire Department

Irwin County

Construct little league ballfield, bathroom and concession $ 10,000 stand for Irwin County

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification projects $ for four DeKalb County communities

5,000

Chatham County Purchase chemical/biological protective equipment and self contained breathing apparatus for the Chatham County Police Department

$ 35,000

City of Screven Construct, furnish and equip fire station in the City of Screven

$ 20,000

City of Marietta Construction of an indoor batting facility at Marietta High $

Board of

School

Education

50,000

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification projects $ 10,000 for five DeKalb County communities

Wilcox County

Construct and expand the ballfield, bathroom and concession stand for the Wilcox County Little League program

$ 10,000

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvements and beautification projects $ for five DeKalb County communities

7,000

East Central

Purchase a van for the East Central Georgia Regional

Georgia Regional Library in Richmond County

Library Trustees

$ 25,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

911

Long County

Purchase firefighting equipment and renovate the Long $ County Courthouse

Columbia County Purchase lighting system for the performing auditorium at $

Board of

Evans High School in Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Purchase technology improvements for the South

$

Board of

Columbia Elementary School in Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Purchase equipment and supplies for special education $

Board of

students in Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Construct bleachers for the Martinez Evans Little League $

in Columbia County

Stephens County Purchase fire hoses and equipment for the Big Smith

$

Volunteer Fire Department in Stephens County

City of Atlanta Improve facade and parking lot and purchase equipment $ for the Sweet Auburn Curb Market in the City of Atlanta

City of East Point Contract with East Point Athletic League to provide

$

programs and equipment for at-risk youth

City of Cave Springs

Maintenance for Water Treatment Plant in the City of $ Cave Springs

City of Rome Computer Lab for Model High School in the City of

$

Board of

Rome

Education

Bartow County Lights for Adairsville High Baseball field

$

Board of

Education

25,000 17,500
5,000
2,500
10,000 7,000
40,000 25,000 30,000 30,000
20,000

912

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Cobb County Board of Education

Purchase computers, sound, cable and other equipment $ and operation cost at the Nickajack Elementary school in Cobb County

City of Homeland Preservation and restoration of historic structures owned $ by City of Homeland

Cobb County Board of

Purchase 18 classroom framed markers boards(4 x 16) at $ the Teasley Elementary School in Cobb County

Education

Cobb County Board of Education

Purchase two-way radio communication equipment(30 $ units) at the Sedalia Elementary School in Cobb County

Cobb County Construct a covered walkway and other purposes at the $

Board of Education

Sedalia Elementary School in Cobb County

Crisp County

Construction of fire station to house fire truck at Hartley $ Fire Station in Crisp County

Athens/Clarke Purchase Library Spanish language materials for the

$

County Library Athens/Clarke County Library System

Trustees

Colquitt County Purchase overhead fans in canning area of Colquitt

$

Board of

County High School

Education

City of Atlanta Restoration of 10th Street Meadow in Piedmont Park for $

the City of Atlanta

Clayton County Purchase a SVI-Scan Projector for the Lillie E. Suder $

Board of Education

Elementary School in Clayton County

12,000 25,000 12,000
5,000 15,000 10,000 10,000
1,000 15,000
4,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

913

Glascock County Restoration of courthouse in Glascock County

$ 10,000

McDuffie County Purchase of Life Pak Cardiac Monitor and cell phones for $ 10,000 the McDuffie County EMS

McDuffie County Restoration of historic Rock House in McDuffie County $ 5,000

Clayton County Purchase and install fence at the playground and ballfield $ 10,000 area at Hawthorne Elementary in Clayton County

City of Albany Contract for a health clinic for underprivileged citizens through Union Outreach Mission in the City of Albany

$ 20,000

City of Adairsville

Renovation of the City of Adairsville City Hall

$ 20,000

Baldwin County Purchase lightweight air cylinders for county fire stations $ 20,000 in Baldwin County

Baldwin County Technical improvements to the County Land Use Codes $ 10,000 and digital mapping capacity in Baldwin County

Baldwin County Continuation of victim assistance programs in Baldwin $ 20,000 County

City of Carrollton Resource and library books for Holocaust Teacher

$ 10,000

Training and Resource Center in the City of Carrollton

City of Avondale Create a Summer Youth Recreational Program for the

Estates

City of Avondale Estates

$ 20,000

City of Valdosta Contract with Valdosta Blockclub Fed. for crime prevention and Valdosta neighborhood stabilization

$ 2,000

City of Valdosta Repair to Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum

$ 4,000

City of Hahira

Construct playing field and purchase equipment for North $ 20,000 Lowndes Recreation Park

914

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Lakeland Enhancement for the W. L. Miller Library in City of

$

Library Trustees Lakeland

City of Crawfordville

Purchase fire equipment and replace roof of fire station in $ the City of Crawfordville

Warren County Purchase EMS and fire equipment for Warren County $

Clayton County Purchase equipment for the physical education department $

of Mundy's Mill Middle School in Clayton County

City of Dublin Board of Education

Renovations and improvements for Shamrock Stadium in $ the City of Dublin

Augusta/ Richmond

Contract for services with Good Hope Social Services for $ summer and after-school tutorial programs in Richmond

County

County

Gwinnett County Construction of bleachers around the varsity baseball field $

Board of

at Berkmar High School in Gwinnett County

Education

City of Darien Purchase sanitation truck for the City of Darien

$

City of Eatonton Restoration of Madison Avenue School project for the $

City of Eatonton

City of Pinehurst Renovation of downtown Pinehurst

$

City of Mt. Zion Renovate a former factory building into a Community $ Center for the City of Mount Zion

DeKalb County Contract with Thankful Baptist CDC to provide senior $ service in DeKalb County

City of

Purchase fire fighting equipment for the City of

$

Bloomingdale Bloomingdale

DeKalb County Renovation to the ART Station Facility in DeKalb County $

10,000 5,000
12,000 7,000
75,000
21,000
20,000
20,000 40,000 10,000 20,000 10,000 25,000 30,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

915

DeKalb County Contract for services with ART Station, Inc. for after $ school and summer programs in DeKalb County

City of Columbus Contract with Urban League of Greater Columbus for the $ Youth Challenge 2001 Project in the City of Columbus

Taliaferro County Purchase of computer/software and equipment for

$

Taliaferro County Sheriff's Department

City of Social Circle

Construct and implement an open-air farmer's market and $ upgrade facade of surrounding buildings in Social Circle

Hancock County Purchase fire equipment for Hancock County Fire

$

Department

Clayton County Teacher training and purchase computer software and $

Board of

hardware for Rivers Edge Elementary in Clayton County

Education

Augusta/

Contract with Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center $

Richmond

to provide after school programs in Richmond County

County

Augusta/ Richmond

Contract with Bell Terrace Community Center and May $ Park Community Center to provide summer youth

County

programs in Richmond County

Cobb County

Construction of concrete sidewalks and playscapes and $ sodding around the playscapes at Blackwell Elementary in Cobb County

Gwinnett County Purchase instructional materials for Chattahoochee,

$

Board of

Berkeley Lake and BB Harris Elementary Schools in

Education

Gwinnett County

15,000 25,000
5,000 50,000 10,000
6,000
5,000
5,000
15,000
25,000

916

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Augusta/ Richmond County

Contract for services with CSRA Transitional Center, Inc. $ in Augusta to provide counseling and alternative programs to combat juvenile delinquency

Augusta/ Richmond

Contract for services with Beulah Grove Community $ Resources Center, Inc. to provide health care and

County

counseling services in Richmond County

Augusta/

Contract for services with Neighborhood Improvement $

Richmond

Project, Inc. to provide health care and counseling in

County

Richmond County

City of Byron

Repairs to Old Byron Elementary School for the City of $ Byron

Crawford County Upgrade Agriculture Education Lab and classroom

$

Board of Education

facilities at Crawford County High School

City of Graham Purchase fire truck for the City of Graham

$

Telfair County Board of Education

Construct running track at football field in Telfair County $

City of Baxley Renovate recreation building in the City of Baxley

$

Lanier County Landscaping and playground equipment for the M. L. K. $ Jr. Park in Lanier County

Wayne County Construct fire protection building for Madray Springs $

Board of

Community in Wayne County

Commissioners

Berrien County Construct fire station in New Lois Community and

$

Commission provide firefighting equipment for Berrien County

5,000
15,000
10,000
10,000 15,000
20,000 5,000
10,000 10,000 30,000
25,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

917

City of Valdosta Purchase furniture and equipment for Southside Library in $ Library Trustees the City of Valdosta

5,000

City of Valdosta Contract with LAMP to provide Transitional Housing $ Program for homeless women and children in the City of Valdosta

10,000

City of Valdosta Service learning project for Valdosta School System Board of

$ 3,000

Education

City of Arabi Improvements to Arabi Community Walking Track and $ 10,000

to the grounds at Arabi City Hall

City of Sparta Downtown beautification and revitalization for City of $ 5,000

Sparta

Clayton County Purchase software for the Media Center at Kemp

Board of

Elementary School in Clayton County

Education

$ 5,000

Columbus/

Contract with Combined Communities of S.E. Columbus $ 25,000

Muscogee County for tutorial program for at-risk youth in Muscogee County

Columbus/

Contract for services with the Columbus for Kids, Inc. to $ 50,000

Muscogee County provide services to at risk children in Muscogee County

Columbus/

Purchase defibrillators for public safety vehicles, schools $

Muscogee County and CPR training in Middle and high schools in Muscogee

County

50,000

Columbus/

Contract for services with the Springer Opera House for $ 125,000

Muscogee County renovation project in Muscogee County

Columbus/

Contract for services with Metropolitan Columbus Task $ 25,000

Muscogee County Force to provide services to the homeless in Muscogee

County

918

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Gwinnett County Renovation of gym floor at Mason Elementary in

$

Board of

Gwinnett County

Education

Douglas County Technology support equipment and needs assessment for $ Douglas CORE

City of Berkeley Greenspace acquisition for City of Berkeley Lake

$

Lake

Columbus/

Contract for services with Chattahoochee Valley Vet. $

Muscogee County Council for building restoration in Muscogee County

Jeff Davis County Purchase defibrillators for Jeff Davis County Fire

$

Departments

Telfair County Purchase fire truck for the Horsecreek Fire Department in $

Telfair County

DeKalb County Renovation, repair and modernization of facility for the $

Redan Park Athletic Association in DeKalb County

Crawford County Purchase jaws of life for the volunteer fire department in $

Crawford County

Clinch County Addition to athletic complex in Clinch County

$

Board of

Education

City of Nashville Design, construct and equip age appropriate playground $ facility in the City of Nashville

City of Byron Repairs to City of Byron Community Center

$

Clay County Air conditioning the gymnasium at Clay County

$

Board of

Elementary School

Education

20,000
10,000 10,000 21,000 10,000 10,000 25,000 10,000 10,000
20,000 10,000 15,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

919

Clarke County Board of Education

Construction of athletic field restroom facilities at Cedar $ Shoals

City of Plains Repairs to City Hall roof and walls to stop leaks in the $ City of Plains

City of Crawfordville

Renovation of Crawfordville City Hall/ Welcome Center $

City of Valdosta Contract with the Valdosta Boys and Girls Club to

$

provide an after school learning lab

City of Albany Transportation for the Slater King Adult Rehab Day

$

Center in the City of Albany

South Georgia Purchase library truck for South Georgia Regional Library $ Regional Library in the City of Valdosta

Trustees

Augusta/

Contract for services with the Augusta Youth Center for $

Richmond County

youth inner city youth program

City of Albany After school tutorial program through the Greater Mt. $

Olive Outreach Center, Inc. in the City of Albany

City of Valdosta Maintenance and repair of Valdosta/Lowndes County Arts $ Commission Building

DeKalb County Contract for services with South DeKalb Improvement $ Initiative to provide personnel, books and materials for elementary schools in South DeKalb

Clayton County Purchase of amenities for Jesters Creek Trail Jonesboro in $

Clayton County

35,000
30,000 10,000 15,000 30,000 15,000
10,000
10,000 5,000
25,000
20,000

920

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Clayton County Purchase of teaching materials for special ed students at $

Board of

M.D. Roberts Middle School in Clayton County

Education

5,000

Clayton County Park development in East Clayton County

$ 16,000

Chattahoochee Purchase classroom furniture, equipment and carpet for $ 33,000 County Board of Chattahoochee County Education Center Education

DeKalb County Board of Education

Purchase equipment for McNair Middle School in DeKalb $ County

10,000

City of Powder Develop public park space along the Silver Comet Trail $ 30,000

Springs

for the City of Powder Springs

Carroll County Construct veteran park on county land in Carroll County $ 30,000

City of Appling Purchase equipment for fire fighting for Leah Volunteer $ Fire Department in City of Appling

5,000

Columbia County Playground equipment and improvements for the North $

Board of

Harlem Elementary School in Columbia County

Education

2,000

Columbia County Security fence around campus of Blue Ridge Elementary $

Board of

in Columbia County

Education

5,000

Columbia County Outdoor classroom for Greenbriar Elementary School in $

Board of

Columbia County

Education

5,000

Columbia County Purchase wireless technology upgrade at Martinez

Board of

Elementary in Columbia County

Education

$ 5,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

921

Columbia County Purchase wireless technology upgrade at Stevens Creek $

Board of

Elementary in Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Outdoor classroom for Westmont Elementary School in $

Board of

Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Outdoor Classroom for Lakeside Middle School in

$

Board of

Columbia County

Education

City of Leslie

Repair downtown city buildings for downtown renovation $ and use by City of Leslie

City of DeSoto Construction of a new fire station building in the City of $

DeSoto

Jenkins County Purchase of Millen/Jenkins County Rescue Unit Vehicle $

Wayne County Purchase of storm windows for Wayne County Library $

Library Trustees

Bryan County Board of

Purchase playground equipment for Lanier Elementary in $ Bryan County

Education

Douglas County Science Lab technology equipment for Alexander High $

Board of

School in Douglas County

Education

Tattnall County Repair roof on the Glenville Middle School gymnasium in $

Board of

Tattnall County

Education

5,000
2,000
10,000
25,000 50,000 10,000
5,000 10,000
20,000
5,000

922

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Tattnall County Purchase band uniforms and instruments for Tattnall

$

Board of

County schools

Education

Tattnall County Purchase emergency equipment for Tattnall Emergency $ Management Agency

City of Claxton Purchase a traffic unit vehicle for Claxton Police

$

Department

City of Claxton Purchase protective gear and breathing apparatus tanks for $

Claxton Volunteer Fire Department

Clayton County Purchase of television equipment for Mount Zion High $

Board of

School in Clayton County

Education

Clayton County Purchase supplemental teaching materials for Morrow $

Board of

High School in Clayton County

Education

Clayton County Board of Education

Purchase of safety cameras for Jonesboro High School in $ Clayton County

Clayton County Purchase of teaching supplies for Morrow Middle School $

Board of

in Clayton County

Education

Clayton County Purchase of supplies for health clinic at Adamson Middle $

Board of

School in Clayton County

Education

Chatham County Promote and enhance leisure opportunities in Chatham $

County and provide capital equipment improvements

5,000 10,000
5,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 10,000 15,000 5,000 45,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

923

Columbia County Purchase wireless technology upgrade at Riverside Middle $

Board of

School in Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Athletic improvements for Greenbriar High School in $

Board of

Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Athletic improvements at Lakeside High School in

$

Board of

Columbia County

Education

City of Milledgeville

Operation of the Convention and Visitors Bureau in the $ City of Milledgeville

Clarke County Renovation of the Athens Regional Attention Home youth $

emergency shelter in Clarke County

City of

Printing and mailing Andersonville Trail Association $

Andersonville brochures

City of Montezuma

Construct parking spaces and enlarge driveway access at $ the Montezuma City Hall

Clarke County Purchase customized box truck to transport art for Georgia $

Museum of Art in Clarke County

Sumter County Purchase Fire Truck and associated communications

$

Board of

equipment for S.W. Sumter Volunteer Fire Department

Commissioners

Ware County Board of

Improvements to the Ware County High School Stadium $

Education

City of Columbus Contract for services with Play and Learn Together

$

Program in City of Columbus

10,000 15,000 15,000
15,000 25,000
5,000 10,000 40,000 78,000 35,000
15,000

924

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Effingham

Equipment for Effingham County High School Athletic $ 10,000

County Board of Department

Education

Franklin County Purchase computer equipment for Life Connections

Board of

Program at Franklin City High School

Education

$ 10,000

City of Royston Irrigation and sodding of ballfields for Royston Little League

$ 10,000

City of Lavonia Construction at City Park in City of Lavonia

$ 10,000

Franklin County Repair and renovation of Livestock Building in Franklin $

Board of

County

Education

20,000

City of Franklin Purchase fire truck for City of Franklin Springs Springs

$ 25,000

Columbus/

Contract for services with Boys and Girls Club of

Muscogee County Columbus to provide computer services program in

Muscogee County

$ 120,000

City of Rome Renovate elevator system for the Rome History Museum $ 20,000

City of Rome

Restore Chieftain's Museum to its original state for the City of Rome

$ 20,000

City of Rome

Funds for Rome Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention $ 20,000 Program

Clayton County Purchase of reading materials for Mount Zion Elementary $

Board of

School in Clayton County

Education

5,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

925

Cobb County Board of Education

Construction of dugouts, scorer's booth/press box, and $ fencing at the girls' fast pitch softball facilities at Lassiter High School in Cobb County

Cobb County Board of

Construct football field, repair sprinkler system and

$

construct/renovate storage building for Sprayberry High

Education

School in Cobb County

Cobb County Construction of a storm sewer drainage system at the $

Board of

football concession stand facilities for Sprayberry High

Education

School in Cobb County

City of Savannah Build bronze monument commemorating history of

$

African Americans for the City of Savannah

Murray County Enhancements for Murray County Senior Citizens Center $

programs and provide transportation needs

City of Chatsworth

Historic restoration project for the City of Chatsworth $

Columbia County Construct multi-purpose athletic building at Harlem High $

Board of

School in Columbia County

Education

Bulloch County Pave bus driver training obstacle course in Bullock

$

Board of

County

Education

DeKalb County Purchase supplies, materials and contract for services with $ South DeKalb Improvement Initiative for senior citizens

recreational therapy in Dekalb County

City of Jefferson Renovation of Jefferson High School health occupation $

Board of Education

labs for the City of Jefferson

15,000 25,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 20,000 35,000 15,000 10,000 10,000

926

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Burke County Burke County Library planning phase of new library $ Library Trustees

Burke County Renovation of Sardis, Girard and Alexander Gym and $ purchase of surveillance camera for the City of Sardis police department

Augusta/ Richmond

Purchase computers for Augusta/Richmond County Weed $ and Seed literacy program

County

Randolph County Replace carpeting and repair damage to walls of

$

Board of

Randolph/Clay High School

Education

Banks County Construction cost share for two fire stations in Banks $

Board of

County

Commissioners

Meriwether

Purchase band uniforms and provide baseball field at $

County Board of Manchester High School in Meriwether County

Education

Augusta/ Richmond

Contract for services with New Savannah Road Social $ Services for Multiple Purpose Community Center to

County

accommodate expansion of services in Richmond County

Augusta/

Contract for services with New Hope Community Center $

Richmond County

in the City of Augusta

Muscogee County JROTC equipment enhancements for Kendrick High

$

Board of

School in Muscogee County

Education

McDuffie County Purchase Life Cardiac Monitor and cell phones for EMS $

staff in McDuffie County

10,000 22,000 10,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 50,000 10,000 10,000
2,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

927

Chatham County Construct a multi-use neighborhood park in Chatham $ County

City of Guyton Purchase a front-end loader/backhoe for City of Guyton $

Effingham

Purchase rescue equipment for Clyo Volunteer Fire

$

County Board of Department in Effingham County

Commissioners

Bryan County Board of

Technology lab for Bryan County Elementary School in $ Bryan County

Education

Cobb County Install fencing and netting at Big Shanty Park in

$

Kennesaw, Georgia

DeKalb County Create an outdoor environmental classroom at Toney $

Board of

Elementary School in Dekalb County

Education

DeKalb County Contract with The Forest at Columbia Resident

$

Association for after school tutorial and computer program in DeKalb County

City of Atlanta Installation of handicapped equipment at public venues $

for South East Community Cultural Center, Inc. in the City of Atlanta

City of Valdosta Contract with Keep Valdosta/Lowndes Beautiful to

$

provide an anti-litter program

Screven County Purchase materials update for Screven County Library $ Library Trustees

DeKalb County Purchase school marquee for Columbia Elementary

$

Board of

School in DeKalb County

Education

10,000 10,000 10,000
5,000
15,000 7,000
2,000
10,000
5,000 30,000
6,000

928

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Jackson County Furnish and equip Jackson County Volunteer Fire

$

Training Facility

Grady County

Remodel and upgrade present building housing fire truck $ for the Calvary Volunteer Fire Department in Grady County

Grady County Remodel and upgrade livestock pavilion in Grady County $

Randolph County Furnish outpatient mental health/substance abuse facility $ in Randolph County

Randolph County Construct fire station/voting precincts in Springdale,

$

Carnegie and the Fourth District in Randolph County

Quitman County Replacement of fire pumper truck lost in fire for Quitman $ County

Crawford County Furnishings and fixtures for new courthouse in Crawford $ Commission County

DeKalb County Contract with Lynwood Park Community Project, Inc. for $

Board of

home renovation project and purchase of supplies and

Commissioners office equipment in DeKalb County

Talbot County Purchase furnishings for New Horizons CSB mental

$

health

City of Wadley Remodeling of Wadley Community Center

$

Cobb County Board of

Purchase and install safety lights from main building to $ P.E. building at Kincaid Elementary in Cobb County

Education

Macon County Purchase computer system for Macon County Sheriff's $ Department

City of Dalton Contract for services with the Northwest Georgia Girls' $

Home in the City of Dalton

10,000 10,000
5,000 22,000 20,000 25,000 20,000 25,000
30,000 20,000
5,000
20,000 10,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

929

Hall County Board of Education

Recondition the East Hall baseball field in Hall County $

Macon County Renovation of portion of Oglethorpe Government Office $ Building

Chattooga County Purchase a handicap door, ceiling fans and convert

$

Library Trustees heating system at Chattooga County Library

City of Rome Children Helping Children funding for at risk children in $

City of Rome and Floyd County

City of Vidalia Pave parking lot at the Ed Smith Complex for the City of $ Vidalia

DeKalb County Provide women's support programs through the

$

Newcomer's Network Refugee Service Organization in

DeKalb County

DeKalb County Contract for services with Scottdale Community Planning $

H.I.P.S (Home Improvement Program For Seniors) to provide home maintenance program for seniors in DeKalb County

Cobb County Construct bleachers at Osborne High in Cobb County $ Board of

Education

Cobb County Board of

Replace Security System at Osborne High in Cobb County $

Education

Clayton County Athletic equipment, fine arts program, and band programs $

Board of Education

for Northcutt Elementary in Clayton County

35,000 20,000 10,000 20,000 20,000
5,000 2,000
10,000 10,000
5,000

930

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Smyrna Construction of a deck at the Smyrna Community Center $

Fannin County Construct two fire stations for Fannin County Fire

$

Department

Greene County Board of Commissioners

Tourism marketing project for Georgia's Lake Country in $ Greene County

Clayton County Athletic equipment, fine arts programs, and band

$

Board of

programs for Oliver Elementary School in Clayton

Education

County

Clayton County Athletic equipment, fine arts programs, and band

$

Board of

programs for North Clayton Middle School in Clayton

Education

County

Augusta/ Richmond

Contract for services with Augusta/Richmond

$

Opportunities Center, Inc. to provide after school and

County

enrichment programs

City of Climax Renovation of the Community Senior Citizens Center for $ the City of Climax

Chattahoochee Purchase computer, printer and internet service for the $

County

Chattahoochee County Sheriff's Department

City of Lavonia Purchase of vehicle and equipment for the Lavonia Police $ Department

City of Toccoa Field improvements for City of Toccoa Little League $

Dougherty

Construct and landscape a memorial to Confederate

$

County

soldiers in Dougherty County

City of Talbotton City of Talbotton downtown revitalization project

$

City of

Assistance with critical water/well restoration project in $

Thunderbolt

the City of Thunderbolt

5,000 10,000 15,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
10,000 4,000
25,000 15,000 25,000 20,000 35,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

931

Colquitt County Facilitate improvements in the Autreyville Community

Board of

Volunteer Fire Department in Colquitt County

Commissioners

$ 15,000

DeKalb County Little league teams programs at the Belvedere Athletic $ 5,000 Association in DeKalb County

City of Lyons

Construction of teeball field and improvements to parking $ 10,000 facilities in the City of Lyons

City of Alamo Expansion of the Alamo Fire/Police Department complex $ 10,000

Clayton County Board of Education

Athletic equipment, fine arts program and band programs $ for North Clayton High School in Clayton County

5,000

Clayton County Athletic equipment, fine arts program, and band programs $

Board of

for West Clayton High School in Clayton County

Education

5,000

City of Unadilla Re-roof and replace carpet at City Hall and Elizabeth Harris Library in the City of Unadilla

$ 20,000

DeKalb County Repair Zonolite Storm Water Drainage System in DeKalb $ 30,000 County

DeKalb County Construction of sidewalk on Briarwood Road In DeKalb $ 30,000 County

Lincoln County

Construction of building and purchase of equipment for $ Martins Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department in Lincoln County

10,000

City of Savannah Capitol improvement project for Greenbriar Children's Center, Inc. in the City of Savannah

$ 50,000

Glynn County

Purchase Infrared Fire Helmet for firefighters in Glynn $ County

8,000

932

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Elbert County Start up of communities in schools in Elbert County

$

Richmond

Purchase equipment and furnishings for use in the

$

County Board of Technical Education Program at Glenn Hills High School

Education

in Richmond County

City of Cairo

L.B. and Eula Powell Memorial Youth Fund, Inc. to

$

provide after school tutorial program in the City of Cairo

City of Glennville Recreation improvements for Glennville Recreation

$

Department

Greene County Partial restoration of historic Greene County jail

$

Meriwether

Football field enhancements and landscape project for $

County Board of Greenville High School in Meriwether County Education

Greene County Purchase and install fence around Greene County airport $

Effingham

Training equipment for Effingham County Sheriff's

$

County

Department

Clayton County Athletic equipment, fine arts program, and band programs $

Board of Education

for Church Street Elementary School in Clayton County

City of Concord Purchase fire truck (Tanker) for the City of Concord

$

Montgomery Assist with recreational facility improvements in

$

County

Montgomery County

Wheeler County Purchase sports equipment and provide improvements to $ recreation department in Wheeler County

City of Fargo Construct basketball courts for the City of Fargo

$

Fannin County Repair roof and install air conditioning at the Appalachian $

TMC Regional Campus Council, Inc. in Fannin County

City of Patterson Purchase fire equipment for the City of Patterson

$

1,000 10,000
8,000 10,000 20,000 30,000
22,000 5,000 5,000
50,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 20,000
5,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

933

Elbert County Purchase building for office and concession stand at

$

McWilliams Park in Elbert County

Oconee Regional Purchase computers, software and equipment for Oconee $ Library Trustees Regional Library in the City of Dublin

Lincoln County Complete pavilion in a park in Lincoln County

$

City of

Addition to athletic field house at Gordon Lee High

$

Chickamauga Board of

School for the City of Chickamauga

Education

City of Savannah Building/display project for Steamship Savannah

$

Town of

Construction of a city hall/fire house in Allentown

$

Allentown

Oglethorpe County

Purchase bleachers and construction of football field in $ Oglethorpe County

Greene County Purchase lights for track field at the high school in Greene $

Board of

County

Education

Oglethorpe

Purchase band uniforms for high school in Oglethorpe $

County Board of County

Education

Putnam County Repair boiler system in Putnam County Hospital

$

Hospital

Authority

Fulton County Transportation for low-income, low achieving students $

Board of

following an academic after-school program in Fulton

Education

County

10,000 5,000
12,000 20,000
10,000 50,000 21,000
3,000
10,000
25,000
5,000

934

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Lincolnton

Downtown revitalization around Lomar Springs for the $ City of Lincolnton

City of LaFayette Water and construction project in the City of LaFayette $

Newton County Purchase playground improvements and construction at $

Board of

Fiquett Elementary School in Newton County

Education

DeKalb County Contract with South Dekalb Improvement Initiative, Inc. $ to staff and supply Saturday tutorial sessions for school

year (SLAM 64) in DeKalb County

City of Brunswick

Renovation and Restoration of Historic Ritz Theater for $ the City of Brunswick

DeKalb County Contract with Family Technology Resources for after $

Board of

school tutorial program, purchase supplies, books,

Education

material, equipment and instruction in DeKalb County

City of Ashburn Improvements to park area and walking track at Elderly $

Housing Authority

Village in the City of Ashburn

Turner County Purchase computer and other equipment for Turner

$

County EMS

City of Rebecca Recreation improvements for the City of Rebecca

$

City of Warwick City park and recreation improvements, to include

$

watering system and bleachers, for the City of Warwick

City of Poulan Purchase computer system for the City of Poulan

$

City of Sumner Walking track and recreation improvements in City of $ Sumner's park and softball complex

City of Ty Ty Recreation and downtown improvements for the City of $

Ty Ty

5,000 25,000 10,000
30,000
20,000 3,000
15,000
5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

935

City of Villa Rica Local recreation programs for the City of Villa Rica

$

City of Mt. Zion Purchase of equipment for primary health care center in $

the City of Mt. Zion

City of Temple Gymnasium for recreational use in the City of Temple $

Fulton County Implement greenspace program at the Williams Payne $

Community Center in Fulton County

Meadows

Purchase furniture for Meadows Regional Medical Center $

Regional Medical student residences in the City of Vidalia

Center Hospital

Authority

DeKalb County Contract with Robert Shaw Theme School Interchange $

Board of

Program in DeKalb County

Education

Wilkes County Refurbish county EMS headquarters in Wilkes County $

City of

Preservation project for historic downtown City of

$

Chickamauga Chickamauga

Elbert County Construct building for Sweet City Fire Department in $ Elbert County

Bibb County

Operating expenses for Adopt-Role-Model program in $ Bibb County

Bibb County

Operating expenses for Middle Georgia Council on Drugs $ in Bibb County

City of Fort Oglethorpe

Road improvements within the City of Fort Oglethorpe $

Clayton County Purchase computer equipment for Kendrick Middle

$

Board of

School in Clayton County

Education

20,000 5,000
15,000 5,000 5,000
5,000
5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 15,000 10,000
5,000

936

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Marion County Purchase band uniforms for Tri-County High School in $ 35,000

Board of

Marion County

Education

Calhoun County Purchase air compressor and breaker for high school in

Board of

Calhoun County

Education

$ 30,000

Irwin County Repair library building and expansion of services in Irwin $ 10,000 Library Trustees County

Camden County Tennis courts and satellite equipment for Camden County $

Board of

High School

Education

40,000

Bibb County

Operating expenses for Tubman African American Museum in Bibb County

$ 150,000

Bibb County

Operating expenses for Hay House in Macon in Bibb County

$ 50,000

Emanuel County Improvements to Technology Park in Emanuel County $ 75,000

Jackson County Update Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for $ 10,000 the Jackson County Fire Department

Glynn County

Obtain architectural design funds for Lighthouse Museum $ addition in Glynn County

7,000

Clayton County Purchase band uniforms for Riverdale High School in

Board of

Clayton County

Education

$ 20,000

Fulton County Contract with Inner Strength, Inc. to provide mentoring $

Board of

and tutorial programs in Fulton County

Commissioners

3,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

937

City of Metter New fencing for softball fields at the Metter Candler

$

Recreational Park in the City of Metter

City of Macon Operating expenses for Douglass Theater in the City of $ Macon

City of Macon

Operating expenses for Booker T. Washington Center in $ the City of Macon

Newton County Purchase playground improvements and construction at $

Board of

Palmer Stone Elementary School in Newton County

Education

Newton County Purchase playground improvements and construction at $

Board of

Livingston Elementary School in Newton County

Education

Newton County Purchase improvements and construction at the Cardinal's $

Board of

Roost located at Livingston Elementary School in Newton

Education

County

Newton County Construction and improvements of a park in City of

$

Covington

Emanuel County Purchase equipment and supplies for Emanuel County $

Library

City of Blackshear

Park improvement and equipment, Historical Depot

$

renovation and furnishings for the City of Blackshear

City of Homeland City beautification in the City of Homeland

$

City of Nahunta Purchase police car for the City of Nahunta

$

Colquitt County Construct a Volunteer Fire Department in rural Colquitt $ County and purchase turn-out gear and firefighting

equipment

5,000 50,000 50,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
10,000 10,000 10,000
5,000 5,000 15,000

938

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Smyrna Contract with Lil Angels Learning Center for building $ renovation in the City of Smyrna

Brantley County Purchase computers and related equipment for Hoboken $

Board of

Elementary School in Brantley County

Education

DeKalb County Purchase computers and computer equipment for Bob $

Board of

Mathis Elementary School in DeKalb County

Education

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program at Edward L.

$

Board of

Bouie, Sr. Elementary School in DeKalb County

Education

City of

Operating funds for the City of Swainsboro

$

Swainsboro

City of Glennville Purchase equipment or protective gear for Glennville Fire $ Department

City of

City of Waynesboro Phase II Historic Beautification

$

Waynesboro Project.

Augusta/

Assist Golden Harvest Food Bank with warehouse

$

Richmond County

expansion and program operation in Richmond County

City of Powder Construction of the Powder Springs Veterans Memorial $ Springs

Randolph County Purchase a van to transport handicapped by hospital and $ nursing home in Randolph County

Eastman/Dodge Utility construction in Eastman/Dodge County

$

Development

Authority

5,000 5,000
15,000
1,000
10,000 5,000
23,000 25,000
15,000 25,000 25,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

939

Athens/Clarke County

Health education and outreach program at Athens Neighborhood Health Center

$ 25,000

DeKalb County Board of Education

Program to compliment PTA program at Naarvie J. Harris Elementary in DeKalb County

$ 1,000

Charlton County Purchase computer carts and equipment for St George $ 1,000

Board of

Elementary in Charlton County

Education

DeKalb County Board of Education

Program to compliment PTA program at Rainbow Elementary school in DeKalb County

$ 1,000

Liberty County Construct sidewalks around parking area and school at $ 35,000

Board of Education

Midway School in Liberty County

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program Cedar Grove High $

Board of

School in DeKalb County

1,000

Education

City of Atlanta Operational expenses related to the community without $ 300,000 walls and mainstage productions at Jomandi Theater in

the City of Atlanta

City of

Purchase of public safety equipment for the City of

$ 20,000

Wrightsville

Wrightsville

DeKalb County Board of Education

Program to compliment PTA program at Southwest DeKalb High School in DeKalb County

$ 1,000

City of Omega Construct a community shelter and purchase picnic tables $ 15,000 and other equipment in City of Omega

940

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program at Bob Mathis

Board of Education

Elementary School in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Program complimenting PTA program at Browns Mill

Board of

Elementary School PTA in DeKalb County

Education

DeKalb County Program complimenting PTA program at Cedar Grove

Board of

Elementary in DeKalb County

Education

DeKalb County Programs complimenting PTA program at Chapel Hill

Board of Education

Elementary in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program at Clifton Hill

Board of

Elementary in DeKalb County

Education

Bibb County Purchase band uniforms at Southwest High School in

Board of

Bibb County

Education

Fulton County Contract for services with the Old National Merchants

Board of Education

Association for after school program in Fulton County

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program at Cedar Grove

Board of

Middle School in DeKalb County

Education

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program at Chapel Hill

Board of

Middle School in DeKalb County

Education

$ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 10,000 $ 45,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

941

Johnson County Renovation of rural fire department, Johnson County $ Library and recreation facility in Johnson County

Fulton County Matching funds for federal grant to Senior Citizens

$

Board of

Quality of Life Initiative in Fulton County

Education

Laurens County Purchase and upgrade rescue equipment for Rock Springs $ Volunteer Fire Department in Laurens County

Laurens County Purchase polygraph machine for Laurens County

$

Laurens County Purchase safety mats for competition cheerleading squad $

Board of

for West Laurens Middle School in Laurens County

Education

City of Sylvester Playground equipment purchase, landscaping, repairs and $ renovations to tennis courts in Historic Jeffords Park in

the City of Sylvester

DeKalb County Contract with South DeKalb YMCA to provide for after $

school tutorial in DeKalb County

Fulton County Contract for services with Atlanta Business League for $

Board of

educational program in Fulton County

Commissioners

Washington

Purchase equipment for Washington County Hospital $

County

Commission

City of Sandersville

Repair of Community Health Building for the City of $ Sandersville

Bacon County Purchase kitchen equipment for the Alma/Bacon County $

Veterans of Foreign Wars

17,500 15,000
5,000 5,000 5,000
25,000
5,000 5,000
60,000
50,000 1,000

942

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification projects $ for five DeKalb County communities

Terrell County Purchase 911 Incoming Recorder in Terrell County

$

Commission

City of Norman Purchase computer and public safety equipment for the $

Park

City of Norman Park Police Department

City of East Dublin

Expansion of water and sewer and right of way purchase $ for the City of East Dublin

City of Rockmart Recreation funds for City of Rockmart and little league $ program

City of Aragon Recreation funds for the City of Aragon

$

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification projects $

for five DeKalb County communities

City of Alma Improvements and furnishings for Masonic Lodge and $

Martin Luther King Jr. Park in the City of Alma

City of Soperton Purchase of public safety equipment for the City of

$

Soperton

Gwinnett County Construction of restroom and concession facilities for $

Board of

Grayson High School in Gwinnett County

Education

City of Kingston Study of and improvements to the City of Kingston water $ system and drilling of new well

City of Euharlee Recreation funding for the City of Euharlee

$

City of Cedartown

Recreation improvements for the City of Cedartown

$

Polk County Funding for the Polk County Children's Advocacy

$

City of Stillmore Construct new City Hall in City of Stillmore

$

5,000 30,000
5,000 10,000 45,000 25,000
5,000 15,000 17,000 20,000
25,000 25,000 45,000 25,000
5,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

943

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification projects $ for four DeKalb County communities

5,000

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification project in $ the Chapel Park Subdivision of DeKalb County

1,000

Charlton County Purchase fire and rescue equipment for Charlton County $ 20,000

Heard County Board of Education

Paving driveway and parking lots of new middle school in $ 40,000 Heard County

Crawford County Improve/upgrade physical plant of gymnasium housing $ 10,000 Boys and Girls Clubs of Roberta in Crawford County

Bacon County Board of Education

Purchase band uniforms and equipment for the Bacon County High School

$ 5,000

Newton County Purchase playground improvements and construction at $

Board of

Porterdale Elementary School in Newton County

Education

5,000

City of Newnan Partial funding for construction of the Newnan Boys and $ 15,000 Girls Club

Bibb County Green Space acquisition in Bibb County

$ 70,000

City of Atlanta

Contract for services with Kids Around Metro Perimeter $ of Atlanta to provide summer camp and outreach programs

10,000

City of Atlanta West Hunter Tutorial and After school programs for the $ 20,000 City of Atlanta

City of Covington Purchase of educational aids for the DARE program for $ the City of Covington Police Department

5,000

944

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Bulloch County Construct bike/walking paths for Mill Creek Park in Bullock County

$ 25,000

Peach County

Purchase equipment for volunteer fire department in Peach County

$ 10,000

Newton County Purchase playground improvements and construction at $ 10,000

Board of

Fairview Elementary School in Newton County

Education

Treutlen County Expansion and renovation of Treutlen County Courthouse $ 15,000

Walton County Board of Commissioners

Construct Fitness trail in West Walton County Park

$ 20,000

Bibb County Board of Education

Purchase costumes and stage equipment for Show Choir at $ 10,000 Central High School in Bibb County

Brantley County Brantley County Historical Society equipment, fire department funds, recreation park and walking track

$ 20,000

Brantley County Operating funds for Brantley County Intergovernment Relations

$ 10,000

Bleckley County Purchase uniforms and equipment for Bleckley Band

Board of

Boosters in Bleckley County

Education

$ 25,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Maintenance and operation expense for the Liberty Theater Cultural Center, Inc. in the City of Columbus

$ 125,000

Towns County Purchase equipment and improve baseball fields for Towns County Recreation

$ 10,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

945

Towns County Purchase fire and rescue equipment for Towns County Fire and Rescue

$ 25,000

Towns County Replace equipment and repair fire damage at the Towns $ 10,000 County Day Care

Towns County Board of Education

Offset cost of parking lot changes and resurfacing in Towns County

$ 12,000

White County

Purchase equipment for the Shoal Oak Fire Station in White County

$ 15,000

Union County

Improvements in recreation department for the Town of $ 25,000 Suches

Rabun County

Purchase equipment for the Chechero Fire Department in $ 15,000 Rabun County

Rabun County Repair historic school building for the Persimmon Community Club in Rabun County

$ 12,000

Rabun County

Purchase rescue equipment for Rabun County EMS Rescue

$ 40,000

City of Clayton Sewer repairs for the City of Clayton

$ 65,000

Rabun County Battered women's shelter in Rabun County

$ 10,000

Rabun County Operation of Rabun Youth Center in Rabun County

$ 14,000

Rabun County Purchase land for Rabun County Day Care

$ 55,000

Wilkinson County

Purchase mini bus for Wilkinson County 4-H program $ 28,000

City of Atlanta Contract with Cascade Ministries, Inc. to provide for Cascade Job Training Initiative for the City of Atlanta

$ 10,000

946

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Fulton County Board of Education

Purchase of technology/computer for classroom use at Medlock Bridge Elementary in Fulton County

$ 15,000

Fulton County Board of Education

Create an Environmental Outdoor classroom At Ocee Elementary School in Fulton County

$ 10,000

Fulton County Board of Education

Purchase of computer lab on wheels for the State Bridge $ 15,000 Elementary School in Fulton County

City of Cuthbert Restoration of historic dwelling to be used for museum for $ 20,000 the City of Cuthbert

Fulton County Improvements to multipurpose facility for the Harriett G. $ 50,000 Darnell Senior Citizen Center in Fulton County

City of Columbus Contract for services with Columbus Youth Network $ 10,000

Walker County Pave parking lot at drivers license facility in Rock Spring $ 8,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Business incubator and job training for at-risk teenagers $ 60,000 and young adults in the City of Columbus

Fulton County Board of Education

Purchase and install surface for Milton High School track $ 20,000 in Fulton County

City of Fairmont Purchase of tractor with side mower and rear mower for $ 27,000 the City of Fairmont

City of Atlanta Contract for service with Simpson Road House of Hope $ 20,000 for the City of Atlanta

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

947

City of Bowden Restoration and relocation of the first home in the City of $ Bowdon and renovate and design historical park and cemetery

City of Bowden Renovation of football bleachers, gates and press box, and $ ADA handicap gate at Bowdon High School

City of Milan Assistance in the relocation of the Milan Basketball Gym $

Cherokee County Purchase band uniforms for Etowah High School in

$

Board of

Cherokee County

Education

Columbus Consolidated

Contract for services with Project Rebound for

$

community based intervention program for students at-

Government

risk in the City of Columbus

DeKalb County Emergency funding for Reach School and Elaine Clarke $

Schools for special need students in DeKalb County

Dougherty

Contract for services with River Road, Inc. d/b/a SAFEC $

County

to provide community social service programs in Dougherty County

Dougherty

Day care services for senior adults in Dougherty County $

County

Cherokee County Athletic improvements for the Etowah High School in $

Board of

Cherokee County

Education

City of Rentz

Purchase of equipment and improvements for solid waste $ and fire department for the City of Rentz

City of Columbus Contract with Men of Action, Inc. for mentoring program $

in the City of Columbus

15,000
40,000 20,000 12,000
50,000
40,000 10,000
15,000 12,000
20,000 5,000

948

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Monroe County Board of Education

Repairs, renovations, equipment, and furnishings for Old $ Hubbard Dormitory Building in Monroe County

Baker County Board of

Contract with Georgia Empowerment and Resources to $ promote growth and development of community in Baker

Education

County

City of Cadwell Purchase of equipment and improvements for the City of $

Cadwell

Gwinnett County Purchase outdoor activity equipment for Annistown

$

Board of

Elementary School in Gwinnett County

Education

DeKalb County Purchase signage for Rock Chapel Elementary school $

Board of Education

grounds in DeKalb County

Monroe County Recreation park construction and improvements in

$

Monroe County

City of Donalsonville

Renovate and make streetscape improvements in the City $ of Donalsonville

DeKalb County Contract for services with IAM, Inc. to provide tutorial $ and leadership programs for South DeKalb County

Columbus Consolidated

Renovation of Memorial Stadium for expansion of facility $ and maintenance and operation of Adah-Air, Mack Pack

Government

Community Center in the City of Columbus

Laurens County Fire department and solid waste improvements in the $

Cedar Grove Community in Laurens County

City of Cairo Refurbishment and equipment for City of Cairo Movie $

House

10,000 25,000 15,000 30,000
3,000 25,000 20,000
9,000 50,000 10,000 25,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

949

Columbus

Youth mentoring program for the City of Columbus

$

Consolidated

Government

Jackson County Purchase of equipment for Harrisburg Volunteer Fire $ Department in Jackson County

DeKalb County Purchase of education supplies, robes and uniforms for the $ South DeKalb Youth Choir in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Purchase of band uniforms for Lithonia High School in $

Board of

DeKalb County

Education

Bleckley County Improvements to the Bleckley County Courthouse

$

Dodge County Improvements in athletic program at Dodge County High $

Board of

School

Education

Bleckley County Equipment for Sheriff's Department in Bleckley County $

Jones County Purchase equipment for Tri-Community Volunteer Fire $

Department in Jones County

DeKalb County Purchase materials and supplies for media center at

$

Board of

Forrest Hill Elementary School in DeKalb County

Education

Bleckley County Construction project at Bleckley County High School $

Board of

football stadium

Education

DeKalb County Contract for services with Mothers Raising Sons, Inc. to $ purchase supplies and provide programs in DeKalb

County

25,000
10,000 5,000 8,000
25,000 25,000
20,000 5,000 9,000
20,000
4,000

950

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

DeKalb County Contract with S.E.E.D. Organization to provide

$

employment training to youth in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Board of Education

Character Education Seminars for students at Stephenson $ Middle School in DeKalb County

Telfair County Industrial development in Telfair County

$

Development

Authority

City of

Purchase mosquito spraying machine for the City of

$

Donalsonville Donalsonville

City of Atlanta Create new and upgrade existing baseball fields and

$

facilities at Mozley Park and Center Hill Park in the City

of Atlanta

Monroe County Develop inspection and preservation plan for Monroe $ County Confederate Memorial Statue

DeKalb County Contract for services with Trinity Warriors Youth

$

Association to provide program and equipment needs in

DeKalb County

City of Monticello

Develop inspection and preservation plan for the City of $ Monticello Confederate Memorial Statue

Gwinnett County Purchase educational materials equipment and capital $

Board of

improvements for Rockbridge Elementary in Gwinnett

Education

County

Monroe County Purchase of medical equipment for Monroe County

$

Hospital

2,000 20,000 25,000 10,000 30,000
2,000 3,000 2,000 22,500 10,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

951

Wilkinson

Grading, base and paved parking area at Wilkinson

$

County Board of County High School

Education

DeKalb County Neighborhood beautification project for the Toney

$

Gardens Civic Organization in DeKalb County

City of Plains Purchase and refurbish vehicle for the City of Plains

$

Jasper County Improvements, repairs, equipment, and renovations for $

Board of

Rose Bowl Field in Jasper County

Education

Gwinnett County Purchase educational materials, equipment, and capital $

Board of

improvement for Nesbit Elementary in Gwinnett County

Education

DeKalb County Contract for services with Miller's Academy for after $

school program and school repairs in DeKalb County

City of Pine Lake Restoration and reconstruction of historic lake in the City $

of Pine Lake

City of Atlanta Technology Learning Initiative for computer purchases at $

Board of

Benjamin E. Mays High School in the City of Atlanta

Education

DeKalb County Neighborhood beautification project for the Toney Valley $ Civic Association in DeKalb County

Meriwether

Repairs to the gym at Greenville High School in the City $

County Board of of Greenville

Education

Telfair County Purchase equipment for the Sheriff's Department and the $

Probate Court in Telfair County

22,000
500 35,000 32,000
22,500
20,000 10,000 10,000
500 12,000
25,000

952

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

DeKalb County Contract for services with IAM, Inc. to provide tutorial $ and leadership programs in DeKalb County

3,000

City of Atlanta Board of Education

After school and summer school tutorial programs at Kennedy Middle School in the City of Atlanta

$ 20,000

City of Atlanta Support services provided by NISSI Foundation to at-risk $ 20,000 individuals in the City of Atlanta

Morgan County Repair roof on old jail which is used as an archive for Morgan County

$ 10,000

Morgan County Renovation of historic Morgan County Courthouse

$ 10,000

Clay County Clay County airport

$ 25,000

Randolph County Randolph County airport

$ 25,000

City of Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Municipal airport

$ 50,000

Walker County Road maintenance in Walker County

$ 50,000

Walker County Water line improvements in Walker County

$ 25,000

Clayton County Develop park in Clayton County

$ 25,000

Emanuel County Contract for services with Emanuel County Joint Development Authority

$ 500,000

City of Augusta Contract for services with the Augusta Mini Theater

$ 250,000

Pierce County

Purchase buildings and equipment and capital improvements/renovations to the Pierce County Recreation Department

$ 35,000

Stephens County Building improvements to help house truck and equipment in Stephens County

$ 10,000

Stephens County Purchase equipment and office supplies for the Senior Citizens Center in Stephens County

$ 20,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

953

Augusta/ Richmond County

Increase the programs and services at the Augusta Museum of History

$ 25,000

Augusta/ Richmond

Organizational support for the operation of the Lucy Craft $ 25,000 Laney Museum of Black History in Richmond County

County

Augusta/

Provide funding to the Harrisburg Westend Neighborhood $ 25,000

Richmond

Association to purchase food for the poor in the City of

County

Augusta

City of Atlanta Residential improvement and economic development for $ 25,000 the Pittsburgh Community in the City of Atlanta

Hall County

Umbrella for Operation Center, Search and Rescue and $ 35,000

radio room in Hall County

City of Waco

Run water and sewer to new vocational/technical school $ 300,000 in the City of Waco

City of Bremen Expansion of Senior Citizens Complex in the City of Bremen

$ 200,000

City of Warner Operating expenses at the Air Force Museum in Warner $ 90,000

Robins

Robins

Cobb County Board of Education

Renovation and construction of athletic field at Kennesaw $ 35,000 Mountain High School in Cobb County

Meriwether

Drivers education programs at Manchester and Greenville $ 36,000

County Board of High Schools in Meriwether County

Education

City of Columbus Contract for services with Community Health Services for $ 25,000

community health care in the City of Columbus

954

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Columbus/

Contract for services with Community Outreach Program $

Muscogee County

Bibb County Operating funds to Breezy Hill center for mentally

$

retarded

City of Albany Contract for services with East Albany Service League $

City of Lithonia Provide funds for South Dekalb Arts Expo

$

Fulton County Board of Commissioners

Fund general operating expenses to AUDIENCE, Inc. in $ south Fulton County

Jenkins County Renovate theater building in Jenkins County

$

Commission

Effingham

Storage and preservation of historic records in Effingham $

County Commission

County

City of Cairo

Renovations to the Zebulon movie theater in the City of $ Cairo

Cobb County Board of

Pope High School theater improvements in Cobb County $

Education

City of Unadilla Refurbish historic downtown building in the City of

$

Unadilla

City of Elberton Renovations to the Elberton Theater in the City of

$

Elberton

Whitfield County Retire loan on Hamilton House for Whitfield/Murray $ Commission Historical Society in Whitfield County

City of Atlanta Funds for the Black Arts Festival in the City of Atlanta $

35,000 71,000 25,000 75,000 25,000
10,000 10,000
25,000 20,000
40,000 50,000 27,000 50,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

955

City of Statesboro Renovation and operating expenses for Statesboro Arts $ 15,000 Council

City of Decatur Revitalize three buildings within the Historic Complex at $ 10,000 Adair Park in the City of Decatur

Taliaferro County Renovate the Clock Tower of the Taliaferro County

Board of

Courthouse

Commissioners

$ 20,000

City of East Point Fund exploratory study into amphitheater feasibility in $ 25,000 South Fulton County

City of Donalsonville

Renovation to the interior of historic City Hall in the City $ 25,000 of Donalsonville

City of Warrenton Renovation of the Warrrenton City Hall and the historic $ 35,000 gymnasium

Richmond County Commissioners

Operational funds for The Augusta Museum of History in $ Richmond County

25,000

City of Columbus Use of arts and handicrafts to provide activities for citizens of the City of Columbus

$ 10,000

Lowndes County Caboose relocation and renovation in Lowndes County $ 20,000 Commissioners

Richmond County Commission

Help restore services for the Augusta Opera in Richmond $ 25,000 County

Richmond

Assist with additional cost of matinees and expand

County Board of program for the Augusta Players

Commissioners

$ 10,000

956

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Richmond

Purchase equipment for the new facility at the Davidson $

County Board of School of Fine Arts in the City of Augusta

Education

50,000

Fulton County Purchase of security fence at a Senior Citizen Center in $ 55,000 Fulton County

Baker County Board of Education

Fund paving and playground for new school site in Baker $ 27,750 County

City of Atlanta Citizen education programs in the City of Atlanta

$ 25,000

Johnson County Develop lighting for a ballpark in Johnson County Commissioners

$ 10,000

Town of Kite Kite Recreation Department for lighting ballfield

$ 10,000

Meriwether

Updating of band equipment and band facility in

County Board of Meriwether County

Education

$ 25,000

Fulton County Commission

Funds for the Kids Gym USA education through preschool in Fulton County

$ 25,000

Pelham City

Replace tennis courts at schools in the City of Pelham

Public Schools

$ 20,000

City of Colquitt Purchase lighting for the football/soccer field in the City $ 15,000 of Colquitt

Richmond

Funding for the Augusta Youth Center, Inc

County Board of

Commissioners

$ 5,000

Dekalb Board of Replace equipment at Druid Hills High School in DeKalb $ 30,000

Education

County

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

957

Paulding County Funds for recreation and equipment for Paulding County $

Board of

Board of Education

Education

50,000

Richmond

Purchase additional lighting for little league fields in

County Board of Richmond County

$ 20,000

Commissioners

Polk County Purchase band uniforms for the new Rockmart High

$ 20,000

Board of

School Band and make improvements to recreational

Education

building in Polk County

Dekalb County Board of Commissioners

Funds for computer lab to provide training for inner-city $ 185,000 youth in Dekalb County

Douglas County Construct a PlayGarden for children in Douglas County $ 25,000 Commission

City of Augusta Assist with the mentoring program at the Augusta Youth $ Center, Inc.

5,000

Richmond County

Purchase boxing equipment for the Augusta Boxing Club $ 25,000

Commission

DeKalb County Field improvements at the Scottsdale Athletic Association $ 25,000

Board of

in Dekalb County

Commissioners

Bibb County Board of Education

Funding for the Central High School Academic Decathalon team to attend national competitions

$ 10,000

Brooks County Purchase school bus security cameras in Brooks County $ 20,000 Board of

Education

958

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Richmond

Operational expenses for Southside Tutorial Program in $ 30,000

County

Richmond County

Commissioners

Haralson County Purchase band uniforms for Haralson County High School $ 25,000 Board of

Education

Richmond County Commission

Purchase additional lighting for West Augusta Little League Fields in the City of Augusta

$ 20,000

Richmond County Commissioners

Save Our Students operational funds for National Legacy $ 100,000 Foundation in Richmond County

City of Morrow Park improvements for the City of Morrow

$ 20,000

Clayton County Boys' mentoring programs at Haney's Harvest House in $ 45,000 Commissioners Clayton County

City of Valdosta Purchase and install playground equipment for Fellowship $ 30,000 and Hightower Parks in the City of Valdosta

City of Milan Refurbish basketball gym in Milan

$ 10,000

City Lyons

Purchase playground equipment in the City of Lyons

$ 20,000

Irwin County Purchase transportation for Irwin County 4H Club Commissioners

$ 5,000

City of Cedartown

Recreational and park funds for the City of Cedartown $ 25,000

Dekalb County Renovations at Hebrum High School in Dekalb County $ Board of Education

7,500

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

959

Grady County Commission

Seminars for youth in Southwest Georgia in Grady County

$ 10,000

Dekalb County Board of Education

Public health and hygiene programs in high schools in Dekalb County

$ 10,000

Taylor County Rebuild the windows in the Mauk Schoolhouse in Taylor $ 18,000 Commission County

Gwinnett County Fund computerized reading program for Grayson

Board of

Elementary School in Gwinnett County

Education

$ 45,000

City of Lenox

Playground equipment and baseball field repairs for City $ 25,000 of Lenox Children's Community Center

City of Columbus Purchase boxing equipment for at risk kids in the City of $ 10,000 Columbus

City of Atlanta Purchase van for transportation for Grace Cross Cultural $ 27,800 Ministries in the City of Atlanta

City of Cartersville

Recreational funds to the City of Cartersville

$ 25,000

Troup County Commission

Construction of traffic light in Troup County and Troup $ 40,000 High School entrance

Cobb County Board of Education

Lighting and other improvements for the soccer field at $ 50,000 South Cobb High School in Cobb County

City of Rincon Purchase playground equipment and fencing for Rincon $ 10,000 Recreation Department

City of Hiram

Renovate/upgrade recreational facilities in the City of Hiram

$ 25,000

960

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Rome Funds for children's programs in the City of Rome

$ 8,000

Cobb County Board of Education

Purchase marching band truck for Pope High School in $ 20,000 Cobb County

City of College Renovate 1921 S.R. Young School into the Tri-Cities Arts $ 10,000

Park

Center in the City of College Park

DeKalb County Funds for materials, transportation, meals, training, and $ 50,000 other program expenses in DeKalb County

Rabun County Purchase recreational equipment for the citizens of Rabun $ 15,000 Commissioners County

Cobb County Board of Education

For academic and facility initiatives at Pebblebrook High $ 55,000 School in Cobb County

Screven County Purchase computer lab for Screven County High School $ 25,000 Board of Education

City of Statesboro Improvements to Whitesville park in the City of Statesboro

$ 7,000

Bulloch County Purchase equipment for Southeast Bulloch High School $ 10,000

Board of

ROTC

Education

Wayne County Construct restroom facilities at the ballpark in the City of $ 30,000 Commission Jesup

Brantley County Purchase property for baseball field in Brantley County $ 20,000 Board of

Commissioners

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

961

City of Columbus Fund educational program for youth in the City of

$

Columbus

Johnson County Provide funds for Johnson County Recreation Department $ Library Trustees

Bibb County Board of Education

Funds for travel of Bibb County Southeast High School $ student choir to attend international competition

Clayton County Continue program under the program goals of the Youth $

Board of

Empowerment Project in Clayton County

Commissioners

DeKalb County Lighting for soccer fields at the Stone Mountain Youth $

Board of

Association in Dekalb County

Commissioners

Gwinnett County Fund band uniforms for Grayson High School in Gwinnett $

Board of

County

Education

Muscogee County Fund educational programs in Columbus area schools $ Board of

Education

Oconee County Develop youth recreation and playground facilities in the $

Commission City of Bogart

Rockdale County Purchase security cameras, monitor and installation at $

Board of

Honey Creek Elementary in Rockdale County

Education

Randolph County Replace carpeting and repair damage to walls of

$

Commission Randolph/Clay High School in Randolph County

City of Columbus Fund youth programs in the City of Columbus

$

30,000 5,000
15,000 40,000 25,000 50,000 10,000 17,000
1,500 15,000 25,000

962

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Richmond

Operational funding for Delta House, Lucy Craft Laney $

County

Museum in Richmond County

Commissioners

DeKalb County Teach at-risk youth job readiness and business skills in $

Board of

Dekalb County

Commissioners

City of Glennville Purchase playground equipment for recreation department $

in the City of Glennville

Chatham County Operating expenses at A.E. Beach High School in

$

Board of

Chatham County

Education

Fayette County Funds for heating and air system for a new athletic facility $

Board of Education

in Fayette County

Richmond County

Youth Leadership operational expenses for CSRA

$

Economic Opportunity Authority in Richmond County

Commissioners

City of Macon Fund anti-gang programs in the City of Macon

$

Bibb County Board of

Purchase band uniforms for students at Northeast Magnet $ High School in Bibb County

Education

City of Macon Implementation of Community Character Education

$

Program for youth in the City of Macon

Douglas County Fund programs for middle school students in Douglas $

Board of

County

Education

75,000 40,000 10,000 25,000 25,000 50,000 20,000 25,000 25,000 25,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

963

Long County Long County School System concession stand/sports $

Board of

facility

Education

Sumter County Acquisition of various instruments for the middle school $

Board of

band in Sumter County

Education

DeKalb County Fund at-risk youth programs in DeKalb County

$

Cobb County Board of

Purchase outdoor lights for safety at Kincaid Elementary $ School in Cobb County

Education

Fayette County Purchase new internet ready computers at Sandy Creek $

Board of

High School in Fayette County

Education

Jefferson County Purchase lighting for the girls' softball field in Jefferson $

Board of

County

Education

City of Climax Restoration of the city gym in the City of Climax

$

City of

Construct a playground for the City of Lincolnton

$

Lincolnton

Chatham County General operating expenses and renovations to the

$

Commissioners Greenbriar Children's Center in Chatham County

City of Soperton Purchase new scoreboards for the recreation park

$

ballfields in the City of Soperton

Long County Pilot soccer program for Long County

$

Board of

Commissioners

50,000
17,287
50,000 5,000
25,000
40,000
15,000 30,000 50,000 10,000
5,554

964

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Athens-Clarke Construct Stonehenge youth park and sports field in

County

Athens-Clarke County

$

Commission

City of Tyrone Construct little league ball park in the City of Tyrone $

Jenkins County Construct buildings for Jenkins County Recreation

$

Commission Department

Fulton County Fund programs to aid students in Fulton County

$

Board of

Commissioners

City of Aragon Recreation funds for the City of Aragon

$

Bulloch County Erect lighting of a multi-purpose athletic field for the $ Commission Bulloch County Recreation Department

Wheeler County Expand sports programs in Wheeler County

$

Commission

City of Atlanta Establish office space, staff salaries, purchase

$

developmental materials for Kids in Discovery of Self for

the City of Atlanta

Laurens County Purchase computers and equipment in Laurens County at $

Board of

East Laurens Elementary

Education

Gwinnett County Construct athletic facilities at Brookwood High School in $

Board of

Gwinnett County

Education

City of

Install lights at the girls softball field in the City of

$

Dahlonega

Dahlonega

City of

Repair playground and repair/replace playground

$

Grovetown

equipment in the City of Grovetown

40,000
25,000 48,000 10,000
25,000 15,000 10,000 30,000
25,000
25,000
15,000 25,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

965

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners

Construct a new athletic field in Dekalb County

$ 25,000

Chatham County Operational expenses at MedBank in Chatham County $ 5,000 Commissioners

Chatham County Purchase equipment for use in testing and sound booth at $ 11,475 Commissioners Savannah Speech and Hearing in Chatham County

DeKalb County Fund medical care for high-risk pregnant mothers and acutely ill patients in DeKalb County

$ 25,000

City of Atlanta Funds to impoverished children in the City of Atlanta $ 10,000

Clay County Board of Education

Purchase air conditioning for gymnasium at Clay County $ 12,000 Elementary School

Richmond County Commission

Programs at the East Augusta Learning Center in the City $ 50,000 of Augusta

Johnson County Funds for Johnson County Public Library Commission

$ 5,000

City of Atlanta Fund after school programs and mentoring in the City of $ 39,415 Atlanta

City of Pooler

Purchase and install new air conditioning units at gymnasium in the City of Pooler

$ 10,000

City of Columbus Funding for anti-drug community programs in the City of $ 15,000 Columbus

Union County Commission

Planning for community center, youth center and double $ 25,000 gym in Union County

City of Atlanta Aid programs at the Herndon Home in the City of Atlanta $ 30,000

966

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Habersham County Commission

Purchase furniture and equipment for the Habersham County Senior Center

$ 10,000

City of Sandersville

Improvements and equipment upgrades for Washington $ 50,000 County Health Center

Calhoun County Funding of medical care for Calhoun County's indigent $ 105,000

Board of

patients at Calhoun Memorial Hospital

Commissioners

City of East Point Purchase van for after school program in the City of East $ 50,000 Point; enrichment courses; and purchase playground

equipment

City of Macon Construct an Intergenerational Activity Center at the

$ 20,000

Methodist Home for Children and Youth in Macon

Clayton County Develop a fitness center at Clayton County International $

Board of

Park

Commissioners

39,000

City of Donalsonville

Construct pavilion in Donalsonville City Park

$ 25,000

Randolph County Purchase a van for handicapped patients in Randolph Commission County

$ 7,500

Lowndes County Construct the James M. Beck Youth and Teen Center in $ 50,000 Commissioners Lowndes County

Dekalb County Construct a new headquarters to expand Childkind's Commission programs in Dekalb County

$ 10,000

City of Atlanta Provide funds for Morehouse and Morris Brown to

$ 50,000

Board of

develop materials for the City of Atlanta School System

Education

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

967

Chatham County Purchase Tympanometers and Oto-Acoustic Emmission $ Commissioners Test for Chatham County Equipment

City of Atlanta Fund after school programs in the City of Atlanta

$

City of Valdosta Fund three County Retiree Attraction Programs in the City $ of Valdosta

City of Columbus Establish a community resource center in the City of

$

Columbus

Dekalb County Fund Hispanic women's entrepreneurial development $ Commission program in Dekalb County

City of Atlanta Funding for health initiative, youth empowerment, and $

senior citizens' programs in the City of Atlanta

City of Columbus Assist homeless families in the City of Columbus

$

Dekalb County Fund Steps for Success Programs in Dekalb County

$

Board of

Commissioners

Fulton County Fund a youth and adult literacy initiative in Fulton County $

Commission

Dekalb County Board of Commissioners

Construct facility for a community senior center in Dekalb $ County

Glascock County After school program in Glascock County

$

Board of

Education

Clayton County Purchase a mini-van for the Meals on Wheels program in $

Board of

Clayton County

Commissioners

12,000 20,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 20,000 20,000 38,000
15,000 25,000
40,000
20,000

968

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Atlanta

Fund Adair Park and Oakland City Senior Citizen Home $ Rehabilitation, Beecher/Cascade intersection improvements in the City of Atlanta

30,000

Randolph County Furnish outpatient mental health/substance abuse facility $ Commission in Randolph County

7,000

City of Columbus Residential care program in the City of Columbus

$ 5,000

City of Augusta Assist burn survivors and their families in the City of Augusta

$ 20,000

Gwinnett County Construct concession stand and restrooms for the Grayson $ 100,000

Board of

Community Stadium Project, including lights and seating

Education

in Gwinnett County

City of Atlanta Purchase instruments, keyboards, axillary equipment, $ 55,000 supplies for arts and crafts, and piano and vocal books for

Cascade Ministries in the City of Atlanta

Muscogee County After school reading program for Dawson Elementary and $ 75,000

Board of Education

Cusseta Road Elementary Schools in the City of Columbus

Richmond

Operational funding for the CSRA Transitional Center, $ 40,000

County

Inc. in Richmond County

Commissioners

Oconee County Purchase van for Senior Center in Oconee County Commission

$ 20,000

Athens-Clarke County

Renovation of office space for Community Connection $ 30,000 staff in Athens-Clarke County

Commission

Fulton County Funding for Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia $ 70,000

Board of Ed

programs in Fulton County

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

969

Richmond County Commissioners

Operational funds for Beulah Grove Community Resource $ Center in Richmond County

35,000

City of Concord Renovation of community center in the City of Concord $ 25,000

City of Augusta Operating funds for the Neighborhood Improvement Project for Richmond County

$ 20,000

Barrow County Temporary staff and support for adult education and Commission employment center in Barrow County

$ 10,000

DeKalb County Education and prevention program for 500 minority Commission mothers in Dekalb County

$ 20,000

Chatham County Fund Phase II of the Tatemville Gymnatorium in Chatham $ Commissioners County

5,000

City of Harlem Purchase Neighborhood Development Building in the City $ 25,000 of Harlem

Terrell County Purchase a vehicle for the Kinchafoonee Regional Library $ 17,000 Library Trustees in Terrell County

Peach County Board of

Facilitate the funding of medical care for Peach County's $ 100,000 indigent patients

Commissioners

City of Fairburn Fund mental health and substance abuse programs in the $ 25,000

City of Fairburn center for women and their children

Bartow County Funds to Bartow County for Etowah Foundation,

$ 30,000

Commission Stilesboro Academy, and the Senior Citizens Group

City of Augusta Operating costs for the Grove Resource Center in the City $ 20,000 of Augusta

City of Rockmart Funds to construct a multi-purpose recreational center in $ 50,000

the City of Rockmart

970

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Bulloch County Purchase supplies, equipment, and materials for a Commission community center in Bulloch County

$ 7,000

Douglas County Operations of Douglas County First Step Program Commission

$ 27,500

Dougherty

Fund planning phase and renovations to the Parks at

County Board of Chehaw in Dougherty County

Commissioners

$ 50,000

City of Atlanta Funding for refurbishing and updating systems at the in $ 15,000 town Community Assistance Center in Atlanta

Putnam County Board of Commissioners

Park construction in Putnam County

$ 15,000

City of Rome

Fund programs and office space for after-school programs $ 20,000 in the City of Rome

City of Douglas Funds for a master plan for parks in the City of Douglas $ 15,000

Morgan County Renovations of a park in Morgan County Board of Commissioners

$ 10,000

Dekalb County Board of Education

Help to maintain aquarium and scholastic libraries in Indian Creek School in Dekalb County

$ 15,000

City of Rome

Purchase address markers made from angle iron to assist $ 10,000 in emergency location of homes in the City of Rome

Lumpkin County Construct Emergency Shelter for Indigent residents of Commission Lumpkin County

$ 25,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

971

Fayette County Fund a new facility for the seniors in Fayette County $ Board of Commissioners

Toombs County Construct athletic complex in the City of Vidalia

$

Board of

Education

Jeff Davis County Provide funds for Safe and Sober program in Jeff Davis $

Commissioners County

Chatham County Purchase resource materials for the Parent Resource

$

Commissioners Center and a counselor at Lutheran Ministries in Chatham

County

Barrow County Provide abuse prevention programs in Children's

$

Commission Advocacy Center in Barrow County

Houston County Fund start-up costs for new residential program for

$

Commission mentally ill adults in Houston County

City of College Provide scholarships and general operating costs at

$

Park

Promise Children's Home in the City of College Park

DeKalb County Construct a new community center in Dekalb County $

Board of Commissioners

Richmond

Operational funding for Delta Leadership Training

$

County

Program in Richmond County

Commissioners

City of College Funds for after-school programs in the City of College $

Park

Park

50,000 30,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 20,000 10,000 25,000 20,000 20,000

972

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Fulton County Board of Commissioners

Operational expenses for United Community Association, $ Inc in Fulton County

40,000

Dekalb County Construction of the International Village Cultural and Commission Community Center in DeKalb County

$ 150,000

City of Luthersville

Renovation of newly acquired city hall/community building and senior center in the City of Lutherville

$ 65,000

Muscogee County Purchase supplies and travel funds for the child

$ 28,000

Commission development center in Muscogee County

City of Reynolds Purchase a "jaws of life", vehicle, and training for officers $ 30,000 in the City of Reynolds

City of Whitfield Shelter and concentrated care for troubled girls in

$ 10,000

Whitfield County

Union City

Purchase equipment and provide training for Keep South $ 25,000

Fulton Beautiful in Union City

City of Pineview Expanding and renovation of Pineview City Hall

$ 20,000

City of Claxton Purchase police car and equipment for the Claxton Police $ 10,000 Department

Bryan County Commission

For the construction of North Bryan Industrial park in Bryan County

$ 50,000

Randolph County Construct firestation/voting precincts in Springvale, Commission Carnegie and Randolph County

$ 6,500

DeKalb County Expand parking facilities at both baseball and football Commission park at Midway Youth Association in Dekalb County

$ 16,500

Jenkins County Provide for rescue unit in Jenkins County EMA Commission

$ 10,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

973

City of Rome

Technology and Media Resources, Software for RESA in $ the City of Rome

7,000

Glascock County Restoration of courthouse in Glascock County Commissioner

$ 10,000

Newton County Purchase cameras for patrol cars in Newton County Commissioners

$ 30,000

City of Atlanta Fund Capacity Building Initiative for Georgia Nonprofit $ 20,000 Community in Fulton County

Habersham County Commission

Renovate Habersham County's fairground facilities

$ 30,000

Emanuel County Fund economic development project for Emanuel County $ 25,000 Commission

City of Avondale Installation of the Georgia Crime Information Center $

Estates

(GCIC) equipment in the police department in the City of

Avondale Estates

9,000

Dawson County Computer indexing of Deed Records in Dawson County $ 15,000 Commission

City of Hagan Funds to purchase police car for the City of Hagan

$ 10,000

White County Board of Commissioners

Purchase supplies, equipment and computers for Boys and $ Girls Club in White County

20,000

City of Alamo Beautification of park in downtown Alamo

$ 10,000

Effingham

Development of Educational Center site and infrastructure $

County Board of in Effingham County

Commissioners

50,000

974

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Morgan Board of Construct Burn Trailer Fire Training Facility in Morgan $ 11,000 Commissioners County

Bryan County Commission

Purchase a four wheel drive unit for the fire department in $ 30,000 Bryan County

City of Soperton Purchase land adjacent to city park in the City of Soperton $ 22,000

McDuffie County Repair and construction costs at the McDuffie County Fire $ 50,000 Commission Station and to upgrade equipment

Jasper County Board of commissioners

Rehabilitate four wells in Jasper County

$ 15,000

City of Winterville

Renovation to Winterville City Park and Winterville Depot, infrastructure and improvements

$ 20,000

White County Board of Commissioners

Purchase automatic external defibrilators for Region 2 Emergency Medical Services in White County

$ 50,000

Athens-Clarke County Commission

Provide programs to minority businesses in Northeast Georgia

$ 25,000

Decatur County Purchase Decatur County fire and rescue equipment

$ 12,500

Echols County Reimbursement to Echols County for capital felony Commission expenses incurred

$ 50,000

City of East Dublin

Expansion of water and sewer facilities; purchase of right- 25,000

of-way in the City of East Dublin

$

City of Richland Renovate the old Richland High School office space in the $ 50,000 City of Richland

City of Darien Purchase a new sanitation truck for the City of Darien $ 50,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

975

City of Euharlee Funds to construct a City Hall Complex in the City of $ Euharlee

Long County 2001 Police Interceptor for the Long County Sheriffs' $ Commissioners Department

City of Valdosta Funds for a feasibility study for development of a stadium $ for joint use by Valdosta High School and Valdosta State University in Lowndes County

Berrien County Clean and restore cemeteries in Berrien County

$

Commission

Peach County Jail roof replacement and repair in Peach County

$

Commission

City of Claxton Purchase firefighting protective gear and equipment for $

Claxton Fire Department

Tattnall County Purchase safety equipment for Emergency Management $

Commission Agency in Tattnall County

City of Blakely Fund sidewalk and handicap crosswalk improvements in $

the City of Blakely

City of Rossville Fund revitalization project in the City of Rossville

$

City of Emerson Renovation and relocation of Emerson City Hall

$

Treutlen County Expansion and renovation of Treutlen County Courthouse $

Commission

City of Pooler

Purchase video cameras for city patrol vehicles, plus

$

accessories for recording and housing each unit in the City

of Pooler

City of Ludowici Ludowici City Jail Renovation Project

$

Bryan County Purchase of new Class A pumpers in Bryan County

$

Commission

45,000 20,738 25,000
30,200 85,000 15,000 10,000 20,000 10,000 35,000 25,000 25,000
30,000 20,000

976

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Chatham County Provide a firing range to the AASU Law Enforcement Commission Training Center in Chatham County

$ 25,000

City of Emerson Purchase life saving tool, Jaws of Life, in the City of Emerson

$ 8,000

Calhoun County Purchase of hospital equipment for Calhoun County Commission

$ 45,000

City of Kennesaw Funds for Emergency Management Command Center in $ 20,000 the City of Kennesaw

City of Locust Grove

Establish a K-9 unit for the City of Locust Grove

$ 10,000

City of Macon

Funding for general operation expenses at the James Wimberly Institute in the City of Macon

$ 15,000

Warren County Purchase of EMS and fire equipment for Warren County $ 12,000 Commission

Wayne County Purchase fire fighting equipment for rural volunteer fire $ 20,000 Commission departments in Wayne County

City of Acworth Purchase Alco Sensors for the police department in the $ 6,000 City of Acworth

City of Clayton Replacement of damaged sewer line in the City of Clayton $ 25,000

City of Pooler Complete Joe Baker Park Project on Highway 80 in the $ 5,000

City of Pooler

City of Pooler Purchase new 800 mhz radios for the City of Pooler

$ 10,000

City of Powder Repair and enhance safety on State Route 6 in West Cobb $ 100,000

Springs

County

City of Vienna Purchase a vehicle and a hydraulic rescue tool for the City $ 44,350

of Vienna

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Wilcox County Purchase land and develop an Industrial Park in Wilcox $ 70,000 Commissioners County

City of Boston Downtown Streetscape Project in the City of Boston

$ 20,000

Lowndes County Resurface the driveway and parking lot in Lowndes Commissioners County

$ 25,000

Taylor County Construction of a facility and holding pen for cattle, Commissioners purchase of set of cattle scales in Taylor County

$ 65,000

City of Broxton Purchase tractor for beautification of the City of Broxton $ 15,000

City of Columbus Funding for The Prison Rehabilitation Reclaiming of Prisoners in the City of Columbus

$ 20,000

Bulloch County Pave the entry drive and parking area for the new Commission community park in Nevels

$ 15,000

City of White Sewage Pipeline in the City of White

$ 25,000

City of Americus Landscaping, installing water lines, street construction, and land acquisitions for cemeteries in the City of Americus

$ 80,000

Johnson County Funds for Raines Cross Road Community Facility and $ 7,500 Commission Fire Station in Johnson County

City of Brunswick

Repair city docks in the City of Brunswick

$ 80,000

City of Bainbridge

Operating expenses for Bainbridge Welcome Center

$ 75,000

City of Ephesus Renovation of newly acquired city hall/community building in the City of Ephesus

$ 20,000

Meriwether County Commission

Renovation and handicap accessible construction for county commission offices in Meriwether County

$ 40,000

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Webster County Purchase a new cardiac monitor for EMS in Webster

$

Board of

County

Commissioners

Pike County Commission

Purchase communication equipment for the sheriff's office $ in Pike County

City of Metter Improvements for downtown Metter

$

Fulton County Pre-trial programs in the Fulton County Criminal Justice $

Board of

system

Commissioners

City of Dearing Fund research and upgrade facilities at the Center for $ Applied Nursery Research in the City of Dearing

City of Odum Purchase equipment for the Odum Volunteer Fire

$

Department

Lake City

Construct pedestrian access improvements to retail and $

public facilities in Lake City

City of Atlanta Substance abuse programs in the City of Atlanta

$

Pierce County Board of

Construct restroom and concession facilities in the City of $ Blackshear

Commissioners

City of Floyd Renovation to the courthouse in the City of Floyd

$

Atkinson County Purchase new fire truck for Atkinson County fire

$

Commissioners protection

Jeff Davis County Purchase equipment for Altamaha Fire Station

$

Commissioners

City of Atlanta Improve facade of Sweet Auburn Curb Market and

$

purchase equipment and improve parking lot in the City of

Atlanta

14,926
25,000 25,000 10,000
50,000 20,000 30,000 60,000 30,000
25,000 20,000
6,000 44,000

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Bacon County Renovation of old City Hall in Alma

$

Commissioners

City of Alma Renovation of old City Hall in Alma

$

Richmond

Fund landscaping projects at Terrace Manor Elementary $

County Board of School in Richmond County

Education

Richmond

Purchase a marquee for Edward E. Murphy Middle

$

County Board of School in Richmond County

Education

Floyd County Fund summer teacher workshop, video equipment and $

Board of

supplies at Coosa High School in Floyd County

Education

City of

Construction of additional parking and widening of a $

Montezuma

service lane at Montezuma City Hall

Evans County Pave parking lot and infrastructure for Technical school in $

Commission Claxton

Hancock County Purchase tools and gear for Hancock County EMS and $

Board of

Sparta Office

Commissioners

City of

City Hall renovations in the City of Hogansville

$

Hogansville

Thomas County Resurface parking area at Central Middle School in

$

Public Schools Thomas County

Coffee County Construct fire station in Wilsonville Fire District

$

Commissioners

Butts County Purchase a radio system for Butts County Sheriff's

$

Commission Department

25,000 25,000
5,000
5,000
20,000
40,000 40,000 20,000
35,000 15,000 10,000 15,000

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City of Hoboken Improvements to facilities in the City of Hoboken

$ 8,000

Greene County Board of Commissioners

Complete fencing around the airport in Greene County

$ 20,000

City of Kingston Fund digging of water well for the City of Kingston

$ 25,000

Hancock County Purchase supplies and equipment for the Hancock County $

Board of

Sheriffs' Office

Commissioners

11,000

Glynn County Board of Commissioners

Repair culverts under Touchstone Parkway in the Glynn $ County Public Safety Complex

25,000

Bartow County Board of Commissioners

Construct service test/training site for Fire Department in $ Bartow County

75,000

South Georgia Purchase equipment for various chambers of commerce in $ 28,127

RDC

region 11

City of Clarkston Purchase computers for police cars in the City of Clarkston

$ 35,000

Clayton County Replace heat pumps at the Clayton County Alzheimer

Board of

Center

Commissioners

$ 50,000

Quitman County Replacement of fire pumper truck lost in fire for Quitman $ 21,500 Commission County

City of Stillmore Construct new City Hall in the City of Stillmore

$ 5,000

Lumpkin County Upgrading of Plat Records management in Lumpkin Commission County

$ 15,000

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Grady County Commission

Purchase emergency management equipment and shelter $ 25,000 upgrades in Grady County

City of Remerton Downtown beautification in the City of Remerton

$ 20,000

Seminole County Construct parking for Seminole County Courthouse Board of Commissioners

$ 20,000

Jefferson County Provide funds for Tri-City projects Development

$ 75,000

Authority

City of Cleveland Construct Downtown Streetscape in the City of Cleveland $ 25,000

City of Unadilla Water repairs in the City of Unadilla

$ 6,500

Warren County Construct a new building to house all emergency services $ 30,000

Commission in Warren County

Berrien County Board of Commissioners

Partial funding of fire truck for East Berrien Volunteer Fire Department

$ 20,000

Chatham County Purchase and renovate existing building for Ash Tree Commissioners Organization, Inc. in Chatham County

$ 40,000

City of Dalton

Funding for the Dalton Convention and Visitors Center $ programs

2,500

Liberty County Establish a community development department in

Board of

Liberty County

$ 50,000

Commissioners

Valdosta/

Provide funds for the Valdosta/Lowndes County Land

Lowndes County Bank Authority

$ 300,000

Land Bank Authority

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City of Atlanta

Provide funds for programs and salaries at the Metropolitan Community Foundation in the City of Atlanta

$ 85,700

Houston County Fund start-up costs for a new residential program for mentally handicapped adults in Houston County

$ 50,000

City of Monticello

Renovation of the Benton Building in the City of Monticello

$ 100,000

Jeff Davis County Assist with operating expenses for Ag Center

$ 600,000

City of Eatonton Renovation of the Old Elementary School in Eatonton for $ 30,000 use as a community / educational center

Baldwin County Purchase a wheelchair accessible van in Baldwin County $ 60,000

Taliaferro County Assist with extending water, sewer, and gas lines to new $ 40,000

Board of Education

charter school on Taliaferro County

Greene County Renovate the old Greensboro Jail for office and museum $ 40,000 space in Greene County

Jones County

For landscaping, traffic, and parking improvements at the $ 40,000 Jones County Civic Center

Putnam County Assist with furnishings and additional equipment for the $ 50,000 Workforce Development Center operated by the Central

Georgia Technical College in Putnam County

City of Newnan Improvements to the Brown's Mill Depot in the City of $ 75,000

Newnan

City of Macon

Fund a feasibility study of the expansion of the Ocmulgee $ 200,000 Heritage Greenway in the City of Macon

Twiggs County For Probate Court Computers and software in Twiggs $ 25,000

County

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City of Irwinton For City Hall repairs and renovations in the City of Irwinton

$ 25,000

Hancock County Repair to public buildings in Hancock County

$ 100,000

Tattnall County Board of Education

For a gymnasium/physical education building in Tattnall $ 390,000 County

Walton County Assist with construction of a Senior Center for Walton County

$ 373,000

Dodge County For a building for the Dodge County Recreation Department

$ 150,000

Wilcox County For land procurement and the development of an industrial site in Wilcox County

$ 80,000

Lee County Board of

Construction of an athletic facility in Lee County

$ 50,000

Education

Terrell County Refurbish and develop Terrell County Chamber of

$ 100,000

Commerce and welcome center facilities

Mitchell County Purchase of the Hand Trading Building in Pelham

$ 75,000

City of Camilla Restoration of historic depot building in Camilla

$ 75,000

City of

Provide funds for North Georgia Mountain Museum in the $ 150,000

Gainesville

City of Gainesville

Wilcox County Construction of a Wilcox County Recreation Complex Commission

$ 70,000

Twiggs County For Courthouse renovation in Twiggs County

$ 100,000

Appling County For capital projects at Appling County Hospital

$ 150,000

Lamar County Provide funds for Agricultural Exposition in Lamar

$ 50,000

County

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Monroe County Provide funds for Civic Center in Culloden

$

Gwinnett County For athletic facility for South Gwinnett High School in $

Board of Education

Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County For athletic facility for Shiloh High School in Gwinnett $

Board of

County

Education

City of Forsyth Construction of a frontage road sidewalk in the City of $

Forsyth

Dade County Renovations and repairs to Dade County Courthouse

$

City of Stone Mountain

ART Station, Inc. after school/summer camp program for $ scholarships and operating expenses for the City of Stone

Mountain

City of Jonesboro Park improvements for the City of Jonesboro

$

City of Forest Park

Sidewalk improvements to schools in the City of Forest $ Park

City of Riverdale Improvements to community parks in the City of

$

Riverdale

Cook County Operating funds for Project Turn Around in Cook County $

Chattahoochee Operating funds for the Chattahoochee County School $

County Board of Board Education

City of Franklin Purchase a pumper truck for Franklin Springs Fire

$

Springs

Department

Gwinnett County Operating expenses for Brookwood High School in

$

Gwinnett County

City of Augusta Funds for the Augusta Cotton Exchange Museum

$

50,000 50,000
50,000
20,000 50,000 15,000
40,000 50,000 40,000 24,000 25,000
25,000 75,000 50,000

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City of Yatesville Purchase of library equipment in Yatesville Library Trustees

$ 36,000

Haralson County Provide funds for Haralson County Historic Court House $ 300,000

Polk County

Contract for fire department construction and equipment $ 275,000 for Polk County

Wilkes County Purchase of equipment for Memorial Hospital in Wilkes $ 100,000

County

Haralson County Construction and operation of Senior Citizen facility in $ 200,000 Haralson County

Fulton County Provide startup funds for Drivers Education program at $ 10,000

Creekside High School in Fulton County

Clayton County Provide funds for Calvary Refuge Center in Clayton

$ 10,000

County

Dougherty

Provide funds for PTA program enhancements at Martin $

County Board of Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Dougherty County

Education

2,000

Baker County

Provide funds for PTA program enhancements at Baker $ County Elementary

1,000

City of Athens

Provide funds for an after school tutorial program through $ 10,000 the Athens Tutorial Program

Chatham County Provide funds for Communities in Schools for Chatham $ 25,000 County

Peach County

Provide funds for the Peach County FFA Livestock project

$ 25,000

Clayton County Purchase playground equipment for Riverdale Elementary $ School in Clayton County

5,000

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Athens/Clarke County

Provide funds for Recording for the Blind in Athens/Clarke County

$ 10,000

Fulton County Operating funds for Midnight Basketball League for tutorial and after school programs in Fulton County

$ 10,000

City of Atlanta Provide funds for Metropolitan Atlanta Senior Center $ 30,000

City of Conyers Provide funds for a park in the City of Conyers

$ 6,000

City of Lithonia Provide funds for CARE in the City of Lithonia

$ 5,000

Dekalb County Historic home restoration for Fernbank Museum of Natural Resources in Dekalb County

$ 20,000

Cobb County

Provide funds for landscaping, lighting, and drainage at $ 10,000 South Cobb Community Center

Cobb County Board of Education

Provide funds for Foundation 2000 for Children in the Pebblebrook Cluster in South Cobb County

$ 20,000

Cobb County Board of Education

Provide funds for the South Cobb High School Education $ 10,000 Foundation

Twiggs County Provide for the renovation of the Twiggs County Courthouse

$ 50,000

Macon County Renovate the Macon County Tax Commissioner's Office $ 25,000

Sumter County Board of Education

Provide funds for band uniforms and equipment at Americus High School in Sumter County

$ 25,000

City of Shellman Purchase a defribillator for the City of Shellman

$ 3,000

Randolph County Provide funds for outpatient mental/health substance abuse facility in Randolph County

$ 10,000

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Dekalb County Purchase of a marquee for Wadsworth Elementary School $ in Dekalb County

5,000

Effingham County

Provide funds for the Student Transition and Recovery (STAR) program in Effingham County

$ 115,000

Stephens County Provide funds for computer equipment at Stephens

Board of

County Middle School

Education

$ 25,000

Stephens County Provide funds for computer equipment at the Crossroads $

Board of

Alternative School in Stephens County

Education

25,000

Schley County Provide funds for construction of an athletic complex in $ 100,000 Schley County

Stephens County Provide funds for an Ecological Center for public

Board of

education and outdoor classroom in Stephens County

Education

$ 45,000

City of Metter Fund a softball field in the City of Metter

$ 5,000

City of Jesup

Provide funds for McMillan Creek Park project in City of $ 40,000 Jesup

Houston County Provide funds for Houston County Association for exceptional adults residential program

$ 35,000

Troup County Feasibility study for the Clark Access in Troup County $ 10,000

Randolph County Funds for technology improvements for the Randolph Board of Ed. County Board of Education

$ 15,000

Fulton County Provide funds for Legislative Conference on Education $ 40,000

City of Warner Robins

Purchase and installation of Interactive Exhibit and equipment for the Air Force Museum in the City of Warner Robins

$ 750,000

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City of Augusta Fund "Fore!" Augusta Foundation's golf program for children
City of Savannah Renovation of driver's license facility in the City of Savannah
Bacon County Funds for capital offense murder trail in Bacon County City of Augusta Arsenal Carriage House in the City of Augusta

$ 250,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000 $ 100,000

Provided, however, that the Department shall grant to the Southeast Georgia Regional Development Center from the Regional Planning and Development Contracts object class a total of $74,100 for operating expenses.
Section 43. Provisions Relative to Section 8, Department of Community Health. There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the moneys contributed to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for all of those purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 6, and may be used to match federal funds which are available for such purposes.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the teachers health benefit plan for SFY 2002 shall not exceed 13.1%.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the state employees health benefit plan for SFY 2002 shall not exceed 13.1%.

Section 44. Provisions Relative to Section 10, State Board of Education Department of Education.
The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,285.76. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 45. Provisions Relative to Section 15, Department of Human Resources. The Department of Human Resources is authorized to calculate all Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply:

Number in

Standards

Maximum Monthly

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Asst. Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11

of Need $ 235
356 424 500 573 621 672 713 751 804 860

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Amount $ 155
235 280 330 378 410 444 470 496 530 568

Provided, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.
Provided, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to transfer funds between the Personal Services object class and the Per Diem, Fees and Contracts subobject class at each of the MH/MR/SA institutions as needed to insure coverage for physician, nursing, physical therapy, and speech and hearing therapy services. Such transfers shall not require prior budgetary approval.
Provided, that of the above appropriations relative to the treatment of Hemophilia and it's complications, these funds may be used to provide treatment and care to the bleeding disorders community or to purchase insurance to provide this treatment and care, whichever is less.

Section 46. Provisions Relative to Section 22, Merit System of Personnel Administration.

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The Department is authorized to assess no more than $147.00 per budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.
Section 47. Provisions Relative to Section 24, Department of Natural Resources. Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state parks parking pass implemented by the Department.
Provided, that of the amount above for per diem, fees and contracts, no more than $55,000 may be used for a common program of subsidizing mass transit fares to and from work for employees of state agencies and authorities, as authorized in O.C.G.A. 45-7-55, and if not for such purposes, then for other purposes within the object class. The subsidy may be limited to employees who live or work in the "Atlanta Ozone Nonattainment Area" and may not exceed $15 per month per employee. The Department of Transportation and any other budget unit eligible for such a grant may apply to this purpose available federal matching funds. For purposes of this appropriation "Atlanta Ozone Nonattainment Area" means the geographic area of the state comprised of Bartow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Paulding, and Rockdale Counties.
Section 48. Provisions Relative to Section 30, Department of Revenue. For purposes of homeowner tax relief grants to counties and local school districts, the eligible assessed value of each qualified homestead in the state shall be $6,000 for the taxable year beginning January 1, 2001.

Section 49. Provisions Relative to Section 31, Secretary of State. There is included in the Real Estate Rentals object class for the Secretary of State funding for a rental agreement with the Development Authority of Clayton County for the Department of Archives and History.
Section 50. Provisions Relative to Section 34, Teachers' Retirement System. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 11.29% for S.F.Y. 2002.

Section 51. Provisions Relative to Section 36, Department of Transportation.

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For this and all future general appropriations acts, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply:
a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services.
b.) Objects for activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriations or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget.
c.) Interstate rehabilitation funds may be used for four-laning and passing lanes. Funds appropriated for on-system resurfacing, four-laning and passing lanes may be used to match additional Federal aid.
d.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in Section 34 of this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation.
e.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution.
f.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade departmentowned buses, and air transportation service income may be retained to maintain and upgrade the quality of air transportation equipment.
In order to aid the Department in the discharge of its powers and duties pursuant to Section 32-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and in compliance with Section 32-2-41 (b)(1), O.C.G.A., the Department is authorized to transfer position counts between budget functions provided that the Department's total position count shall not exceed the maximum number of annual positions assigned by law.
It is the express intent of this General Assembly, by this Act, that the use of motor fuel funds for the purpose of providing annual debt service on existing or new general obligation debt, for road purposes, issued by the State of Georgia, is for the sole and specific purpose of addressing the State's special need appropriation.

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Provided, that funding available to the Department of Transportation may be used for right-of-way acquisition for a multi-lane road to connect Atlanta Motor Speedway to Interstate 75 via State Road 20 and State Road 3.
Provided further, that from the amount equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes for the preceding fiscal year, there is appropriated the sum $31,000,000 for payment into the "State of Georgia Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund". The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize the guarantee by the State of an issue of revenue obligations of the State Tollway Authority for the construction and improvements to roads and bridges including related planning ,engineering and land acquisition expenses. The maximum principal amount of the specific issue shall not exceed $350,000,000; the amount of the highest debt service shall not exceed the amount of this appropriation; and the maximum maturities of the issue shall not exceed two hundred forty months. The General Assembly has determined that the obligations of the issue will be self-liquidating over the life of the issue.
Section 52. In addition to all other appropriations for the State fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, there is hereby appropriated $3,600,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of regional farmers' markets in the Department of Agriculture; and there is hereby appropriated $400,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the Weights and Measures, Warehouse Auditing Programs, Animal Protection Program and Feed Division; there is hereby appropriated $8,578,874 for the purpose of providing operating funds for the State physical health laboratories ($120,000) and for State mental health/mental retardation institutions ($8,458,874) in the Department of Human Resources; and there is hereby appropriated $10,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of the Employment Service and Unemployment Insurance Programs in the Department of Labor. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized to transfer funds from this section to the appropriate departmental budgets in amounts equal to the departmental remittances to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services from agency fund collections.
Section 53. To the extent to which Federal funds become available in amounts in excess of those contemplated in this Appropriations Act, such excess Federal funds shall be applied as follows, whenever feasible:
First, to supplant State funds which have been appropriated to supplant Federal funds, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets; and

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Second, to further supplant State funds to the extent necessary to maintain the effective matching ratio experienced in the immediately preceding fiscal year, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets.
The Office of Planning and Budget shall utilize its budgetary and fiscal authority so as to accomplish the above stated intent to the greatest degree feasible. At the end of this fiscal year, said Office of Planning and Budget shall provide written notice to the members of the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of the instances of noncompliance with the stated intent of this Section.
A nonprofit contractor, as defined in Chapter 20 of Title 50, which contracts to receive any public funds appropriated in this Act shall comply with all provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 50 and shall, in addition, deposit copies of each filing required by Chapter 20 of Title 50 with the chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and with the Legislative Budget Office, at the same time as the filings required under Chapter 20 of Title 50. Any nonprofit entity which receives a grant of any public funds appropriated in this Act without entering into a contractual arrangement shall likewise, as a condition of such grant, comply with the provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 50 in the same manner as a state contractor and shall likewise file copies of required filings with the chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
Section 54. Each agency for which an appropriation is authorized herein shall maintain financial records in such a fashion as to enable the State Auditor to readily determine expenditures as contemplated in this Appropriations Act.
Section 55. 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.
Section 56. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to continue programs currently funded entirely with Federal funds.
Section 57. In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph Ia of the Constitution 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 existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State, and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or

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appropriated for the State fiscal year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency or institution involved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 58. (a.) All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Governor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 2001 Regular Session, except as provided, however, the Director of the Budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between 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 the fiscal year to which this Appropriation Act applies; and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between object classes without the prior approval of at least eleven 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 Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives 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 violation of any amendments properly approved by the Director of the Budget.
(b.) (1.) For purposes of this Section, the term "common object classes" shall include only Personal Services, Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Postage, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Real Estate Rentals and Telecommunications.
(b.) (2.) For each Budget Unit's common object classes in this Act, the appropriations shall be as follows: Expenditures of no more than 102% of the stated amount for each common object class are authorized. However, the total expenditure for the group may not exceed the sum of the stated amounts for the separate object classes of the group.
(b.) (3.) It is the further intent of the General Assembly that this principle shall be applied as well when common object class amounts are properly amended in the administration of the annual operating budget.
Section 59. Wherever in this Act the terms "Budget Unit Object Classes" or "Combined Object Classes For Section" are used, it shall mean that the object classification following such

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term shall apply to the total expenditures within the Budget Unit or combination of budget units within a designated section, respectively, and shall supersede the object classification shown in the Governor's Budget Report.
For budget units within the Legislative Branch, all transfers shall require prior approval of at least eight members of the Legislative Services Committee in a meeting of such Committee, except that no approval shall be required for transfers within the Senate Functional Budget or the House Functional Budget.

Section 60. There is hereby appropriated a specific sum of Federal grant funds, said specific sum being equal to the total of the Federal grant funds available in excess of the amounts of such funds appropriated in the foregoing sections of this Act, for the purpose of supplanting appropriated State funds, which State funds shall thereupon be unavailable for expenditure unless re-appropriated by the Georgia General Assembly. This provision shall not apply to project grant funds not appropriated in this Act.

Section 61. Provisions Relative to Section 39, State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
Provided, of the above appropriation relative to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, State funds appropriated for plans and design of a Coverdell Building at the University of Georgia shall be contingent upon matching federal and private funds.

A.) Maturities not to exceed two hundred forty months.

Principal Debt Amount Service

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia projects: $147,885,000 $12,422,340

Health Science Building at the Medical College of Georgia - $33,320,000

Advanced Computer Technology Building at the Georgia

Institute of Technology - $31,880,000

Major repair and rehabilitation at various facilities of the

University System of Georgia - $31,075,000

Bartow Center for Floyd College - $18,180,000

Academic Building at Georgia Military College - $13,430,000

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Coverdell Building at the University of Georgia - $10,000,000

Cancer Research Center at the Medical College of Georgia -

$10,000,000

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia projects: $ 37,540,000 $3,153,360

River Regional Center at Bainbridge College - $4,925,000

Complete construction of the Interdisciplinary Research

Center at the Medical College of Georgia - $5,200,000

Purchase of Tift College for the Governor's Leadership Institute -

$4,600,000

Animal Health and Biological Resources Building at the

University of Georgia - $4,300,000

Chiller system at Clayton College and State University - $4,600,000

Replace HVAC systems campus wide at Gainesville College - $800,000

Replace electrical system at State University of West Georgia -

$3,500,000

Purchase and improve Warner Robbins facility for Fort Valley State

University - $4,690,000

Renovate Nevins Hall Science Building at Valdosta State University -

$4,500,000

Shortage in construction of a Food Processing and Technology

Research Facility at Georgia Tech for Traditional Industries - $425,000

Department of Technical and Adult Education projects:

$ 40,590,000 $ 3,409,560

Appalachian Technology Building - $7,340,000

Chattahoochee Classroom Building - $20,350,000

Allied Health and Information Technology Building at

Northwestern Center - $6,400,000

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Athens Business Technology Building - $6,500,000

Renovate and improve a former shopping for the Central Georgia

Adult Education and Child Development Center

$ 5,540,000 $ 465,360

Major repairs and rehabilitation for various facilities of the

Department of Technical and Adult Education

$ 5,345,000 $ 448,980

Georgia Environmental Authority projects:

$ 18,500,000 $ 1,554,000

Low interest loans for local water and sewer construction projects -

$10,500,000

Federal funds match for clean water and drinking water

capitalization grants - $8,000,000

Purchase 5,500 acres of Chickasawhatchee Swamp

$ 5,500,000 $ 462,000

Department of Natural Resources projects:

$ 15,880,000 $ 1,333,920

Renovations and repairs in the park system - $7,200,000

Phase II of Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center - $3,000,000

Design new facilities for the Coastal Regional Headquarters - $80,000

Construct a public fishing area on the Ocmulgee Wildlife

Management Area in Bleckley and Pulaski Counties - $2,500,000

Build a group shelter at Jefferson Davis Historic Site - $200,000

Build a group lodge at Seminole State Park - $2,000,000

Completion of lodge expansion projects at George T. Bagby and

Little Ocmulgee State Parks - $900,000

Improvements to Towns Bluff in Jeff Davis County

$ 1,200,000 $ 100,800

Georgia Ports Authority projects:

$ 5,300,000 $ 445,200

Purchase 2 ship-to-shore cranes for Container Berth 8 - $4,100,000

Relocate transmission lines on Container Berth 8 property - $1,200,000

Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism projects:

$ 13,800,000 $ 1,159,200

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Construct a pedestrian plaza for the Georgia World

Congress Center -$3,800,000

Phase IV expansion of the Georgia World

Congress Center -$5,000,000

Completion of Albany River Center Project - $5,000,000

Department of Labor projects:

$ 4,965,000 $ 417,060

Upgrade the water pressure at the Warm Springs Institute - $4,905,000

Replace 2 cooling towers at the Warm Springs Institute - $60,000

Jekyll Island Authority projects:

$ 1,900,000 $ 159,600

Revitalize the historic district - $1,900,000

Governor's Road Improvement Program

$ 150,000,000 $ 12,600,000

Acquire right-of-way for a phased implementation of the Atlanta

Multi- Modal Passenger Terminal

$ 2,575,000 $ 216,300

Department of Juvenile Justice projects:

$ 4,100,000 $ 344,400

Construct a mental health unit at Augusta YDC - $1,300,000

Construct an education building at Augusta YDC - $2,800,000

Construct additional classrooms, record storage and intake area at

Savannah RYDC

$ 2,500,000 $ 210,000

Expand the academic facility at Metro RYDC

$ 3,800,000 $ 319,200

Department of Juvenile Justice projects:

$ 4,120,000 $ 346,080

Expand and upgrade educational and recreational areas at Paulding

RYDC - $840,000

Emergency power back-up systems at various RYDC's and YDC's -

$720,000

Repairs and maintenance projects at various RYDC's and YDC's - $2,560,000

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Renovations to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Headquarters

Crime Lab

$ 920,000 $ 77,280

Department of Corrections projects:

$ 1,215,000 $ 102,060

192 beds at Bainbridge PSATC Phase II - $150,000

192 beds at Wilkes Detention Center - $425,000

192 beds at Lamar Detention Center - $440,000

96 beds at Emanuel Detention Center expansion - $200,000

Construct a medical building at Coastal State Prison

$ 5,400,000 $ 453,600

Various waster water, utility and HVAC projects of the

Department of Corrections

$ 4,150,000 $ 348,600

Repairs and renovations at Regional Farmers' Markets

$ 1,250,000 $ 105,000

Georgia Building Authority projects:

$ 13,100,000 $ 1,100,400

Modernize the elevators in the Judicial, Health and State Capitol

buildings - $2,000,000

State Capitol restorations - $4,200,000

Replace caulking at LOB and 300 Ponce de Leon - $1,000,000

Correct life safety issues on all buildings - $1,700,000

Deferred maintenance issues - $2,200,000

Remediate, replace and close underground and above-ground state-

owned fuel storage facilities on state owned property - $2,000,000

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia county library

construction projects:

$ 3,830,000 $ 321,720

Berrien County - $830,000

Wheeler County - $1,000,000

Cherokee County - $2,000,000

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Railroad rehabilitation Design for Public Health laboratory in Waycross Total Twenty Year Projects (New)

$ 1,200,000 $ 100,800 $ 500,000 $ 42,000 $ 502,605,000 $ 42,218,820

B.) Maturities not to exceed sixty months.

Purchase of vocational equipment for new programs and programs

housed in new school facilities of the

Department of Education

$ 11,790,000 $ 2,664,540

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia projects: $ 4,490,000 $ 1,014,740

Agricultural Sciences Building at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural

College - $400,000

Yamacraw Building - $4,090,000

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia projects: $ 4,890,000 $ 1,105,140

Predesign and design a library addition at Georgia Southern

University-$975,000

Predesign and design of a Social Science Building at Kennesaw State

University - $1,235,000

Predesign and design of the Student Center at Georgia Perimeter

College, Clarkston, Georgia - $300,000

Predesign and design of the Campus Loop at

Middle Georgia College -$690,000

Predesign and facility study at the Dublin Campus of Middle Georgia

College - $800,000

Predesign and design for the Performing and Visual Arts Center at

the University of Georgia - $400,000

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Predesign of the Special Collections Library at the University

of Georgia - $240,000

Predesign and design of the Continuing Education - Economic

Development Center at Dalton State College - $250,000

Purchase equipment for Traditional Industries

$ 1,800,000 $ 406,800

Various projects for the Georgia Research Alliance

$ 19,500,000 $ 4,407,000

Purchase equipment for the following Technical and

Adult Education projects:

$ 32,240,000 $ 7,286,240

Atlanta multipurpose building - $615,000

Moultrie campus expansion - $1,450,000

Albany Building H - $650,000

Savannah Occupational Tech Building - $780,000

Central Georgia HR/IT Building - $800,000

Augusta classroom/student services - $780,000

Savannah Liberty County campus - $650,000

East Central Child Development Building - $100,000

Columbus North Building renovation - $155,000

Savannah Phase 3 renovation - $335,000

Southeastern Glennville Campus - $800,000

Albany Randolph County campus - $105,000

Southeastern Allied Health Building - $690,000

Central Georgia Crawford County Workforce Development Center - $270,000

Griffin multipurpose building - $970,000

Coosa Valley Allied Health Building - $700,000

Swainsboro Technology Building - $320,000

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Ogeechee Agribusiness Building - $580,000

Coosa Valley Economic Development Building at Polk County campus -$350,000

Valdosta Cook County Center - $150,000

West Central Coweta County Center - $550,000

Moultrie Worth County Center - $120,000

Sandersville Jefferson County Campus - $450,000

Moultrie Allied Health Building in Tift County - $870,000

Central Georgia Adult Education Center - $1,000,000

Replace obsolete equipment - $10,000,000

Additional new equipment - $8,000,000

Georgia Forestry Commission projects:

$ 1,855,000 $ 419,230

Upgrade a Huey helicopter - $1,855,000

Department of Natural Resources projects:

$ 815,000 $ 184,190

Purchase new exhibits for new museum at Fort McAllister Historic

Site -$140,000

Miscellaneous repairs to 3 North Georgia Lodges - $500,000

Purchase equipment for a multi-purpose educational building for

Georgia Agrirama Development Authority - $175,000

Reroof 6 buildings at Macon YDC

$ 540,000 $ 122,040

Department of Juvenile Justice projects:

$ 940,000 $ 212,440

Reroof 4 buildings at Bill Ireland YDC - $760,000

Design new vocational school at Bill Ireland YDC - $180,000

Renovation projects at the Department of Human Resources : $ 14,665,000 $ 3,314,290

Hospitals Atlanta - $3,205,000

Augusta - $1,315,000

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Central State - $2,590,000

Gracewood - $1,910,000

Northwest Georgia - $1,375,000

Savannah - $600,000

Southwestern State - Thomasville - $1,925,000

West Central - $1,745,000

Various repair and renovation projects for the

Department of Veteran Services

$ 1,000,000 $ 226,000

Department of Corrections projects:

$ 6,020,000 $ 1,360,520

Various renovations and improvements - $3,685,000

Security improvements - $1,635,000

Roofing and paving improvements - $700,000

Repairs and renovations to armories and other facilities of the

Department of Defense

$ 2,000,000 $ 452,000

Phase II design of the State History Museum

$ 1,000,000 $ 226,000

Purchase voting machines for a uniform voting system $ 54,000,000 $ 12,204,000

Total Five Year Projects (New)

$ 157,545,000 $ 35,605,170

Section 62. TOTAL STATE FUND APPROPRIATIONS State Fiscal Year 2002

$ 15,914,307,509

Section 63. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 64. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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

Senator Crotts of the 17th asked unanimous consent that Senator Harp of the 16th be excused. The consent was granted and Senator Harp was excused.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thomas of the 54th be excused. The consent was granted and Senator Thomas of the 54th was excused.

Senator Johnson of the 1st District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1001 by (increasing) State funds relative to State Fiscal Year 2002 as listed below:

SFY 2002 Amended General fund availability $ 416,000,000

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

Department of Revenue

$

86,000,000

Department of Community Health

$

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

30,000,000

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

$ 300,000,000

Total Funds

$ 416,000,000

State Funds

$ 416,000,000

(End of Amendment)

Amendment 1 Amendment rolls $416,000,000 of Governor's anticipated early return of surplus into FY 2002 (HB 1001).

Amendment eliminates income tax on non-earned income for individuals over 65.

Amendment establishes a pilot program for prescription drug coverage for individuals over 65 up to 200% of the poverty level.

Amendment retires $300 million in debt.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh
Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 18, nays 32, and the Johnson amendment #1 was lost.

Senator Johnson of the 1st District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1001 by (decreasing) State funds relative to State Fiscal Year 2002 as listed below:

Office of the Governor (Item 7, page 26 of tracking doc.)

$ 250,000

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

Department of Human Resources (Item 15, page 28 of tracking doc.)

$ 250,000

(End of Amendment) Amendment 2 Amendment removes $250,000 to allow OPB to cover anticipated legal fees regarding reapportionment.

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Amendment restores matching funds of $250,000 for the Family Caregiver Act.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 31, and the Johnson amendment #2 was lost.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 1, 2002

Dear Mr. Eldridge:

Please change my YES vote to NO on the amendment AM #2 HB 1001.

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Sincerely,

/s/ Senator Gloria Butler Senate District 55

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th District moved to amend committee substitute to H.B. 1001 by (removing from) State funds, relating to State Fiscal Year 2002, the figure $93,742,828 and by removing State funds from the budget units as listed below:

General Assembly Judicial Branch Department of Audits Department of Administrative Services Georgia Building Authority Georgia Technology Authority Department of Agriculture Georgia Agrirama Authority Department of Banking and Finance Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Peachcare for Kids Department of Corrections Department of Defense State Board of Education Office of School Readiness Forestry Commission Georgia Bureau of Investigation Office of the Governor Department of Human Resources Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism Department of Insurance Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Rehabilitation Services Department of Law Department of Motor Vehicle Safety Department of Natural Resources Agricultural Exposition Authority Board of Pardons and Parole Department of Public Safety Public School Employees' Retirement System

State Funds 472,416 1,830,920 403,050 708,004
550,099
145,798 813,073 18,309,402 60,402 12,097,260 112,744 0 16,699 498,527 0 698,525 17,878,556 377,114 210,007 3,597,745 205,157 387,862 202,866 1,225,202 2,077,901 0 669,270 0 161,545

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Public Service Commission Board of Regents, University System of Georgia Department of Revenue Secretary of State Real Estate Commission Soil and Water Conservation Commission Student Finance Commission Teachers Retirement System Department of Technical and Adult Education Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Worker's Compensation Board

112,584 19,986,868 4,619,702 456,730 30,212 45,932 563,144 40,788 3,523,348 195,272 298,852 159,252

State Funds Budgeted

$93,742,828

Senate attachment to Amendment #3 cuts 1.32% of State funds budgeted for all agencies except the Department of Education, Department of Public Safety, Department of Transportation Motor Fuel Tax Funds and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations.

and by (decreasing) State funds relative to State Fiscal Year 2002 as listed below:

SFY 2002 Amended General Appropriations Bill

$

(attachment)

93,742,828

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

SFY 2002 Amended General fund availability

$

416,000,000

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

Department of Revenue

$

509,742,828

(End of Amendment) Amendment 3 Amendment removes 1.32% in State funds from each budget unit with the exception of the Department of Education, Department of Transportation Motor Fuel Tax Funds, Department of Public Safety and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Amendment rolls $416,000,000 of Governor's anticipated early return of surplus into FY 2002 (HB 1001).

Amendment provides for a $100 tax rebate, per taxpayer, as of 1/8/2002 - plus any associated administrative fees.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 32, and the Seabaugh amendment #3 was lost.

Senator Brush of the 24th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1001 by (decreasing) State funds relative to State Fiscal Year 2002 as listed below:

Secretary of State (Item 2, page 57 of tracking doc.)

$ 600,000

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Item 46, page 74 of tracking doc.)

$ 8,000,000

Total Funds

$ 8,600,000

State Funds

$ 8,600,000

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

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Department of Education (Item 16, page 19 of tracking doc.)

$ 8,600,000

(End of Amendment) Amendment 4 Amendment removes $600,000 to implement a voter education program in preparation for statewide elections.

Amendment removes $8,000,000 from 5-year bonds to purchase voting machines for a uniform voting system.

Amendment restores $8,600,000 for staff development in the Department of Education.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 32, and the Brush amendment #4 was lost.

Senator Gingrey of the 37th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1001 by (decreasing) State funds relative to State Fiscal Year 2002 as listed below:

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Office of the Governor (Item 7, page 26 of tracking doc.)

$ 1,817,200

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

Department of Human Resources (Item 24-b, page 29 of tracking doc.)

$ 1,817,200

(End of Amendment) Amendment 5 Amendment removes $1,817,200 to allow OPB to cover anticipated legal fees regarding reapportionment.

Amendment restores $1,817,200 for Babies Born Healthy program.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 31, and the Gingrey amendment #5 was lost.

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Senator Williams of the 6th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1001 by (decreasing) State funds relative to State Fiscal Year 2002 as listed below:

Office of the Governor (Item 7, page 26 of tracking doc.)

$ 1,817,200

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

Soil and Water Conservation Commission

$ 1,817,200

(End of Amendment) Amendment 6 Amendment removes $1,817,200 to allow OPB to cover anticipated legal fees regarding reapportionment.

Amendment funds the Agricultural Water Conservation Incentive Program created by SB 95.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort Y Gillis
Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 30, and the Williams amendment #6 was lost.

Senator Williams of the 6th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1001 by (Decreasing) State funds relative to State Fiscal Year 2002 as listed below:

Office of the Governor

$ 1,817,200

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

Department of Education

$ 1,817,200

(End of Amendment) Amendment 7 Amendment removes $1,817,200 in OPB for legal fees regarding reapportionment.

Amendment provides $1,817,200 for the Georgia Elementary School Foreign Language Model Program.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 31, and the Williams amendment #7 was lost.

Senator Paul of the 40th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1001 by (decreasing) State funds relative to State Fiscal Year 2002 as listed below:

Office of the Governor (Item 7, page 26 of tracking doc.)

$ 1,817,200

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

Secretary of State

$ 1,817,200

(End of Amendment) Amendment 8 Amendment removes $1,817,200 to allow OPB to cover anticipated legal fees regarding reapportionment.

Amendment adds $1,817,200 for the State Ethics Commission.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch N Bowen N Brown N Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp
Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 18, nays 31, and the Paul amendment #8 was lost.

Senator Cable of the 27th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1001 by (increasing) State funds relative to State Fiscal Year 2002 as listed below:

SFY 2002 Amended General fund availability $ 416,000,000

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

Department of Education

$ 70,000,000

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

$ 346,000,000

Total Funds

$ 416,000,000

State Funds

$ 416,000,000

(End of Amendment) Amendment 9 Amendment rolls $416,000,000 of Governor's anticipated early return of surplus into FY 2002 (HB 1001).

Amendment provides funding for para-pros in all first grade classrooms.

Amendment retires $346 million in debt.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes

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Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 31, and the Cable amendment #9 was lost.

Senator Price of the 56th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1001 by (Decreasing) State funds relative to State Fiscal Year 2002 as listed below:

Office of the Governor (Item 7, page 26 of tracking doc.)

$ 1,817,200

Department of Motor Vehicle Safety (Item 5, page 42 of tracking doc.)

$ 308,897

Total Funds

$ 2,126,097

State Funds

$ 2,126,097

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

Department of Community Health Budget Unit "A" (Item 25a, page 12 of tracking doc.)

$ 2,126,097

(End of Amendment) Amendment 10 Amendment removes $1,817,200 for legal fees in OPB regarding reapportionment.

Amendment removes $308,897 for new uniforms, badges and motor vehicle logos in the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety.

Amendment restores funding for FY2002 enhancement of Medicaid program expansion for children in families with incomes up to 150% of the federal poverty level.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee
M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 31, and the Price amendment #10 was lost.

Senator Stephens of the 51st District moved to amend Senate Committee Substitute to H.B. 1001 by (decreasing) State funds relative to State Fiscal Year 2002 as listed below:

Department of Motor Vehicle Safety (Item 10, page 42 of tracking doc.)

$ 4,315,935

and by (adding) State funds as listed below:

Department of Community Health (Item 25-f, page 12 of tracking doc.)

$ 533,213

Department of Human Resources (Item 11, page 28 of tracking doc.)

$ 1,000,000

Department of Human Resources (Item 46, page 31 of tracking doc.)

$ 2,782,722

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Total Funds

$ 4,315,935

State Funds

$ 4,315,935

(End of Amendment) Amendment 11 Amendment removes $4,315,935 from second installment for 2004 new issue license plates and decals.

Amendment restores $533,213 for Independent Care Waiver slots/$1,000,000 for Homes and Community Based Service Program (1,500 of 2,000 new slots)/$2,782,722 for 1,232 MR and Family Support slots.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 31, and the Stephens amendment #11 was lost.

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Senator Cagle of the 49th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1001 by:

Striking on page 102, lines 4170 and 4171 and inserting $2,500,000 construct and renovations to the Lake Lanier canoe and kayak venue in Hall Co. for the 2003 World Cup which has a $6,511,687 economic impact.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison E Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks Y Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 32, and the Cagle amendment #12 was lost.

Senator Dean of the 31st moved the previous question.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 38, nays 7, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd N Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 34, nays 17.

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

Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that HB 1001 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted, and HB 1001 was immediately transmitted.

Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that, at the proper time, he be allowed to cast the vote of the entire Senate to insist on its substitute to HB 1001.

The consent was granted.

Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that, at the proper time, he be allowed to cast the vote of the entire Senate to adhere to its substitute to HB 1001, and that a Conference Committee be appointed. The consent was granted.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate stand in recess until midnight then adjourn, pursuant to HR 1294, until Thursday, March 7, 2002, at 3:10 p.m., the President announced the motion prevailed.

The Senate adjourned at 12:00 midnight.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, March 7, 2002
Twenty-eighth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1106. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th and Cash of the 108th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to revise and change the population and census application of certain provisions relating to the definition of homestead; and for other purposes.
HB 1320. By Representatives Bordeaux of the 151st, Wiles of the 34th, Dix of the 76th and Benfield of the 67th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 9-10-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grounds for continuance for members of the General Assembly and the attendance of a party or attorney, so as to provide for continuances from appellate courts and clarify an attorney's duties; and for other purposes.
HB 1377. By Representatives Hanner of the 159th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 50-35-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board of directors of the Georgia Environmental

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Training and Education Authority, compensation, and reimbursement, so as to change the membership of such authority; and for other purposes.
HB 1422. By Representatives Sims of the 167th and Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil and water conservation districts, so as to change certain provisions relating to the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission and its chairman, quorum, compensation, surety bonds, records, and audits; and for other purposes.
HB 1573. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Lavonia; and for other purposes.
HB 1574. By Representative Houston of the 166th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Berlin; and for other purposes.
HB 1583. By Representatives Cash of the 108th, Lunsford of the 109th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Henry County, so as to provide for an additional judge for said court; and for other purposes.
HB 1591. By Representative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide a $15,000.00 homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Wilkinson County School District for residents who are 62 years of age or older and whose net income does not exceed $15,000.00, so as to increase the amount of such exemption to $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; and for other purposes.
HB 1593. By Representative Bell of the 25th:
A BILL to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Jefferson, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

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HB 1594. By Representative Bell of the 25th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Jefferson, so as to change the description of the council districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1598. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Wix of the 33rd, Collins of the 29th, Johnson of the 35th, Parsons of the 40th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
HB 1601. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Houston of the 166th and Scott of the 165th:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Colquitt County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1602. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Houston of the 166th and Scott of the 165th:
A BILL to amend an Act re-creating the Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1605. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the board of education of Haralson County, so as to change the composition of the districts from which members of the board are elected; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House and Senate:
HR 1073. By Representatives Buck of the 135th and Royal of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that qualified low-income building projects may be classified as a separate class of property for ad valorem property tax purposes and

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different rates, methods, and assessment dates may be provided for such building projects; and for other purposes.

SR 574.

By Senators Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th and Marable of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Bibb County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Cobb County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Hamilton County, Tennessee; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Spalding County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Wilkes County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate:

SR 575.

By Senators Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th and Marable of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for operation and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Baldwin, Bibb, Butts, Cobb, Coweta, Glynn, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, McIntosh, Rabun, Richmond, Tattnall, and Upson counties, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1021. By Representatives Day of the 153rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Rogers of the 20th and others:

A BILL to provide a short title; to amend Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding river and harbor development; to provide for the regulation of maintaining navigation inlets, harbors, and rivers; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

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HB 127. By Representative Squires of the 78th:

A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to authorize the juvenile court to order parents or other persons legally obligated to support a child to pay certain costs and expenses in the form of periodic child support in certain circumstances; to provide for application of child support guidelines and for payment to the family support registry; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 498.

By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Heard of the 89th, McBee of the 88th and Epps of the 131st:

A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to authorize a county board of health to contract with the Department of Human Resources; to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to abolish the regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse boards and planning units and to transfer functions and duties to the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse of the Department of Human Resources; and for other purposes.

The following communications from His Excellency, Governor Roy Barnes, were received by the Secretary:

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA, 30334-0900

March 1, 2002

The Honorable Mark Taylor Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate and Members of the Senate Senate Chamber Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Lieutenant Governor Taylor and Members of the Senate:
I submit to you, as provided by law, the following appointments for confirmation:
The Honorable Henry L. Reaves of Brooks County, as a member of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for the term of office beginning September 17, 2001, and ending July 1, 2002.
The Honorable Harold W. Carlisle of Monroe County, and the Honorable Veta Powell New of Richmond County, as members of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for the term of office beginning September 17, 2001, and ending June 30, 2003.
The Honorable Robert Foster Rhodes of Houston County, and the Honorable Tommy E. Waldrop of Douglas County, as members of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for the term of office beginning September 17, 2001, and ending June 30, 2004.
The Honorable A. Felton Jenkins, Jr., of Morgan County, the Honorable James Eugene Sutherland, Sr., of Clayton County, and the Honorable Robert M. Williams, Jr., of Pierce County, as members of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for the term of office beginning September 17, 2001, and ending June 30, 2005.
The Honorable Les A. Schneider of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission for the term of office beginning December 20, 2001, and ending July 20, 2005.
The Honorable James J. Biello of Cherokee County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission for the term of office beginning December 20, 2001, and ending December 20, 2005.
The Honorable Lorena K. Holland-Barrios of Richmond County, and the Honorable Winston McArthur Strickland of Bartow County, as members of the State Board of Barbers for the term of office beginning July 25, 2001, and ending December 29, 2002.
The Honorable Virgil Daniel Ergle of Gwinnett County, and the Honorable Samuel David Jones of Houston County, as members of the State Board of Barbers for the term of office beginning July 25, 2001, and ending July 25, 2003.
The Honorable Charles W. Manning of Laurens County, as a member of the State Board of Barbers for the term of office beginning July 25, 2001, and ending June 30, 2004.
The Honorable Lutha Crump of Bibb County, as a member of the State Board of Barbers for the term of office beginning July 25, 2001, and ending July 25, 2004.

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The Honorable Florence E. Abel of Catoosa County, the Honorable Linda Hassan Anderson of DeKalb County, the Honorable Raye Lynn Banks of Fulton County, the Honorable Melissa K. Davis of Gwinnett County, the Honorable Anne Dennis-Hoffman of DeKalb County, the Honorable Yvette Sykes Drake of Gwinnett County, the Honorable Paulette P. Harris-Holmes of Richmond County, the Honorable Marcel L. Reed of Fulton County, and the Honorable Elizabeth J. Richards of Fulton County, as members of the Georgia Child Care Council for the term of office beginning August 13, 2001, and ending June 30, 2003.
The Honorable Margie Keith Cooper of Fulton County, the Honorable Antoinette Y. L. Jeffers of DeKalb County, the Honorable Arline T. Kitchen of Muscogee County, and the Honorable Clarence J. Rush of Fulton County, as members of the Georgia Child Care Council for the term of office beginning August 13, 2001, and ending June 30, 2004.
The Honorable A. Quillian Baldwin, Jr., of Troup County, the Honorable Ruth F. Claiborne of Fulton County, the Honorable Perry D. Fletcher of Fulton County, the Honorable Stephen E. Franzen of Gwinnett County, the Honorable Bridgette Campbell Glover of Cobb County, the Honorable Ed Harbison of Muscogee County, the Honorable Judith S. Helton of Cobb County, the Honorable Carol W. Hunstein of DeKalb County, the Honorable Jacqueline M. Jennings of Muscogee County, the Honorable Deborah A. Johnson of DeKalb County, the Honorable Rene' Drew Kemp, Sr., of Liberty County, the Honorable Robert Michael Key of Troup County, the Honorable James F. Martin of Fulton County, the Honorable Barry B. McGough of DeKalb County, the Honorable Lauren G. Mescon of Fulton County, the Honorable J. Frank Myers, III, of Muscogee County, the Honorable Leslie A. Penn of Fannin County, the Honorable Herbert E. Phipps of Dougherty County, the Honorable E. Stephanie Stuckey, now known as Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, of DeKalb County, the Honorable John Clayton Thomas of Cobb County, the Honorable Gail S. Tusan of Fulton County, the Honorable Mark R. VanBrackle of Tift County, the Honorable Christine D. Williams of Muscogee County, and Sharon H. Zwain of Richmond County, as members of the Georgia Commission on Child Support for the term of office beginning May 7, 2001, and ending July 1, 2001.
The Honorable Kent Earnhardt of DeKalb County, and the Honorable Earl Ehrhart of Cobb County, as members of the Georgia Commission on Child Support for the term of office beginning May 29, 2001, and ending July 1, 2001.
The Honorable Barbara M. Driscoll of Fulton County, the Honorable Reginald R. Gunn of Sumter County, the Honorable Ernest Lee James of Columbia County, the Honorable Anna V. Lambros of Fulton County, and the Honorable Velma McBride Murry of Oconee County, as members of the State Children's Trust Fund Commission for the term of office beginning July 2, 2001, and ending June 30, 2002.

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The Honorable Nancy Boxill of Fulton County, the Honorable Jeffrey H. Brickman of DeKalb County, the Honorable Rebecca A. Cheatham of Chatham County, the Honorable Luke K. Gill, Jr., of Meriwether County, and the Honorable Fleda Mask Jackson of Fulton County, as members of the State Children's Trust Fund Commission for the term of office beginning July 2, 2001, and ending June 30, 2003.
The Honorable Samuel David Doss of Floyd County, the Honorable Barbara W. Levy of Fulton County, the Honorable Robert Lee Pittman of Cobb County, the Honorable Anita Payne Smith of Hall County, and Roger Alan Williams of Bibb County, as members of the State Children's Trust Fund Commission for the term of office beginning July 2, 2001, and ending June 30, 2004.
The Honorable Albert J. Abrams of Bibb County, the Honorable James Edward Bostic, Jr., of Fulton County, the Honorable Amy M. Denty of Wayne County, the Honorable Catherine C. Henson of Cobb County, the Honorable Phil S. Jacobs of DeKalb County, the Honorable Ramon L. Rodriguez of Fulton County, and the Honorable Thomas S. Upchurch of Carroll County, as members of the Georgia Closing the Achievement Gap Commission for the term of office beginning September 19, 2001, and ending June 30, 2006.
The Honorable Carol Hood Fullerton of Dougherty County, as a member of the Board of Community Health for the term of office beginning July 1, 2001, and ending July 1, 2004.
The Honorable Francis P. Rossiter, Jr., of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Community Health for the term of office beginning July 11, 2001, and ending July 1, 2004.
The Honorable Russell B. Toal of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Community Health for the term of office beginning September 1, 2001, and ending July 1, 2004.
The Honorable Brenda J. Cude of Clarke County, the Honorable William M. Matthews of Bibb County, the Honorable James B. Norris of Richmond County, and the Honorable Gerald T. Willis, Sr., of Houston County, as members of the Consumer Advisory Board for the term of office beginning January 29, 2002, and ending July 1, 2002.
The Honorable George J. Anderson of Floyd County, the Honorable Ira J. Moore of Glynn County, the Honorable Anna Lucy Tomberlin of Lowndes County, and the Honorable Kimberly A. Warden of Fulton County, as members of the Consumer Advisory Board for the term of office beginning January 29, 2002, and ending July 1, 2003.

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The Honorable Elna Joanne Owens of Gordon County, the Honorable Robert D. Peckham of Clarke County, the Honorable Kimbley N. Puckett of Dougherty County, and the Honorable H. L. Wingfield of Polk County, as members of the Consumer Advisory Board for the term of office beginning January 29, 2002, and ending July 1, 2004.
The Honorable John H. Irby of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Corrections for the term of office beginning October 31, 2001, and ending July 1, 2005.
The Honorable Robert G. Vass of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Corrections for the term of office beginning October 31, 2001, and ending July 1, 2006.
The Honorable Bruce Hudson of Douglas County, as a member of the Board of Corrections for the term of office beginning December 12, 2001, and ending July 1, 2005.
The Honorable R. Carlton Powell of Thomas County, as a member of the Board of Corrections for the term of office beginning January 18, 2002, and ending July 1, 2005.
The Honorable Martha G. Harris of Putnam County, and the Honorable Cynthia A. Stein of Cobb County, as members of the State Board of Cosmetology for the term of office beginning July 23, 2001, and ending May 1, 2003.
The Honorable Blanche Carter Thrash of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology for the term of office beginning July 23, 2001, and ending July 1, 2003.
The Honorable Gordon William Barber of Decatur County, and the Honorable Pauline B. Cornelius of Bibb County, as members of the State Board of Cosmetology for the term of office beginning July 23, 2001, and ending May 1, 2004.
The Honorable Tunde M. Anday of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry for the term of office beginning April 2, 2001, and ending June 30, 2005.
The Honorable Charles Wesley McDougald of Taylor County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry for the term of office beginning July 13, 2001, and ending June 30, 2006.
The Honorable Clark M. Carroll of Dodge County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry for the term of office beginning September 24, 2001, and ending August 1, 2006.
The Honorable Ron Newcomb of Cobb County, as a member of the Education Commission of the States for the term of office beginning April 25, 2001, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor.

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The Honorable Michael D. Kennedy of DeKalb County, and the Honorable Bonny Thompson Wright of Gwinnett County, as members of the Board of Directors of the State Employees' Assurance Department for the term of office beginning January 10, 2002, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Rodney K. Strong of Coweta County, as a member of the State Ethics Commission for the term of office beginning June 28, 2001, and ending March 2, 2005.
The Honorable Robert S. Highsmith, Jr., of Fulton County, as a member of the State Ethics Commission for the term of office beginning March 2, 2002, and ending March 2, 2006.
The Honorable Sandra P. Alexander of Fulton County, and the Honorable Barbara A. McBrayer-Brice of DeKalb County, as members of the State Commission on Family Violence for the term of office beginning January 10, 2002, and ending July 1, 2002.
The Honorable James F. Bass, Jr., of Chatham County, the Honorable Betty Ann Cook of Fulton County, the Honorable George Bryant Culpepper of Peach County, the Honorable Geraldine G. Dennis of Baldwin County, the Honorable Sheryl Heron of DeKalb County, the Honorable Joseph H. Lumpkin, Sr., of Clarke County, the Honorable Julia L. Perilla of DeKalb County, the Honorable David L. Ratley of Bibb County, the Honorable Carmen D. Smith of Fulton County, the Honorable Gail S. Tusan of Fulton County, the Honorable Larry D. Waller of Lamar County, the Honorable Brenda S. Weaver of Pickens County, and the Honorable Barrett W. Whittemore, II, of Whitfield County, as members of the State Commission on Family Violence for the term of office beginning January 10, 2002, and ending November 2, 2002.
The Honorable Phillip Michael Barton of Cobb County, the Honorable Richard A. Bathrick of DeKalb County, the Honorable Mary Bryant Bradley of Chatham County, the Honorable L. Gale Buckner of Douglas County, the Honorable Hugh Gibbs Flanders, Jr., of Laurens County, the Honorable Vicky O. Kimbrell of Gwinnett County, the Honorable Jeannette Little of Troup County, the Honorable Tim Madison of Banks County, the Honorable Jane McGee of Cobb County, the Honorable Margaret A. Rogers of Cherokee County, the Honorable Clarence F. Seeliger of DeKalb County, the Honorable Kelly D. Turner of Lowndes County, and the Honorable Duncan D. Wheale of Columbia County, as members of the State Commission on Family Violence for the term of office beginning January 10, 2002, and ending November 2, 2003.
The Honorable Allen A. Conger, Sr., of Ben Hill County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund for the term of office beginning June 11, 2001, and ending June 30, 2004.

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The Honorable Yvonne King Gloster of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Funeral Service for the term of office beginning May 7, 2001, and ending May 1, 2002.
The Honorable Michael L. Fowler, Sr., of Dougherty County, as a member of the State Board of Funeral Service for the term of office beginning May 7, 2001, and ending February 13, 2005.
The Honorable Glancy Gay Stewart of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Funeral Service for the term of office beginning May 7, 2001, and ending February 13, 2006.
The Honorable Henry E. Shelton of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Funeral Service for the term of office beginning May 7, 2001, and ending February 13, 2007.
The Honorable William H. Akins, Sr., of Union County, as a member of the Health Planning Review Board for the term of office beginning April 4, 2001, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Thomas Edward Cauthorn, III, of Cobb County, as a member of the Health Planning Review Board for the term of office beginning April 25, 2001, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Gwendolyn Dean Dykes of Fulton County, as a member of the Health Planning Review Board for the term of office beginning September 19, 2001, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable William G. Baker, Jr., of Fulton County, the Honorable David M. Bedell of Tift County, the Honorable Anthony J. Braswell of Fulton County, the Honorable Elizabeth Pritchard Brock of DeKalb County, the Honorable Tary L. Brown of Dougherty County, the Honorable Katie Bennett Foster of Henry County, the Honorable Charlene M. Hanson of Bulloch County, the Honorable Sonia F. Kuniansky of DeKalb County, the Honorable Evelyn Turner Pugh of Muscogee County, the Honorable Raymer Martin Sale, Jr., of Gwinnett County, the Honorable Oscar S. Spivey of Bibb County, the Honorable Katherine Lawson Wetherbee of DeKalb County, and the Honorable David Michael Williams of DeKalb County, as members of the Health Strategies Council for the term of office beginning February 15, 2002, and ending July 1, 2003.
The Honorable Glenda M. Battle of Decatur County, the Honorable Harve R. Bauguess of Fulton County, the Honorable Edward J. Bonn of Fayette County, the Honorable William C. Campbell of Thomas County, the Honorable Nelson B. Conger of Whitfield County, the Honorable Ike E. Mack of Houston County, the Honorable Felix T. Maher of

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Chatham County, the Honorable Julia L. Mikell of Chatham County, the Honorable Jane G. Peak of Decatur County, the Honorable Daniel W. Rahn of Columbia County, the Honorable Tobyanne D. Sidman of Fulton County, the Honorable Tracy Michele Strickland of Cobb County, and the Honorable Kurt M. Stuenkel of Floyd County, as members of the Health Strategies Council for the term of office beginning February 15, 2002, and ending July 1, 2005.
The Honorable Jeffrey H. Fargarson of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers for the term of office beginning November 2, 2001, and ending July 1, 2002.
The Honorable Jack Calvin Borders, Jr., of Chatham County, the Honorable Vaughn G. Bray of Muscogee County, the Honorable Rhonda Briscoe-Faulkner of DeKalb County, the Honorable Richard B. Pitt of Bulloch County, and the Honorable Henry Clayton Williams, Jr., of Gilmer County, as members of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers for the term of office beginning November 2, 2001, and ending July 1, 2003.
The Honorable Charles Harrison Denmark of Newton County, as a member of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers for the term of office beginning November 2, 2001, and ending June 15, 2004.
The Honorable John T. Mitchell, Sr., of Bibb County, the Honorable Marjorie D. Mitchell of Fulton County, and the Honorable John T. South, III, of Chatham County, as members of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan for the term of office beginning August 21, 2001, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Catherine O. Badura of Lowndes County, the Honorable Lavonia K. McIntyre of Fulton County, the Honorable Kaye Lanning Minchew of Troup County, and the Honorable Hershel E. Strickland of Cobb County, as members of the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board for the term of office beginning October 11, 2001, and ending November 8, 2001, and beginning November 8, 2001, and ending November 8, 2004.
The Honorable Alice Taylor Colbert of Floyd County, the Honorable William Ross King of Clayton County, the Honorable Raymond Lee Kinnamon, Jr., of Sumter County, and the Honorable Susan D. Prouse of Chatham County, as members of the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board for the term of office beginning October 11, 2001, and ending November 8, 2002.
The Honorable William Harris Bragg of Jones County, the Honorable Annette K. Brock of Chatham County, the Honorable Thomas R. Dirksen of Richmond County, and the Honorable John S. Lupold of Muscogee County, as members of the Georgia Historical

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Records Advisory Board for the term of office beginning October 11, 2001, and ending November 8, 2003.
The Honorable Elaine H. Bolton of Bibb County, the Honorable Anne H. Farrisee of Fulton County, the Honorable Cathy M. Hodge of Fulton County, the Honorable Edwin Leon Jackson of Clarke County, the Honorable Edward D. Ricketson, Jr., of Warren County, the Honorable Alan F. Rothschild, Jr., of Muscogee County, the Honorable Mary E. Stakes of Clarke County, and the Honorable Lisa Lacy White of Chatham County, as members of the Governor's Commission on Georgia History and Historical Tourism for the term of office beginning December 4, 2001, and ending December 15, 2002.
The Honorable Yolanda Castillo of Cobb County, the Honorable Sybil B. Smith of Sumter County, the Honorable Debra M. Starnes of Fulton County, and the Honorable Neatha J. Young of Chatham County, as members of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission for the term of office beginning January 9, 2002, and ending November 21, 2003.
The Honorable Margaret C. Armstrong of Richmond County, the Honorable Kay G. Durand of Troup County, and the Honorable Virginia B. Gray of Clayton County, as members of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission for the term of office beginning January 9, 2002, and ending November 21, 2005.
The Honorable Lawrence E. Cooper of Fulton County, and the Honorable Lillian Budd Darden of Cobb County, as members of the Board of Human Resources for the term of office beginning January 15, 2002, and ending April 6, 2005.
The Honorable Phil S. Jacobs of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Industry, Trade and Tourism for the term of office beginning August 29, 2001, and ending July 1, 2004.
The Honorable Loretta A. Cecil of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Industry, Trade and Tourism for the term of office beginning August 29, 2001, and ending July 1, 2005.
The Honorable Howard H. Callaway of Harris County, the Honorable Gary A. Mastro of Fulton County, and the Honorable Howard J. Morrison, Jr., of Chatham County, as members of the Board of Industry, Trade and Tourism for the term of office beginning August 29, 2001, and ending July 1, 2006.
The Honorable Thomas Christie Cannon of Dougherty County, as a member of the Board of Industry, Trade and Tourism for the term of office beginning August 30, 2001, and ending July 1, 2006.

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The Honorable William Henry NeSmith, Jr., of Clarke County, as a member of the Judicial Qualifications Commission for the term of office beginning April 5, 2001, and ending December 31, 2002.
The Honorable Marianne C. Thomasson of Coweta County, as a member of the Judicial Qualifications Commission for the term of office beginning April 5, 2001, and ending December 31, 2004.
The Honorable Mary E. Wilhite of Cherokee County, as a member of the Board of Juvenile Justice for the term of office beginning April 5, 2001, and ending July 6, 2001.
The Honorable Lois Frank of Fulton County, and the Honorable Edwin A. Risler of Clarke County, as members of the Board of Juvenile Justice for the term of office beginning April 5, 2001, and ending July 6, 2005.
The Honorable Julia Nell Shaw of Houston County, and the Honorable Grace H. Taylor of Chatham County, as members of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses for the term of office beginning September 24, 2001, and ending April 1, 2002.
The Honorable Perry A. Howell of Jackson County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses for the term of office beginning September 24, 2001, and ending April 1, 2003.
The Honorable Jacqueline Dumas of Jones County, and the Honorable Virginia Storey Streetman of Muscogee County, as members of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses for the term of office beginning September 24, 2001, and ending April 1, 2004.
The Honorable Lynn Hurley Blackburn of Coweta County, and the Honorable Barbara Byron Mitchell of Sumter County, as members of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses for the term of office beginning September 24, 2001, and ending July 1, 2004.
The Honorable Joseph Lewis Joyave of Gordon County, the Honorable Frances L. Owen of Glynn County, the Honorable Nancy McDonald Paris of DeKalb County, and the Honorable Deborah M. Whitley of DeKalb County, as members of the Council on Maternal and Infant Health for the term of office beginning May 29, 2001, and ending July 1, 2002.
The Honorable Eugene H. Jackson of Pulaski County, as a member of the Council on Maternal and Infant Health for the term of office beginning May 29, 2001, and ending August 25, 2002.

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The Honorable Frank L. Carter of Burke County, the Honorable Kevin Joseph Gomez of Coweta County, the Honorable George L. Heck, III, of Coffee County, the Honorable Gina L. Martin of Fayette County, the Honorable Robert M. Mayberry of DeKalb County, the Honorable Barbara F. McKnight of Muscogee County, the Honorable Charles T. Stafford of Decatur County, the Honorable Joseph R. Swartwout of Peach County, the Honorable Elaine Taylor-Klaus of Fulton County, the Honorable Margaret M. Turner of Laurens County, the Honorable Teresa G. Wilder of Monroe County, and the Honorable Irma Mitchell Works of Muscogee County, as members of the Council on Maternal and Infant Health for the term of office beginning May 29, 2001, and ending July 18, 2004.
The Honorable Glenda H. Davis of Berrien County, the Honorable Frances J. Dunston of Fulton County, the Honorable Ollie O. McGahee, Jr., of Wayne County, and the Honorable Horace E. Weems, Jr., of Houston County, as members of the State Medical Education Board for the term of office beginning August 20, 2001, and ending April 1, 2005.
The Honorable Surender V. Kumar of Cobb County, as a member of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners for the term of office beginning January 3, 2002, and ending July 1, 2002.
The Honorable Eddie R. Cheeks of Richmond County, the Honorable Roger E. Hill of Cobb County, the Honorable Roland S. Summers of Chatham County, and the Honorable Philip G. Wiltz, Jr., of Fulton County, as members of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners for the term of office beginning January 3, 2002, and ending July 1, 2004.
The Honorable Carl O. Bedingfield of Laurens County, the Honorable Rhonda Y. Kunes of Tift County, the Honorable Lynette D. Stewart of Gwinnett County, and the Honorable Linda I. Walden of Grady County, as members of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners for the term of office beginning January 3, 2002, and ending July 1, 2005.
The Honorable Andrew Young of Fulton County, as a member of the Commission on Men's Health for the term of office beginning February 26, 2002, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Michael J. Egan of Fulton County, and the Honorable Robert L. Moultrie, Sr., of Cobb County, as members of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board for the term of office beginning June 29, 2001, and ending June 29, 2002.
The Honorable Rebecca Allison Champion of Harris County, and the Honorable Douglas R. Hooker of Fulton County, as members of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water

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Planning District Governing Board for the term of office beginning June 29, 2001, and ending June 29, 2003.
The Honorable Joel Cowan of Fayette County, and the Honorable Kathryn L. Dunlap of Hall County, as members of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board for the term of office beginning June 29, 2001, and ending June 29, 2004.
The Honorable Roderick R. Wallace of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Motor Vehicle Safety for the term of office beginning July 3, 2001, and ending June 30, 2003.
The Honorable Walter Hudson of Douglas County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources for the term of office beginning December 20, 2001, and ending March 16, 2008.
The Honorable Sara S. Clark of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources for the term of office beginning January 2, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.
The Honorable Deborah Lynn Crumley of Chatham County, as a member of the State Board of Optometry for the term of office beginning January 3, 2002, and ending July 1, 2003.
The Honorable William Waitsell Cuthbertson of Habersham County, and the Honorable Kay F. Royal of Stephens County, as members of the State Board of Optometry for the term of office beginning January 3, 2002, and ending September 6, 2004.
The Honorable Harley Kemp Jones, Jr., of Emanuel County, as a member of the State Board of Optometry for the term of office beginning February 12, 2002, and ending September 6, 2002.
The Honorable Robert Whitman Lord, of Bulloch County, and Robin Y. McGhee of DeKalb County, as members of the State Board of Optometry for the term of office beginning February 12, 2002, and ending September 6, 2003.
The Honorable Garfield Hammonds, Jr., of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for the term of office beginning December 31, 2001, and ending December 31, 2008.
The Honorable Eddie M. Madden of Hart County, as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy for the term of office beginning December 4, 2001, and ending November 21, 2006.

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The Honorable Brad S. Freemyer of Fulton County, and the Honorable Patricia H. Willis of Gwinnett County, as members of the State Board of Physical Therapy for the term of office beginning January 15, 2002, and ending August 30, 2002.
The Honorable Anthony F. Ellis of Tift County, and the Honorable Charlene D. Portee of Fulton County, as members of the State Board of Physical Therapy for the term of office beginning January 15, 2002, and ending August 30, 2003.
The Honorable Morris J. Friedman of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy for the term of office beginning January 15, 2002, and ending June 30, 2004.
The Honorable Sandra Eskew Capps of Clarke County, the Honorable Bernice B. Chaney of Dougherty County, and the Honorable Linda H. Lamb of Gwinnett County, as members of the State Board of Physical Therapy for the term of office beginning January 15, 2002, and ending August 30, 2004.
The Honorable Edward D. Conner of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce for the term of office beginning May 9, 2001, and ending October 6, 2006.
The Honorable Paul E. Bodamer of McIntosh County, as a member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners for the term of office beginning June 15, 2001, and ending May 5, 2002.
The Honorable Pamela Ann Onderko of Bibb County, as a member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners for the term of office beginning June 15, 2001, and ending May 5, 2003.
The Honorable Ellis A. Spence of Troup County, as a member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners for the term of office beginning June 15, 2001, and ending July 1, 2003.
The Honorable Christoph C. Zenker of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Board of Podiatry Examiners for the term of office beginning June 15, 2001, and ending May 5, 2004.
The Honorable Lee Duke Bowen, Jr., of Bibb County, the Honorable Eric C. Groh of DeKalb County, the Honorable Patricia Harwell of Rockdale County, the Honorable Mary Alice Merrill of Gwinnett County, and the Honorable Bruce A. Thyer of Madison County, as members of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists for the term of office beginning September 17, 2001, and ending December 31, 2002.

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The Honorable Joyce Evans of Lowndes County, the Honorable Joan Cook Fryer of Decatur County, the Honorable Christus N. Powell of Bibb County, the Honorable Natalie Patricia Whatley Showell of Fulton County, and the Honorable Donald M. Syfert of Dawson County, as members of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists for the term of office beginning September 17, 2001, and ending December 31, 2003.
The Honorable Janet Scott of Clayton County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission for the term of office beginning July 10, 2001, and ending July 1, 2004.
The Honorable Mary E. Gomez of DeKalb County, the Honorable Jacqueline Gwenda Johnson of Tattnall County, the Honorable Dorothy S. McClain of Putnam County, the Honorable Maria J. Miller of DeKalb County, and the Honorable Tony Deril Natson of Bulloch County, as members of the Professional Standards Commission for the term of office beginning August 30, 2001, and ending July 1, 2004.
The Honorable Wallace Gary Walker of Douglas County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission for the term of office beginning October 31, 2001, and ending July 1, 2003.
The Honorable Pamela S. Hertzog of Lowndes County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission for the term of office beginning January 2, 2002, and ending July 1, 2002.
The Honorable H. Ted Ballard of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for the term of office beginning January 8, 2002, and ending January 7, 2004.
The Honorable Linda F. Campbell of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for the term of office beginning January 8, 2002, and ending January 7, 2005.
The Honorable F. Karl Douglass of Muscogee County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for the term of office beginning January 8, 2002, and ending July 7, 2005.
The Honorable John Stuart Currie of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for the term of office beginning January 8, 2002, and ending January 7, 2006.
The Honorable Carol Webb of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for the term of office beginning January 8, 2002, and ending March 27, 2006.

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The Honorable Hubert Laddel Smith of Floyd County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety for the term of office beginning August 3, 2001, and ending January 20, 2004.
The Honorable Roger Neal Jackson of Walton County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission for the term of office beginning August 17, 2001, and ending January 26, 2005.
The Honorable Timothy J. Connolly of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority for the term of office beginning April 3, 2001, and ending June 1, 2002.
The Honorable Steven F. Bruning of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority for the term of office beginning August 23, 2001, and ending June 1, 2004.
The Honorable L. Cary Bittick, Jr., of Monroe County and the Honorable Kenneth L. Webb of Laurens County, as members of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia for the term of office beginning October 19, 2001, and ending June 30, 2003.
The Honorable T. Scott Chitwood of Whitfield County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia for the term of office beginning October 19, 2001, and ending June 30, 2004.
The Honorable George Jamil Saba of Dougherty County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia for the term of office beginning October 19, 2001, and ending June 30, 2005.
The Honorable Thomas C. Meredith of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education for the term of office beginning February 26, 2002, and ending June 30, 2005.
The Honorable Robert S. Boney of Lee County, and the Honorable Margaret Ann Parker of Forsyth County, as members of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for the term of office beginning August 3, 2001, and ending July 1, 2002.
The Honorable Albert R. DeChicchis, Jr., of Clarke County, and the Honorable Yvonne McGlockton McNeil of DeKalb County, as members of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for the term of office beginning August 3, 2001, and ending July 1, 2003.

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The Honorable A. Kaye Williams Hill of Muscogee County, and the Honorable Alan B. Whitehouse of Richmond County, as members of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for the term of office beginning August 3, 2001, and ending June 24, 2004.
The Honorable Winn Warner Hill of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for the term of office beginning August 3, 2001, and ending July 1, 2004.
The Honorable Jere W. Johnson of Hart County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission for the term of office beginning June 15, 2001, and ending March 15, 2005.
The Honorable Bobby Jean Moore of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for the term of office beginning May 11, 2001, and ending April 1, 2003.
The Honorable Gloria J. Hardiman of Fayette County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for the term of office beginning May 11, 2001, and ending June 30, 2003.
The Honorable Paula Hinson Gerhardt of Bibb County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for the term of office beginning August 23, 2001, and ending June 30, 2002.
The Honorable Virginia Jones Dixon of Peach County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for the term of office beginning August 23, 2001, and ending June 30, 2004.
The Honorable James Troy Chafin, III, of Henry County, and the Honorable Delma De La Fuente of Fulton County, as members of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education for the term of office beginning June 5, 2001, and ending June 30, 2002.
The Honorable Joshua R. Diaz of Forsyth County, the Honorable Warren Jones of Cobb County, and the Honorable Jimmy Carl Tallent of Union County, as members of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education for the term of office beginning June 5, 2001, and ending June 30, 2003.
The Honorable Sharon H. Douglas of Muscogee County, the Honorable Alma G. Noble of Dougherty County, and the Honorable John Wesley Rakestraw of Paulding County, as members of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education for the term of office beginning June 5, 2001, and ending June 30, 2005.

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The Honorable Patricia C. Oettmeier of Clinch County, as a member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education for the term of office beginning September 7, 2001, and ending June 30, 2002.
The Honorable Dolphus Lamar DeLoach of Candler County, the Honorable Elizabeth T. Moore of Berrien County, and the Honorable John A. Tanner, Sr., of Coffee County, as members of the Georgia Tobacco Community Development Board for the term of office beginning October 19, 2001, and ending August 26, 2004.
The Honorable Erica M. Brooks of Fulton County, and the Honorable Mary Alden Dye of Fulton County, as members of the Twenty-first Century Voting Commission for the term of office beginning May 15, 2001, and ending December 31, 2002.
The Honorable Gwendolyn M. Bookman of Fulton County, the Honorable Robert Harold Griggers of Houston County, and the Honorable Valder Dewell Sanford of Gilmer County, as members of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers for the term of office beginning August 3, 2001, and ending June 30, 2005.
The Honorable Thomas M. Bengston of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers for the term of office beginning August 17, 2001, and ending June 30, 2003.
The Honorable Richard Harris of Bleckley County, as a member of the Veterans Service Board for the term of office beginning September 7, 2001, and ending April 1, 2006.
The Honorable Robert Ray Hendrix of Bulloch County, as a member of the Veterans Service Board for the term of office beginning September 7, 2001, and ending April 1, 2007.
The Honorable Barbara Jean Aaron of Houston County, as a member of the Veterans Service Board for the term of office beginning September 7, 2001, and ending April 1, 2008.
The Honorable Robert Lee Tant, Sr., of Muscogee County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts for the term of office beginning August 21, 2001, and ending August 17, 2002.
The Honorable Stephen R. Bradshaw of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts for the term of office beginning August 21, 2001, and ending June 30, 2003.

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The Honorable John C. Dean of Fulton County, the Honorable Margaret E. Doss of Richmond County, and the Honorable Peter F. Zorbanos of Madison County, as members of the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts for the term of office beginning August 21, 2001, and ending August 17, 2003.
The Honorable James E. Knight of Dougherty County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts for the term of office beginning August 21, 2001, and ending August 17, 2005.
The Honorable Deana W. Womack of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Women for the term of office beginning April 18, 2001, and ending July 1, 2001, and beginning July 6, 2001, and ending July 1, 2005.
The Honorable Sharon D. Baker of Floyd County, and the Honorable Helen Barrios of Fulton County, as members of the Georgia Commission on Women for the term of office beginning April 18, 2001, and ending July 1, 2002.
The Honorable Ayesha Khanna of Fulton County, and the Honorable Martha Murphy Long of Haralson County, as members of the Georgia Commission on Women for the term of office beginning April 18, 2001, and ending July 1, 2003.
The Honorable Viola S. Drew of DeKalb County, and the Honorable Carolyn C. Hall of DeKalb County, as members of the State Board of Workers' Compensation for the term of office beginning March 1, 2002, and ending May 1, 2005.
The Honorable Don Balfour of Gwinnett County, the Honorable Sara Beth Cantrell of Floyd County, the Honorable Adele L. Grubbs of Cobb County, the Honorable Garland F. Pinholster of Cherokee County, the Honorable Connie Stokes of DeKalb County, the Honorable Joe Wilkinson of Fulton County, and the Honorable Holly H. Williams of Gwinnett County, as members of the Blue Ribbon Young Driver and DUI Study Commission for the term of office beginning July 25, 2001, and ending December 31, 2002.
Sincerely,
/s/ Roy E. Barnes
STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA, 30334-0900
March 1, 2002

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The Honorable Mark Taylor Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate and Members of the Senate Senate Chamber Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Lieutenant Governor Taylor and Members of the Senate:

I submit to you, as provided by law, the following appointments for confirmation:

The Honorable William H. Cleveland, II, of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the term of office beginning October 4, 2001, and ending January 1, 2002, and beginning January 2, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.

The Honorable Hugh A. Carter, Jr., of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the term of office beginning January 2, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.

Sincerely,

/s/ Roy E. Barnes

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA, 30334-0900

The Honorable Mark Taylor Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate and Members of the Senate Senate Chamber Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 1, 2002

Dear Lieutenant Governor Taylor and Members of the Senate:

I submit to you, as provided by law, the following appointments for confirmation:

The Honorable Linda M. Zechmann of Ware County, as a member of the State Board of Education for the term of office beginning June 11, 2001, and ending January 1, 2002, and beginning January 2, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.

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The Honorable Margaret Stokes Nielson of Dougherty County, as a member of the State Board of Education for the term of office beginning January 2, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.
The Honorable Virginia A. Edwards of Chatham County, as a member of the State Board of Education for the term of office beginning January 10, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.
The Honorable Thomas S. Upchurch of Carroll County, as a member of the State Board of Education for the term of office beginning February 13, 2002, and ending January 1, 2004.
The Honorable Davis Nelson of Bartow County, as Director of the Office of Education Accountability for the term of office beginning August 16, 2001, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor.
Sincerely,
/s/ Roy E. Barnes
The President referred the Board of Education appointments to the Education Committee and the Board of Regents appointments to the Higher Education Committee.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 526. By Senator Fort of the 39th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensing of power engineers; to create the Georgia Board of Power Engineers; to provide definitions; to provide for the appointment of members of the board; to provide for members terms, qualifications, compensation, and removal; to provide for meetings and quorums; to define the powers and duties of the board; to provide for the classification of all plants and equipment; to provide for examinations and the issuance of licenses to qualified applicants for such licenses; to provide for fees; to provide for provisional licenses; to provide for revocation of licenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.

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SB 527. By Senator Blitch of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Cook County, approved August 12, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 627), as amended particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1947 (Ga. L. 1947, p. 1220), an Act approved March 16, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2300), an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3939), an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4413), and an Act approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5029), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for residency requirements for election; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 528. By Senator Blitch of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cook County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5499), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 529. By Senator Blitch of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Homerville Recreational Facilities Authority; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and maintain a recreational center and area or centers and areas, including playgrounds, parks, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, athletic fields, grandstands, and stadiums, buildings to be used for various types of sports, buildings to be constructed and used for the housing of exhibits for fairs and educational purposes, buildings to be used for the housing of livestock, horses, cattle, swine, poultry, and agricultural exhibits for exhibition purposes, the erection and construction of buildings to be used for amusement purposes or educational purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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SB 530. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Harp of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional bondsmen, so as to require continuing education as a condition of a professional bondsman or bail recovery agent conducting business in a county; to provide for the approval of continuing education programs; to provide a maximum fee for continuing education; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 531. By Senators Guhl of the 45th and Crotts of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Conyers ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the City of Conyers, which is in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Conyers ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, approved April 19, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4394), so as to increase the homestead exemption to $13,000.00; to provide for conditions and procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum; to provide for applicability; to provide an effective date and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 532. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Tanksley of the 32nd, Smith of the 25th, Stokes of the 43rd, Stephens of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banks and trust companies, so as to change the five-year age requirement for acquisition of a bank to a threeyear age requirement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 533. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Smith of the 25th, Cable of the 27th, James of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to provide for the regulation of certain agricultural production contracts; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to prohibit the inclusion of certain terms and conditions in such contracts; to prohibit certain unfair practices and conduct; to provide for the rights of producers; to require the furnishing of certain information; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture Committee.
SB 534. By Senator Kemp of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, so as to change the terms of court for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 535. By Senator Burton of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to notaries public, so as to provide notaries with identification guidelines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SB 536. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to enact a new article providing additional authority to advanced practice registered nurses to carry out prescriptive orders; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent and findings and definitions; to provide for collaborative practice agreements and their contents and conditions; to provide for prescription drug and device orders and forms, conditions, and procedures relating thereto; to provide for application for certain registration numbers; to provide for liability and immunity therefrom; to provide for duties and powers of the Composite

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State Board of Medical Examiners and the Georgia Board of Nursing; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SR 820. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Spirits Tastings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1106. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th and Cash of the 108th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to revise and change the population and census application of certain provisions relating to the definition of homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1320. By Representatives Bordeaux of the 151st, Wiles of the 34th, Dix of the 76th and Benfield of the 67th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 9-10-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grounds for continuance for members of the General Assembly and the attendance of a party or attorney, so as to provide for continuances from appellate courts and clarify an attorney's duties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1377. By Representatives Hanner of the 159th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 50-35-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board of directors of the Georgia Environmental Training and Education Authority, compensation, and reimbursement, so as to change the membership of such authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

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HB 1422. By Representatives Sims of the 167th and Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil and water conservation districts, so as to change certain provisions relating to the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission and its chairman, quorum, compensation, surety bonds, records, and audits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
HB 1573. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Lavonia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1574. By Representative Houston of the 166th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Berlin; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1583. By Representatives Cash of the 108th, Lunsford of the 109th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Henry County, so as to provide for an additional judge for said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1591. By Re presentative Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide a $15,000.00 homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Wilkinson County School District for residents who are 62 years of age or older and whose net income does not exceed $15,000.00, so as to increase the amount of such exemption to $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1593. By Representative Bell of the 25th:
A BILL to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Jefferson, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1594. By Representative Bell of the 25th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Jefferson, so as to change the description of the council districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1598. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Wix of the 33rd, Collins of the 29th, Johnson of the 35th, Parsons of the 40th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1601. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Houston of the 166th and Scott of the 165th:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Colquitt County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1602. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Houston of the 166th and Scott of the 165th:
A BILL to amend an Act re-creating the Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1605. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the board of education of Haralson County, so as to change the composition of the districts from which members of the board are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HR 1073. By Representatives Buck of the 135th and Royal of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that qualified low-income building projects may be classified as a separate class of property for ad valorem property tax purposes and different rates, methods, and assessment dates may be provided for such building projects; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Defense, Science and Technology Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1285 Do Pass HB 1445 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Polak of the 42nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 97 HB 618 HB 633

Do Pass as Amended

HR 223 Do Pass as Amended

Do Pass

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted,

Senator Marable of the 52nd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Ethics Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 414

Do Pass by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Health and Human Services Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1185 Do Pass by Substitute HB 1210 Do Pass

HB 1352 Do Pass

SB 472

Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stokes of the 43rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Interstate Cooperation Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 1223 Do Pass

Mr. President:

Respectfully submitted, Senator James of the 35th District, Chairman

The Public Safety Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1169 Do Pass by Substitute

SB 433

Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Bowen of the 13th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Retirement Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 557 HB 571 HB 765

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 955 HB 975 SR 522

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Fort of the 39th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1270 HB 1271 HB 1395 SB 434 SB 448 SB 479

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

SB 492 SB 493 SB 494 SB 512 SB 513 SB 514

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1109 HB 1110 HB 1176 HB 1469

HB 1470 HB 1481 HB 161 HB 208

HR 805 SB 320 SB 355 SB 382

SB 428 SB 446 SB 447

SB 476 SB 488 SB 500

SR 552 SR 691 SR 695

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown

Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill

Polak Price Ragan Scott

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Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Hooks Jackson Johnson Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen Paul

Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Williams

Those not answering were:

Balfour Haines Kemp Walker

Brush Hecht Tate Vacancy, 19th

Fort James Thompson

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Hecht

Haines

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Hill of the 4th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Joe Eason of Pembroke, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 818. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Louis W. Sullivan, M.D., and extending best wishes upon his retirement; and for other purposes.
Senator Thomas of the 10th introduced Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, President of Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Sullivan addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Ragan of the 11th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Homer Breckenridge, III.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:
HB 1001. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002 known as the "General Appropriations Act," so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002; and for other purposes.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 801. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Eileen Eubanks Smith; and for other purposes.
SR 802. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Monica Walters; and for other purposes.
SR 803. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jean Evans Weaver; and for other purposes.
SR 804. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Betsy Hueber; and for other purposes. SR 805. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Joanne Hamlin; and for other purposes.
SR 806. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Martha J. Jones; and for other purposes.
SR 807. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Elizabeth B. Scarborough; and for other purposes.

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SR 808. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Veterinarian Wilbur Neisler; and for other purposes.
SR 809. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Diane Barber Crosby; and for other purposes.
SR 810. By Senators Crotts of the 17th, Hooks of the 14th and Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Girl Scouts of the USA on its 90th birthday; and for other purposes.
SR 811. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Thomas of the 10th and Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl; and for other purposes.
SR 812. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kristen Clayton for a championship success at the 2002 Georgia National Livestock Show; and for other purposes.
SR 813. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Tiffany McGaughey upon being chosen Wilkes County Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 814. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd and Lamutt of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending G. Bryant Wright; and for other purposes.
SR 815. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd and Lamutt of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Pete Inglis, Jr.; and for other purposes.

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SR 816. By Senator Gingrey of the 37th:

A RESOLUTION commending Stephen Lowe; and for other purposes.

SR 817. By Senators Hecht of the 34th, Starr of the 44th and Walker of the 22nd:

A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Leila Daughtry Denmark for her stellar medical career; and for other purposes.

SR 819. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:

A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Jim Cone; and for other purposes.

SR 821. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival; and for other purposes.

Senator Smith of the 25th recognized Coach Bert Williams and the Georgia Military College Bulldogs, 2001 National Champions, commended by SR 648 and SR 649, adopted previously.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Thursday, March 7, 2002 Twenty-eighth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 434

Johnson of the 1st Thomas of the 2nd CHATHAM COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to filling of vacancies; to provide for other related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 448

Johnson of the 1st Thomas of the 2nd CITY OF SAVANNAH

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the several Acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, so as to change and expand the corporate limits of the City of Savannah; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 479

Kemp of the 3rd Williams of the 6th GLYNN COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County, approved February 11, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1336), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4017), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following three local bills relating to homestead exemptions require a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

SB 492

Beatty of the 47th CITY OF COMMERCE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00; to provide for

SB 493 SB 494 SB 512

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definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Beatty of the 47th CITY OF JEFFERSON
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Beatty of the 47th JACKSON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), so as to provide for an additional $20,000.00 exemption for persons who are 65 years of age or over; to provide that both exemptions shall be subject to a net income limitation of $18,000.00 not including retirement income; to provide for a definition; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Cheeks of the 23rd BURKE COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County, approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), so as to change the description of the commissioner

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districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Gillis of the 20th JEFFERSON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for election of the chairman and the members of the board of education of Jefferson County," approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4167), so as to change the compensation of the chairperson and members of such board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Cheeks of the 23rd BURKE COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members to the Burke County board of education, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4481), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Burton of the 5th Thomas of the 10th Ladd of the 41st Polak of the 42nd Stokes of the 43rd Butler of the 55th DEKALB COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the DeKalb County Civic Center Authority, so as to change provisions relating to the number of members constituting a quorum; and for other purposes.

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HB 1270

Ragan of the 11th SEMINOLE COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1271

Ragan of the 11th SEMINOLE COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Seminole County, so as to reapportion the Board of Education of Seminole County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Polak Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Senator Haines of the 46th asked unanimous consent that Senator Tate of the 38th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tate was excused.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 1001. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002 known as the "General Appropriations Act," so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002; and for other purposes.
Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its substitute to HB 1001.
The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its substitute to HB 1001.

SB 474 HB 842 HB 1026 SB 460 SB 432 HB 1100 SB 459 HB 360

SENATE RULES CALENDAR Thursday, March 7, 2002
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Offense of Abuse of a Dead Body Prior to Interment; felony penalty (Substitute)(V&CA-53rd)
Superior Court Clerks' Retirement; state court clerks; membership (RET-39th) Walker-141st
Public Revenue Code; conform to federal law (F&PU-31st) Buck-135th
Veterans Services; additional Georgia veterans cemeteries (V&CA-4th)
Computer Pornography; unlawful acts involving children; change penalty (Substitute)(DS&T-30th)
Insurance coverage; colorectal cancer screening (Substitute)(I&L-43rd) Smith-175th
War on Terrorism Act of 2002; investigative warrants; interception of electronic communications and records (JUDY-30th)
Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2001; enact (Amendment)(JUDY-37th) Manning-32nd

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SB 439

MARTA; security force; oath of office for peace officers (CORR-55th)

SB 397

Motor Vehicle Provisions; exclusion; personal transporters; assistive wheeled/mobility devices designed for sidewalk use (Substitute) (V&CA-33rd)

HR 787

Public Safety and Veterans Highway; designate (TRANS-7th) Mosley-171st

HR 806

Joint Ethanol Production Study Committee; create (Amendment) (AG-11th) Smith-169th

HB 151

Motor vehicles on public roads; prohibit nitrous oxide (PUB SAF-16th) Rogers-20th

HB 681

Georgia Courts Automation Commission; advisory council; Georgia Technology Authority (DS&T-8th) Boggs-168th

SB 462

Property; nuisance abatement; lien procedures; tax liens and sales; judicial foreclosures; titles; interested parties (Substitute)(F&PU-12th)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 474. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hamrick of the 30th, Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd, Marable of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses relative to the treatment of dead bodies, so as to provide that it shall be abuse of a dead body to treat a dead body in a manner inconsistent with community or professional standards or in a manner known to outrage ordinary family sensibilities or to disinter a body which had been legally interred; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee offered the following substitute to SB 474:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses relative to the treatment of dead bodies, so as to provide that it shall be abuse of a dead human body to treat a dead human body in a manner inconsistent with community or professional standards or in a manner known to outrage ordinary family sensibilities or to disinter a body which had been legally interred; to provide for legitimate medical or scientific use; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses relative to the treatment of dead bodies, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 31-21-44.1, relating to the abuse of a dead body, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"31-21-44.1. (a)(1) A person commits the offense of abuse of a dead human body if, prior to interment and except as otherwise authorized by law, such person willfully defaces a dead human body while the dead human body is lying in state or is prepared for burial, showing, or cremation whether in a funeral establishment, place of worship, home, or other facility for lying in state or at a grave site. The lawful presence of the offender at a place where the dead human body is abused shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this Code section. (2) A person who is providing care to another person, other than in a hospital, either on a permanent or temporary basis, shall, upon the death of such person while in such persons care, be required to notify a local law enforcement agency or coroner or a relative of such deceased person within six hours of the discovery of the death of such person. Any person who intentionally violates the provisions of this paragraph shall commit the offense of abuse of a dead human body. (3) A person commits the offense of abuse of a dead human body when, without legal privilege, he or she: (A) Treats a dead human body in a manner not recognized by generally accepted standards of the community; (B) Is a member of a profession which normally places him or her in contact with dead human bodies, and he or she treats a dead human body in a manner not generally accepted as suitable practice by other members of the profession; (C) Knowingly and willfully treats a dead human body in a way that he or he knows would outrage ordinary family sensibilities; (D) Fails to inter, cremate, or refrigerate a dead human body within 72 hours after taking custody of such dead human body; or

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(E) Disinters a body which has been legally interred. (b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years. Each instance of abuse of a dead human body shall constitute a separate offense. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to limit the use of a dead human body for legitimate medical training or scientific purposes."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 0, nays 49, and the committee substitute was lost.
Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Scott of the 36th offered the following substitute to SB 474:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses relative to the treatment of dead bodies, so as to provide that it shall be abuse of a dead human body to treat a dead human body in a manner inconsistent with community or professional standards or in a manner known to outrage ordinary family sensibilities or to disinter a body which had been legally interred; to provide for legitimate medical or scientific use; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors and embalmers, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to change certain provisions relating to identification of bodies of deceased persons; to change certain provisions relating to crematories; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses relative to the treatment of dead bodies, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 31-21-44.1, relating to the abuse of a dead body, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"31-21-44.1. (a)(1) A person commits the offense of abuse of a dead human body if, prior to interment and except as otherwise authorized by law, such person willfully defaces a dead human body while the dead human body is lying in state or is prepared for burial, showing, or cremation whether in a funeral establishment, place of worship, home, or other facility for lying in state or at a grave site. The lawful presence of the offender at a place where the dead human body is abused shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this Code section. (2) A person who is providing care to another person, other than in a hospital, either on a permanent or temporary basis, shall, upon the death of such person while in such persons care, be required to notify a local law enforcement agency or coroner or a relative of such deceased person within six hours of the discovery of the death of such person. Any person who intentionally violates the provisions of this paragraph shall commit the offense of abuse of a dead human body. (3) A person commits the offense of abuse of a dead human body when, without legal privilege, he or she: (A) Treats a dead human body in a manner not recognized by generally accepted standards of the community; (B) Is a member of a profession which normally places him or her in contact with dead human bodies, and he or she treats a dead human body in a manner not generally accepted as suitable practice by other members of the profession; (C) Knowingly and willfully treats a dead human body in a way that he or he knows would outrage ordinary family sensibilities; (D) Fails to inter, cremate, or refrigerate a dead human body within 72 hours after taking custody of such dead human body; or (E) Disinters a body which has been legally interred.
(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years. Each instance of abuse of a dead human body shall constitute a separate offense. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to limit the use of a dead human body for legitimate medical training or scientific purposes."
SECTION 2. Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors and embalmers, is amended by striking paragraph (6) of Code Section 43-18-1, relating to definitions, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(6) 'Crematory' means a any place that is owned by a funeral director or funeral establishment where cremation is performed, and which is open to the public other than a hospital, clinic, laboratory, or other facility authorized by the Department of Human Resources for such purposes."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 43-18-8, relating to identification of bodies of deceased persons, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"43-18-8. (a) The funeral director or person in charge of final disposition of a dead body shall, prior to the interment of such dead body, affix on the ankle or wrist of the deceased or, if cremated, on the inside of the vessel containing the remains, a tag of durable, noncorroding material permanently marked with the name of the deceased, the date of death, the social security number of the deceased, and the county and state of death. If the religious faith of the deceased prohibits desecration of the body such means of identification, alternative means of identification of the body may be used. (b) The funeral director in charge of a crematory shall provide to the person to whom cremated remains are delivered or released a written statement signed and verified by such funeral director before a person authorized to administer oaths, attesting that the vessel contains the remains of the deceased identified in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 43-18-72, relating to crematories, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"43-18-72. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association to operate a crematory without first obtaining a license from the board in accordance with this article. The crematory must be at a specific address or location and must have the following minimum equipment, facilities, and personnel:
(1) A room with seating for a minimum of 30 people in which funeral services may be conducted; (2) A display room containing an adequate supply of urns; (3) Rolling stock consisting of at least one operable motor hearse either owned or leased by said firm with current Georgia registration; (4) At least one operable retort for cremation; and (5) At least one church truck; provided, however, that the provisions of paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (5) of this subsection shall not apply to crematories which provide cremation services only to other funeral establishments. (b) The board may adopt and enforce such rules as may be reasonable and necessary to provide for the sanitary disposal of dead human bodies and prevent the spread of disease and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state. (c) Application for licensure of a crematory shall be made upon a form approved by the board and shall be accompanied by an application fee. No license shall be issued unless the facility meets all the requirements set forth by the board.

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(d) The board may adopt rules requiring each crematory to submit periodic reports to the board which include the names of persons cremated and the types of containers used. (e) No more than one dead human body shall be placed in a retort at one time unless written permission has been received from the person possessing legal responsibility for the disposition of the dead human body. (f) Nothing in this article shall require a funeral establishment to have a separate license for a crematory but such establishment must comply with all the minimum equipment and facilities requirements, and all other statutes, rules, and regulations relating to crematories."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment:
Amend the Floor Substitute to SB 474 by striking on page 2, line 12, after or the word "he" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "she".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the Mullis amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 45, nays 0, and the Mullis, Scott substitute was adopted as amended.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on SB 474 was suspended and the bill was placed on the Senate General Calendar.

Senator Smith of the 25th introduced Colonel Ellis of the Georgia State Patrol, commended by HR 1659, who addressed the Senate briefly.
The Calendar was resumed.

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HB 842. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Cummings of the 27th, Shanahan of the 10th, Skipper of the 137th, Lunsford of the 109th and others:

A BILL to amend Chapter 14 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide that state court clerks may be members of such retirement fund; to define certain terms; to change the membership of the board of commissioners of such retirement fund; to increase the annual allowable cost of living increase in benefits; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Fort of the 39th.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

The Honorable Bill Cummings State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

August 3, 2001

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 842 (Substitute) (LC 21 6556S)

Dear Representative Cummings:

This bill would amend provisions relating to membership in the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia by allowing state court clerks and deputy state court clerks to become members of the Fund. This bill would also provide for additional fees to be charged in state courts and remitted to the board of commissioners of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund. Furthermore, this bill permits a member of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund to claim up to 20 years of creditable service for service as a clerk of a state court.

This is to certify that this retirement bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
October 24, 2001
Honorable Bill Cummings, Chairman House Retirement Committee State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 842 (LC 21 6556S) Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund
Dear Chairman Cummings:
This bill would amend provisions relating to membership in the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund by allowing state court clerks and deputy state court clerks to become members of the Fund. This bill would also provide for additional fees to be charged in state courts and remitted to the board of commissioners of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund. Furthermore, this bill would permit a member of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund to claim up to 20 years of creditable service for service as a clerk of a state court.
The first year cost of this legislation would be $163,704 in order to meet the concurrent funding requirements of O.C.G.A. 47-20-50. This is the amount required each year to fund the normal cost. However, since the Fund is currently in a well-funded position, the employer contribution would not increase if this legislation is enacted. The estimated cost is based on member data, actuarial assumptions, and actuarial methods. It should be noted that changes in any of these variables could affect the cost of this legislation. Any future costs would be paid through a portion of fines, court fees, and bond forfeitures.
The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued

liability which will result from the bill.

$

0

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(2) The amount of the amortization of the unfunded

actuarial accrued liability which will result from the

bill

$

0

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial

accrued liability created by this bill would be

amortized.

N/A

(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result from the bill.

$

163,704

(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.

A portion of fines, fees, and bond forfeitures

(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).

A portion of fines, fees, and bond forfeitures

(7) The dollar amount of the increase in the annual

employer contribution which is necessary to maintain

the retirement system in an actuarially sound

condition.

$

0*

*Although this bill would increase costs to the Fund by $163,704 in the first year, the employer contribution would not increase. Current contributions are sufficient to satisfy the legal funding requirements.

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour
Beatty Blitch Y Bowen Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill C Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson C Walker Y Williams

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

Senator James of the 35th recognized representatives of "Safe Drivers' Awareness Day" commended by SR 673, adopted previously. Senator James of the 35th introduced Sara McMahan, who addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 1026. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Sims of the 167th, Jamieson of the 22nd and Heard of the 89th:

A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to revise provisions relating to Georgia taxes; to define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby to incorporate provisions of federal law into Georgia law; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Dean of the 31st.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle
Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill C Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith C Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson C Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
3/7/02
During the vote, I was dealing with another bill. I vote YEA for HB 1026.
/s/ Greg Hecht
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:
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:
HB 1001. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002 known as the "General Appropriations Act," so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Buck of the 135th, Coleman of the 142nd and Walker of the 141st.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 1001. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002 known as the "General Appropriations Act," so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002; and for other purposes.
Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its substitute and that a Conference Committee be appointed.

The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Hooks of the 14th, Starr of the 44th and Walker of the 22nd.
The Calendar was resumed.

SB 460. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Harbison of the 15th and Polak of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Veterans Cemetery, so as to provide that the Department of Veterans Service may

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establish, operate, and maintain additional Georgia veterans cemeteries in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill C Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith C Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson C Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

Senator Beatty of the 47th recognized the Jefferson High School Wrestling Team, commended by SR 690, adopted previously.

Senator Haines of the 46th asked unanimous consent that Senator Polak of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.

The following resolution was taken up to consider House action thereto:

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SR 575. By Senators Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th and Marable of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for operation and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Baldwin, Bibb, Butts, Cobb, Coweta, Glynn, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, McIntosh, Rabun, Richmond, Tattnall, and Upson counties, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House substitute was as follows:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for operation and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Baldwin, Banks, Bibb, Butts, Cobb, Coweta, Elbert, Glynn, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, McIntosh, Rabun, Richmond, Tattnall, Tift, and Upson counties, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Baldwin, Banks, Bibb, Butts, Cobb, Coweta, Elbert, Glynn, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, McIntosh, Rabun, Richmond, Tattnall, Tift, and Upson counties, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority, John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd, the Macon Water Authority, Georgia Power Company, Cobb County, Elbert County, United States Coast Guard, Georgia Transmission Corporation, the City of Gainesville, the City of Waco, the City of Darien, Habersham EMC, the City of Glenville, the City of Tifton, and Atlanta Gas Light Company desire to operate and maintain facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through a portion of said property; and
WHEREAS, these facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the above-described state property have been requested and approved by the Department of Public Safety, Department of Corrections, Georgia Forestry Commission, State Properties Commission, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Human Resources, Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, and Department of Technical and Adult Education with respect to property under the jurisdiction of their respective departments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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ARTICLE I SECTION 1. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Baldwin County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Public Safety, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the operation and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer lines in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating water and sanitary sewer lines together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Land Lots 253 and 264 of the 1st District of Baldwin County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows: That portion and that portion only as shown in orange on a drawing prepared by the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 3. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said water and sanitary sewer lines.
SECTION 4. That the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of said water and sanitary sewer lines.
SECTION 5. That, after the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority has put into use the water and sanitary sewer lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of

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Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 6. That no title shall be conveyed to the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority and, except as herein specifically granted to the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority.
SECTION 7. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 8. That grantee shall comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area and shall obtain all permits and make such reports to the appropriate government agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area.
SECTION 9. That the easement granted to the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.

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SECTION 10. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 11. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Baldwin County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 12. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Baldwin County Water and Sewer Authority shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 13. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE II SECTION 14. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Banks County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 15. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd, or their successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the operation and maintenance of ingress, egress and utilities in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting and operating ingress, egress and utilities together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Land Lot 227 of the 10th District of Banks County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows: That portion and that portion only as shown in orange and yellow on a plat of survey prepared for John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd dated June 29, 2000 by Samuel L. Duvall, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor no. 2295 and shown on a plat of survey prepared for Hoyt Dodd dated January 15, 2002 by William M. Collins, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1435 and both being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey or

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surveys prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 16. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said ingress, egress and utilities.
SECTION 17. That John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation, and maintenance of said ingress, egress and utilities.
SECTION 18. That, after John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd have put into use the ingress, egress and utilities for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd, or their successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facility shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 19. That no title shall be conveyed to John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd and, except as herein specifically granted to John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd.

SECTION 20. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd shall remove or relocate their facilities to the alternate easement area at their sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a

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portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 21. That the easement granted to John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 22. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 23. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Banks County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 24. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to John Anthony Cody and Hoyt Dodd shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 25. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.

ARTICLE III SECTION 26. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Bibb County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 27. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the Macon Water Authority, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of sanitary sewer lines in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating sanitary sewer lines together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Land Lot 30 of the 4th Land District of Bibb County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows: That portion and that portion only as shown marked in orange on a plat of survey prepared by Mitchell J. Paulk, Georgia Registered Land surveyor #2775, dated August 30, 2001 and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 28. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said sanitary sewer lines.
SECTION 29. That the Macon Water Authority shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said sanitary sewer lines.
SECTION 30. That, after the Macon Water Authority has put into use the sanitary sewer lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Macon Water Authority, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 31. That no title shall be conveyed to the Macon Water Authority, and, except as herein specifically granted to the Macon Water Authority, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the Macon Water Authority.

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SECTION 32. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the Macon Water Authority shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by the Macon Water Authority. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 33. That the easement granted to the Macon Water Authority shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 34. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 35. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Bibb County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 36. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Macon Water Authority shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 37. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.

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ARTICLE IV SECTION 38.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Butts County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 39. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical transmission lines on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating electrical transmission lines together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Land Lots 237, 244, and 245 of the 3rd Land District of Butts County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows: That portion and that portion only as shown in orange on a drawing prepared by the Georgia Power Company Land Department entitled "Tanimura and Antle Distribution Line", drawing No. H-575-10, sheet No. 1 & 2, dated September 2000 and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 40. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said electrical transmission lines.
SECTION 41. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said electrical transmission lines.
SECTION 42. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical transmission lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

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SECTION 43. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company, and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 44. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Georgia Power Company. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 45. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 46. That the consideration for such easement shall be for the fair market value, but not less than $650.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 47. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Butts County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
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Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 49. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE V SECTION 50. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Cobb County, and the property is in the custody of the State Properties Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 51. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Cobb County, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of underpasses, crossings, and bridges on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating underpasses, crossings, and bridges together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement areas are located in Cobb County, Georgia, and are more particularly described as follows:
That portion and that portion only as shown on Cobb County Department of Transportation, Atlanta Road Contract 2 Project No. 7404-02b, sheet 12, and as shown on Cobb County Department of Transportation, Atlanta Road Contract 3 & 4 Project no. 7404-02 C & D, sheet 5, and as shown on Cobb County Department of Transportation Tower Road Project Nos. 7404-40 & 7405-16, and as shown on a drawing entitled Cumberland Community Multi-Use Path Railroad Crossing Plan, dated April 17, 2001, prepared by Moreland Altobelli Associates, Inc. and all being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 52. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said underpasses, crossings, and bridges.

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SECTION 53. That Cobb County shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said underpasses, crossings, and bridges.
SECTION 54. That, after Cobb County has put into use the underpasses, crossings, and bridges for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Cobb County, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 55. That no title shall be conveyed to Cobb County, and, except as herein specifically granted to Cobb County, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Cobb County.
SECTION 56. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Cobb County shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Cobb County. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 57. That the easement granted to Cobb County shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized

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by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 58. That the consideration for such easement shall be for $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 59. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Cobb County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 60. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Cobb County shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 61. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 62. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Coweta County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 63. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical transmission lines in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating electrical transmission lines together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located within the bounds of Chattahoochee Bend State Park in Coweta County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That portion and that portion only as shown in orange on a drawing attached as Exhibit "A" on that certain Georgia Board of Natural Resources Resolution dated September 26, 2001, recommending the granting of a revocable license and easement to Georgia Power Company over 53 acres, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia

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Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 64. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said electrical transmission lines.
SECTION 65. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said electrical transmission lines.
SECTION 66. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical transmission lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 67. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company, and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 68. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Georgia Power Company. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its

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sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 69. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 70. That the consideration for such easement shall be for the fair market value, but not less than $650.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 71. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Coweta County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 72. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 73. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.

ARTICLE VII SECTION 74. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Elbert County, and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Forestry Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 75. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Elbert County, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the

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construction, operation, and maintenance of ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting and operating ingress and egress together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in the 202nd Georgia Militia District of Elbert County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That portion and that portion only as shown in orange on a plat of survey for the Elbert County Board of Commissioners dated January 12, 2001 by Stacy C. Carroll, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2729, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 76. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said ingress and egress.
SECTION 77. That Elbert County shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said ingress and egress.
SECTION 78. That, after Elbert County has put into use the electrical transmission lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Elbert County, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facility shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 79. That no title shall be conveyed to Elbert County, and, except as herein specifically granted to Elbert County, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Elbert County.
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or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Elbert County shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Elbert County. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 81. That the easement granted to Elbert County shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 82. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 83. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Elbert County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 84. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Elbert County shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 85. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 86. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Glynn County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources,

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hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 87. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the United States Coast Guard (USCG), or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating ingress and egress together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located within the bounds of Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Regional Headquarters Complex in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That portion and that portion only as shown in yellow on a plat of survey entitled "U.S. Coast Guard Lease Parcels From State of Georgia At The Georgia DNR Site, Brunswick, Georgia, dated December 20, 2001 and prepared by Gary L. Nevill, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor # 2401 and being delineated as Parcel "B" and also that area designated as "Access Easement", and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 88. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said ingress and egress.
SECTION 89. That USCG shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said ingress and egress.
SECTION 90. That, after USCG has put into use the ingress and egress for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, USCG, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

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SECTION 91. That no title shall be conveyed to USCG, and, except as herein specifically granted to USCG, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to USCG.
SECTION 92. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and USCG shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by USCG. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 93. That the easement granted to USCG shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 94. That the consideration for such easement shall be for $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 95. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Glynn County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 96. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to USCG shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 97. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 98. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Gwinnett County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 99. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Transmission Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical transmission lines in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating electrical transmission lines together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area are located in Land Lot 1 of the 1st District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That portion and that portion only as shown marked in yellow on a plat of survey entitled "Shoal Creek Spout Creek 230 kV Transmission Line" dated June 15, 2001 and prepared by Andrew Milner, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2545 and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 100. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said electrical transmission lines.
SECTION 101. That Georgia Transmission Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said electrical transmission lines.
SECTION 102. That, after Georgia Transmission Corporation has put into use the electrical transmission lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof

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shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Transmission Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 103. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Transmission Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Transmission Corporation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Transmission Corporation.
SECTION 104. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Transmission Corporation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Georgia Transmission Corporation. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 105. That the easement granted to Georgia Transmission Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
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than $650.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 107. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 108. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Transmission Corporation shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 109. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE X SECTION 110. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Hall County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 111. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Gainesville, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of sanitary sewer lines in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating sanitary sewer lines together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Land Lot 137 of the 9th District of Hall County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That portion and that portion only as shown marked in yellow on a plat of survey entitled "City of Gainesville" dated March 8, 2001 prepared by Donald Rex Jones, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #2396 and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 112. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said sanitary sewer lines.
SECTION 113. That the City of Gainesville shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said sanitary sewer lines.
SECTION 114. That, after the City of Gainesville has put into use the sanitary sewer lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Gainesville, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 115. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Gainesville and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Gainesville, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Gainesville.
SECTION 116. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the City of Gainesville shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by the City of Gainesville. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 117. That the easement granted to the City of Gainesville shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 118. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 119. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Hall County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 120. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the City of Gainesville shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 121. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.

ARTICLE XI SECTION 122. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Haralson County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Technical and Adult Education, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 123. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Waco, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of sanitary sewer lines together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Land Lot 273 of the 7th District, 5th Section of Haralson County, Georgia, and is more

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particularly described as follows: That portion and that portion only as shown marked in yellow on a plat of survey prepared for the City of Waco by David E. Rowell, Haralson County Land Surveyor, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission
and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 124. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said sanitary sewer lines.
SECTION 125. That the City of Waco shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation of said sanitary sewer lines.
SECTION 126. That, after the City of Waco has put into use the sanitary sewer lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Waco, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

SECTION 127. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Waco, and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Waco, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Waco.
SECTION 128. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the

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City of Waco shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by the City of Waco. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 129. That the easement granted to the City of Waco shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement areas, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easements area herein granted.
SECTION 130. That the consideration for such easements shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 131. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Haralson County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 132. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the City of Waco shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 133. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 134. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in McIntosh County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 135. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Darien, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating ingress and egress together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in the 271st GMD of McIntosh County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That portion and that portion only as shown marked in yellow on a drawing attached as Exhibit "A" to that certain Revocable License Agreement being RPR# 0543, dated October 25, 2001, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 136. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said ingress and egress.
SECTION 137. That the City of Darien shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said ingress and egress.
SECTION 138. That, after the City of Darien has put into use the ingress and egress for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Darien, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 139. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Darien, and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Darien, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Darien.

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SECTION 140. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the City of Darien shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by the City of Darien. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 141. That the easement granted to the City of Darien shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 142. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 143. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of McIntosh County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 144. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the City of Darien shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 145. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.

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ARTICLE XIII SECTION 146. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Rabun County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 147. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Habersham EMC, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical transmission lines and poles in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and operating electrical transmission lines and poles together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Land Lots 104 and 105 of the 5th Land District of Rabun County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That portion and that portion only as marked in yellow on a plat of survey dated September 18, 2001 entitled "Proposed Power Pole Location" prepared by William F. Rolader Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #2042 and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 148. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and operating said electrical transmission lines and poles.
SECTION 149. That, after Habersham EMC has put into use the electrical transmission lines and poles for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Habersham EMC, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 150. That grantee shall comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement ares and shall obtain all permits and make such reports to the appropriate government agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area.

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SECTION 151. That no title shall be conveyed to Habersham EMC, and, except as herein specifically granted to Habersham EMC, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Habersham EMC.
SECTION 152. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Habersham EMC shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Habersham EMCA. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 153. That the easement granted to Habersham EMC shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 154. That the consideration for such easement shall be for $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 155. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Rabun County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 156. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Habersham EMC shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 157. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XIV SECTION 158. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Richmond County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Human Resources, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement areas, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 159. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical distribution lines in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting and operating electrical distribution lines together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located along Georgia Highway 56 at Georgia Regional Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That portion and that portion only as shown marked in yellow on a drawing prepared by Georgia Power Company and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 160. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said electrical distribution lines.
SECTION 161. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical distribution lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title,

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privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 162. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company, and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement areas not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 163. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement areas should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement areas, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate sites, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement areas at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Georgia Power Company. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 164. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement areas, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement areas herein granted.
SECTION 165. That the consideration for such easement shall be for $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 166. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Richmond County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 167. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 168. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XV SECTION 169. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Tattnall County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 170. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Glenville, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a welcome sign in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a welcome sign together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in the 1432 GMD of Tattnall County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That portion and that portion only marked in yellow on a plat of survey prepared for the City of Glenville dated May 9, 2001 by John O. Parker and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 171. That, the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said welcome sign.

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SECTION 172. That after the City of Glenville has put into use the welcome sign for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Glenville, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 173. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Glenville, and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Glenville, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Glenville.
SECTION 174. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the City of Glenville shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by the City of Glenville. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 175. That the easement granted to the City of Glenville shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.

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SECTION 176. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 177. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Tattnall County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 178. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the City of Glenville shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 179. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XVI SECTION 180. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Tift County, and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission. SECTION 181. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Tifton, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a water line in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting and operating a water line, together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in land lots 261, 262, 291, and 292 of the 6th land district of Tift County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows: That portion and that portion only marked in yellow on a plat of survey prepared for the City of Tifton dated February 1, 2002 by Barbara L. Herring, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2785 and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 182. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said water line.
SECTION 183. That after the City of Tifton has put into use the water line for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Tifton, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facility shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 184. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Tifton, and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Tifton, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Tifton.
SECTION 185. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and the City of Tifton shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by the City of Tifton. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.
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use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 187. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 188. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Tift County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 189. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the City of Tifton shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 190. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XVII SECTION 191. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Upson County, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Technical and Adult Education, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area," and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 192. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Atlanta Gas Light Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas lines in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating natural gas lines together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Land Lot 189 of the 10th District of Upson County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That portion and that portion only as shown marked in yellow on a plat of survey entitled "30N AGLC Relocation Easement Crossing Flint River Technical Institute" prepared by Atlanta Gas Light Company drawing, dated July 5, 2001 and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia

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Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 193. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said natural gas lines.
SECTION 194. That, after Atlanta Gas Light Company has put into use the natural gas lines for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easements granted herein. Upon abandonment, Atlanta Gas Light Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facilities shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 195. That no title shall be conveyed to Atlanta Gas Light Company, and, except as herein specifically granted to Atlanta Gas Light Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Atlanta Gas Light Company.

SECTION 196. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the states use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant substantially equivalent nonexclusive easements to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Atlanta Gas Light Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Atlanta Gas Light Company. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 197. That the easements granted to Atlanta Gas Light Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 198. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 199. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Upson County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 200. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Atlanta Gas Light Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 201. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 202. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SR 575.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown Y Brush

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill C Hooks

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith

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Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

C Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson C Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SR 575.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 432. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-100.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act of 1999," so as to change the penalty for certain unlawful acts in violation of such Code section; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Defense, Science and Technology Committee offered the following substitute to SB 432:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 16-12-100.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act of 1999," so as to change the penalty for certain unlawful acts in violation of such Code section; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 16-12-100.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act of 1999," is amended by

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striking subsections (d) and (e) of said Code section and inserting in its place the following:
"(d)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person intentionally or willfully to utilize a computer on-line service, Internet service, or local bulletin board service to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice, or attempt to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a child or another person believed by such person to be a child, to commit any illegal act described in Code Section 16-6-2, relating to the offense of sodomy or aggravated sodomy; Code Section 16-6-4, relating to the offense of child molestation or aggravated child molestation; Code Section 16-6-5, relating to the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes; or Code Section 16-6-8, relating to the offense of public indecency; or to engage in any conduct that by its nature is an unlawful sexual offense against a child. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person intentionally or willfully to utilize a computer on-line service, Internet service, or local bulletin board service to attempt to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a child or another person believed by such person to be a child to commit any illegal act described in Code Section 16-6-2, relating to the offense of sodomy or aggravated sodomy; Code Section 16-6-4, relating to the offense of child molestation or aggravated child molestation; Code Section 16-6-5, relating to the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes; or Code Section 16-6-8, relating to the offense of public indecency; or to engage in any conduct that by its nature is an unlawful sexual offense against a child. (2)(3) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years or by a fine not to exceed $50,000.00 or both. Upon a first conviction of a violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the judge may probate the sentence; and such probation may be upon the special condition that the defendant undergo a mandatory period of counseling administered by a licensed psychiatrist or a licensed psychologist. However, if the judge finds that such probation should not be imposed, the judge shall sentence the defendant to imprisonment. Upon a second or third conviction of such offense, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five years. For a fourth or subsequent conviction of such offense, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for 20 years. Adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for a conviction of a third, fourth, or subsequent such offense, including a plea of nolo contendere, shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld. (4) Any person who violates paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years or by a fine not to exceed $25,000.00 or both. (e)(1) It shall be unlawful for any owner or operator of a computer on-line service, Internet service, or local bulletin board service intentionally or willfully to permit a subscriber to utilize the service to commit a violation of this Code section, knowing that such person intended to utilize such service to violate this Code section.

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(2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years or by a fine not to exceed $50,000.00 or both."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 38, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill C Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh
Shafer Y Smith C Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson C Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
3/7/02
On SB 432, I was in the Governor's office discussing a bill on domestic violence pending in the Corrections Committee. I vote Yes for the Bill (SB 432).
/s/ Greg Hecht

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

March 8, 2002

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Eldridge:
Please let the record reflect that I voted "yes" on Senate Bill 432.
Very truly yours,
/s/ David J. Shafer State Senator, District 48
HB 1100. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd, Dukes of the 161st, Channell of the 111th, Walker of the 141st and others:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for colorectal cancer screening; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Thompson of the 33rd.

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The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1100:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for colorectal cancer screening; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, is amended by adding after Code Section 33-24-56.2 a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-56.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Health benefit policy' means any individual or group plan, policy, or contract for health care services issued, delivered, issued for delivery, executed, or renewed by an insurer in this state on or after July 1, 2002, including, but not limited to, those contracts executed by the Department of Community Health pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (f) of Code Section 31-5A-4. The term 'health benefit policy' does not include the following limited benefit insurance policies: accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, dental, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, medicare supplement, specified disease, vision, and nonrenewable individual policies written for a period of less than six months. (2) 'Insurer' means any person, corporation, or other entity authorized to provide health benefit policies under this title. (b) Every health benefit policy shall provide coverage for colorectal cancer screening, examinations, and laboratory tests in accordance with the most recently published guidelines and recommendations established by the American Cancer Society, in consultation with the American College of Gastroenterology and the American College of Radiology, for the ages, family histories, and frequencies referenced in such guidelines and recommendations and deemed appropriate by the attending physician after conferring with the patient. (c) The benefits provided in this Code section shall be subject to the same annual deductibles or coinsurance established for all other covered benefits within a given health benefit policy."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senator Seabaugh of the 28th offered the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee substitute to HB 1100 by inserting after "definitions;" in line 3 on page 1 the following:

"to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to enact the 'Georgia Consumer Choice of Benefits Health Insurance Plan Act'; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide definitions; to provide that Georgia Consumer Choice of Benefits Health Insurance Plan policies or contracts not subject to state mandated health benefits may be offered by insurers to group or individual policyholders; to provide exceptions;".
By redesignating Section 2 as Section 3 and inserting after line 6 on page 2 the following:

"SECTION 2. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by adding a new Chapter 59 to read as follows:

'CHAPTER 59
33-59-1. This chapter may be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Consumer Choice of Benefits Health Insurance Plan Act."
33-59-2. The General Assembly recognizes the need for employers and individuals in this state to have the opportunity to choose group and individual health insurance plans that are more affordable and flexible than standard market policies of accident and sickness insurance and the need to increase the availability of health insurance coverage by authorizing the transaction of this type of plan or policy by accident and sickness insurers licensed to transact business in this state. This chapter shall in no way prevent insurers from offering any coverages that are offered or mandated under this title; provided, however, that, on and after July 1, 2002, it is explicitly intended that employers or individuals may choose pursuant to this chapter new health insurance plans offered by insurers that may exclude in whole or in part state mandated health benefits.
33-59-3. As used in this chapter, the term:

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(1) "Group" means any employer group of 100 employees or less. (2) "Health benefits plan" means the Georgia Consumer Choice of Benefits Health Insurance Plan. (3) "Insurer" means any insurer or nonprofit organization authorized to sell accident and sickness policies, subscriber contracts, certificates, or agreements of any form under Chapters 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, and 30 of this title.
(4)(A) "State mandated health benefits" means coverages for health care services or benefits, required by state law or state regulations, requiring the reimbursement or utilization related to specific health illnesses, injuries, or conditions of the covered person, or inclusion of a specific category of licensed health care practitioner to be provided to the covered person in an individual, blanket, or group policy or contract for a health related condition of a covered person. (B) "State mandated health benefits" does not mean standard provisions or rights required to be present in an individual, blanket, or group policy or contract for accident and sickness insurance pursuant to state law or regulations unrelated to specific health illnesses, injuries, or conditions of the insured, including, but not limited to, those related to continuation of coverage in Code Section 33-24-21.1, Code Section 33-24-21.2, paragraph (4) of Code Section 33-30-4, and paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of Code Section 33-30-6; entitlement to conversion privileges in Code Section 33-24-21.1; termination of coverage in Code Sections 33-24-21 and 33-24-28; or coverage of newly born or adopted children in Code Section 33-24-22.
33-59-4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title and from and after July 1, 2002:
(1) Any insurer authorized to transact business in this state shall be authorized to offer through a licensed agent or agency, as an option, one or more group health benefit plans which, either in whole or in part, do not provide state mandated health benefits; and (2) Any insurer authorized to transact business in this state shall be authorized to offer through a licensed agent or agency, as an option, one or more individual health benefit plans which, either in whole or in part, do not provide state mandated health benefits.
33-59-5. In each sale of accident and sickness policies or contracts in which the proposed group or individual policyholder has chosen a health benefits plan which, either in whole or in part, does not provide state mandated health benefits, the insurer shall:
(1) Provide to the proposed group or individual policyholder a written notice at the beginning of the written application for the health benefits plan the following language in bold type:
"You have the option to choose this Consumer Choice of Benefits Health Insurance Plan which, either in whole or in part, does not provide state mandated health benefits normally required in accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia.

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This health benefits plan may provide a more affordable health insurance policy for you, although, at the same time, it may provide you with fewer health benefits than those normally included as state mandated health benefits in policies in Georgia. If you choose this option, please consult with your insurance agent to discover which state mandated health benefits are excluded in this policy."; (2) Provide a form to be signed by the proposed group or individual policyholder acknowledging that the health benefits plan being purchased by the group or individual policyholder does not provide the state mandated health benefits listed on the form; and (3) Maintain the signed acknowledgment forms to provide information as may be needed by the Commissioner of Insurance.

33-59-6.
The Commissioner of Insurance may promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.'"

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 43, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill C Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Thomas,R Y Thompson

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Y Gingrey Y Golden
Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 1.

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

At 12:12 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 1:45 p.m.

At 1:45 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 459. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Kemp of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses, so as to revise definitions; to provide for the procedure for an investigative warrant; to provide for access to stored wire and electronic communications and transactional records; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill C Hooks
Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D

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Y Dean Fort
Y Gillis Y Gingrey
Golden Y Guhl

Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 1.

Thomas,N N Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Y Williams

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

Senator Scott of the 36th asked unanimous consent that HB 360 be dropped to the foot of the calendar. The consent was granted, and HB 360 was dropped to the foot of the Rules Calendar for today.

SB 439. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Stokes of the 43rd, Ladd of the 41st, Thomas of the 10th, Polak of the 42nd and Burton of the 5th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to provide that the police chief or chief executive officer of the security force created by said Act shall have the authority to administer the oath of office to any eligible peace officer employed as a member of such force; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill C Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate

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Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,D Thomas,N
Y Thomas,R Thompson
Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

SB 397. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to regulate the use of electric personal assistive mobility devices; to define certain terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee offered the following substitute to SB 397:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to regulate the use of electric personal assistive mobility devices; to define certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to powers of local authorities generally; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in Code section 40-1-1, relating to definitions, by inserting a new paragraph (15.6) to read as follows:
"(15.6) 'Electric personal assistive mobility device' or 'EPAMD' means a selfbalancing, two nontandem wheeled device designed to transport only one person and having an electric propulsion system with average power of 750 watts (1 horsepower) and a maximum speed of less than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by such propulsion system and ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds."

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SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in said Code Section 40-1-1 by striking paragraph (33) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(33) 'Motor vehicle' means every vehicle which is self-propelled, other than an electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD)."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to special provisions for certain vehicles, by adding a new Part 5 to read as follows:
"Part 5
40-6-360. (a) Electric personal assistive mobility devices may be operated on sidewalks where a 48 inch clear path is maintained for access for persons with disabilities, and highways, provided that any person operating such a device shall have the same rights and duties as prescribed for pedestrians in Article 5 of this chapter and except as otherwise provided in this part. (b) No person shall operate any electric personal assistive mobility device on the roadway of any highway unless:
(1) The maximum speed limit of the roadway is 35 miles per hour or less; (2) The roadway is a municipal street in a residential area lacking serviceable sidewalks; or (3) The roadway has a separately striped bicycle lane and the device is operated within the bicycle lane. (c) When traveling in any roadway of a highway, any person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device shall travel in the same direction authorized for motor vehicle traffic on such roadway.
40-6-361. Any person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device on a sidewalk or roadway shall comply with the requirements of this part or any local ordinance regulating the use of such devices pursuant to Code Section 40-6-371 and shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with, and shall yield the right of way to, persons traveling on foot.
40-6-362. No person shall operate an electric personal assistive mobility device at a speed greater than 8 miles per hour when traveling on any sidewalk or 15 miles per hour elsewhere; provided, however, that a county or municipal governing authority or the commissioner of transportation may further restrict the speed of such devices in locations where pedestrian traffic is congested and there is a significant speed differential between pedestrians and operators of such devices.

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40-6-363. (a) An electric personal assistive mobility device may be parked on a sidewalk unless otherwise prohibited or restricted by an official traffic control device or local ordinance. (b) An electric personal assistive mobility device shall not be parked on any roadway in such a manner as to prevent the movement of a legally parked motor vehicle. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, any person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device shall be subject to the same parking restrictions as provided for motor vehicles under Part 1 of Article 10 of this chapter. All violations of parking restrictions shall be deemed the responsibility of the owner of such device; and, for purposes of parking restrictions, the owner shall be deemed to be in control of the device at the time of a parking violation involving such device, and no evidence of actual control by such owner need be proven as an element of the offense.
40-6-364. No person shall carry or transport any hazardous materials on an electric personal assistive mobility device. Oxygen carried for personal medical reasons shall not be deemed a hazardous material for purposes of this Code section.

40-6-365. (a) Any electric personal assistive mobility device, when operated on any highway or sidewalk, shall be equipped with front, rear, and side reflectors which shall be visible from a distance of 300 feet when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlights on a motor vehicle; a system that when employed will enable the operator to bring the device to a controlled stop; and, if the device is operated between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, a lamp emitting a white light which, while the device is in motion, illuminates the area in front of the operator for a distance of 300 feet. (b) Any person of any age operating an electric personal assistive mobility device on any highway or sidewalk, shall wear protective headgear which meets or exceeds the impact standards for bicycle helmets required by Code Section 40-6-296.
40-6-366. A person who is under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or any drug to a degree which renders him or her a hazard shall not operate any electric personal assistive mobility device on any highway or sidewalk. Violation of this Code section shall be a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed $500.00.

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40-6-367. Any person who violates any provision of this part other than Code Section 40-6-366 shall not be guilty of a criminal offense or a moving traffic violation for purposes of Code Section 40-5-57 but shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500.00."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-371, relating to powers of local authorities generally, by inserting a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(18.1) Regulating the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices, provided that such regulations are no less restrictive than those imposed by Part 5 of Article 13 of this chapter;"
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 35, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Gillis Y Gingrey
Golden Y Guhl

Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 1.

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

HR 787. By Representatives Mosley of the 171st, Smith of the 169th, Byrd of the 170th, DeLoach of the 172nd, Stokes of the 92nd and others:

A RESOLUTION designating US Highway 301 as the Public Safety and Veterans Highway; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Blitch of the 7th.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey
Golden Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

HR 806. By Representatives Smith of the 169th, Ray of the 128th, Hudson of the 156th, Johnson of the 35th, Brooks of the 54th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Ethanol Production Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Ragan of the 11th.

The Senate Agriculture Committee offered the following amendment:

Amend HR 806 by striking on line 18 of page 1 the word "seven" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five".

By striking on line 8 of page 2 the word "seven" and insert in lieu thereof the word "five".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the committee 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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Y Guhl

Y Paul

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

HB 151. By Representative Rogers of the 20th:

A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding equipment of motor vehicles, so as to prohibit the operation on public roads of certain motor vehicles which supply the motor vehicles' combustion engines with nitrous oxide; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Harp of the 16th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

HB 681. By Representatives Boggs of the 168th and Martin of the 47th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 15-5-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the advisory council to the Georgia Courts Automation Commission, so as to add the executive director of the Georgia Technology Authority or such officer's designee; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Golden of the 8th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

SB 462. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Johnson of the 1st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the abatement of nuisances, so as to change definitions; to clarify the procedures for imposition and collection of nuisance abatement liens; to clarify procedures relating to the collection of tax liens; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax sales, so as to change provisions relating to judicial in rem tax foreclosures; to incorporate changes made to Chapter 2 of Title 41; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Finance and Public Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to SB 462:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the abatement of nuisances, so as to change definitions; to clarify the procedures for imposition and collection of nuisance abatement liens; to clarify procedures relating to the collection of tax liens; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax sales, so as to change provisions relating to judicial in rem tax foreclosures; to incorporate changes made to Chapter 2 of Title 41; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the abatement of nuisances, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 41-2-8, relating to definitions, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"41-2-8. As used in Code Section 41-2-7, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-9 through 41-2-17, the term:
(1) 'Applicable codes' means (A) any optional housing or abatement standard provided in Chapter 2 of Title 8 as adopted by ordinance or operation of law, or other property maintenance standards as adopted by ordinance or operation of law, or general nuisance law, relative to the safe use of real property; (B) any fire or life safety code as provided for in Chapter 2 of Title 25; and (C) any building codes adopted by local ordinance prior to October 1, 1991, or the minimum standard codes provided in Chapter 2 of Title 8 after October 1, provided that such building or minimum standard codes for real property improvements shall be deemed to mean those building or minimum standard codes in existence at the time such real property improvements were constructed unless otherwise provided by law.

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(2) 'Closing' means causing a dwelling, building, or structure to be vacated and secured against unauthorized entry. (3) 'Drug crime' means an act which is a violation of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, known as the 'Georgia Controlled Substances Act.' (4) 'Dwellings, buildings, or structures' means any building or structure or part thereof used and occupied for human habitation or commercial, industrial, or business uses, or intended to be so used, and includes any outhouses, improvements, and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith and also includes any building or structure of any design. As used in Code Section 41-2-7, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-9 through 41-2-17, the term 'dwellings, buildings, or structures' shall not mean or include any farm, any building or structure located on a farm, or any agricultural facility or other building or structure used for the production, growing, raising, harvesting, storage, or processing of crops, livestock, poultry, or other farm products. (5) 'Governing authority' means the board of commissioners or sole commissioner of a county or the council, board of commissioners, board of aldermen, or other legislative body charged with governing a municipality. (6) 'Interested party' means:
(A) Those parties having an interest in the property as revealed by a certification of title to the property conducted in accordance with the title standards of the State Bar of Georgia; (B) Those parties having filed a notice in accordance with Code Section 48-3-9; (C) Any other party having an interest in the property whose identity and address are reasonably ascertainable from the records of the petitioner or records maintained in the county courthouse or by the clerk of the court. 'Interested party' shall not include the holder of the benefit or burden of any easement or right of way whose interest is properly recorded which interest shall remain unaffected; and (D) Persons in possession of said property and premises. (6)(7) 'Municipality' means any incorporated city within this state. (7)(8) 'Owner' means the holder of the title in fee simple and every mortgagee of record. (8) 'Parties in interest' means: (A) Persons in possession of said property and premises; (B) Persons having of record in the county in which the dwelling, building, or structure is located any vested right, title, or interest in or lien upon such dwelling, building, or structure or the lot, tract, or parcel of real property upon which the structure is situated or upon which the public health hazard or general nuisance exists based upon a 50 year title examination conducted in accordance with the title standards of the State Bar of Georgia; (C) Persons having paid an occupational tax to the governing authority for a location or office at the subject building or structure; or (D) Persons having filed a property tax return with the governing authority as to the subject property, building, or structure.

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(9) 'Public authority' means any member of a governing authority, any housing authority officer, or any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the municipality, county, or state relating to health, fire, or building regulations or to other activities concerning dwellings, buildings, or structures in the county or municipality. (10) 'Public officer' means the officer or officers who are authorized by Code Section 41-2-7, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-9 through 41-2-17 and by ordinances adopted under Code Section 41-2-7, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-9 through 41-2-17 to exercise the powers prescribed by such ordinances or any agent of such officer or officers. (11) 'Repair' means altering or improving a dwelling, building, or structure so as to bring the structure into compliance with the applicable codes in the jurisdiction where the property is located and the cleaning or removal of debris, trash, and other materials present and accumulated which create a health or safety hazard in or about any dwelling, building, or structure. (12) 'Resident' means any person residing in the jurisdiction where the property is located on or after the date on which the alleged nuisance arose."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 41-2-9, relating to county or municipal ordinances relating to unfit buildings or structures, by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) In addition to any other remedies or enforcement mechanisms available, upon the adoption of an ordinance finding that dwelling, building, or structure conditions of the character described in Code Section 41-2-7 exist within a county or municipality, the governing body of such county or municipality is authorized to adopt ordinances relating to the dwellings, buildings, or structures within such county or municipality which are unfit for human habitation or commercial, industrial, or business uses and not in compliance with applicable codes, which are vacant and being used in connection with the commission of drug crimes, or which constitute an endangerment to the public health or safety as a result of unsanitary or unsafe conditions. Such ordinances shall include at least the following provisions:
(1) That it is the duty of the owner of every dwelling, building, structure, or property within the jurisdiction to construct and maintain such dwelling, building, structure, or property in conformance with applicable codes in force within the jurisdiction, or such ordinances which regulate and prohibit activities on property and which declare it to be a public nuisance to construct or maintain any dwelling, building, structure, or property in violation of such codes or ordinances; (2) That a public officer be designated or appointed to exercise the powers prescribed by the ordinances; (3) That whenever a request is filed with the public officer by a public authority or by at least five residents of the municipality or by five residents of the unincorporated area of the county if the property in question is located in the unincorporated area of

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the county charging that any dwelling, building, structure, or property is unfit for human habitation or for commercial, industrial, or business use and not in compliance with applicable codes; is vacant and being used in connection with the commission of drug crimes; or constitutes an endangerment to the public health or safety as a result of unsanitary or unsafe conditions, the public officer shall make an investigation or inspection of the specific dwelling, building, structure, or property. If the officer's investigation or inspection identifies that any dwelling, building, structure, or property is unfit for human habitation or for commercial, industrial, or business use and not in compliance with applicable codes; is vacant and being used in connection with the commission of drug crimes; or constitutes an endangerment to the public health or safety as a result of unsanitary or unsafe conditions, the public officer may issue a complaint in rem against the lot, tract, or parcel of real property on which such dwelling, building, or structure is situated or where such public health hazard or general nuisance exists and shall cause summons and a copy of the complaint to be served on the owner and parties in interest in interested parties for such dwelling, building, or structure. The complaint shall identify the subject real property by appropriate street address and official tax map reference; identify the owner and parties in interest interested parties; state with particularity the factual basis for the action; and contain a statement of the action sought by the public officer to abate the alleged nuisance. The summons shall notify the owner and parties in interest interested parties that a hearing will be held before a court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Code Section 41-2-5, at a date and time certain and at a place within the county or municipality where the property is located. Such hearing shall be held not less than 15 days nor more than 45 days after the filing of said complaint in the proper court. The owner and parties in interest interested parties shall have the right to file an answer to the complaint and to appear in person or by attorney and offer testimony at the time and place fixed for hearing; (4) That if, after such notice and hearing, the court determines that the dwelling, building, or structure in question is unfit for human habitation or is unfit for its current commercial, industrial, or business use and not in compliance with applicable codes; is vacant and being used in connection with the commission of drug crimes; or constitutes an endangerment to the public health or safety as a result of unsanitary or unsafe conditions, the court shall state in writing findings of fact in support of such determination and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner and any parties in interest interested parties that have answered the complaint or appeared at the hearing an order:
(A) If the repair, alteration, or improvement of the said dwelling, building, or structure can be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the present value of the dwelling, building, or structure, requiring the owner, within the time specified in the order, to repair, alter, or improve such dwelling, building, or structure so as to bring it into full compliance with the applicable codes relevant to the cited violation and, if applicable, to secure the structure so that it cannot be used in connection with the commission of drug crimes; or

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(B) If the repair, alteration, or improvement of the said dwelling, building, or structure in order to bring it into full compliance with applicable codes relevant to the cited violations cannot be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the present value of the dwelling, building, or structure, requiring the owner, within the time specified in the order, to demolish and remove such dwelling, building, or structure and all debris from the property. For purposes of this Code section, the court shall make its determination of 'reasonable cost in relation to the present value of the dwelling, building, or structure' without consideration of the value of the land on which the structure is situated; provided, however, that costs of the preparation necessary to repair, alter, or improve a structure may be considered. Income and financial status of the owner shall not be factor in the court's determination. The present value of the structure and the costs of repair, alteration, or improvement may be established by affidavits of real estate appraisers with a Georgia appraiser classification as provided in Chapter 39A of Title 43, qualified building contractors, or qualified building inspectors without actual testimony presented. Costs of repair, alteration, or improvement of the structure shall be the cost necessary to bring the structure into compliance with the applicable codes relevant to the cited violations in force in the jurisdiction; (5) That, if the owner fails to comply with an order to repair or demolish the dwelling, building, or structure, the public officer may cause such dwelling, building, or structure to be repaired, altered, or improved or to be vacated and closed or demolished. Such abatement action shall commence within 270 days after the expiration of time specified in the order for abatement by the owner. Any time during which such action is prohibited by a court order issued pursuant to Code Section 41-213 or any other equitable relief granted by a court of competent jurisdiction shall not be counted toward the 270 days in which such abatement action must commence. The public officer shall cause to be posted on the main entrance of the building, dwelling, or structure a placard with the following words: 'This building is unfit for human habitation or commercial, industrial, or business use and does not comply with the applicable codes or has been ordered secured to prevent its use in connection with drug crimes or constitutes an endangerment to public health or safety as a result of unsanitary or unsafe conditions. The use or occupation of this building is prohibited and unlawful.'; (6) If the public officer has the structure demolished, reasonable effort shall be made to salvage reusable materials for credit against the cost of demolition. The proceeds of any moneys received from the sale of salvaged materials shall be used or applied against the cost of the demolition and removal of the structure, and proper records shall be kept showing application of sales proceeds. Any such sale of salvaged materials may be made without the necessity of public advertisement and bid. The public officer and governing authority are relieved of any and all liability resulting from or occasioned by the sale of any such salvaged materials, including, without limitation, defects in such salvaged materials; and

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(7) That the amount of the cost of demolition, including all court costs, appraisal fees, administrative costs incurred by the county tax commissioner or municipal tax collector or city revenue officer, and all other costs necessarily associated with the abatement action, including restoration to grade of the real property after demolition, shall be a lien against the real property upon which such cost was incurred. (b)(1) The lien provided for in paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall attach to the real property upon the filing of a certified copy of the order requiring repair, closure, or demolition in the office of the clerk of superior court in the county where the real property is located and shall relate back to the date of the filing of the lis pendens notice required under subsection (g) (c) of Code Section 41-212. The clerk of superior court shall record and index such certified copy of the order in the deed records of the county and enter the lien on the general execution docket. The lien shall be superior to all other liens on the property, except liens for taxes to which the lien shall be inferior, and shall continue in force until paid. After filing a certified copy of the order with the clerk of superior court, the public officer shall forward a copy of the order and a final statement of costs to the county tax commissioner. (2) Upon final determination of costs, fees, and expenses incurred in accordance with this chapter, the public officer responsible for enforcement actions in accordance with this chapter shall transmit to the appropriate county tax commissioner or municipal tax collector or city revenue officer a statement of the total amount due and secured by said lien, together with copies of all notices provided to interested parties. The statement of the public officer shall be transmitted within 90 days of completion of the repairs, demolition, or closure. It shall be the duty of the appropriate county tax commissioner to collect the amount of the lien in conjunction with the collection of ad valorem taxes on the property and or municipal tax collector or city revenue officer, who is responsible or whose duties include the collection of municipal taxes, to collect the amount of the lien as if it were a real property ad valorem tax, using all methods available for collecting real property ad valorem taxes, including specifically Chapter 4 of Title 48; provided, however, that the limitation of Code Section 48-4-78 which requires 12 months of delinquency before commencing a tax foreclosure shall not apply. A county tax commissioner shall collect and enforce municipal liens imposed pursuant to this chapter in accordance with Code Section 48-5-359.1. The county tax commissioner or municipal tax collector or city revenue officer shall remit the amount collected to the governing authority of the county or municipality whose ordinance lien is being collected enforced. Thirty days after imposition of the lien, the unpaid lien amount shall bear interest and penalties in the same amount as applicable to interest and penalties on unpaid real property ad valorem taxes. (2) Where the remittance is to a municipality, the tax commissioner shall collect and retain an amount equal to the cost of administering a lien authorized by this chapter unless such costs are waived by resolution of the county governing authority. Any such amount collected and retained for administration shall be deposited in the general fund of the county to pay the cost of administering the lien.

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(3) Enforcement of liens pursuant to this Code section may be initiated at any time following receipt by the county tax commissioner or municipal tax collector or city revenue officer of the final determination of costs in accordance with this chapter. The unpaid lien amount shall bear interest and penalties from and after the date of final determination of costs in the same amount as applicable to interest and penalties on unpaid real property ad valorem taxes. An enforcement proceeding pursuant to Code Section 48-4-78 for delinquent ad valorem taxes may include all amounts due under this chapter. (4) The redemption amount in any enforcement proceeding pursuant to this Code section shall be the full amount of the costs as finally determined in accordance with this Code section together with interest, penalties, and costs incurred by the governing authority, county tax commissioner, municipal tax collector, or city revenue officer in the enforcement of such lien. Redemption of property from the lien may be made in accordance with the provisions of Code Sections 48-4-80 and 48-4-81."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 41-2-12, relating to service of complaints or orders upon parties in interest and owners of unfit buildings or structures, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"41-2-12. (a) Complaints issued by a public officer pursuant to an ordinance adopted under Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-11, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-13 through 41-2-17 shall be served in the following manner. In all cases, a copy of the complaint and summons shall be conspicuously posted on the subject dwelling, building, or structure within three business days of filing of the complaint and at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing. A copy of the complaint and summons shall be served in one of the following ways: (1) Personal service upon each owner and party in interest if such parties are residents of the county. Service shall be perfected at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing. Service may be made by the public officer designated by ordinance to abate nuisances or by any law enforcement officer of the county or municipality whose ordinance is being enforced; and a return of service, filed with the clerk of the appropriate court, shall be deemed sufficient proof that service was perfected;
(2) Pursuant to the provisions of Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 48; or (3) Statutory overnight delivery. (b) If any owner or party in interest is a resident of this state but resides outside of the county, service shall be perfected by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the most recent address shown in county tax filings and mailed at least 14 days prior to the date of the hearing. At least 14 days prior to the date of the hearing, the public officer shall mail copies of the complaint by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to all interested parties whose identity and address are reasonably ascertainable. Copies of the complaint shall also be mailed by first-class mail to the property address to the attention of the

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occupants of the property, if any, and shall be posted on the property within three business days of filing the complaint and at least 14 days prior to the date of the hearing. (c)(b) For interested parties Nonresidents of this state, whose mailing address is known, shall be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, mailed at least 14 days prior to the date of the hearing. For nonresidents whose mailing address is unknown, a notice stating the date, time, and place of the hearing shall be published in the newspaper in which the sheriffs advertisements appear in such county once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. (d) In the event either the owner or any party in interest is a minor, an estate, an incompetent person, or person laboring under disabilities, the guardian or other personal representative of such person shall be served and if such guardian or personal representative resides outside the county or is a nonresident of this state, he or she shall be served as provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section. If such owner or party in interest has no guardian or personal representative, service shall be perfected by serving the judge of the probate court of the county wherein such property is located at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing which judge shall stand in the place of and protect the rights of such minor, estate, or incompetent person or appoint a guardian ad litem for such person. (e) In the event of unknown persons or unborn remaindermen who are likely to have any rights in the property or interest or the proceeds thereof, the judge of the probate court of the county wherein such property or interest is located shall be personally served at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing, and it shall be the duty of the judge of the probate court to stand in the place of and protect the rights of such unknown parties or unborn remaindermen. (f) In the event the whereabouts of any owner or party in interest is unknown and the same cannot be ascertained by the public officer in the exercise of reasonable diligence or if any owner or party in interest cannot, after due diligence, be served as provided in this Code section, the public officer shall make an affidavit to that effect and serve by publication in the manner provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, and such publication shall be sufficient proof that service was perfected. (g)(c) A notice of lis pendens shall be filed in the office of the clerk of superior court in the county in which the dwelling, building, or structure is located at the time of filing the complaint in the appropriate court. Such notice shall have the same force and effect as other lis pendens notices provided by law. (h)(d) Orders and other filings made subsequent to service of the initial complaint shall be served in the manner provided in this Code section on the owner and any party in interest interested party who answers the complaint or appears at the hearing. Any interested party who fails to answer or appear at the hearing shall be deemed to have waived all further notice in the proceedings."
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Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax sales, is amended in Code Section 48-4-76, relating to judicial in rem tax foreclosures, by adding a new subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d) The enforcement proceedings authorized by this article may be initiated by a county, by a municipality, by one acting on behalf of the other pursuant to contract, or by joint action in a single proceeding."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-4-78, relating to identification of tax delinquent properties and commencement of tax foreclosure, by striking subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) After an ad valorem tax lien, based upon a digest approved in accordance with the law, has become payable and is past due and thereby delinquent, a tax commissioner or other tax collector, as appropriate, may identify those properties on which to commence a tax foreclosure in accordance with this article. The tax commissioner or other tax collector, as appropriate, shall not commence tax foreclosure in accordance with this article for a period of 12 months following the date upon which the taxes initially became delinquent. Once enforcement proceedings have commenced in accordance with the provisions of this article, the enforcement proceedings may be amended to include any and all ad valorem taxes which become delinquent subsequent to the date of the initial ad valorem tax lien that was the original basis for the enforcement proceedings."
SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002.
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 46, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott

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Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley E Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

Senator Starr of the 44th moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 2:41 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, March 8, 2002
Twenty-ninth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

The Journal was confirmed.

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 931.

By Representatives Cummings of the 27th, Shanahan of the 10th and McBee of the 88th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 47-2-110 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement age under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, application and eligibility for a retirement allowance, suspension of retirement allowance upon reemployment, and health benefits, so as to provide that persons who retired with at least ten years of actual service as an officer of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety may return to service in certain capacities and continue to receive a full retirement benefit; and for other purposes.

HB 1112. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:

A BILL to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change certain provisions relating to registration of motor vehicles; to change certain provisions relating to processing by private persons of applications for registration; to change certain provisions relating to special license plates for members of active reserve components of the United States; and for other purposes.

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HB 1256. By Representatives Mobley of the 69th and Benfield of the 67th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notaries public, so as to provide for denial of a notary recommission if the applicant engages in false or misleading advertising or the unauthorized practice of law; to provide that notaries who are not licensed to practice law must post notice of this fact; to provide that notaries who are not licensed to practice law are prohibited from rendering any service that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law; and for other purposes.

HB 1289. By Representatives O'Neal of the 139th, Walker of the 141st, Floyd of the 138th and Ray of the 128th:
A BILL to amend Subpart 1 of Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame, so as to change provisions relating to the powers of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board; and for other purposes.

HB 1329. By Representative Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-12-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rules and regulations regarding bingo, so as to increase the amount of money that may be paid to individuals assisting in the conduct of bingo games; to increase the number of organizations in which a person is authorized to participate in the bingo operations thereof; and for other purposes.
HB 1344. By Representatives Pinholster of the 15th, Childers of the 13th, Westmoreland of the 104th and Walker of the 141st:
A BILL to state a general intent to eliminate the future "sunset" of certain provisions relating to Code Section 43-34-45.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Volunteers in Medicine Health Care Act"; to amend an Act amending Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to repeal provisions of such Act which provided for a future repeal or sunset of the "Georgia Volunteers in Medicine Health Care Act"; and for other purposes.

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HB 1405. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Buck of the 135th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 38-2-279 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of organized militia or reserve forces, so as to authorize a salary differential for citizen soldiers who are public officers or employees; and for other purposes.
HB 1437. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding grand juries, so as to change the population and census application of certain provisions regarding use of stenographers or recording devices at grand jury proceedings; and for other purposes.
HB 1490. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Walker of the 141st, Ehrhart of the 36th and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to coroners, so as to provide for additional state compensation for the coroners of certain counties for each state inmate whose sentence of death is carried out in any such county; and for other purposes.
HB 1494. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Royal of the 164th, Purcell of the 147th, Hudson of the 156th, James of the 140th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to authorize the Board of Community Health to contract with any agricultural commodity commission created pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to provide for the inclusion in such plan of any such commission's employees and retiring employees and their spouses and dependents; and for other purposes.
HB 1538. By Re presentatives Skipper of the 137th and Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend Article 11 of Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority, so as to assign the authority to the Department of

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Natural Resources for administrative purposes only; to change certain provisions regarding books and records; and for other purposes.

HB 1557. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, McBee of the 88th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Ashe of the 46th, Stallings of the 100th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-161.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enrollment in postsecondary courses, academic credit, and the secondary options grant account, so as to delete provisions for calculating the funds to be requested for the secondary options account and payments to eligible institutions from such account; and for other purposes.

HB 1608. By Representatives Wiles of the 34th, Hines of the 38th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Franklin of the 39th, Collins of the 29th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1609. By Representatives Wiles of the 34th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Johnson of the 35th, Cooper of the 31st, Kaye of the 37th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, so as to provide for the salaries of the tax commissioner and the chief clerk to the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 1611. By Representatives Roberts of the 162nd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to create the City of Albany and Albany State University Stadium Authority; and for other purposes.
HB 1612. By Representatives Shanahan of the 10th, Lewis of the 14th, Cummings of the 27th and Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge and to the district attorney of such circuit; and for other purposes.

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HB 1615. By Representatives Amerson of the 7th and Poag of the 6th:

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fannin County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 1618. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:

A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Terrell County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1249. By Representatives Golick of the 30th, Wiles of the 34th, Johnson of the 35th, Wix of the 33rd, Hines of the 38th and others:

A BILL to amend an Act making provisions for the Magistrate Court of Cobb County, so as to provide for the compensation of the chief magistrate of said court; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 652.

By Representatives Dodson of the 94th, West of the 101st, Hudson of the 156th, Shaw of the 176th, Unterman of the 84th and others:

A BILL to provide for a short title and legislative findings and intent; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to authorize certain surveys of licensees and the reporting of licensee data to the Department of Community Health; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 537. By Senator Williams of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Toombs County, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5121), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of

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office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 538. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members to the Board of Education of Laurens County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3821), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3976), so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Laurens County; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for a certain submission; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 539. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Price of the 56th and Thomas of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to create the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Medical Directors Advisory Council; to provide for duties of such council; to provide for rules and regulations or policies governing such council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 540. By Senator Haines of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to extensively revise certain provisions relating to athlete agents; to enact the Uniform Athlete Agents Act; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for service of process and subpoenas; to provide for athlete agents registration requirements and void contracts; to provide for registration as athlete agent, form, and requirements; to provide for certificate of registration issuance, denial, and renewal; to provide for suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew

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registration; to provide for temporary registration; to provide for registration and renewal fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

SB 541. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that members of the Board of Education of Johnson County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 542. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County, approved March 23, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 430), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the selection, powers, and duties of the vice chairperson; to change certain provisions regarding compensation of members of the board; to provide for the selection, powers, and duties of the clerk of the board; to provide for the exercise of powers, duties, and authority of the board; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 543. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Treutlen County Board of Education, approved March 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2340), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting

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Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 544. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Treutlen County, approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 807), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 545. By Senators Fort of the 39th and Scott of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment and qualifications of the Senate, so as to change the composition of certain state senatorial districts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.

SB 546. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th and Ragan of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to provide that any report to the General Assembly required by such title shall be made to the members of the General Assembly on a disc or other format which is able to be read by a personal computer and saved to the computers hard drive; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

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SB 547. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Scott of the 36th, Price of the 56th, James of the 35th, Thomas of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act approved March 20, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4432), which continued in force and effect as part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1952 general election (Res. Act No. 46; Senate Resolution No. 38; Ga. L. 1951, p. 874) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia relating to the authority of the Fulton County fiscal authorities with respect to ad valorem taxation of real and personal property; to repeal that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1952 general election (Res. Act No. 46; Senate Resolution No. 38; Ga. L. 1951, p. 874) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 548. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Brown of the 26th and Starr of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding elections, so as to provide for the composition and number of congressional districts; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
SB 549. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Brown of the 26th and Starr of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and Senate and qualifications of members, so as to provide for the composition and number of state house districts; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
SB 550. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th and Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-14-361.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creating and recording liens, so as to prohibit recording a claim of lien without an affidavit from a lien claimant

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or agent of a lien claimant; to provide for the contents of such an affidavit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
SR 826. By Senator Williams of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Jekyll Island; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SR 830. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Hecht of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION urging the board of regents to adopt a policy allowing paraprofessionals pursuing teaching degrees to substitute their past teaching experience for student teaching otherwise required for a degree; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
SR 831. By Senator Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to reduce the maximum length of sessions of the General Assembly; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.
SR 832. By Senator Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that regular sessions of the General Assembly shall end no later than the last day of March of each year; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.

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HB 931. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th, Shanahan of the 10th and McBee of the 88th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-2-110 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement age under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, application and eligibility for a retirement allowance, suspension of retirement allowance upon reemployment, and health benefits, so as to provide that persons who retired with at least ten years of actual service as an officer of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety may return to service in certain capacities and continue to receive a full retirement benefit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 1112. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change certain provisions relating to registration of motor vehicles; to change certain provisions relating to processing by private persons of applications for registration; to change certain provisions relating to special license plates for members of active reserve components of the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1256. By Representatives Mobley of the 69th and Benfield of the 67th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notaries public, so as to provide for denial of a notary recommission if the applicant engages in false or misleading advertising or the unauthorized practice of law; to provide that notaries who are not licensed to practice law must post notice of this fact; to provide that notaries who are not licensed to practice law are prohibited from rendering any service that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1289. By Representatives O'Neal of the 139th, Walker of the 141st, Floyd of the 138th and Ray of the 128th:
A BILL to amend Subpart 1 of Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Hall

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of Fame, so as to change provisions relating to the powers of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

HB 1329. By Representative Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-12-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rules and regulations regarding bingo, so as to increase the amount of money that may be paid to individuals assisting in the conduct of bingo games; to increase the number of organizations in which a person is authorized to participate in the bingo operations thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1344. By Representatives Pinholster of the 15th, Childers of the 13th, Westmoreland of the 104th and Walker of the 141st:
A BILL to state a general intent to eliminate the future "sunset" of certain provisions relating to Code Section 43-34-45.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Volunteers in Medicine Health Care Act"; to amend an Act amending Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to repeal provisions of such Act which provided for a future repeal or sunset of the "Georgia Volunteers in Medicine Health Care Act"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

HB 1405. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Buck of the 135th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 38-2-279 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of organized militia or reserve forces, so as to authorize a salary differential for citizen soldiers who are public officers or employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.

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HB 1437. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding grand juries, so as to change the population and census application of certain provisions regarding use of stenographers or recording devices at grand jury proceedings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1490. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Walker of the 141st, Ehrhart of the 36th and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to coroners, so as to provide for additional state compensation for the coroners of certain counties for each state inmate whose sentence of death is carried out in any such county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1494. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Royal of the 164th, Purcell of the 147th, Hudson of the 156th, James of the 140th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to authorize the Board of Community Health to contract with any agricultural commodity commission created pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to provide for the inclusion in such plan of any such commission's employees and retiring employees and their spouses and dependents; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 1538. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th and Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend Article 11 of Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority, so as to assign the authority to the Department of Natural Resources for administrative purposes only; to change certain provisions regarding books and records; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

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HB 1557. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, McBee of the 88th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Ashe of the 46th, Stallings of the 100th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-161.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enrollment in postsecondary courses, academic credit, and the secondary options grant account, so as to delete provisions for calculating the funds to be requested for the secondary options account and payments to eligible institutions from such account; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.
HB 1608. By Representatives Wiles of the 34th, Hines of the 38th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Franklin of the 39th, Collins of the 29th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1609. By Representatives Wiles of the 34th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Johnson of the 35th, Cooper of the 31st, Kaye of the 37th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, so as to provide for the salaries of the tax commissioner and the chief clerk to the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1611. By Representatives Roberts of the 162nd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to create the City of Albany and Albany State University Stadium Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 1612. By Representatives Shanahan of the 10th, Lewis of the 14th, Cummings of the 27th and Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, so as to change the

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supplement to be paid to each judge and to the district attorney of such circuit; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1615. By Representatives Amerson of the 7th and Poag of the 6th:

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fannin County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1618. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:

A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Terrell County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Banking and Financial Institutions Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1220 SB 532

Do Pass as Amended Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Cheeks of the 23rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 467

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hecht of the 34th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Ethics Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 510

Do Pass by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 744 HB 1313 HB 1425

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1439 HB 1552 HR 1144

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

Mr. President:

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

The Insurance and Labor Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 458 SB 505

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Brown of the 26th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 401 SB 475 SB 495

Do Pass

SB 517

Do Pass

Do Pass by Substitute

SB 530

Do Pass by Substitute

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted,

Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1134 HB 1183 HB 1259 HB 1263 HB 1272 HB 1294 HB 1302 HB 1356 HB 1363 HB 1383 HB 1388 HB 1390

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1392 HB 1396 HB 1495 HB 1503 HB 1504 HB 1516 HB 1527 HB 1549 HB 1566 SB 455 SB 496

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Transportation Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1382 SR 777 SR 780

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

SR 785 SR 786

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Starr of the 44th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1169 HB 1185 HB 1210

HB 1223 HB 1285 HB 1352

HB 1445 HB 557 HB 571

HB 633 HB 765 HB 955

HB 975 SB 414 SB 433

SB 472 SR 522

Senator Lee of the 29th asked unanimous consent that Senator Haines of the 46th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Haines was excused.

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The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Guhl Haines

Hamrick Harbison Harp Hecht Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen Paul

Those not answering were:

Golden

Polak Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Shafer

Vacancy, 19th

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

The President introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Wiley Jackson, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. David Baxter.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 822. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the David T. Howard High School Class of 1966; and for other purposes.

SR 823. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Atlanta University Day; and for other purposes.

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SR 824. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION commending Julius "Lotsa Poppa" High, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 825. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Mrs. Adele Joseph Summerhour; and for other purposes.
SR 827. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Susan Yandle Middleton; and for other purposes.
SR 828. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sandra Chance Neal; and for other purposes.
SR 829. By Senators Starr of the 44th and Hecht of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Betsy Ramsey; and for other purposes.
SR 833. By Senator Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael James Corrigan; and for other purposes.
SR 834. By Senator Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brandon Jon Dahl; and for other purposes.
SR 835. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION commending Gordon D. Giffin; and for other purposes.
SR 836. By Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending Gerald Von "Jerry" Anderson, Jr.; and for other purposes.

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SR 837. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Brookwood High School Girls Swim and Diving Team; and for other purposes.

SR 838. By Senators Balfour of the 9th and Burton of the 5th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Parkview High School Boys Swim and Diving Team; and for other purposes.

SR 839. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Buford High School Wolves; and for other purposes.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd introduced Bryant Wright, minister of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, commended by SR 814. Mr. Wright addressed the Senate briefly.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Friday, March 8, 2002 Twenty-ninth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 455

Lee of the 29th TROUP COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Troup County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3068), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4796), so as to reconstitute the Board of Commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1134 HB 1183
HB 1272 HB 1302 HB 1356

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Hill of the 4th TATTNALL COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Tattnall County, so as to change certain provisions relating to expense supplements of the chairman and members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

Haines of the 46th ATHENS, CITY OF/CLARKE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing independent school system of the City of Athens and the existing school district in the County of Clarke, so as to provide for the authority of the superintendent to purchase supplies, hire labor, and make repairs to facilities and to solicit and receive proposals for the purchase of professional services; and for other purposes.

Burton of the 5th LILBURN, CITY OF
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Lilburn; and for other purposes.

Hill of the 4th TATTNALL COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Tattnall County, so as to provide for new road districts for members of the board; and for other purposes.

Hill of the 4th TATTNALL COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for election of members of the board of education of Tattnall County, so as to provide for new districts for members of the board; and for other purposes.

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HB 1363

Bowen of the 13th DOOLY COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dooly County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemptions requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1383

Brown of the 26th TWIGGS COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide a $15,000.00 homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Twiggs County School District for residents who are 62 years of age or older and whose net income does not exceed $15,000.00, so as to increase the amount of such exemption to $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; and for other purposes.

HB 1388

Ragan of the 11th MITCHELL COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Mitchell County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1390

Brown of the 26th TWIGGS COUNTY

A BILL to create a board of elections and registration in Twiggs County; and for other purposes.

HB 1392

Hill of the 4th TATTNALL COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Tattnall County Board of Elections, so as to change said board to the Tattnall County Board of Elections and registration; to change the name of said board; to

HB 1396 HB 1495 HB 1503 HB 1504 HB 1516

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provide that the board shall have the powers and duties of the board of registrars; and for other purposes.
Haines of the 46th ATHENS, CITY OF/CLARKE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens and the existing school system in the County of Clarke, so as to change the composition of the board of education and the districts from which members are elected; and for other purposes.
Hill of the 4th BULLOCH COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the reconstitution of the Board of Education of Bulloch County, so as to reconstitute the Board of Education of Bulloch County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Brown of the 26th WILKINSON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Wilkinson County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Brown of the 26th WILKINSON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Wilkinson County, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Brown of the 26th TWIGGS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Twiggs County, so as to change the salary of such office; and for other purposes.

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HB 1527

Hill of the 4th SCREVEN COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act for the election and creation of a board of commissioners for Screven County, so as to provide for the election of members of the board of commissioners of Screven County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1549

Ragan of the 11th MITCHELL COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Mitchell County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commission districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1566

Hill of the 4th SCREVEN COUNTY

A BILL to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Screven County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N

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Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 53, nays 2.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR Friday, March 8, 2002
TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 474

Offense of Abuse of a Dead Body Prior to Interment; felony penalty (Substitute) (Amendment) (V&CA-53rd)

(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143,final passage of the bill was suspended on March 7, 2002.)

SR 668

Small Business Investment Capital Study Committee; create (Amendment)(EDT&CA-42nd)

SB 449

State Agencies; meetings by telecommunications conference; participation by employees ordered military duty (DS&T-31st)

SB 320

Georgia's Homeland Defense Act; define, prohibit and punish domestic terrorism; provide law enforcement tools (Substitute)(JUDY-1st)

SB 476

Health Insurance Consumer Protection; benefit verification and precertification procedures; unfair practices (Substitute)(I&L-33rd)

SB 478

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; composition; administrative functions; Advisory Committee (Substitute)(EDT&CA-26th)

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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The following general bill of the Senate, having been read the third time and final action suspended on Thursday, March 7, 2002, pursuant to Senate Rule 143, and placed on the Senate Calendar for today, was continued on its passage:

SB 474. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hamrick of the 30th, Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd, Marable of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses relative to the treatment of dead bodies, so as to provide that it shall be abuse of a dead body to treat a dead body in a manner inconsistent with community or professional standards or in a manner known to outrage ordinary family sensibilities or to disinter a body which had been legally interred; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The substitute offered by Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Scott of the 36th, and the Mullis amendment, appear in the Journal of March 7, 2002, and were automatically reconsidered.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 45, nays 0, and the Mullis, Scott substitute, as amended, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson

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Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/8/02 10:57 AM

To: The Secretary of the Senate

I intended to vote YEA for SB 474. I was dealing with a constituent matter.

Thanks,

/s/ Bill Stephens

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SR 668. By Senators Polak of the 42nd, Hooks of the 14th, Dean of the 31st, Johnson of the 1st and Hill of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Investment Capital Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The Senate Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee offered the following amendment:

Amend SR 668 by striking from line 17 of page 1 the word "for" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "or".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution as amended, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

SB 449. By Senators Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th and Marable of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-279 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of organized militia or reserve forces, so as to provide that agencies may conduct meetings by telecommunications conference when members of an agency are on ordered military duty; to provide that members of an agency on ordered military duty may participate in meetings of the agency by telecommunications conference; to provide that absence on ordered military duty does not constitute vacation of office; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, 30334

3/8/02

Mr. Secretary,

Please show me as voting "Aye" on SB 449.

/s/ Jack Hill

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SB 320. By Senators Johnson of the 1st, Price of the 56th, Stephens of the 51st, Lamutt of the 21st, Seabaugh of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact "Georgias Homeland Defense Act"; to enact and revise provisions of law to guard against, deter, and punish acts of domestic terrorism and related offenses and to provide law enforcement investigatory tools for such purposes; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to define the activity of domestic terrorism; to revise provisions relating to interception of electronic or oral communications for law enforcement purposes so as to provide for the applicability of such provisions in the case of terroristic acts and terroristic threats and so as to clarify the permissible scope of interception warrants; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 320:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To enact "Georgias Homeland Defense Act"; to enact and revise provisions of law to guard against, deter, and punish acts of domestic terrorism and related offenses and to provide law enforcement investigatory tools for such purposes; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to define the activity of domestic terrorism; to define, prohibit, and punish domestic terrorism; to provide that the commission of murder in the course of domestic terrorism shall be an aggravating circumstance for purposes of application of the death penalty; to provide that domestic terrorism activities shall be subject to the "Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act"; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "Georgias Homeland Defense Act."
SECTION 2. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotate, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by inserting after Code Section 16-4-9 a new Code Section 16-4-10 to read as follows:
"16-4-10.

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(a) As used in this Code section, 'domestic terrorism' means any violation of, or attempt to violate, the laws of this state or of the United States which:
(1) Is intended to injure or kill not less than ten individuals as part of a single unlawful act or a series of unlawful acts which are interrelated by distinguishing characteristics; and
(2)(A) Is intended to intimidate the civilian population of this state, any of its political subdivisions, or of the United States; (B) Is intended to alter, change, or coerce the policy of the government of this state or any of its political subdivisions by intimidation or coercion; or (C) Is intended to affect the conduct of the government of this state or any of its political subdivisions by use of destructive devices, assassination, or kidnapping. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who commits, attempts to commit, conspires to commit, or solicits, coerces, or intimidates another to commit a violation of the laws of this state or of the United States for the purpose of domestic terrorism shall, except in cases for which the death penalty may be imposed and the state has served notice of its intention to seek the death penalty, be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment and a fine not to exceed the amount prescribed by Code Section 17-10-8, which penalty shall not be suspended, stayed, probated, or withheld. (c) In addition to any other provision of law, evidence that a person committed an offense for which the death penalty may be imposed under the laws of this state for the purpose of domestic terrorism shall be admissible during the sentencing phase as a statutory aggravating circumstance. It shall be the duty of the judge to consider, or to instruct the jury to consider, in addition to the statutory aggravating circumstances provided in Code Section 17-10-30, that the offense was committed for the purpose of domestic terrorism."
SECTION 3. Said Title 16 is further amended by striking paragraph (8) of Code Section 16-14-3, relating to definitions applicable to the "Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act," and inserting in its place a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(8) 'Pattern of racketeering activity' means: (A) Engaging engaging in at least two acts of racketeering activity in furtherance of one or more incidents, schemes, or transactions that have the same or similar intents, results, accomplices, victims, or methods of commission or otherwise are interrelated by distinguishing characteristics and are not isolated incidents, provided at least one of such acts occurred after July 1, 1980, and that the last of such acts occurred within four years, excluding any periods of imprisonment, after the commission of a prior act of racketeering activity; or (B) Engaging in any one or more acts of domestic terrorism as described in subsection (a) of Code Section 16-4-10 or any criminal attempt, criminal solicitation, or criminal conspiracy related thereto."

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SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. The provisions of this Act defining, redefining, or changing the punishment for crimes shall apply with respect to acts committed on or after that effective date; and in these respects prior law shall continue to apply with respect to acts committed prior to that effective date.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 46, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 55, nays 0.

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

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:
HB 1565. By Representative Byrd of the 170th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-7-29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for rural physicians, so as to change the definition of rural physician and rural hospital for purposes of qualifying for such credit; and for other purposes.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1565. By Representative Byrd of the 170th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-7-29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for rural physicians, so as to change the definition of rural physician and rural hospital for purposes of qualifying for such credit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 498. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Heard of the 89th, McBee of the 88th and Epps of the 131st:
A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to authorize a county board of health to contract with the Department of Human Resources; to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to abolish the regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse boards and planning units and to transfer functions and duties to the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse of the Department of Human Resources; and for other purposes.
Senator Stokes of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its substitute to HB 498.

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The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its substitute to HB 498.
The Calendar was resumed.
SB 476. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd, Tanksley of the 32nd and Hecht of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to define certain terms; to provide standards and procedures for verification of benefits and precertifications relating to managed health benefit plans; to provide for liability and personnel; to provide for applicability; to include among unfair insurance practices certain practices of insurers and managed care entities with regard to health benefit plans; to require that certain persons shall be notified of the cancellation, nonrenewal, or other termination of their insurance; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to SB 476:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide a short title; to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to define certain terms; to provide standards and procedures for verification of benefits and precertifications relating to managed health benefit plans; to provide for liability and personnel; to provide for applicability; to include among unfair insurance practices certain practices of insurers and managed care entities with regard to health benefit plans; to require that certain persons shall be notified of the cancellation, nonrenewal, or other termination of their insurance; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Consumers Health Insurance Protection Act."
SECTION 2. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by inserting between paragraphs (12) and (13) of Code Section 33-6-5, relating to unfair insurance practices, the following:
"(12.1) No insurer or managed care entity subject to licensing by the Commissioner shall violate any provision of Chapter 20A of Title 33;".

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 33-20A-3, relating to definitions, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"33-20A-3. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of Insurance. (2) 'Elective procedure' means any nonemergency care that can be scheduled at least 24 hours prior to the service without posing a significant threat to the patients health or well-being. (3) 'Emergency services' or 'emergency care' means those health care services that are provided for a condition of recent onset and sufficient severity, including but not limited to severe pain, that would lead a prudent layperson, possessing an average knowledge of medicine and health, to believe that his or her condition, sickness, or injury is of such a nature that failure to obtain immediate medical care could result in:
(A) Placing the patients health in serious jeopardy; (B) Serious impairment to bodily functions; or (C) Serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. (2.1)(4) 'Enrollee' means an individual who has elected to contract for or participate in a managed care plan for that individual or for that individual and that individuals eligible dependents. (5) 'Facility' means a hospital, ambulatory surgical treatment center, birthing center, diagnostic and treatment center, hospice, or similar institution for examination, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, or maternity care but does not include physicians or dentists private offices and treatment rooms in which such physicians or dentists primarily see, consult with, and treat patients. (6) 'Health benefit plan' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 33-2459.5. (3)(7) 'Health care provider' or 'provider' means any physician, dentist, podiatrist, pharmacist, optometrist, psychologist, clinical social worker, advance practice nurse, registered optician, licensed professional counselor, physical therapist, marriage and family therapist, chiropractor, athletic trainer qualified pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-5-8, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, audiologist, dietitian, or physicians assistant. (4)(8) 'Limited utilization incentive plan' means any compensation arrangement between the plan and a health care provider or provider group that has the effect of reducing or limiting services to patients. (5)(9) 'Managed care contractor' means a person who: (A) Establishes, operates, or maintains a network of participating providers; (B) Conducts or arranges for utilization review activities; and (C) Contracts with an insurance company, a hospital or medical service plan, an employer, an employee organization, or any other entity providing coverage for health care services to operate a managed care plan.

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(6)(10) 'Managed care entity' includes an insurance company, hospital or medical service plan, hospital, health care provider network, physician hospital organization, health care provider, health maintenance organization, health care corporation, employer or employee organization, or managed care contractor that offers a managed care plan. (7)(11) 'Managed care plan' means a major medical, hospitalization, or dental plan that provides for the financing and delivery of health care services to persons enrolled in such plan through:
(A) Arrangements with selected providers to furnish health care services; (B) Explicit standards for the selection of participating providers; and (C) Cost savings for persons enrolled in the plan to use the participating providers and procedures provided for by the plan; provided, however, that the term 'managed care plan' does not apply to Chapter 9 of Title 34, relating to workers compensation. (8)(12) 'Out of network' or 'point of service' refers to health care items or services provided to an enrollee by providers who do not belong to the provider network in the managed care plan. (8.1)(13) 'Patient' means a person who seeks or receives health care services under a managed care plan. (14) 'Precertification' or 'preauthorization' means a determination made by an insurer or agent thereof prior to or subsequent to an enrollees receiving health care services that such services are a covered benefit under the applicable plan and that any requirement of medical necessity or other requirements imposed by such plan as prerequisites for payment for such services have been satisfied. (9)(15) 'Qualified managed care plan' means a managed care plan that the Commissioner certifies as meeting the requirements of this article. (16) 'Verification of benefits' means a determination by an insurer or agent thereof of whether given health care services are a covered benefit under the enrollees health benefit plan without a determination of precertification or preauthorization as to such services."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by inserting immediately following Code Section 33-20A-7, relating to penalties, a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-20A-7.1. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any managed care plan offered pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 and to any managed care plan offered by any managed care entity. (b) When an enrollee, a provider, or a facility calls during regular business hours to request verification of benefits from a managed care plan, the caller shall have the clear and immediate option to speak to an employee or agent of such managed care plan who shall advise the caller that:

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(1) Such verification is only a determination of whether given health care services are a covered benefit under the health benefit plan and is not a guarantee of payment for those services; and (2) If the health care services so verified are a covered benefit, whether precertification is required and the phone number to request precertification. (c) When an enrollee, provider, or facility obtains precertification for any covered health care service, the managed care plan is liable for such services at the reimbursement level provided under the health benefit plan for such services where rendered within the time limits set by such health plan unless the enrollee is no longer covered under the plan at the time the services are received by the enrollee or there exists substantiation of fraud by the enrollee, facility, or provider. (d) Any managed care plan which requires precertification shall have sufficient personnel available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide such precertifications by telephone for all procedures, other than elective procedures; to advise of acceptance or rejection of such request for precertification; and to explain the reasons for any such rejection. Such acceptance or rejection of precertification request shall be provided by an employee or agent of the managed care plan and may not be a recorded or computer generated communication. (e) No managed care plan may reduce the amount that would otherwise be paid under the health benefit plan for a covered service, had the service been properly precertified, to an enrollee, facility, provider, or home health care provider for failure to obtain timely precertification. For the purposes of this article, 'home health care provider' shall mean any provider or agency that provides medical services in a patients home or durable medical equipment for use in a patients home. (f) This Code section shall apply only to health benefit plan contracts issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after July 1, 2002."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 33-24-47.1, relating to notice prior to cancellation or nonrenewal of individual or group accident and sickness policy, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 33-24-47.1 to read as follows:
"33-24-47.1. (a) This Code section shall apply only to policies, contracts, or certificates of insurance insuring against loss resulting from sickness or from bodily injury or death by accident, or both, or any contract to furnish ambulance service in the future governed by the provisions of Chapters 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 30, and 42 of this title. (b) No insurer shall refuse to renew a policy to which this Code section applies unless a written notice of nonrenewal is mailed or delivered in person to the group policyholder. Such notice stating the time when nonrenewal will be effective, which shall not be less than 60 days from the date of mailing or delivery of such notice of nonrenewal or such longer period as may be provided in the contract or by statute, shall be delivered in person or by depositing the notice in the United States mails to be dispatched by at least first-class mail to the last address of record of the group

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policyholder and receiving the receipt provided by the United States Postal Service or such other evidence of mailing as prescribed or accepted by the United States Postal Service. (c) Notice to the group policyholder shall not be required by this Code section when a group or blanket accident and sickness policy is canceled by an insurer for nonpayment of any premium at the expiration of the 31 day grace period as required by Code Section 33-30-4 or when the group policyholder has given any required written notice of termination to the insurer. (d) Notice to the group members shall be required by this Code section when a group or blanket accident and sickness policy is canceled or not renewed, at the expiration of the 31 day grace period, by an insurer for nonpayment of any premium as required by Code Section 33-30-4. Such notice of cancellation shall be delivered to each group member affected either in person or by depositing the notice in the United States mail to be dispatched by at least first-class mail to the last address of record of the group member and receiving the receipt provided by the United States Postal Service, or such other evidence of mailing as prescribed or accepted by the United States Postal Service. (d)(e) A notice of termination of a policy to which subsection (b) of this Code section applies shall be mailed or delivered to the group policyholder and to each employer group or subgroup insured under the policy not less than 60 days prior to the effective date of the termination of the policy. A notice of termination of a policy to which subsection (d) of this Code section applies shall be mailed or delivered to the group policyholder, each group member, and each employer group or subgroup insured five days prior to the end of the 31 day grace period required by Code Section 33-30-4. A notice of termination shall be mailed or delivered in the same manner provided in subsection (b) of this Code section for a notice of nonrenewal."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by striking paragraph (2) of Code Section 33-20A-5, relating to standards for certification, and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows:
"(2) ACCESS TO SERVICES. A managed care entity must demonstrate that its plan: (A) Makes benefits available and accessible to each enrollee electing the managed care plan in the defined service area with reasonable promptness and in a manner which that promotes continuity in the provision of health care services, including continuity in the provision of health care services after termination of a physicians contract as provided in Code Section 33-20A-61; (B) When medically necessary provides health care services 24 hours a day and seven days a week; (C) Provides payment or reimbursement for emergency services and out-of-area services; and (D) Complies with the provisions of Code Section 33-20A-9.1 relating to nomination and reimbursement of out of network health care providers and hospitals; and".

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SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Chapter 20A, relating to managed health care plans, by adding a new Article 3 to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 3
33-20A-60. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Carrier' means an accident and sickness insurer, fraternal benefit society, hospital service corporation, medical service corporation, health care corporation, health maintenance organization, provider sponsored health care corporation, or any similar entity and any self-insured health benefit plan not subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. Section 1001, et seq., which entity provides for the financing or delivery of health care services through a health benefit plan, or the plan administrator of any health benefit plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45. (2) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of Insurance. (3) 'Enrollee' means any individual who is eligible to receive benefits under a health benefit plan. (4) 'Health benefit plan' means any hospital or medical insurance policy or certificate, health care plan contract or certificate, qualified higher deductible health plan, health maintenance organization subscriber contract, any health benefit plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45, any dental or vision care plan or policy, or any managed care plan. (5) 'Physician contract' means any contract between a physician and a carrier or a carriers network, physician panel, intermediary, or representative providing the terms under which the physician agrees to provide health care services to an enrollee pursuant to a health benefit plan. (6) 'Retroactive denial of a previously paid claim' or 'retroactive denial of payment' means any attempt by a carrier retroactively to collect payments already made to a claimant with respect to a claim, or any portion thereof, by requiring repayment of such payments, by reducing other payments currently owed to the claimant, by withholding or setting off against future payments, or in any other manner reducing or affecting the future claim payments to the claimant.
33-20A-61. (a) Every physician contract entered into, amended, extended, or renewed after July 1, 2002, by a carrier shall contain a specific provision which shall provide that, in the event that an insurance carrier, plan, network, panel, or any agent thereof should terminate a physicians contract and thereby affect any enrollees opportunity to continue receiving health care services from that physician under the plan, any such enrollee who is suffering from a chronic or terminal illness, who is beyond the first trimester of pregnancy, or who is an inpatient shall have the right to continue to receive

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health care services from that physician for a period of up to 60 days from the date of the termination of the physicians contract, during which time period the physician shall continue providing such services in accordance with the terms of the contract and the carrier, plan, network, panel, and all agents thereof shall continue to meet all obligations of such physicians contract. The enrollee shall not have the right to the continuation provisions provided in this Code section if the physicians contract is terminated for reasons related to the quality of health care services rendered or issues related to the health, safety, or welfare of enrollees. (b) Every physician contract entered into, amended, extended, or renewed after July 1, 2002, by a carrier shall contain a specific provision which shall provide that, in the event that a physician should terminate his or her contract with an insurance carrier, plan, network, panel, or any agent thereof and thereby affect any enrollees opportunity to continue receiving health care services from that physician under the plan, any such enrollee who is suffering from a terminal illness, who is beyond the first trimester of pregnancy, or who is an inpatient shall have the right to receive health care services from that physician for a period of up to 60 days from the date of the termination of the physicians contract, during which time period the physician shall continue providing such services in accordance with the terms of the contract and the carrier, plan, network, panel, and all agents thereof shall continue to meet all obligations of such physicians contract.
33-20A-62. (a) No carrier, plan, network, panel, or any agent thereof may conduct an audit or impose a retroactive denial of payment on any claim by a claimant unless:
(1) The carrier, plan, network, panel, or agent thereof has provided to the claimant in writing notice of the intent to conduct such an audit or impose such a retroactive denial of payment of such claim or any part thereof and has provided in such notice the specific reason for the audit or retroactive denial of payment; (2) Not more than 12 months have elapsed since the last date of service or discharge covered by the claim prior to the delivery to the claimant of such written notice; and (3) Any such audit or retroactive denial of payment must be completed within 18 months of the last date of service or discharge covered by such claim. However, where the insured or other person claiming payments under a plan has obtained precertification pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 33-20A-7.1, the insurer shall be prohibited from contesting, requesting payment, or reopening such claim, or portion thereof, at any time following such precertification. (b) No carrier, plan, network, panel, or any agent thereof shall have any obligation to respond to a health care providers request for additional payment or to adjust any previously paid health care providers claim or any part thereof unless: (1) The health care provider has made a request in writing to the carrier, plan, network, panel, or any agent thereof specifically identifying the previously paid claim or any part thereof and has provided the specific reason for additional payment; and

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(2) Not more than 12 months have elapsed since the date of the payment of the original claim, or 18 months since the date of service, prior to the delivery to the carrier, plan, network, panel, or any agent thereof of the written request for additional payment on a previously paid claim or any part thereof."
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Price of the 56th offered the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee substitute to SB 476 by inserting after "insurance;" on line 7 on page 1 "to require any managed care entity offering a plan to obtain a signed acknowledgment form from each enrollee acknowledging that the enrollee has been informed of specific elements of the plan; to specify that an enrollee shall acknowledge a list of the participating providers, the limitations on choices of providers, and any contracts between the plan and any provider or hospital;".
By redesignating Sections 4 through 8 as Sections 5 through 9, respectively, and inserting after line 26 on page 3 the following:
"SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by adding a new subparagraph (C.1) to paragraph (1) of Code Section 33-20A-5, relating to standards for certification, to read as follows:
'(C.1) Any managed care plan licensed in this state shall obtain a signed acknowledgment form from each enrollee at the time of enrollment and at least annually thereafter acknowledging that the enrollee has been informed of the following:
(i) The number, mix, and distribution of participating providers. An enrollee shall be entitled to a list of individual participating providers and the list shall be updated at least every 30 days and may be published on an Internet service site made available by the managed care entity at no cost to such enrollee; (ii) The existence of limitations and disclosure of such limitations on choices of health care providers; and (iii) A summary of any agreements or contracts between the managed care plan and any health care provider or hospital as they pertain to the provisions of Code Sections 33-20A-6 and 33-20A-7. Such summary shall not be required to include financial agreements as to actual rates, reimbursements, charges, or fees negotiated by the managed care plan and any health care provider or hospital; provided, however, such summary may include a disclosure of the category or type of compensation, whether capitation, fee for service, per diem, discounted charge, global reimbursement payment, or otherwise, paid by the managed care plan to each class of health care provider or hospital under contract with the managed care plan.'"

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 48, nays 0, and the Price amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 52, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 1.

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

SB 478. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Moore of the 18th, Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Walker of the 22nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority, so as to change the composition of said authority; to change provisions relating to the purpose of said authority; to provide for a

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Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Advisory Committee; to provide for its responsibilities; to provide for the transfer of personnel to the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee offered the following substitute to SB 478:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public authorities, so as change a provision relating to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Advisory Committee; to change the composition of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; to change provisions relating to the purpose of said authority; to provide for a Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Advisory Committee; to provide for its responsibilities; to provide for the transfer of personnel to the Department of Community Affairs; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to authorize the department to assist the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; to change provisions relating to the membership of the Board of Community Affairs; to authorize the department to enter into contracts with the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public authorities, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 12-3-535, relating to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Advisory Committee, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(b) The number and identity of the advisory committee members shall be recommended by the executive director and confirmed by the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority. The chairperson of the advisory committee shall also be a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority. Members of the advisory committee shall consist of individuals who have an interest or expertise in the music industry. At its initial meeting, the advisory committee shall elect a chairperson, a vice chairperson, and such officers as it deems necessary to enable it to carry out its duties and functions. Officers shall serve for terms of one year each. No person shall hold the same office on the advisory committee for more than one term consecutively. Advisory committee members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall receive for each day that such members are in attendance at a meeting of the advisory committee a daily

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expense allowance and reimbursement for transportation costs as provided for in Code Section 45-7-21. The advisory committee shall meet at such time as the advisory committee deems necessary. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by striking Code Section 12-3-562, relating to the membership of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"12-3-562. (a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation; and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with, bring and defend actions, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of this state.
(b)(1) The terms of all members of the authority who are in office on April 30, 1998, shall terminate on such date, and new members shall be appointed to the authority for initial terms beginning on May 1, 1998, as specified in this subsection. From May 1, 1998, until January 1, 1999, the authority shall consist of 16 members. Thereafter, the authority shall consist of 18 members. (2) Members shall be appointed as follows:
(A) Three members shall be appointed by the Governor for initial terms of office ending on January 1, 1999; (B) Three members shall be appointed by the Governor for initial terms of office ending on June 30, 2000; (C) Two members shall be appointed by the Governor for initial terms of office ending on December 31, 2000; (D) Five members shall be appointed by the Governor for initial terms of office ending on December 31, 2002; (E) One member shall be appointed by the President of the Senate for an initial term of office ending on January 1, 1999; (F) Two members shall be appointed by the President of the Senate for initial terms of office ending on December 31, 2002; (G) One member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for an initial term of office ending on January 1, 1999; and (H) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for initial terms of office ending on December 31, 2002. (3) A successor to each member shall be appointed by the same appointing official as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, provided that the Governor shall appoint successors for only two of the members appointed by the Governor with initial terms ending on January 1, 1999. Following the initial terms specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the terms of all members shall be four years.

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(4) Any elected or appointed state, county, municipal, or school board official or employee, except officials and employees of the legislative or judicial branches of state government, may be appointed and serve as a member of the authority. (c) Vacancies in office shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term. The authority shall elect its own officers. No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the authority. (d) The members of the authority shall receive for each day that such members are in attendance at a meeting of the authority the same daily expense allowance and reimbursement for transportation costs as provided for members of the General Assembly, as provided for in Code Section 45-7-21; and the members of the authority shall not receive any other compensation for their services as such. (e) The authority shall have perpetual existence. Any change in name or composition of the authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under this part or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this part. (f) The members of the authority shall be accountable in all respects as trustees. The authority shall keep suitable and proper books and records of all receipts, income, and expenditures of every kind and shall submit for inspection all the books, together with the proper statement of the authority's financial position, to the state auditor. (g) The authority is assigned to the Department of Community Affairs for administrative purposes only. (a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation; and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with, bring and defend actions, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of this state. (b) The authority shall consist of the same persons who comprise the Board of Community Affairs. The terms of all members of the authority serving immediately prior to July 1, 2002, shall expire effective July 1, 2002. (c) Each member shall serve under the same terms and conditions as provided for in Code Section 50-8-4. The authority shall hold a meeting each year in July, and, at each July meeting, the authority shall elect its own officers. Officers shall serve for terms of one year each beginning with their election and qualification and ending with the election and qualification of their respective successors. No person shall hold the same office for more than one consecutive term, and no member of the authority shall hold more than any one office of the authority. No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the authority. (d) The members of the authority shall receive for each day that such members are in attendance at a meeting of the authority a daily expense allowance and reimbursement for transportation costs as provided for in Code Section 45-7-21; and the members of the authority shall not receive any other compensation for their services as such. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no member shall receive an expense allowance or transportation reimbursement if such member is entitled to receive an expense

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allowance, transportation reimbursement, or per diem allowance for performance of duties as a member of the Board of Community Affairs for work performed on that day. (e) The authority shall have perpetual existence. Any change in name or composition of the authority shall in no way affect the vested rights of any person under this part or impair the obligations of any contracts existing under this part. (f) The members of the authority shall be accountable in all respects as trustees. The authority shall keep suitable and proper books and records of all receipts, income, and expenditures of every kind and shall submit for inspection all the books, together with the proper statement of the authoritys financial position, to the state auditor. (g) Except for the authorization of the issuance of bonds, the authority may delegate to the executive director such powers and duties as it may deem proper. (h) The commissioner of community affairs shall be the executive director of the authority. The executive director shall appoint such directors, deputies, assistants, and other staff members as may be necessary to manage the operations of the authority and may organize the authority into such divisions, sections, or offices as may be deemed necessary or convenient. (i) The provision of the functions, services, and duties of the authority which are solely administrative in nature shall be merged with the administrative functions, service, and duties of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority provided under Part 12 of this article and shall be carried out jointly."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by striking Code Section 12-3-563, relating to the purpose of the authority, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"12-3-563. The corporate purpose and general nature of the business of the authority shall be:
(1) Constructing and maintaining a facility to house the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to honor those, living or dead, who by achievement or service have made outstanding and lasting contributions to sports and athletics in this state or elsewhere; honoring those previously selected and inducted by the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Board; and selecting, appropriately honoring, and inducting future members of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. The authority shall establish and include in its bylaws criteria for eligibility for selection and induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; and (2) Operating, advertising, and promoting the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 12-3-564, relating to the powers and duties of the authority, by striking paragraph (3) of such Code section and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (3) and by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (20), by substituting "; and" for "." at the end of paragraph (21), and by adding a new paragraph (22) at the end thereof to read as follows:

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"(3) To appoint, select, and employ officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts and fiscal agents; to contract for the services of individuals or organizations not employed full time by the authority who or which are engaged primarily in the rendition of personal services rather than the sale of goods or merchandise, such as, but not limited to, the services of accountants, engineers, architects, consultants, and advisors, and to allow suitable compensation for such services; including the power to contract with the Department of Community Affairs for professional, technical, clerical, and administrative support as may be required and to make provisions for group insurance, retirement, or other employee benefit arrangements, provided that no part-time or contract employees shall participate in group insurance or retirement benefits;" "(22) The authority shall have the power to contract with the Department of Community Affairs for any purpose necessary or incidental to carrying out or performing the duties, responsibilities, or functions of the authority in exercising the power and management of the authority; provided, however, that such contracts shall not delegate the authorization of the issuance of any bonds or other indebtedness of the authority. No part of the funds or assets of the authority shall be distributed to the Department of Community Affairs or any other department, authority, or agency of the state unless otherwise provided by law, except that the authority shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to reimburse expenses incurred and except as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the authority to fulfill the purposes of the authority as set forth in this chapter. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as precluding the provision, by the Department of Community Affairs, any other department, authority, or agency of the state, or the authority, of joint or complementary services or programs within the scope of their respective powers."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by inserting at the end thereof two new Code sections to be designated Code Sections 12-3-575 and 12-3-576, to read as follows:
"12-3-575. (a) There is created the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Advisory Committee. (b) The number and identity of the advisory committee members shall be recommended by the executive director and confirmed by the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority. The chairperson of the advisory committee shall also be a member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority. Members of the advisory committee shall consist of individuals who have an interest or expertise in sports. At its initial meeting, the advisory committee shall elect a chairperson, a vice chairperson, and such officers as it deems necessary to enable it to carry out its duties and functions. Officers shall serve for terms of one year each. No person shall hold the same office on the advisory committee for more than one term consecutively. Advisory committee members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall receive for each day that such

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members are in attendance at a meeting of the advisory committee a daily expense allowance and reimbursement for transportation costs as provided for in Code Section 45-7-21. The advisory committee shall meet at such time as the advisory committee deems necessary. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (c) The advisory committee shall have responsibility for selecting, appropriately honoring, and inducting future members of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. The advisory committee shall establish criteria for eligibility for selection and induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. 12-3-576. Effective July 1, 2002, without diminishing the powers of the authority pursuant to Code Section 12-3-524, all personnel positions authorized by the authority in fiscal year 2002 shall be transferred to the Department of Community Affairs. All employees of the authority on June 30, 2002, whose positions are transferred by the authority to the Department of Community Affairs shall become employees of the Department of Community Affairs and shall become employees in the unclassified service of the state merit system as defined in Code Section 45-20-6."
SECTION 6. Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Community Affairs, is amended in subsection (b) of Code Section 50-8-3, relating to the duties of the department, by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (7); by striking the period at the end of paragraph (8) and inserting in lieu thereof "; and"; and by adding a new paragraph (9) to read as follows:
"(9) Assist the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority for any purpose necessary or incidental in the administration and performance of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authoritys duties, powers, responsibilities, and functions as provided in Part 12 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended by striking paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-8-4, relating to the Board of Community Affairs, and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows:
"50-8-4. (2) The board shall be composed of one member from each United States congressional district in the state and five seven additional members from the state at large, which additional members shall include the chairperson of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Advisory Committee created pursuant to Code Section 12-3-575 and the chairperson of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Advisory Committee created pursuant to Code Section 12-3-535. Members of the board shall include elected officials of either counties or municipalities, individuals who have an interest or

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expertise in community or economic development, environmental issues, housing development, or finance, or other citizens who in the judgment and discretion of the Governor would enhance the board by their membership;"
SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by inserting at the end of Code Section 50-8-9, relating to contracts with public and private entities or individuals, a new subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) The department shall have the power to enter into contracts with the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority for any purpose necessary or incidental in assisting the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority in carrying out or performing its duties, responsibilities, and functions; provided, however, that all such assistance shall be performed on behalf of and pursuant to the lawful purposes of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority and not on behalf of the department; and provided, further, that such assistance shall not include the authorization of the issuance of any bonds or other indebtedness of the authority. The department may undertake joint or complementary programs with the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority, including the provision for joint or complementary services, within the scope of their respective powers."
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 50, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate

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Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 0.

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

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

Mr. President:

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:

HB 498.

By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Heard of the 89th, McBee of the 88th and Epps of the 131st:

A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to authorize a county board of health to contract with the Department of Human Resources; to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to abolish the regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse boards and planning units and to transfer functions and duties to the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse of the Department of Human Resources; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Byrd of the 170th, Epps of the 131st and McBee of the 88th.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

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HB 1418. By Representatives Golick of the 30th, Wix of the 33rd, Johnson of the 35th, Collins of the 29th, Manning of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxation, so as to provide for an exemption for sales to certain local government authorities; and for other purposes.
HB 1636. By Representatives Millar of the 59th, Harrell of the 62nd, Henson of the 65th, Drenner of the 66th, Sailor of the 71st and others:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $2,500.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district in each taxable year in which a sales and use tax for educational purposes is imposed and collected in such school district for any portion of that year pursuant to Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; and for other purposes.
HB 1639. By Representatives Harrell of the 62nd, Davis of the 60th, Watson of the 70th, Ragas of the 64th, Sailor of the 71st and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, so as to change the election districts to provide for two at-large districts and three numbered districts; to define the boundaries of the three numbered districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1640. By Representatives Davis of the 60th, Jennings of the 63rd, Millar of the 59th, Ragas of the 64th, McClinton of the 68th and others:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain DeKalb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that county who are senior citizens; and for other purposes.
HB 1641. By Representatives Davis of the 60th, Jennings of the 63rd, Millar of the 59th, McClinton of the 68th, Mangham of the 75th and others:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for

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certain residents of that school district who are senior citizens; and for other purposes.
Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., then adjourn, pursuant to HR 1294, until 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2002.
At 11:45 a.m. the President announced that the motion prevailed.
The Senate adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, March 18, 2002 Thirtieth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

The Journal was confirmed.

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:

HB 719.

By Representatives James of the 140th, McCall of the 90th, Crawford of the 129th, Hudson of the 156th and Sims of the 167th:

A BILL to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to substantially revise and restate the law governing the practice of veterinary medicine and the licensure and regulation of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary facilities; to define terms; to provide for the scope of veterinary practice; to provide for the State Board of Veterinary Medicine and its powers and duties, membership, selection, compensation, and service; to provide for standards and requirements for licensing of veterinarians; and for other purposes.

HB 878. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Jamieson of the 22nd:

A BILL to provide remedies for the imposition of excessive regulatory fees by a county or municipal government; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to provide for complaints to the Department of Community Affairs and for civil actions; to provide for jurisdiction and remedies; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code

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of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.
HB 1267. By Representatives Stanley of the 50th, Stanley of the 49th, Holmes of the 53rd, McKinney of the 51st, Sinkfield of the 57th and others:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and whose annual household income does not exceed $39,000.00; and for other purposes.
HB 1284. By Representatives Smith of the 169th, Mosley of the 171st, Smith of the 12th, Byrd of the 170th, Lane of the 146th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 32-4-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of the Developmental Highway System, so as to change the description of road corridors included within such system; and for other purposes.
HB 1333. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd, Joyce of the 1st, Sanders of the 107th, Yates of the 106th, Brown of the 130th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, so as to repeal Code Section 36-5-23, relating to salary of county commissioner in counties having a population of not less than 56,400 or more than 60,000; and for other purposes.
HB 1406. By Representatives Shanahan of the 10th, Hanner of the 159th, Stokes of the 92nd, McCall of the 90th, Jackson of the 112th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to change the amount of certain fees; to extend the period certain fees and surcharges shall be collected; to provide for certain powers and duties of the Director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to change the criteria for property qualifying for a limitation of liability to site contamination; and for other purposes.

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HB 1407. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Smith of the 19th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government in general, so as to provide that state government may, in the course of participation in federal programs, under certain conditions administer and provide services through contracts with charitable, religious, or private organizations; and for other purposes.
HB 1413. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend Article 11 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal care facility licensing and employee records checks, to provide for criminal records checks for personal care homes employment applicants; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Resources, so as to provide that Code Section 31-7-250 through 317-264 shall apply to personal care homes; and for other purposes.
HB 1485. By Representative Massey of the 86th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Barrow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
HB 1519. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd and Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the excise tax on the furnishing for value to the public of any rooms, lodgings, or accommodations, so as to change certain provisions regarding the levy and collection of such tax; to provide authorization with certain conditions for certain counties and municipalities to levy such tax; and for other purposes.
HB 1525. By Representative Royal of the 164th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, and Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation, so as to change procedures and

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enactment requirements regarding local bills; to change certain limitations with respect to effective dates of local bills; and for other purposes.
HB 1569. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Ben Hill County, so as to change the description of commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1570. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Ben Hill County, so as to change the description of the electoral districts of board members; and for other purposes.
HB 1623. By Representatives Westmoreland of the 104th, Brown of the 130th, Smith of the 103rd and Yates of the 106th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Coweta County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1626. By Representative Hugley of the 133rd:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the board of commissioners of Talbot County, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to filling of vacancies; and for other purposes.
HB 1629. By Representatives Cash of the 108th, Lunsford of the 109th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of sheriff of Henry County; to provide for a chief deputy sheriff and deputy sheriffs and the powers, duties, service, and compensation thereof; and for other purposes.
HB 1631. By Representatives O'Neal of the 139th and Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Centerville, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

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HB 1632. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Morganton, so as to change the number of members of the city council; to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmembers; to change the provisions relating to vacancies; and for other purposes
HB 1635. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Decatur County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1638. By Representatives Wix of the 33rd, Golick of the 30th, Johnson of the 35th, Parsons of the 40th, Manning of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Cobb County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1653. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1654. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Randolph County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
SB 429. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3699), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3699), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 430. SB 431. SB 502. SB 503.

By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2708), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3691), so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of commissioners of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3707), as amended, so as to provide for the election and terms of office of members of such board; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the powers and duties of the chairperson; to provide for standing committees of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Habersham County, approved March 5, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2798), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5959), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Habersham County, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2077), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 23, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4652), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications and manner of election; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the

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federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House and Senate:
HR 1111. By Representatives Shanahan of the 10th, Hanner of the 159th, Stokes of the 92nd, McCall of the 90th, Jackson of the 112th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by general law for the separate classification and taxation of properties on which there have been releases of hazardous waste, hazardous constituents, and hazardous substances into the environment; to provide for a setoff of all or a portion of the costs associated with remedial action against any increase in ad valorem taxation resulting from such remedial action; and for other purposes.
SR 608. By Senator Scott of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Atlanta Board of Education Charter Review Commission; and for other purposes.
The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:
SB 142. By Senator Ray of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3596), so as to provide for an additional county supplement to be paid to the chief judge of such court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 144. By Senator Ray of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorders Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the salary of the judges of such court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:
HB 1085. By Representatives Rice of the 79th, Unterman of the 84th, Coleman of the 80th, Massey of the 86th, Williams of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Gwinnett County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 551. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Marable of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Joint Cartersville-Bartow County Regional Industrial Development Authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for vacancies, organization, meetings, and expenses; to prohibit authority employees and members from having certain interests; to provide for definitions; to provide for revenue bonds and their form, signatures thereon, negotiability, sale, and use of proceeds from such sales; to provide for interim documents and for lost or mutilated documents; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SB 552. By Senator Polak of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state health planning and development, so as to exempt expenditures for coronary care, open heart surgery, or heart transplants from compliance with certificate of need requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SB 553. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-4-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of the Developmental Highway System, so as to replace one of the road corridors within such

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Developmental Highway System; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SB 554. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expenses charged to counties, so as to provide that the Department of Juvenile Justice shall provide for the cost of care and support of children in the temporary custody of the department; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
SB 555. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections for Columbia County, approved February10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3706), so as to prohibit certain political activities by members of the board of elections; to change a provision relative to the selection of poll workers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 556. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employees' insurance and benefit plans, so as to provide for a scheduled medical plan; to provide for employees to have free choice of providers and full reimbursement of certain expenses; to establish scheduled amounts to be paid to providers; to offer employees differential premiums and out-of-pocket expenses; to provide employees with information regarding reimbursement for services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
SB 557. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be

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elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal certain provisions authorizing election on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 558. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the Judge of the Probate Court of DeKalb County," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4131), so as to repeal all provisions relating to the nonpartisan qualification and election of such officer and all provisions related thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 559. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4296), as amended, so as to provide for staggered appointments of members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SR 840. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Intelligent Transportation Systems and Technology Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.

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SR 842. By Senator Dean of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION urging every school system in Georgia to reaffirm our national ideals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Interstate Cooperation Committee.
SR 846. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Polak of the 42nd and Lamutt of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to restore funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at the $110 million level in the fiscal year 2003 federal budget; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SR 848. By Senators Brush of the 24th and Smith of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION creating the I-20 Corridor Regional Airport Study Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SR 850. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION designating the Dr. Luke Garrett Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 852. By Senator Kemp of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION conveying the reverter interest of the state in certain real property located in Glynn County, Georgia, heretofore conveyed pursuant to resolutions of the General Assembly to Boys Estate Incorporated, later known as Youth Estate, Inc., and now known as Morningstar Treatment Services, Inc.; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
SR 854. By Senator Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for operation and maintenance of a thoroughfare and for other purposes in, on,

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over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Chatham County, Georgia; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 857. By Senator Gingrey of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create an independent commission of balanced appointments to oversee the mapping of congressional and legislative districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 719. By Representatives James of the 140th, McCall of the 90th, Crawford of the 129th, Hudson of the 156th and Sims of the 167th:
A BILL to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to substantially revise and restate the law governing the practice of veterinary medicine and the licensure and regulation of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary facilities; to define terms; to provide for the scope of veterinary practice; to provide for the State Board of Veterinary Medicine and its powers and duties, membership, selection, compensation, and service; to provide for standards and requirements for licensing of veterinarians; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture Committee.
HB 878. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to provide remedies for the imposition of excessive regulatory fees by a county or municipal government; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to provide for complaints to the Department of Community Affairs and for civil actions; to provide for jurisdiction and remedies; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

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HB 1267. By Representatives Stanley of the 50th, Stanley of the 49th, Holmes of the 53rd, McKinney of the 51st, Sinkfield of the 57th and others:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and whose annual household income does not exceed $39,000.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1284. By Representatives Smith of the 169th, Mosley of the 171st, Smith of the 12th, Byrd of the 170th, Lane of the 146th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 32-4-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of the Developmental Highway System, so as to change the description of road corridors included within such system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

HB 1333. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd, Joyce of the 1st, Sanders of the 107th, Yates of the 106th, Brown of the 130th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, so as to repeal Code Section 36-5-23, relating to salary of county commissioner in counties having a population of not less than 56,400 or more than 60,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 1406. By Representatives Shanahan of the 10th, Hanner of the 159th, Stokes of the 92nd, McCall of the 90th, Jackson of the 112th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to change the amount of certain fees; to extend the period certain fees and surcharges shall be collected; to provide for certain powers and duties of the Director of the Environmental

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Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to change the criteria for property qualifying for a limitation of liability to site contamination; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
HB 1407. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Smith of the 19th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government in general, so as to provide that state government may, in the course of participation in federal programs, under certain conditions administer and provide services through contracts with charitable, religious, or private organizations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Interstate Cooperation Committee.
HB 1413. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend Article 11 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal care facility licensing and employee records checks, to provide for criminal records checks for personal care homes employment applicants; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Resources, so as to provide that Code Section 31-7-250 through 31-7-264 shall apply to personal care homes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 1418. By Representatives Golick of the 30th, Wix of the 33rd, Johnson of the 35th, Collins of the 29th, Manning of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxation, so as to provide for an exemption for sales to certain local government authorities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1485. By Representative Massey of the 86th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Barrow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which

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the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1519. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd and Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the excise tax on the furnishing for value to the public of any rooms, lodgings, or accommodations, so as to change certain provisions regarding the levy and collection of such tax; to provide authorization with certain conditions for certain counties and municipalities to levy such tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1525. By Representative Royal of the 164th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, and Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation, so as to change procedures and enactment requirements regarding local bills; to change certain limitations with respect to effective dates of local bills; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 1569. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Ben Hill County, so as to change the description of commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 1570. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Ben Hill County, so as to change the description of the electoral districts of board members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

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HB 1623. By Representatives Westmoreland of the 104th, Brown of the 130th, Smith of the 103rd and Yates of the 106th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Coweta County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1626. By Representative Hugley of the 133rd:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the board of commissioners of Talbot County, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to filling of vacancies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1629. By Representatives Cash of the 108th, Lunsford of the 109th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of sheriff of Henry County; to provide for a chief deputy sheriff and deputy sheriffs and the powers, duties, service, and compensation thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 1631. By Representatives O'Neal of the 139th and Birdsong of the 123rd:
A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Centerville, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1632. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Morganton, so as to change the number of members of the city council; to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmembers; to change the provisions relating to vacancies; and for other purposes
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.

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HB 1635. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Decatur County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1636. By Representatives Millar of the 59th, Harrell of the 62nd, Henson of the 65th, Drenner of the 66th, Sailor of the 71st and others:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $2,500.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district in each taxable year in which a sales and use tax for educational purposes is imposed and collected in such school district for any portion of that year pursuant to Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1638. By Representatives Wix of the 33rd, Golick of the 30th, Johnson of the 35th, Parsons of the 40th, Manning of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Cobb County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1639. By Representatives Harrell of the 62nd, Davis of the 60th, Watson of the 70th, Ragas of the 64th, Sailor of the 71st and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, so as to change the election districts to provide for two at-large districts and three numbered districts; to define the boundaries of the three numbered districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1640. By Representatives Davis of the 60th, Jennings of the 63rd, Millar of the 59th, Ragas of the 64th, McClinton of the 68th and others:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain DeKalb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that county who are senior citizens; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1641. By Representatives Davis of the 60th, Jennings of the 63rd, Millar of the 59th, McClinton of the 68th, Mangham of the 75th and others:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that school district who are senior citizens; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1653. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1654. By Representative Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Randolph County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HR 1111. By Representatives Shanahan of the 10th, Hanner of the 159th, Stokes of the 92nd, McCall of the 90th, Jackson of the 112th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by general law for the

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separate classification and taxation of properties on which there have been releases of hazardous waste, hazardous constituents, and hazardous substances into the environment; to provide for a setoff of all or a portion of the costs associated with remedial action against any increase in ad valorem taxation resulting from such remedial action; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Agriculture Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 519

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ragan of the 11th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Banking and Financial Institutions Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 337 Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Cheeks of the 23rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1096 HB 1393 HR 391

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Blitch of the 7th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 481 SR 637

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Marable of the 52nd District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

March 14, 2002

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Eldridge:

The Senate Committee on Education met Thursday, March 14, 2002, and considered the Governors appointees. The committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Senate that the following appointees be confirmed:

*The Honorable Linda M. Zechmann of Ware County, as a member of the State Board of Education for the term of office beginning June 11, 2001, and ending January 1, 2002, and beginning January 2, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.

*The Honorable Margaret Stokes Nielson of Dougherty County, as a member of the State Board of Education for the term of office beginning January 2, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.

*The Honorable Virginia A. Edwards of Chatham County, as a member of the State Board of Education for the term of office beginning January 10, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.

*The Honorable Thomas S. Upchurch of Carroll County, as a member of the State Board of Education for the term of office beginning February 13, 2002, and ending January 1, 2004.

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*The Honorable Davis Nelson of Bartow County, as Director of the Office of Education Accountability for the term of office beginning August 16, 2001, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor.

If you should require information, please contact my office.

Sincerely,

Mr. President:

/s/ Richard O. Marable

The Health and Human Services Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 546 SR 428

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stokes of the 43rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 187 SB 396

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

SB 427 SB 534

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Retirement Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 62 SB 138 SB 257

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

SB 373 SB 374 HB 1346

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Fort of the 39th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1114 HB 1129 HB 1152 HB 1159 HB 1189 HB 1195 HB 1213 HB 1222 HB 1228 HB 1246 HB 1276 HB 1277 HB 1309 HB 1327 HB 1336

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1358 HB 1386 HB 1387 HB 1403 HB 1404 HB 1414 HB 1415 HB 1429 HB 1430 HB 1442 SB 527 SB 528 SB 529 SB 531 SB 547

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1220 HB 1259 HB 1263 HB 1294

HB 1313 HB 1382 HB 1425 HB 1439

HB 1552 HR 1144 SB 458 SB 467

SB 475 SB 495 SB 496 SB 505

SB 510 SB 517 SB 530 SB 532

SR 777 SR 780 SR 785 SR 786

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable

Harbison Harp Hecht Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp

Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes

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Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl Hamrick

Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen Paul Polak

Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Fort

Haines

Vacancy, 19th

Senator Haines was off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Smith of the 25th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Don Harp of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Cheeks of the 23rd introduced Vernon Forrest, Georgia's Welterweight World Champion, commended by SR 605, adopted previously.

Senator Gingrey of the 37th recognized Dr. Pete Inglis, Jr., author of "Restored to Honor, Georgia's B-29, Sweet Eloise" commended by SR 815, adopted previously.

Senator Shafer of the 48th introduced Coach Dexter Wood and recognized the Buford High School Wolves Football Team, Region 8A Champions, commended by SR 839, adopted previously. Coach Wood addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Balfour of the 9th recognized the Brookwood High School Girls Swim and Diving Team, commended by SR 837, adopted previously.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 841. By Senator Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Wind Symphony and its conductor, Peter Witte; and for other purposes.

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SR 843. By Senators Burton of the 5th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION to recognize Americus, Georgia; to proclaim August 31, 2002, as "Americus, Georgia Day" in this state; and for other purposes.
SR 844. By Senators Thomas of the 2nd and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard; and for other purposes.
SR 845. By Senator Thomas of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
SR 847. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending The Heritage School Hawks Basketball Team; and for other purposes.
SR 849. By Senator Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Reverend Joseph A. Gilmore, Sr.; and for other purposes.
SR 851. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Tami Yvonne Massey; and for other purposes.
SR 853. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Lamutt of the 21st, Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd and Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John F. Freihaut, D.D.S., President of the Georgia Dental Association; and for other purposes.
SR 855. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Scott of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION in memory of Dr. L. Patricia Johnson; and for other purposes.

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SR 856. By Senator Golden of the 8th:

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Genia and Jack Williams; and for other purposes.

SR 858. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:

A RESOLUTION expressing congratulations and best wishes to Gladys Weems on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.

SR 859. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing National Sleep Awareness Week; and for other purposes.

Senator Seabaugh recognized the Heritage School Hawks Basketball Team, commended by SR 847.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Monday, March 18, 2002 Thirtieth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 527

Blitch of the 7th COOK COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Cook County, approved August 12, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 627), as amended particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1947 (Ga. L. 1947, p. 1220), an Act approved March 16, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2300), an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3939), an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4413), and an Act approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5029), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for residency requirements for election; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 528

Blitch of the 7th COOK COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cook County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5499), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 529

Blitch of the 7th HOMERVILLE, CITY OF

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Homerville Recreational Facilities Authority; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and maintain a recreational center and area or centers and areas, including playgrounds, parks, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, athletic fields, grandstands, and stadiums, buildings to be used for various types of sports, buildings to be constructed and used for the housing of exhibits for fairs and educational purposes, buildings to be used for the housing of livestock, horses, cattle, swine, poultry, and agricultural exhibits for exhibition purposes, the erection and construction of buildings to be used for amusement purposes or educational purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

SB 531

Guhl of the 45th CONYERS, CITY OF

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Conyers ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the City of Conyers, which is in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Conyers ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, approved April 19, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4394),

SB 547
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so as to increase the homestead exemption to $13,000.00; to provide for conditions and procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum; to provide for applicability; to provide an effective date and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Hecht of the 34th James of the 35th Scott of the 36th Tate of the 38th Fort of the 39th Paul of the 40th Shafer of the 48th Price of the 56th FULTON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act approved March 20, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4432), which continued in force and effect as part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1952 general election (Res. Act No. 46; Senate Resolution No. 38; Ga. L. 1951, p. 874) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia relating to the authority of the Fulton County fiscal authorities with respect to ad valorem taxation of real and personal property; to repeal that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1952 general election (Res. Act No. 46; Senate Resolution No. 38; Ga. L. 1951, p. 874) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Meyer von Bremen of the 12th CLAY COUNTY
A BILL to provide that county law library fees shall be charged and collected in certain actions and cases in the Magistrate Court of Clay County; and for other purposes.
Stephens of the 51st GILMER COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of Gilmer County, so as to

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change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Crotts of the 17th BUTTS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Butts County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Crotts of the 17th BUTTS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Golden of the 8th Ragan of the 11th THOMAS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Thomas County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Crotts of the 17th LOCUST GROVE, CITY OF
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Locust Grove, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the organizational meeting; to eliminate the requirement of a second reading of nonemergency ordinances and the distinction between nonemergency and emergency ordinances; to provide that all deadlines falling on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday may be met on the next day the city is open for business; and for other purposes.

HB 1222 HB 1228 HB 1246 HB 1276 HB 1277

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Gillis of the 20th LAURENS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Laurens County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

Hamrick of the 30th VILLA RICA, CITY OF
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, so as to change the description of the wards for the election of members of the council; and for other purposes.

Golden of the 8th Ragan of the 11th THOMAS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Thomas County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

Brush of the 24th OGLETHORPE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Oglethorpe County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

Brush of the 24th OGLETHORPE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Oglethorpe County, so as to revise the education districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

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Hooks of the 14th SUMTER COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Sumter County Board of Education, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.
Crotts of the 17th HENRY COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Dean of the 31st PAULDING COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Paulding County Board of Education, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Gillis of the 20th CANDLER COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Candler County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes. (SUBSTITUTE)
Williams of the 6th PIERCE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pierce County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Williams of the 6th PIERCE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition and selection of the Board of Education of Pierce County, so as to

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change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Jackson of the 50th DAWSON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for an elected Board of Education of Dawson County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

Jackson of the 50th DAWSON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dawson County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

Kemp of the 3rd LIBERTY COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

Kemp of the 3rd LIBERTY COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Liberty County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

Jackson of the 50th RABUN COUNTY
A BILL to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Rabun County for the purpose of determining the form of county government desired by the people of Rabun County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1430

Jackson of the 50th TOWNS COUNTY

A BILL to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Towns County for the purpose of determining the form of county government desired by the people of Towns County; and for other purposes.

HB 1442

Hooks of the 14th AMERICUS, CITY OF

A BILL to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Americus, so as to change the description of the council districts; and for other purposes.

The substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:

*HB 1358

The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations offered the following substitute to HB 1358:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Candler County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3529), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications and manner of election; to change the method of filling vacancies on said board of education; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. An Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Candler County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3529), is amended by striking Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"SECTION 2. (a) For the purpose of electing the members of the board of education, the Candler County School District is divided into five education districts. One member of the

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board shall be elected from each district. The five districts shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: candsbp1 Plan Type: Local User: Gina Administrator: Candler. (b) When used in such attachment, the terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a Block Group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of Candler County which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of Candler County which is described in that attachment as being in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. (c) Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 as they existed on January 1, 2002, shall continue to be designated as Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and, on and after the effective date of this Act, such members of the board serving from those former education districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this section. (d) The members of the board of education who were elected at the general election in November, 1998, shall continue in office for the terms to which they were elected and until successors are elected and qualified as provided in this Act. The members of the board of education who were elected at the general election in November, 2000, shall continue in office for the terms to which they were elected and until successors are elected and qualified as provided in this Act."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5 to read as follows:
"SECTION 5. (a) In the event a vacancy occurs on the board of education when six or more months remain in the unexpired term of office, the election superintendent of Candler County, within 15 days after the vacancy occurs, shall issue the call for a special election to fill

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the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. Such special election shall be called and conducted as provided in Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the 'Georgia Election Code,' as now or hereafter amended. Any person elected to fill a vacancy on the board of education as provided in this section shall possess the residency and other qualifications required for the office. Any person elected in such special election to fill such a vacancy shall take office immediately upon certification of the results of such special election and qualification. (b) In the event a vacancy occurs on the board of education when less than six months remain in the unexpired term of office, the remaining members of the board of education shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term of office. Any person appointed by the board of education to fill a vacancy as provided in this section shall possess the residency and other qualifications required for the office and shall take office immediately upon appointment and qualification."
SECTION 3. It is the purpose of Section 1 of this Act to reapportion the districts from which members of the Board of Education of Candler County are to be elected in the November, 2002, general election and in subsequent general elections, and this Act results from changes in population based on the United States decennial census of 2000. It is not the intention of the General Assembly to affect the membership of current members of the board, their terms of office, or the manner in which their successors shall be elected, and such matters shall remain as provided by law on the effective date of this Act until otherwise amended by law, except to the extent of reapportioning the districts represented by such members.
SECTION 4. It shall be the duty of the attorney of the Board of Education of Candler County to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 5. The provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the regular election in 2002 of members of the Board of Education of Candler County and relating to the method of filling vacancies on said board shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming effective without such approval; and this Act shall otherwise become effective January 1, 2003.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Plan Name: candsbp1 Plan Type: Local User: Gina Administrator: Candler
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District 001 Candler County
Tract: 9501 BG: 1 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1108 1109 1110 1115 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1995 1996 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2058 2059 2077 2078 2998 2999 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3072 3073 Tract: 9502 BG: 1 1005
District 002 Candler County
Tract: 9501 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1111 1112 1113 1114 1116 1117 1126 1127 1128 1129 1997 1998 1999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3010 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3070 3074 3075 Tract: 9502 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 Tract: 9503

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1041 1047 1048 1049 1088 1992 1993 1999

District 003 Candler County
Tract: 9502 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2035 2078 2083 BG: 4 4000 4001 4017 4018 4040 Tract: 9503 BG: 1 1030 1031 1032 1039 1040 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1089 1090 1091 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2

District 004 Candler County
Tract: 9501 BG: 2 2067 2068 2069 2070 2073 2074 2075 2076 BG: 3 3043 3066 Tract: 9502 BG: 1 1026 1027 1028 1035 1036 1044 1045 1046 1047 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074

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District 005 Candler County
Tract: 9501 BG: 2 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2056 2057 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2071 2072 BG: 3 3040 3041 3042 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3063 3064 3065 3067 3068 3069 3071 Tract: 9502 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1061 1062 1083 1084 1085 1086 1998 1999 BG: 2 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2090 2091 2092 BG: 4 4009 4027 4028 4029 4033

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 51, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bills as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bills on the Local Consent Calendar, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour

Y Haines Y Hamrick

Y Polak Y Price

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Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle
Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey
Golden Y Guhl

Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local bills, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

The bills on the Local Consent Calendar, except HB 1358, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 1358, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

At 11:45 a.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 2:00 p.m.

At 2:00 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

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

Mr. President:

The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House:

HB 1001. By Re presentatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:

A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002 known as the "General Appropriations Act," so as to change

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certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:
HB 1548. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Murphy of the 18th, Cash of the 108th, Westmoreland of the 104th and Yates of the 106th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings to determine disputed county boundary lines, so as to provide that, subject to certain conditions, the affected counties may by mutual agreement determine where the disputed boundary line should lie; to provide that upon making certain findings the Secretary of State may accept such agreement and determine that it resolves the matter; and for other purposes.

The following bill was taken up to consider the Conference Committee report thereto:

HB 1001. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002 known as the "General Appropriations Act," so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002; and for other purposes.

The Conference Committee report was as follows:

The Committee of Conference on H.B. 1001 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to H.B. 1001 be adopted.

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Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Senator Hooks of the 14th /s/ Senator Walker of the 22nd /s/ Senator Starr of the 44th

/s/ Representative Coleman of the 142nd /s/ Representative Walker of the 141st /s/ Representative Buck of the 135th

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 1001: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002 known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 26, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 628), so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002; to make language and other changes; to reallocate certain funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2001-2002, as amended, known as the "General Appropriations Act" approved April 26, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 628), is further amended by striking everything following the enacting clause through Section 63, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:

"That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2001, and ending June 30, 2002, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from funds from the Federal Government and the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus, reserves and a revenue estimate of $13,726,000,000 (excluding indigent trust fund receipts, tobacco fund receipts and lottery receipts) for State Fiscal Year 2002.
PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. General Assembly. State Funds Personal Services - Staff Personal Services - Elected Officials Regular Operating Expenses Travel - Staff

$ 35,289,123 $ 18,137,818 $ 5,580,966 $ 2,640,384 $ 135,000

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Travel - Elected Officials Capital Outlay Per Diem Differential Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees - Staff Contracts - Staff Per Diem and Fees - Elected Officials Contracts - Elected Officials Photography Expense Reimbursement Account
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Senate Functional Budgets
Senate and Research Office Lt. Governor's Office Secretary of the Senate's Office Total
House Functional Budgets
House of Representatives and Research Office Speaker of the House's Office Clerk of the House's Office Total
Joint Functional Budgets
Legislative Counsel's Office Legislative Fiscal Office Legislative Budget Office Ancillary Activities Budgetary Responsibility Oversight Committee Total

Total Funds $ 6,203,586 $ 1,116,097 $ 1,381,454 $ 8,701,137
Total Funds $ 13,556,950 $ 473,527 $ 1,796,655 $ 15,827,132
Total Funds $ 3,105,653 $ 2,364,415 $ 1,188,886 $ 3,686,063 $ 415,837 $ 10,760,854

$ 3,500 $0 $0 $ 1,330,000 $ 390,200 $ 5,000 $ 693,000 $ 94,767 $ 90,000 $ 3,686,488 $ 745,000 $ 105,000 $ 1,652,000 $ 35,289,123 $ 35,289,123
State Funds $ 6,203,586 $ 1,116,097 $ 1,381,454 $ 8,701,137
State Funds $ 13,556,950 $ 473,527 $ 1,796,655 $ 15,827,132
State Funds $ 3,105,653 $ 2,364,415 $ 1,188,886 $ 3,686,063 $ 415,837 $ 10,760,854

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 Governor and Speaker of the House of

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Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for membership in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other compacts, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, furnishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; provided, however, before the Legislative Services Committee authorizes the reconstruction or renovation of legislative office space, committee rooms, or staff support service areas in any State-owned building other than the State Capitol, the committee shall measure the need for said space as compared to space requirements for full-time state agencies and departments and shall, prior to approval of renovation or reconstruction of legislative office space, consider the most efficient and functional building designs used for office space and related activities; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst and for the Legislative Fiscal Office; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for Code Revision; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government; and for payments to Presidential Electors. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, such payments to Presidential Electors shall be paid from funds provided for the Legislative Branch of Government, and the payment and receipt of such allowances shall not be in violation of any law.

The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate 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 for which payments are made from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid from other appropriations.

Section 2. Department of Audits. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees

$ 29,616,070 $ 24,587,570 $ 842,300 $ 530,000 $ 40,000 $ 30,000 $ 1,034,200 $ 200,000

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Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

PART II JUDICIAL BRANCH

Section 3. Judicial Branch. State Funds Personal Services Other Operating Prosecuting Attorney's Council Judicial Administrative Districts Payment to Council of Superior Court Clerks Payment to Resource Center Computerized Information Network
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Judicial Branch Functional Budgets
Supreme Court Court of Appeals Superior Court - Judges Superior Court - District Attorneys Juvenile Court Institute of Continuing Judicial Education Judicial Council Judicial Qualifications Commission Indigent Defense Council Georgia Courts Automation Commission Georgia Office Of Dispute Resolution Total

Total Funds $ 8,602,935 $ 11,241,760 $ 49,640,955 $ 41,508,727 $ 1,424,347 $ 1,133,843 $ 12,760,967 $ 271,476 $ 7,259,946 $ 2,500,030 $ 341,982 $ 136,686,968

Section 4. Department of Administrative Services. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of
Administrative Services Personal Services

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$0 $ 2,052,000 $ 300,000 $ 29,616,070 $ 29,616,070
$133,681,033 $ 17,076,391 $112,270,194 $ 3,970,709 $1,911,046 $ 40,000 $ 800,000 $ 618,628 $136,686,968 $133,681,033
State Funds $ 7,382,486 $ 11,145,760 $ 49,640,955 $ 39,964,822 $ 1,424,347 $ 1,133,843 $ 12,615,386 $ 271,476 $ 7,259,946 $ 2,500,030 $ 341,982 $133,681,033
$ 53,661,693
$ 17,887,975

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Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Rents and Maintenance Expense

Utilities

Payments to DOAS Fiscal Administration

Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Capital Outlay

Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Operations

Telephone Billings

Radio Billings

Materials for Resale

Public Safety Officers Indemnity Fund

Health Planning Review Board Operations

Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Payments to Golf Hall of Fame

Alternative Fuels Grant

State Self Insurance Fund

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Removal of Hazardous Waste

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Administration

$ 43,829,715

Support Services

$ 13,304,551

Statewide Business

$ 3,338,810

Risk Management

$ 3,556,574

State Properties Commission

$ 739,446

Office of the Treasury

$ 2,004,091

State Office of Administrative Hearings

$ 4,687,767

Executive Administration

$ 3,240,708

Total

$ 74,701,662

$ 4,624,014 $ 316,002 $ 41,580 $ 206,878 $ 3,136,437 $ 1,250,703 $ 491,020 $ 984,600 $ 186,335 $0 $0 $0 $ 2,350,000 $ 539,022 $0 $0 $ 6,014,012 $ 496,375 $ 35,000 $ 48,500 $ 75,000 $ 200,000 $0 $ 35,412,874 $ 405,335 $ 74,701,662 $ 53,661,693
State Funds $ 40,844,783 $ 309,536 $ 3,309,440 $ 504,735 $ 739,446 $ 514,320 $ 4,383,843 $ 3,055,590 $ 53,661,693

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B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Building Authority

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Capital Outlay

Utilities

Contractual Expense

Facilities Renovations and Repairs

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Executive Division

$ 1,317,283

Facilities Operations

$ 25,682,445

Property Resources

$ 6,194,810

Internal Operations

$ 2,795,009

Transportation

$ 3,172,157

External Operations

$ 4,156,918

Total

$ 43,318,622

C. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Technology Authority Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts

$0 $ 20,672,119 $ 7,830,905 $ 13,000 $ 200,000 $ 90,000 $ 322,000 $ 15,071 $ 261,916 $ 682,389 $ 85,000 $ 5,508,583 $ 7,637,639 $0 $0 $ 43,318,622 $0
State Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $ 50,407,119 $ 5,370,000 $ 640,000 $ 50,000 $ 470,000 $ 50,575,000 $ 2,929,105 $ 6,000 $ 40,719,657 $0

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Rents and Maintenance Expense Telephone Billings Radio Billings Materials for Resale Transfers to GIS Clearinghouse
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$0 $ 84,523,000 $ 501,019 $ 6,194,830 $0 $242,385,730 $0

Section 5. Department of Agriculture.

State Funds

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Market Bulletin Postage

Payments to Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories in Canton, Dalton, Douglas,

Oakwood, Statesboro, Carroll, Macon, Mitchell, and Monroe

Veterinary Fees

Indemnities

Advertising Contract

Renovation, Construction, Repairs and Maintenance

Projects at Major and Minor Markets

Capital Outlay

Contract - Federation of Southern Cooperatives

Boll Weevil Eradication Program

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Plant Industry

$ 9,221,789

Animal Industry

$ 17,118,956

$ 41,694,167 $ 34,233,396 $ 4,343,606 $ 1,027,928 $ 287,963 $ 462,082 $ 667,341 $ 1,132,197 $ 398,176 $ 33,500 $ 1,723,644 $ 1,143,240 $ 3,521,803
$ 3,147,972 $ 160,000 $ 20,000 $ 525,000
$ 653,000 $ 100,000 $ 40,000 $0 $ 53,620,848 $ 41,694,167
State Funds $ 8,341,702 $ 13,986,821

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Marketing Internal Administration Fuel and Measures Consumer Protection Field Forces Seed Technology Total

$ 7,829,201 $ 7,006,030 $0 $ 11,766,333 $ 678,539 $ 53,620,848

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$ 4,079,201 $ 6,819,030 $0 $ 8,467,413 $0 $ 41,694,167

Section 6. Department of Banking and Finance. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 11,045,266 $ 9,150,914 $ 444,245 $ 460,850 $ 125,250 $ 4,347 $ 254,459 $ 488,687 $ 103,079 $ 13,435 $0 $ 11,045,266 $ 11,045,266

Section 7. Department of Community Affairs. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Capital Felony Expense Contracts for Regional Planning and Development Local Assistance Grants

$ 63,065,407 $ 22,736,741 $ 2,469,077 $ 685,249 $0 $ 380,544 $ 1,496,653 $ 919,096 $ 755,418 $ 565,439 $ 517,624 $0 $ 2,128,851 $ 28,169,322

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Appalachian Regional Commission Assessment

HUD-Community Development Block Pass thru Grants

Payment to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority

Community Service Grants

Home Program

ARC-Revolving Loan Fund

Local Development Fund

Payment to State Housing Trust Fund

Payments to Sports Hall of Fame

Regional Economic Business Assistance Grants - GHFA

EZ/EC Administration

EZ/EC Grants

Regional Economic Development Grants

Contracts for Homeless Assistance

HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance

Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

GHFA - Georgia Cities Foundation

Georgia Leadership Unfrastructure Investment Fund

Quality Growth Program

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Executive Division

$ 33,627,472

Planning and Environmental Management Division $ 4,700,256

Business and Financial Assistance Division

$ 39,191,738

Housing Finance Division

$ 8,959,319

Finance Division

$ 4,782,258

Administrative and Computer Support Division

$ 2,393,797

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Division

$ 1,672,519

Community Services Division

$ 66,951,056

Rural Development Division

$ 5,948,767

Total

$ 168,227,182

$ 167,885 $ 30,000,000 $ 1,651,557 $ 5,000,000 $ 3,086,441 $0 $ 617,500 $ 3,200,000 $ 822,853 $ 5,200,000 $0 $0 $ 1,128,125 $ 1,250,000 $ 50,000,000 $ 4,518,807 $ 60,000 $ 550,000 $ 150,000 $168,227,182 $ 63,065,407
State Funds $ 33,455,728 $ 4,472,180 $ 7,543,839 $ 3,146,441 $ 3,097,771 $ 734,242 $ 881,775 $ 3,784,664 $ 5,948,767 $ 63,065,407

Section 8. Department of Community Health.
A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Medicaid Services
Tobacco Funds

$1,246,815,130 $ 16,046,291

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Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Medicaid Benefits, Penalties and Disallowances

Audit Contracts

Special Purpose Contracts

Purchase of Service Contracts

Grant in Aid to Counties

Health Insurance Payments

Medical Fair

Loan Repayment Program

Medical Scholarships

Capitation Contracts for Family Practice Residency

Residency Capitation Grants

Student Preceptorships

Medical Student Capitation

Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

SREB Payments

Pediatric Residency Capitation

Preventive Medicine Capitation

Total Funds Budgeted

Tobacco Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Commissioner's Office

$ 3,437,032

Medicaid Benefits, Penalties and Disallowances $ 4,946,274,286

Program Management - Medicaid

$ 43,513,946

Systems Management - Medicaid

$ 92,890,166

Office of General Counsel

$ 1,327,419

$ 32,530,883 $ 8,389,066 $ 460,682 $ 30,000 $ 83,736 $ 84,957,133 $ 1,730,148 $ 757,954 $ 1,734,224 $ 403,145,471 $ 4,946,274,286 $ 1,097,500 $ 64,732 $ 183,244 $ 5,764,826 $ 975,000,000 $ 27,000 $ 400,000 $ 762,000 $ 4,137,000 $ 2,202,803 $ 137,500 $ 3,889,600 $ 18,790,098 $ 7,394,890 $ 474,625 $ 474,240 $ 120,000 $ 6,501,013,641 $ 16,046,291 $ 1,246,815,130
State Funds $ 2,949,703 $ 1,171,383,685 $ 14,715,598 $ 16,711,599 $ 769,854

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Office of Communications Office of Human Resources General Administration Minority Health Women's Health Employee Health Benefits Health Planning Georgia Board for Physician Workforce Board of Medical Examiners Medical Education Board Primary and Rural Health Total

$ 523,032 $ 408,399 $ 79,106,082 $ 688,383 $ 487,663 $ 1,280,187,484 $ 1,965,986 $ 38,092,672 $ 2,534,729 $ 1,462,134 $ 8,114,228 $ 6,501,013,641

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Indigent Trust Fund Per Diem and Fees Contracts Benefits
Total Funds Budgeted Indigent Trust Fund Budgeted

C. Budget Unit: State Funds - PeachCare for Kids Tobacco Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts PeachCare Benefits, Penalties and Disallowances
Total Funds Budgeted Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 261,516 $ 246,182 $ 3,308,042 $ 470,086 $ 470,536 $0 $ 1,767,854 $ 38,092,672 $ 2,534,729 $ 1,462,134 $ 7,717,231 $ 1,262,861,421
$ 148,828,880 $0 $ 8,200,000 $ 360,067,504 $ 368,267,504 $ 148,828,880
$ 51,910,914 $ 4,575,922 $ 373,496 $ 120,254 $ 50,000 $0 $ 1,155 $ 250,000 $0 $ 12,350 $0 $ 7,529,558 $ 188,035,705 $ 196,372,518 $ 4,575,922 $ 51,910,914

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Section 9. Department of Corrections.

State Funds - Administration, Institutions and Probation

$ 914,259,096

Personal Services

$ 580,439,980

Regular Operating Expenses

$ 67,356,595

Travel

$ 2,380,486

Motor Vehicle Purchases

$ 1,388,269

Equipment

$ 3,935,670

Computer Charges

$ 6,273,257

Real Estate Rentals

$ 6,917,786

Telecommunications

$ 8,367,881

Per Diem and Fees

$ 104,872

Contracts

$ 82,123,218

Capital Outlay

$ 69,906,997

Utilities

$ 25,901,513

Court Costs

$ 1,300,000

County Subsidy

$ 33,725,673

County Subsidy for Jails

$ 6,851,616

County Workcamp Construction Grants

$0

Central Repair Fund

$ 1,093,624

Payments to Central State Hospital for Meals

$ 4,193,025

Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities

$ 1,702,150

Payments to Public Safety for Meals

$ 577,160

Inmate Release Fund

$ 1,450,000

Health Services Purchases

$ 115,272,611

University of Georgia - College of Veterinary Medicine Contracts

$ 449,944

Minor Construction Fund

$ 1,131,000

Total Funds Budgeted

$1,022,843,327

Indirect DOAS Funding

$ 450,000

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

$ 914,259,096

Total Funds State Funds

Executive Operations

$ 68,118,517 $ 30,331,144

Administration

$ 34,936,982 $ 34,925,448

Human Resources

$ 9,724,047 $ 9,677,889

Field Probation

$ 72,496,342 $ 71,925,674

Facilities

$ 699,991,851 $ 642,875,910

Programs

$ 137,575,588 $ 124,523,031

Total

$ 1,022,843,327 $ 914,259,096

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Section 10. Department of Defense. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Office of the Adjutant General Georgia Air National Guard Georgia Army National Guard Total

Total Funds $ 2,706,014 $ 6,481,226 $ 27,493,735 $ 36,680,975

$ 8,541,200 $ 15,694,668 $ 17,980,129 $ 90,875 $0 $ 52,800 $ 130,625 $ 44,010 $ 1,021,973 $ 1,421,895 $ 244,000 $0 $ 36,680,975 $ 8,541,200
State Funds $ 2,375,061 $ 971,213 $ 5,194,926 $ 8,541,200

Section 11. State Board of Education. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Education Tobacco Funds Operations: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications

$ 5,937,443,571 $ 30,000,000
$ 53,242,222 $ 7,747,497 $ 1,682,050 $ 90,974 $ 166,670 $ 1,110,295 $ 3,702,233 $ 22,629,674 $ 9,812,751 $ 2,027,117

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Utilities Capital Outlay QBE Formula Grants: Kindergarten/Grades 1 - 3 Grades 4 - 8 Grades 9 - 12 Limited English-Speaking Students Program Alternative Programs Vocational Education Laboratories Special Education Gifted Remedial Education Additional Instruction Staff Development and Professional Development Media Indirect Cost Pupil Transportation Local Five Mill Share Mid-Term Adjustment Reserve Teacher Salary Schedule Adjustment Other Categorical Grants: Equalization Formula Sparsity Grants Special Education Low - Incidence Grants Non-QBE Grants: Next Generation School Grants Youth Apprenticeship Grants High School Program Payment of Federal Funds to Board of Technical
and Adult Education Vocational Research and Curriculum Education of Children of Low-Income Families Even Start Instructional Services for the Handicapped Retirement (H.B. 272 and H.B. 1321) Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped PSAT School Lunch (Federal)

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$ 800,451 $0
$ 1,601,206,426 $ 1,431,924,825 $ 694,701,713 $ 48,775,823 $ 63,564,874 $ 176,902,561 $ 667,491,482 $ 137,724,602 $ 20,511,169 $ 44,653,187 $ 26,424,199 $ 151,556,972 $ 868,937,907 $ 177,551,763 $ (1,003,292,614) $ 125,293,472 $0
$ 255,947,743 $ 6,548,910 $ 852,291
$ 875,000 $ 4,340,000 $ 61,011,301
$ 23,600,609 $ 293,520 $ 240,262,432 $ 4,025,312 $ 157,076,091 $ 5,508,750 $ 1,900,000 $ 756,500 $ 188,375,722

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Joint Evening Programs Education of Homeless Children/Youth Pay for Performance Pre-School Handicapped Program Mentor Teachers Environmental Science Grants Advanced Placement Exams Serve America Program Drug Free School (Federal) School Lunch (State) Charter Schools Emergency Immigrant Education Program Title VI State and Local Education Improvement Health Insurance - Non-Cert. Personnel and Retired Teachers Innovative Programs Title II Math/Science Grant (Federal) Migrant Education Regional Education Service Agencies Severely Emotionally Disturbed Georgia Learning Resources System Special Education at State Institutions Robert C. Byrd Scholarship (Federal) Comprehensive School Reform Character Education National Teacher Certification Health Insurance Adjustment Principal Supplements Grants For School Nurses Reading Programs Student Testing Internet Access School Improvement Teams Communities in Schools Georgia Learning Connection Knowledge is Power Program Postsecondary Options
Total Funds Budgeted

$ 267,333 $ 961,413 $ 10,283,000 $ 21,325,701 $ 1,250,000 $ 151,000 $ 2,811,600 $ 1,042,976 $ 9,550,907 $ 37,509,080 $ 6,900,307 $ 4,036,740 $ 58,222,772 $ 26,531,797 $ 107,826,070 $ 1,190,215 $ 7,466,425 $ 274,395 $ 11,660,667 $ 64,597,687 $ 4,992,566 $ 4,046,930 $ 1,150,500 $ 6,018,289 $ 350,000 $ 559,847 $0 $ 5,967,000 $ 30,000,000 $ 34,460,185 $ 10,023,360 $ 3,562,148 $ 9,242,307 $ 1,632,839 $0 $0 $ 4,015,000 $ 6,778,195,532

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Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
State Administration Student Learning and Achievement Governor's Honors Program Quality and School Support Federal Programs Technology Local Programs Georgia Academy for the Blind Georgia School for the Deaf Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Student Achievement Total

$0 $ 30,000,000 $ 5,937,443,571

Total Funds $ 14,185,146 $ 22,104,785 $ 1,470,977 $ 5,213,035 $ 9,178,246 $ 16,747,616 $ 6,675,533,598 $ 5,815,742 $ 5,405,636 $ 6,288,969 $ 16,251,782 $ 6,778,195,532

State Funds $ 11,935,118 $ 12,291,312 $ 1,393,388 $ 5,101,380 $ 503,432 $ 12,465,441 $ 5,890,829,456 $ 5,586,207 $ 5,040,181 $ 6,045,874 $ 16,251,782 $ 5,967,443,571

B. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education Computers in the Classroom Distance Learning - Satellite Dishes Post Secondary Options Educational Technology Centers Assistive Technology Applied Technology Labs Financial and Management Equipment Alternative Programs Fort Discovery National Science Center Capital Outlay Learning Logic Sites Student Information System
Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted

$ 73,280,354 $ 68,280,354 $0 $0 $0 $ 5,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $ 73,280,354 $ 73,280,354

C. Budget Unit: Office of School Readiness Pre-Kindergarten - Grants Pre-Kindergarten - Personal Services Pre-Kindergarten - Operations

$ 1,265,054 $ 228,422,112 $ 2,032,578 $ 6,251,957

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Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Utilities Capital Outlay Federal Programs Standards of Care
Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

Section 12. Employees' Retirement System. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Benefits to Retirees
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

Section 13. Forestry Commission. State Funds Personal Services

$ 1,166,313 $ 35,741 $ 50,000 $0 $0 $0 $ 3,000 $0 $0 $ 10,000 $0 $0 $ 134,352,333 $ 424,000 $ 372,748,034 $ 236,706,647 $ 1,265,054
$0 $ 2,864,383 $488,800 $ 29,000 $0 $ 12,450 $ 1,269,708 $ 345,740 $ 82,002 $ 355,000 $ 1,452,000 $0 $ 6,899,083 $0
$ 38,232,168 $ 31,135,504

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Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Ware County Grant Ware County Grant for Southern Forest World Ware County Grant for Road Maintenance Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Reforestation Field Services General Administration and Support Total

Total Funds $ 2,295,501 $ 37,321,974 $ 4,246,537 $ 43,864,012

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$ 6,371,813 $ 182,397 $ 1,298,666 $ 2,579,831 $ 357,000 $ 9,120 $ 996,955 $ 11,150 $ 833,076 $ 60,000 $ 28,500 $0 $0 $ 43,864,012 $ 38,232,168
State Funds $ 11,701 $ 34,142,085 $ 4,078,382 $ 38,232,168

Section 14. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Evidence Purchased Capital Outlay Crime Victims Assistance Program Criminal Justice Grants

$ 65,556,735 $ 52,045,302 $ 7,500,057 $ 757,826 $ 1,883,106 $ 1,499,733 $ 1,250,822 $ 931,560 $ 1,179,296 $ 4,125,474 $ 2,188,662 $ 464,946 $0 $ 4,362,600 $ 83,030,518

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Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Investigative Georgia Crime Information Center Forensic Sciences Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Total

$ 161,219,902 $ 65,556,735

Total Funds $ 5,467,379 $ 32,329,309 $ 12,364,029 $ 20,259,467 $ 90,799,718 $ 161,219,902

State Funds $ 5,422,835 $ 29,563,238 $ 10,558,594 $ 19,651,437 $ 360,631 $ 65,556,735

Section 15. Office of the Governor. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Cost of Operations Mansion Allowance Governor's Emergency Fund Intern Program Expenses Art Grants of State Funds Art Grants of Non-State Funds Humanities Grant - State Funds Art Acquisitions - State Funds Children and Youth Grants Juvenile Justice Grants Georgia Crime Victims Assistance Program Grants to Local Systems Grants - Local EMA Grants - Other

$ 59,733,230 $ 20,508,116 $ 2,116,564 $ 366,555 $0 $ 320,067 $ 732,686 $ 1,133,168 $ 629,268 $ 3,806,459 $ 8,309,720 $ 4,519,119 $ 40,000 $ 16,170,667 $ 358,595 $0 $ 4,138,891 $ 449,194 $ 281,872 $0 $0 $0 $ 482,540 $ 1,085,000 $0

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Grants - Civil Air Patrol Criminal Justice Grants Troops to Teachers Flood - Contingency
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Governor's Office Office of Equal Opportunity Office of Planning and Budget Council for the Arts Office of Consumer Affairs Child Advocate Human Relations Commission Professional Standards Commission Georgia Emergency Management Agency Education Accountability Total

Total Funds $ 21,088,381 $ 1,260,716 $ 13,340,191 $ 5,893,686 $ 4,961,782 $ 525,793 $ 427,462 $ 8,402,601 $ 7,246,660 $ 2,470,139 $ 65,617,411

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$ 57,000 $0 $ 111,930 $0 $ 65,617,411 $ 59,733,230
State Funds $ 21,088,381 $ 957,745 $ 13,340,191 $ 5,179,841 $ 4,463,782 $ 525,793 $ 427,462 $ 8,290,671 $ 2,989,225 $ 2,470,139 $ 59,733,230

Section 16. Department of Human Resources. State Funds Tobacco Funds 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts

$ 1,350,468,790 $ 68,649,314
$ 117,504,527 $ 5,538,693 $ 2,335,842 $0 $ 478,911 $ 9,732,793 $ 5,114,035 $ 40,239,233 $ 57,134,985 $ 17,913,686 $0 $0 $ 87,424,076

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Major Maintenance and Construction Grant-In-Aid to Counties Postage Payments to DCH-Medicaid Benefits Grants to County DFACS - Operations Operating Expenses
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

$ 163,451 $ 2,049,500 $ 2,064,276 $ 32,561,718 $0 $0 $ 380,255,726 $0 $ 8,304,056 $ 182,769,721

Total Funds

Commissioner's Office

$ 1,095,860

Office of Planning and Budget Services

$ 4,114,201

Office of Adoptions

$ 9,967,787

Children's Community Based Initiative

$ 10,667,524

Human Resources and Organization Development $ 1,315,425

Computer Services

$ 78,789,363

Technology and Support

$ 12,071,947

Facilities Management

$ 6,827,816

Regulatory Services - Program Direction and Support $ 841,421

Child Care Licensing

$ 3,478,499

Health Care Facilities Regulation

$ 11,966,875

Office of Investigation

$ 6,800,856

Office of Financial Services

$ 10,008,434

Office of Audits

$ 2,740,884

Human Resource Management

$ 6,619,399

Transportation Services

$ 17,391,703

Office of Facilities and Support Services

$ 18,499,187

Indirect Cost

$0

Policy and Government Services

$ 1,313,101

Aging Services

$ 92,255,757

DDSA Council

$ 1,603,530

Office of Child Support Enforcement

$ 81,886,157

Total

$ 380,255,726

2. Public Health Budget:

Personal Services

State Funds $ 1,095,860 $ 4,085,685 $ 6,470,923 $ 10,392,524 $ 1,315,425 $ 38,621,941 $ 11,209,873 $ 5,527,783 $ 771,421 $ 3,451,930 $ 5,862,410 $ 2,150,330 $ 5,618,724 $ 2,740,884 $ 6,619,399 $ 2,880,863 $ 18,499,187 $ (15,823,148) $ 1,313,101 $ 59,763,215 $ 26,035 $ 18,479,412 $ 191,073,777
$ 53,991,427

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Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Special Purpose Contracts Purchase of Service Contracts Grant-In-Aid to Counties Major Maintenance and Construction Postage Medical Benefits
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
District Health Administration Newborn Follow-Up Care Oral Health Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Sickle Cell, Vision and Hearing High-Risk Pregnant Women and Infants Sexually Transmitted Diseases Family Planning Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Grant in Aid to Counties Children's Medical Services Emergency Health Primary Health Care Epidemiology Immunization Community Tuberculosis Control Family Health Management

$ 76,170,628 $ 926,819 $0 $ 195,367 $ 1,509,862 $ 1,135,889 $ 24,987,980 $0 $ 1,167,699 $ 1,017,000 $ 27,948,633 $ 160,228,974 $0 $ 187,190 $ 11,121,222 $ 360,588,690 $0 $ 46,679,826 $ 169,985,452

Total Funds $ 12,466,422 $ 1,344,087 $ 2,833,472 $ 2,121,859 $ 7,542,873 $ 5,389,515 $ 3,254,347 $ 11,824,802 $ 84,979,232 $ 74,161,009 $ 13,274,321 $ 4,160,044 $ 563,707 $ 2,451,463 $ 1,651,583 $ 5,808,468 $ 2,067,135

State Funds $ 12,308,854 $ 1,130,256 $ 2,508,297 $ 1,009,997 $ 6,776,054 $ 5,389,515 $ 1,040,088 $ 6,069,517 $0 $ 73,187,539 $ 6,445,009 $ 2,716,696 $ 459,933 $ 1,892,935 $0 $ 4,260,521 $ 1,216,225

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Infant and Child Health Maternal Health - Perinatal Chronic Disease Diabetes Cancer Control Director's Office Vital Records Health Services Research Environmental Health Laboratory Services Community Health Management AIDS Drug and Clinic Supplies Adolescent Health Public Health - Planning Councils Early Intervention Injury Control Smoking Prevention and Cessation HIV Waiver Public Health - Division Indirect Cost Total 3. Family and Children Services Budget: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Children's Trust Fund Cash Benefits Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Postage

$ 880,156 $ 2,864,860 $ 1,829,312 $ 84,635 $ 19,380,756 $ 2,984,424 $ 2,187,292 $ 716,335 $ 2,160,969 $ 8,316,363 $ 260,945 $ 21,379,558 $ 10,638,458 $ 12,584,798 $ 116,218 $ 13,075,941 $ 773,941 $ 24,459,390 $0 $0 $ 360,588,690

$ 665,030 $ 1,205,498 $ 1,829,312 $ 84,635 $ 19,380,756 $ 2,706,902 $ 1,912,604 $ 716,335 $ 1,629,494 $ 8,031,613 $ 260,945 $ 14,561,063 $ 2,565,380 $ 2,985,263 $ 98,721 $ 10,513,475 $ 661,936 $ 24,459,390 $0 $ (4,014,510) $ 216,665,278

$ 13,858,963 $ 3,041,835 $ 1,021,051 $0 $ 223,397 $ 526,852 $ 7,232,617 $ 6,990,686 $0 $ 686,644 $ 7,588,495 $ 123,303,498 $ 7,230,365 $ 417,998,130 $ 30,812,287 $ 2,401,505

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Grants to County DFACS - Operations

$ 370,910,587

Total Funds Budgeted

$ 993,826,912

Indirect DOAS Services Funding

$0

Tobacco Funds Budgeted

$ 3,341,218

State Funds Budgeted

$ 410,256,628

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds State Funds

Director's Office

$ 1,005,105 $ 1,005,105

Social Services

$ 6,604,391 $ 6,092,350

Administrative Support

$ 4,738,570 $ 2,752,741

Quality Assurance

$ 3,836,906 $ 3,836,906

Community Services

$ 14,031,660 $ 1,855,177

Field Management

$ 2,974,858 $ 2,724,195

Human Resources Management

$ 2,888,214 $ 1,882,423

Economic Support

$ 3,601,138 $ 3,601,138

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$ 114,134,948 $ 48,247,444

SSI - Supplemental Benefits

$0

$0

Refugee Programs

$ 2,795,420 $ 0

Energy Benefits

$ 7,223,130 $ 0

County DFACS Operations - Eligibility

$ 127,678,795 $ 61,759,034

County DFACS Operations - Social Services

$ 129,272,892 $ 47,991,870

Food Stamp Issuance

$ 3,190,752 $ 0

County DFACS Operations - Homemakers Services $ 9,122,207 $ 3,003,053

County DFACS Operations - Joint and Administration $ 76,972,149 $ 32,899,030

County DFACS Operations - Employability Program $ 28,564,544 $ 10,887,885

Employability Benefits

$ 43,105,900 $ 15,838,963

Legal Services

$ 6,546,322 $ 2,691,716

Family Foster Care

$ 60,543,230 $ 31,198,083

Institutional Foster Care

$ 25,768,751 $ 12,225,297

Specialized Foster Care

$ 8,534,752 $ 4,021,598

Adoption Supplement

$ 44,089,254 $ 23,351,167

Prevention of Foster Care

$ 14,744,598 $ 7,931,482

Troubled Children

$ 60,812,454 $ 34,248,146

Child Day Care

$ 179,320,622 $ 54,165,832

Special Projects

$ 4,136,855 $ 4,096,855

Children's Trust Fund

$ 7,588,495 $ 7,588,495

Indirect Cost

$0

$ (12,298,139)

Total

$ 993,826,912 $ 413,597,846

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4. Community Mental Health/Mental Retardation and Institutions:

Personal Services

$ 290,216,563

Operating Expenses

$ 57,333,348

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases

$ 200,000

Utilities

$ 9,483,000

Major Maintenance and Construction

$ 1,991,161

Community Services

$ 645,010,764

Total Funds Budgeted

$ 1,004,234,836

Indirect DOAS Services Funding

$0

Tobacco Funds Budgeted

$ 10,324,214

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

$ 587,456,989

Total Funds

State Funds

Southwestern State Hospital

$ 30,210,632 $ 17,521,698

Augusta Regional Hospital

$ 22,486,122 $ 17,396,039

Northwest Regional Hospital at Rome

$ 28,631,373 $ 19,095,461

Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta

$ 40,623,780 $ 30,929,135

Central State Hospital

$ 113,747,565 $ 67,238,475

Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah

$ 20,823,419 $ 17,195,849

Gracewood State School and Hospital

$ 48,457,289 $ 20,901,344

West Central Regional Hospital

$ 22,778,483 $ 18,833,119

Outdoor Therapeutic Programs

$ 4,243,973 $ 3,303,283

Community Mental Health Services

$ 283,105,805 $ 200,732,355

Community Mental Retardation Services

$ 266,409,206 $ 123,543,494

Community Substance Abuse Services

$ 98,316,851 $ 46,958,336

Program Direction and Support

$ 15,017,279 $ 8,704,029

Regional Offices

$ 9,383,059 $ 5,428,586

Total

$ 1,004,234,836 $ 597,781,203

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services

$ 475,571,480

Regular Operating Expenses

$ 84,751,156

Travel

$ 4,283,712

Motor Vehicle Purchases

$ 200,000

Equipment

$ 897,675

Real Estate Rentals

$ 11,769,507

Per Diem and Fees

$ 13,482,541

Contracts

$ 72,217,899

Computer Charges

$ 57,134,985

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002
Telecommunications Operating Expenses Community Services Case Services Children's Trust Fund Cash Benefits Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Grant-In-Aid to Counties Major Maintenance and Construction Utilities Postage Payments to DCH-Medicaid Benefits Grants to County DFACS - Operations Medical Benefits
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 17. Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism. State Funds Tobacco Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Local Welcome Center Contracts Marketing Georgia Ports Authority Lease Rentals

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$ 19,768,029 $ 57,333,348 $ 645,010,764 $0 $ 7,588,495 $ 123,303,498 $ 8,247,365 $ 417,998,130 $ 146,184,996 $ 162,278,474 $ 2,154,612 $ 9,483,000 $ 4,652,971 $ 32,561,718 $ 370,910,587 $ 11,121,222 $ 2,738,906,164 $0 $ 68,649,314 $ 1,350,468,790
$ 28,619,259 $ 34,131,677 $ 12,386,189 $ 1,214,450 $ 618,806 $ 20,000 $ 62,597 $ 391,336 $ 825,323 $ 442,215 $ 124,700 $ 933,490 $ 250,600 $ 11,299,553 $0

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Foreign Currency Reserve Waterway Development in Georgia Lanier Regional Watershed Commission Georgia World Congress Center One Georgia Fund
Total Funds Budgeted Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

$0 $ 50,000 $0 $0 $ 34,131,677 $ 62,750,936 $ 34,131,677 $ 28,619,259

Administration Economic Development Trade Tourism Total
Section 18. Department of Insurance. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Health Care Utilization Review
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Internal Administration Insurance Regulation

Total Funds $ 47,604,071 $ 7,436,371 $ 2,452,351 $ 5,258,143 $ 62,750,936

State Funds $ 47,604,071 $ 7,436,371 $ 2,452,351 $ 5,258,143 $ 62,750,936

Total Funds $ 5,427,722 $ 5,720,604

$ 15,909,654 $ 15,088,326 $ 734,563 $ 463,030 $ 118,784 $ 30,400 $ 222,968 $ 560,884 $ 383,143 $ 92,042 $0 $0 $ 17,694,140 $ 15,909,654
State Funds $ 5,427,722 $ 5,720,604

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Industrial Loans Regulation Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulations Special Insurance Fraud Fund Total

$ 534,978 $ 5,376,769 $ 634,067 $ 17,694,140

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$ 534,978 $ 3,592,283 $ 634,067 $ 15,909,654

Section 19. Department of Juvenile Justice. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Utilities Institutional Repairs and Maintenance Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Capital Outlay Juvenile Justice Reserve Children and Youth Grants Juvenile Justice Grants
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Regional Youth Development Centers Youth Development Centers YDC Purchased Services Court Services Day Centers Group Homes Community Corrections

Total Funds $ 72,239,665 $ 75,374,956 $ 35,997,214 $ 32,275,370 $ 618,640 $ 1,289,618 $ 41,181,285

$ 272,603,934 $ 164,510,241 $ 15,329,997 $ 2,156,019 $ 310,273 $ 1,157,397 $ 3,061,748 $ 3,092,280 $ 2,146,718 $ 4,321,657 $ 6,496,878 $ 3,239,018 $ 400,000 $0 $ 82,504,241 $0 $0 $0 $ 250,000 $ 1,687,100 $ 290,663,567 $ 272,603,934
State Funds $ 70,735,705 $ 73,433,101 $ 34,905,317 $ 27,770,563 $ 618,640 $ 1,289,618 $ 34,184,769

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Law Enforcement Office Assessment and Classification Multi-Service Centers Youth Services Administration Office of Training Children and Youth Coordinating Council Total

$ 2,539,667 $ 816,994 $ 4,468,257 $ 18,203,070 $ 3,115,340 $ 2,543,491 $ 290,663,567

$ 2,539,667 $ 816,994 $ 4,378,257 $ 18,182,472 $ 3,115,340 $ 633,491 $ 272,603,934

Section 20. Department of Labor. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Labor Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications WIA Contracts Per Diem and Fees Contracts W.I.N. Grants Payments to State Treasury Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 15,542,190 $ 89,707,533 $ 6,980,358 $ 1,459,923 $0 $ 513,655 $ 2,654,085 $ 2,701,323 $ 2,030,660 $ 54,500,000 $ 2,863,761 $ 1,246,764 $0 $ 1,287,478 $0 $ 165,945,540 $ 15,542,190

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Division Of Rehabilitation Services Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications

$ 29,457,083 $ 92,080,914 $ 13,963,645 $ 2,014,024 $ 39,095 $ 1,024,559 $ 5,790,455 $ 7,230,026 $ 4,427,791 $ 2,573,235 $ 3,138,419

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Case Services Special Purpose Contracts Purchase of Services Contracts Major Maintenance and Construction Utilities Postage
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Employability Services Community Facilities Program Direction and Support Grants Management Disability Adjudication Georgia Industries for the Blind Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute Total

$ 41,304,191 $ 1,025,803 $ 12,729,295 $ 315,000 $0 $0 $ 187,656,452 $ 100,000 $ 29,457,083

Total Funds $ 74,886,063 $ 973,949 $ 451,217 $ 10,852,025 $ 3,137,574 $ 1,381,384 $ 54,867,080 $ 11,816,309 $ 29,290,851 $ 187,656,452

State Funds $ 14,505,505 $ 458,969 $ 451,217 $ 3,231,535 $ 1,659,928 $ 1,381,384 $0 $ 716,934 $ 7,051,611 $ 29,457,083

Section 21. Department of Law. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Books for State Library
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 15,368,631 $ 14,997,230 $ 738,537 $ 194,339 $0 $ 20,000 $ 288,202 $ 837,469 $ 196,787 $ 19,440,000 $0 $ 153,075 $ 36,865,639 $ 15,368,631

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Section 22. Merit System of Personnel Administration. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rents Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Payments to State Treasury
Total Funds Budgeted Federal Funds Other Agency Funds Agency Assessments Deferred Compensation State Funds Budgeted
Section 23. Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay Motor Vehicle Tag Purchase Post Repairs Conviction Reports Driver's License Processing Postage

$0 $ 8,448,284 $ 1,144,568 $ 107,263 $0 $ 651,119 $ 334,350 $ 905,240 $ 1,748,119 $ 184,400 $ 511,290 $ 14,034,633 $0 $ 1,438,553 $ 11,890,639 $ 705,441 $0
$ 92,818,332 $ 56,506,052 $ 8,676,537 $ 459,062 $ 302,206 $ 1,571,185 $ 16,450,362 $ 2,262,728 $ 3,164,731 $ 751,198 $ 2,488,031 $0 $ 8,082,088 $ 34,900 $ 348,651 $ 3,024,928 $ 750,000

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Investment for Modernization Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Funding State Funds Budgeted
Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Operations Enforcement Total

$ 902,668 $ 105,775,327 $ 1,960,000 $ 92,818,332

Total Funds $ 37,732,271 $ 51,783,691 $ 16,259,365 $ 105,775,327

State Funds $ 32,445,686 $ 51,783,691 $ 8,588,955 $ 92,818,332

Section 24. Department of Natural Resources. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Natural Resources Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Authority Lease Rentals Advertising and Promotion Cost of Material for Resale Capital Outlay:
New Construction Repairs and Maintenance Land Acquisition Support Wildlife Management Area Land Acquisition Shop Stock - Parks User Fee Enhancements Buoy Maintenance Waterfowl Habitat Paving at State Parks and Historic Sites Grants: Land and Water Conservation

$ 156,750,462 $ 87,337,171 $ 14,871,826 $ 806,921 $ 1,566,806 $ 1,838,995 $ 3,211,208 $ 1,393,005 $ 11,806,041 $ 1,064,418 $ 1,396,142 $0 $ 675,000 $ 1,333,056
$ 1,680,176 $ 3,086,663 $ 243,750 $ 982,330 $ 350,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 74,250 $0 $ 500,000
$ 800,000

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Georgia Heritage 2000 Grants

$ 500,000

Recreation

$0

Chattahoochee River Basin Grants

$0

Contracts:

Paralympic Games

$0

Technical Assistance Contract

$0

Corps of Engineers (Cold Water Creek State Park)

$ 170,047

Georgia State Games Commission

$ 305,264

U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources

$ 300,000

U.S. Geological Survey for Topographic Mapping

$0

Payments to Civil War Commission

$ 64,350

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

$ 12,722,077

Solid Waste Trust Fund

$ 7,171,423

Wildlife Endowment Fund

$ 596,550

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

$ 2,089,227

Payments to McIntosh County

$ 100,000

Payments to Baker County

$ 31,000

Payments to Calhoun County

$ 24,000

Payments to Georgia Agrirama Development Authority for operations $ 1,113,720

Community Green Space Grants

$ 30,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted

$ 191,505,416

Receipts from Jekyll Island State Park Authority

$ 840,190

Receipts from Stone Mountain Memorial Association

$0

Receipts from Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority $ 1,331,931

Receipts from North Georgia Mountain Authority

$ 1,434,982

Indirect DOAS Funding

$ 200,000

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

$ 156,750,462

Total Funds

State Funds

Commissioner's Office

$ 36,050,292 $ 36,035,292

Program Support

$ 7,539,827

$ 7,539,827

Historic Preservation

$ 2,945,983

$ 2,455,983

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

$ 41,445,274 $ 23,108,834

Coastal Resources

$ 2,529,193

$ 2,358,331

Wildlife Resources

$ 38,960,969 $ 33,648,998

Environmental Protection

$ 61,478,610 $ 51,267,172

Pollution Prevention Assistance

$ 555,268

$ 336,025

Total

$ 191,505,416 $ 156,750,462

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B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority
Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted C. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay Goods for Resale Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 25. State Board of Pardons and Parole. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases

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$0 $ 3,289,508 $ 2,302,817 $ 10,000 $0 $ 71,000 $ 15,000 $0 $ 80,000 $ 121,000 $ 784,000 $ 122,000 $ 6,795,325 $0
$0 $ 1,216,035 $ 201,000 $ 7,000 $0 $ 207,000 $ 9,500 $0 $ 8,000 $ 500 $ 70,685 $ 125,000 $ 120,000 $ 1,964,720 $0
$ 50,657,662 $ 40,681,582 $ 1,488,825 $ 531,800 $ 202,805

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Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts County Jail Subsidy Health Services Purchases
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

Section 26. Department of Public Safety.

A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Public Safety

Operations Budget:

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

State Patrol Posts Repairs and Maintenance

Capital Outlay

Conviction Reports

Total Funds Budgeted

Indirect DOAS Service Funding

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Administration

$ 17,556,896

Field Operations

$ 70,962,556

Total

$ 88,519,452

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Units Attached for

Administrative Purposes Only

Attached Units Budget:

$ 282,500 $ 591,200 $ 2,977,867 $ 1,065,600 $ 512,193 $ 1,510,790 $ 792,500 $ 20,000 $ 50,657,662 $ 50,657,662
$ 84,815,139
$ 70,777,025 $ 8,557,812 $ 162,963 $ 3,709,750 $ 1,011,758 $ 812,676 $ 541,509 $ 1,927,189 $ 531,870 $ 336,800 $ 145,100 $0 $ 5,000 $ 88,519,452 $ 990,000 $ 84,815,139
State Funds $ 16,691,583 $ 68,123,556 $ 84,815,139
$ 15,714,230

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Highway Safety Grants Peace Officers Training Grants Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Office of Highway Safety Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Police Academy Fire Academy Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council Georgia Public Safety Training Facility Total

Total Funds $ 4,459,218 $ 1,621,230 $ 1,463,183 $ 1,449,527 $ 498,949 $ 12,455,827 $ 21,947,934

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$ 10,780,781 $ 3,348,550 $ 166,566 $ 88,487 $ 151,928 $ 289,286 $ 305,620 $ 329,366 $ 345,201 $ 559,092 $ 2,525,200 $ 2,907,857 $ 150,000 $ 21,947,934 $ 15,714,230
State Funds $ 653,220 $ 1,621,230 $ 1,127,690 $ 1,316,670 $ 498,949 $ 10,496,471 $ 15,714,230

Section 27. Public School Employees' Retirement System. State Funds Payments to Employees' Retirement System Employer Contributions
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 12,238,226 $ 625,000 $ 11,613,226 $ 12,238,226 $ 12,238,226

Section 28. Public Service Commission. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel

$ 8,529,128 $ 6,176,963 $ 297,711 $ 124,876

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Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 29. Board of Regents, University System of Georgia. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Resident Instruction Tobacco Funds Personal Services:
Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs Sponsored Operations Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs Sponsored Operations Special Funding Initiative Office of Minority Business Enterprise Student Education Enrichment Program Forestry Research Research Consortium Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted Departmental Income Sponsored Income Other Funds Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Regents Central Office and Other Organized Activities Tobacco Funds Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs Sponsored Operations

$ 33,000 $ 20,300 $ 252,586 $ 409,782 $ 109,660 $ 1,077,561 $ 300,000 $ 8,802,439 $ 8,529,128
$ 1,515,776,917 $ 16,116,857
$ 1,685,386,486 $ 388,632,432
$ 440,208,393 $ 827,773,561 $ 37,713,847 $ 1,696,382 $ 358,979 $ 955,637 $ 48,434,801 $ 188,870,159 $ 3,620,030,677 $ 127,332,403 $ 1,216,405,993 $ 741,359,007 $ 3,039,500 $ 16,116,857 $ 1,515,776,917
$ 227,256,298 $ 3,125,000
$ 134,255,083 $ 65,692,480

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Operating Expenses:

Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs

$ 93,893,655

Sponsored Operations

$ 31,293,568

Agricultural Research

$ 3,174,703

Advanced Technology Development Center/

Economic Development Institute

$ 22,721,209

Seed Capital Fund - ATDC

$ 3,000,000

Capital Outlay

$ 30,000

Center for Rehabilitation Technology

$ 7,256,553

SREB Payments

$ 928,525

Regents Opportunity Grants

$ 585,000

Rental Payments to Georgia Military College

$ 1,434,350

Direct Payments to the Georgia Public

Telecommunications Commission for Operations

$ 19,890,163

Public Libraries Salaries and Operations

$ 35,204,485

Student Information System

$0

Total Funds Budgeted

$ 419,359,774

Departmental Income

$ 8,543,070

Sponsored Income

$ 108,954,866

Other Funds

$ 70,937,040

Indirect DOAS Services Funding

$ 543,500

Tobacco Funds Budgeted

$ 3,125,000

State Funds Budgeted

$ 227,256,298

Regents Central Office and Other Organized Activities

Total Funds

State Funds

Marine Resources Extension Center

$ 2,783,603

$ 1,698,803

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

$ 5,202,542

$ 1,859,122

Marine Institute

$ 1,887,178

$ 1,119,545

Georgia Tech Research Institute

$ 113,632,300 $ 10,154,238

Advanced Technology Development Center/

Economic Development Institute

$ 25,721,209

$ 12,447,841

Agricultural Experiment Station

$ 74,718,187

$ 46,577,468

Cooperative Extension Service

$ 62,394,219

$ 39,300,082

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

$ 193,500

$0

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

$ 4,065,564

$ 4,065,564

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

$ 6,576,182

$ 569,182

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

$ 3,625,810

$0

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

$ 3,482,359

$ 128,389

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Regents Central Office Public Libraries State Data Center Total C. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Public
Telecommunications Commission Personal Services Operating Expenses General Programming Distance Learning Programming
Total Funds Budgeted Other Funds State Funds Budgeted

$ 68,968,764 $ 38,344,043 $ 7,764,314 $ 419,359,774

$ 68,861,915 $ 35,834,835 $ 7,764,314 $230,381,298
$0 $ 14,513,775 $ 16,775,716 $ 4,040,278 $ 2,784,685 $ 38,114,454 $ 38,114,454 $0

D. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education Equipment, Technology and Construction Trust Fund Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Internet Connection Initiative Special Funding Initiatives Research Consortium - Georgia Research Alliance Equipment - Public Libraries Student Information System Educational Technology Center Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted

$ 31,689,500 $ 18,642,410 $ 2,300,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 12,889,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $ 35,331,910 $ 31,689,500

Section 30. Department of Revenue. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts

$ 350,722,734 $ 57,836,945 $ 8,403,798 $ 1,098,861 $ 59,166 $ 912,495 $ 15,053,899 $ 6,927,679 $ 2,820,843 $ 650,265 $ 1,067,468

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County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff Postage Investment for Modernization Homeowner Tax Relief Grants
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Departmental Administration Internal Administration Information Systems Compliance Division Income Tax Unit Property Tax Unit Sales Tax Unit State Board of Equalization Taxpayer Accounting Alcohol and Tobacco Total

$ 4,272,795 $0 $ 2,796,975 $ 3,900,000 $ 249,000,000 $ 354,801,189 $ 2,545,000 $ 350,722,734

Total Funds $ 30,728,777 $ 8,155,867 $ 15,499,368 $ 24,561,509 $ 7,755,833 $ 253,407,920 $ 5,749,534 $ 5,000 $ 6,078,805 $ 2,858,576 $ 354,801,189

State Funds $ 30,728,777 $ 8,155,867 $ 14,244,368 $ 24,471,509 $ 7,755,833 $251,874,465 $ 5,749,534 $ 5,000 $ 4,878,805 $ 2,858,576 $350,722,734

Section 31. Secretary of State. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Secretary of State Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Election Expenses Capital Outlay

$ 34,480,734 $ 18,855,334 $ 4,474,752 $ 218,092 $ 101,087 $ 49,725 $ 5,434,398 $ 3,744,758 $ 967,974 $ 494,719 $ 673,005 $ 511,890 $0

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Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Internal Administration Archives and Records Capitol Education Center Business Services - Corporations Business Services - Securities Elections and Campaign Disclosure Drugs and Narcotics State Ethics Commission State Examining Boards Holocaust Commission Total

Total Funds $ 4,631,560 $ 5,538,497 $ 369,745 $ 2,258,065 $ 2,119,896 $ 8,646,969 $ 1,462,126 $ 525,447 $ 9,667,550 $ 305,879 $ 35,525,734

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Real Estate Commission Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Real Estate Commission

State Funds $ 2,288,774

$ 35,525,734 $ 34,480,734
State Funds $ 4,601,560 $ 5,463,497 $ 369,745 $ 1,538,065 $ 2,069,896 $ 8,626,969 $ 1,462,126 $ 525,447 $ 9,517,550 $ 305,879 $ 34,480,734
$ 2,288,774 $ 1,432,429 $ 145,000 $ 37,000 $ 17,000 $ 10,000 $ 262,345 $ 171,000 $ 86,000 $0 $ 128,000 $ 2,288,774 $ 2,288,774
Cost of Operations $ 2,328,774

Section 32. Soil and Water Conservation Commission. State Funds Personal Services

$ 3,644,683 $ 1,684,366

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Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts County Conservation Grants Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 33. Student Finance Commission. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Student Finance Commission Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Payment of Interest and Fees Guaranteed Educational Loans Tuition Equalization Grants Student Incentive Grants Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents' Grants North Georgia College ROTC Grants North Georgia College Graduates Scholarship Osteopathic Medical Loans Georgia Military Scholarship Grants Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Loans Work Incentive for Students

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$ 275,089 $ 41,004 $ 33,400 $ 18,473 $ 15,953 $ 127,250 $ 35,115 $ 139,838 $ 1,663,600 $ 86,000 $ 165,000 $ 4,285,088 $ 3,644,683
$ 42,382,425 $ 543,999 $ 23,315 $ 19,000 $0 $ 6,300 $ 20,233 $ 51,115 $ 12,091 $ 7,000 $ 38,706 $0 $ 4,131,604 $ 33,040,275 $0 $ 70,300 $ 461,158 $ 16,206 $0 $ 521,220 $0 $0

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LEAP Program Governor's Scholarship Program
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Georgia Student Finance Authority Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission Total
B. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education HOPE Financial Aid - Tuition HOPE Financial Aid - Books HOPE Financial Aid - Fees Tuition Equalization Grants Hope Scholarships - Private Colleges Georgia Military College Scholarship LEPD Scholarship Teacher Scholarships Promise Scholarships Promise II Scholarships Engineer Scholarships
Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted

Total Funds $ 43,099,364
$ 721,759 $ 43,821,123

$ 1,013,712 $ 3,844,889 $ 43,821,123 $ 42,382,425
State Funds $ 41,660,666
$ 721,759 $ 42,382,425
$361,403,930 $212,069,353 $ 45,446,466 $ 52,759,417 $0 $ 40,482,442 $ 663,960 $ 238,968 $ 4,004,658 $ 4,046,000 $ 932,666 $ 760,000 $361,403,930 $361,403,930

Section 34. Teachers' Retirement System. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts

$ 3,090,000 $ 9,593,781 $ 489,044 $ 26,500 $0 $ 35,000 $ 1,399,000 $ 663,270 $ 330,000 $ 697,200 $ 1,497,000

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Employee Benefits Retirement System Members Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems H.B.203 - Teachers' Accrued Sick Leave
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

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$0 $ 2,950,000 $ 140,000 $0 $ 17,820,795 $ 3,090,000

Section 35. Department of Technical and Adult Education.

A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Technical and

Adult Education

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Real Estate Rentals

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Computer Charges

Telecommunications

Capital Outlay

Personal Services-Institutions

Operating Expenses-Institutions

Area School Program

Adult Literacy Grants

Regents Program

Quick Start Program

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Administration

$ 8,806,593

Institutional Programs

$ 335,567,803

Total

$ 344,374,396

B. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education Computer Laboratories and Satellite Dishes-Adult Literacy

$268,627,279 $ 6,382,685 $ 395,468 $ 127,800 $0 $ 54,854 $ 590,846 $ 162,389 $ 205,243 $ 771,328 $ 115,980 $ 6,023,543 $225,095,938 $ 60,230,751 $ 6,492,032 $ 19,997,058 $ 3,729,712 $ 13,998,769 $344,374,396 $268,627,279
State Funds $ 6,746,805 $261,880,474 $268,627,279
$0 $0

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Capital Outlay

$0

Capital Outlay - Technical Institute Satellite Facilities

$0

Equipment-Technical Institutes

$0

Repairs and Renovations - Technical Institutes

$0

Total Funds Budgeted

$0

Lottery Funds Budgeted

$0

Section 36. Department of Transportation.

State Funds

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Capital Outlay

Capital Outlay - Airport Aid Program

Mass Transit Grants

Harbor Maintenance/Intra-Coastal

Waterways Maintenance and Operations

Spoilage, Land Acquisition, Clearing and Preparation

Contracts with the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority

Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Motor Fuel Tax Budget

Total Funds

Planning and Construction Maintenance and Betterments $

$1,742,320,904 223,538,598

Facilities and Equipment

$ 19,982,597

Administration

$ 27,196,948

Total General Funds Budget

$ 2,013,039,047

Planning and Construction

$ 214,295

$714,203,153 $262,620,536 $66,530,306 $2,194,326 $1,940,000 $8,151,968 $12,623,346 $1,765,434 $5,626,751 $149,508,336 $33,352,301 $1,464,956,118 $3,798,827 $13,530,481
$2,164,151 $2,225,000 $3,561,007 $31,000,000 $2,065,548,888 $714,203,153
State Funds $441,280,150 $215,100,150 $18,500,694 $25,193,198 $700,074,192
$ 214,295

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Maintenance and Betterments Administration Air Transportation Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Harbor/Intra-Coastal Waterways Activities Total

$0 $ 12,416 $ 3,886,375 $ 44,007,604 $ 4,389,151 $ 52,509,841

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$0 $ 12,416 $ 3,241,705 $ 8,496,394 $ 2,164,151 $ 14,128,961

Section 37. Department of Veterans Service.

State Funds

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia

Capital Outlay

WWII Veterans Memorial

Regular Operating Expenses for Projects and Insurance

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Veterans Assistance

$ 25,210,073

Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta

$ 7,973,344

Total

$ 33,183,417

Section 38. Workers' Compensation Board. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment

$ 22,606,320 $ 6,010,419 $ 326,292 $ 131,202 $0 $ 182,457 $ 30,080 $ 224,911 $ 87,160 $ 24,500 $ 17,747,052 $ 7,973,344 $0 $0 $ 446,000 $ 33,183,417 $ 22,606,320
State Funds $ 17,491,660 $ 5,114,660 $ 22,606,320
$ 12,064,526 $ 9,870,056 $ 437,115 $ 140,600 $0 $ 9,288

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Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 271,001 $ 1,299,338 $ 187,828 $ 109,300 $0 $ 12,324,526 $ 12,064,526

Section 39. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.

A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

State General Funds (Issued)

$580,127,263

Motor Fuel Tax Funds (Issued)

$26,000,000

$606,127,263

B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

State General Funds (New)

$81,600,580

Motor Fuel Tax Funds (New)

$0

$81,600,580

Section 40. Provisions Relative to Section 3, Judicial Branch. The appropriations in Section 3 (Judicial) of this Act are for the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries and retirement contributions for Justices and the employees of the Court, including the cost of purchasing and distributing the reports (decisions) of the appellate courts to the Judges, District Attorneys, Clerks, and others as required by Code Section 50-18-31, and including Georgia's pro rata share for the operation of the National Center for State Courts; cost of operating the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, including salaries and retirement contributions for judges and employees of the Court; cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including the payment of Judges' salaries, the payment of mileage authorized by law and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law; for the payment of salaries, mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys and District Attorneys Emeritus; for the cost of staffing and operating the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council created by Code Section 15-18-40, the Sentence Review Panel created by Code Section 17-10-6, the Council of Superior Court Judges, and the Judicial Administrative Districts created by Code Section 15-5-2, for the latter of which funds shall be allocated to the ten administrative districts by the Chairman of the Judicial Council; cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges created by Code Section 15-11-4; cost of staffing and operating the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education and the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council created by Code Section 15-10-132; cost of operating the Judicial Council of the State of Georgia, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council, the Georgia Courts Automation Commission and the Office of Dispute

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Resolution, and for payments to the Council of Magistrate Court Judges, the Council of Probate Court Judges and the Council of State Court Judges.
Section 41. Provisions Relative to Section 4, Department of Administrative Services. It is the intent of the General Assembly that all future purchases of radio and related equipment must be compatible with the 800 mhz system. Purchases must be approved by the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Administrative Services.
Provided, that the department shall provide a consolidated report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2001 of all vehicles purchased or newly leased during Fiscal Year 2001.
Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, in managing any of the selfinsurance funds or insurance programs which are the responsibility of the commissioner of administrative services, including but not limited to those established pursuant to OCGA 45-9-1 et.seq., 50-5-1 et.seq., 50-16-1 et.seq. and 50-21-20 et.seq., the commissioner of administrative services may, subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, transfer funds between any such self-insurance funds or insurance programs.

Section 42. Provisions Relative to Section 7, Department of Community Affairs. Provided, that the funds appropriated herein to the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority for loans shall be available for nominal or no interest loans to counties, municipalities, local water or sewer authorities, boards or political subdivisions created by the General Assembly or pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the state for emergency-type water and sewer projects.
Provided, that from the appropriation made above for "Local Assistance Grants", specific, mandatory appropriations pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-8-8(a) are made as follows:
If a local assistance grant above incorrectly identifies the local government recipient for the stated purpose, then the intended recipient is the local government entity with responsibility for the purpose.
If a local assistance grant above states an ineligible purpose, the intended purpose is eligible activity of the stated recipient with substantially similar character.
Where a local assistance grant states that it is for the operation of a private program or a private entity, the intent is that the local government recipient contract for services of such a nature from the private entity.

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If a local assistance grant states that it is for the purchase of property for a private entity or for the improvement of property of a private entity, the intent is that recipient contract for services of the private entity using the property.

Recipient City of Pelham

Description Purchase mechanical equipment for sanitary sewer
maintenance for the City of Pelham

Amount $ 25,000

Mitchell County Establish Smart Moves Program for the Mitchell County $ Boys and Girls Club

12,000

Chatham County Construction of a kitchen for the Meals on Wheels Program in Chatham County

$ 20,000

City of Camilla Renovation of old gymnasium in the City of Camilla $ 30,000

City of Baconton Purchase playground equipment and park benches for $ 10,000

the City of Baconton

City of Funston Purchase recreational equipment for park in City of

$ 10,000

Funston

Mitchell County Purchase equipment for seven volunteer fire departments in Mitchell County

$ 21,000

City of Pelham Purchase equipment needed for staff and curriculum $ 15,000

Board of Education

development for schools in the City of Pelham

City of Doerun Renovations to local police department for the City of $ 10,000 Doerun

City of Sale City Purchase recreation equipment for the City of Sale City $ 9,000

Ben Hill County Purchase of firefighter's gear, uniforms and oxygen gear $ for the Ben Hill Volunteer Fire Department

10,000

City of Atlanta

Contract with Southeast Atlanta YMCA to renovate

$

after school remedial and tutorial programs in the City

of Atlanta

20,000

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Wilcox County Construct a veterans' memorial in Wilcox County

$

Irwin County Enhance the Irwin County 4-H and FFA programs

$

Board of Education

Irwin County Construct a veterans' memorial in Irwin County

$

City of Fitzgerald Install lights at football stadium in the City of Fitzgerald $

Coffee County Repair awnings and sidewalks to mobile units at

$

Board of

elementary schools in Coffee County

Education

City of

Repair lighting and fences, construct softball field and $

Willacoochee purchase fire equipment for the City of Willacoochee

City of Pearson Downtown beautification and equipment for street

$

department in the City of Pearson

City of Social Restoration of the interior of Gunter-Hall in the City of $

Circle

Social Circle

Clayton County Contract for services with the Calvary Refuge Center $

shelter for the homeless in Clayton County

Atkinson County Purchase athletic equipment, band instruments and

$

Board of

playground equipment for Atkinson County High

Education

School and Pearson Elementary School

Coffee County Construct a fire station in the Wilsonville Fire District in $ Coffee County

Wilcox County Purchase 1989 fire truck for Cedar Creek Fire

$

Department in Wilcox County

Irwin County Purchase transportation for Irwin County 4H Club

$

10,000 10,000
10,000 20,000
7,000
5,000 5,000 5,000 20,000 7,000
5,000 10,000
5,000

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Clayton County Board of Education

Construct a directors tower and install a fence on

$

practice field at Lovejoy High School in Clayton County

Atkinson County Purchase a new fire truck for Atkinson County Fire

$

Protection

Houston County Purchase furnishings for new Houston County Health $ Department Building

Clayton County Contract for services with Rainbow House, Inc. to create $ an advocacy center for abused children in Clayton

County

Baldwin County Technology upgrade for Baldwin County

$

Floyd County Board of

Transportation and materials for remedial after school $ program at Armuchee Middle School in Floyd County

Education

Chattooga County Replace wiring and lighting in Chattooga County Court $

House

Laurens County Purchase band uniforms and equipment for West

$

Board of

Laurens County High School

Education

Laurens County Purchase band uniforms and equipment for East Laurens $

Board of

County High School

Education

City of Shellman Honor veterans of all wars through flag displays at

$

graves and monuments in Randolph County

DeKalb County Contract with Project New Directions, Inc. to provide $

child abuse awareness program in DeKalb County

10,000
5,000 50,000 25,000
20,000 15,000
10,000 5,000
5,000
2,000 2,000

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DeKalb County Contract for services with Scottdale L.I.F.E. Program $ (Leading Individuals To Fitness and Exercise) to provide awareness campaign in DeKalb County

5,000

DeKalb County Contract for services with Scottdale Child Development $ and Family Resource Center, Inc. to provide early

3,000

childhood development program in DeKalb County

Houston County Purchase of new furniture for Houston County Library $ Library Trustees

50,000

Tift County

Facility for Junior livestock programs in Tift County $ 15,000

Houston County Operation of Collaborative Learning Network in

Board of

Houston County

Education

$ 50,000

City of Perry

Land acquisition and improvements to property for Perry Downtown Development Authority

$ 150,000

Georgia Mountains Regional Development

Purchase equipment and program enhancements for the $ Happy Horse Farm in the City of Lula

10,000

Authority

Gainesville City Purchase lights and equipment for Gainesville High

Board of

School

Education

$ 40,000

Effingham

Replace cover on gym floor at South Effingham Middle $

County Board of School

Education

10,000

City of Guyton Purchase Public Works Utility Truck for City of Guyton $ 10,000

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Gwinnett County Lighting and other softball field improvements at

$

Board of

Central Gwinnett High School

Education

Augusta/ Richmond

Contract with Augusta Players to provide Artreach

$

Theater Program in Richmond County

County

DeKalb County Repair and purchase new band uniforms and

$

Board of

instruments for Southwest DeKalb High School and

Education

complimenting programs for PTA

City of Milledgeville

Construction of portrait gallery in Georgia's Antebellum $ Capitol Museum in the City of Milledgeville

DeKalb County Repair and purchase new band uniforms and instruments $

Board of Education

for Columbia High School and complimenting programs for PTA in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Repair and purchase new band uniforms and instruments $

Board of

for Towers High School and complimenting programs

Education

for PTA in DeKalb County

City of Macon

Implement an After-School Tennis and Tutorial

$

Program at Middle Georgia Tennis Academy Inc in the

City of Macon

City of Savannah Contract with Chatham Savannah Youth Services Corps. $

to support Savannah Impact Program

City of Savannah Contract with Gamma Sigma Omega of Alpha Kappa $ Alpha to provide a life skills community program for the City of Savannah

25,000 25,000
5,000 20,000
5,000 5,000 20,000 20,000 4,000

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Americus/Sumter Construct two football/soccer fields at current

$

Parks and

recreational complex in Sumter County

Recreational

Authority

DeKalb County Programs complimenting PTA programs at Atherton, $

Board of

Canby Lane and Glen Haven Elementary Schools in

Education

DeKalb County

DeKalb County Programs complimenting PTA programs at Peachcrest, $

Board of Education

Rainbow, Rowland Elementary Schools in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Programs complimenting PTA programs at Snapfinger $

Board of

Elementary and Woodridge Elementary Schools in

Education

DeKalb County

Glynn County Install Tuflex flooring in the Glynn Academy weight $

Board of

room in Glynn County

Education

City of Darien ESGP Homeless Supportive Housing Operations in the $

City of Darien

City of

Purchase of a thermal imaging camera for the

$

Fayetteville

Fayetteville Fire Department

Irwin County Construct little league ballfield, bathroom and

$

concession stand for Irwin County

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification projects $

for four DeKalb County communities

Chatham County Purchase chemical/biological protective equipment and $

self contained breathing apparatus for the Chatham County Police Department

61,000
3,000 4,000 2,000 10,000 20,000 20,000 10,000 5,000 35,000

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City of Screven Construct, furnish and equip fire station in the City of $ Screven

City of Marietta Construction of an indoor batting facility at Marietta $

Board of

High School

Education

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification projects $ for five DeKalb County communities

Wilcox County Construct and expand the ballfield, bathroom and

$

concession stand for the Wilcox County Little League

program

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvements and beautification projects $

for five DeKalb County communities

East Central

Purchase a van for the East Central Georgia Regional $

Georgia Regional Library in Richmond County

Library Trustees

Long County

Purchase firefighting equipment and renovate the Long $ County Courthouse

Columbia County Purchase lighting system for the performing auditorium $

Board of Education

at Evans High School in Columbia County

Columbia County Purchase technology improvements for the South

$

Board of

Columbia Elementary School in Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Purchase equipment and supplies for special education $

Board of

students in Columbia County

Education

20,000 50,000 10,000 10,000
7,000 25,000 25,000 17,500
5,000 2,500

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Columbia County Construct bleachers for the Martinez Evans Little

$

League in Columbia County

Stephens County Purchase fire hoses and equipment for the Big Smith $ Volunteer Fire Department in Stephens County

City of Atlanta Improve facade and parking lot and purchase equipment $ for the Sweet Auburn Curb Market in the City of Atlanta

City of East Point Contract with East Point Athletic League to provide

$

programs and equipment for at-risk youth

City of Cave Springs

Maintenance for Water Treatment Plant in the City of $ Cave Springs

City of Rome Computer Lab for Model High School in the City of $

Board of

Rome

Education

Bartow County Lights for Adairsville High Baseball field

$

Board of

Education

Cobb County Board of

Purchase computers, sound, cable and other equipment $ and operation cost at the Nickajack Elementary school

Education

in Cobb County

City of Homeland Preservation and restoration of historic structures owned $ by City of Homeland

Cobb County Board of Education

Purchase 18 classroom framed markers boards(4 x 16) at $ the Teasley Elementary School in Cobb County

Cobb County Board of

Purchase two-way radio communication equipment(30 $ units) at the Sedalia Elementary School in Cobb County

Education

10,000 7,000
40,000 25,000 30,000 30,000
20,000
12,000
25,000 12,000
5,000

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Cobb County Board of Education

Construct a covered walkway and other purposes at the $ Sedalia Elementary School in Cobb County

Crisp County

Construction of fire station to house fire truck at Hartley $ Fire Station in Crisp County

Athens/Clarke Purchase Library Spanish language materials for the $ County Library Athens/Clarke County Library System

Trustees

Colquitt County Purchase overhead fans in canning area of Colquitt

$

Board of

County High School

Education

City of Atlanta Restoration of 10th Street Meadow in Piedmont Park for $

the City of Atlanta

Clayton County Purchase a SVI-Scan Projector for the Lillie E. Suder $

Board of

Elementary School in Clayton County

Education

Glascock County Restoration of courthouse in Glascock County

$

McDuffie County Purchase of Life Pak Cardiac Monitor and cell phones $

for the McDuffie County EMS

McDuffie County Restoration of historic Rock House in McDuffie County $

Clayton County Purchase and install fence at the playground and

$

ballfield area at Hawthorne Elementary in Clayton

County

City of Albany Contract for a health clinic for underprivileged citizens $ through Union Outreach Mission in the City of Albany

City of

Renovation of the City of Adairsville City Hall

$

Adairsville

15,000
10,000 10,000
1,000
15,000 4,000
10,000 10,000
5,000 10,000
20,000 20,000

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Baldwin County Purchase lightweight air cylinders for county fire

$

stations in Baldwin County

Baldwin County Technical improvements to the County Land Use Codes $ and digital mapping capacity in Baldwin County

Baldwin County Continuation of victim assistance programs in Baldwin $ County

City of Carrollton Resource and library books for Holocaust Teacher

$

Training and Resource Center in the City of Carrollton

City of Avondale Create a Summer Youth Recreational Program for the $

Estates

City of Avondale Estates

City of Valdosta Contract with Valdosta Blockclub Fed. for crime

$

prevention and Valdosta neighborhood stabilization

City of Valdosta Repair to Lowndes County Historical Society and

$

Museum

City of Hahira Construct playing field and purchase equipment for

$

North Lowndes Recreation Park

City of Lakeland Enhancement for the W. L. Miller Library in City of $ Library Trustees Lakeland

City of Crawfordville

Purchase fire equipment and replace roof of fire station $ in the City of Crawfordville

Warren County Purchase EMS and fire equipment for Warren County $

Clayton County Purchase equipment for the physical education

$

department of Mundy's Mill Middle School in Clayton

County

City of Dublin Board of

Renovations and improvements for Shamrock Stadium $ in the City of Dublin

Education

20,000 10,000 20,000 10,000 20,000
2,000 4,000 20,000 10,000 5,000 12,000 7,000
75,000

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Augusta/ Richmond County

Contract for services with Good Hope Social Services $ 21,000 for summer and after-school tutorial programs in Richmond County

Gwinnett County Construction of bleachers around the varsity baseball

Board of

field at Berkmar High School in Gwinnett County

$ 20,000

Education

City of Darien Purchase sanitation truck for the City of Darien

$ 20,000

City of Eatonton Restoration of Madison Avenue School project for the $ 40,000

City of Eatonton

City of Pinehurst Renovation of downtown Pinehurst

$ 10,000

City of Mt. Zion Renovate a former factory building into a Community $ 20,000 Center for the City of Mount Zion

DeKalb County Contract with Thankful Baptist CDC to provide senior $ 10,000 service in DeKalb County

City of Bloomingdale

Purchase fire fighting equipment for the City of Bloomingdale

$ 25,000

DeKalb County Renovation to the ART Station Facility in DeKalb County

$ 30,000

DeKalb County Contract for services with ART Station, Inc. for after school and summer programs in DeKalb County

$ 15,000

City of Columbus Contract with Urban League of Greater Columbus for $ 25,000 the Youth Challenge 2001 Project in the City of

Columbus

Taliaferro County Purchase of computer/software and equipment for Taliaferro County Sheriff's Department

$ 5,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1293

City of Social Circle

Construct and implement an open-air farmer's market $ and upgrade facade of surrounding buildings in Social Circle

Hancock County Purchase fire equipment for Hancock County Fire

$

Department

Clayton County Teacher training and purchase computer software and $

Board of

hardware for Rivers Edge Elementary in Clayton County

Education

Augusta/ Richmond County

Contract with Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center $ to provide after school programs in Richmond County

Augusta/

Contract with Bell Terrace Community Center and May $

Richmond County

Park Community Center to provide summer youth programs in Richmond County

Cobb County

Construction of concrete sidewalks and playscapes and $ sodding around the playscapes at Blackwell Elementary

in Cobb County

Gwinnett County Purchase instructional materials for Chattahoochee,

$

Board of

Berkeley Lake and BB Harris Elementary Schools in

Education

Gwinnett County

Augusta/

Contract for services with CSRA Transitional Center, $

Richmond County

Inc. in Augusta to provide counseling and alternative programs to combat juvenile delinquency

Augusta/ Richmond County

Contract for services with Beulah Grove Community $ Resources Center, Inc. to provide health care and counseling services in Richmond County

50,000 10,000
6,000 5,000 5,000 15,000 25,000 5,000 15,000

1294

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Augusta/ Richmond County

Contract for services with Neighborhood Improvement $ Project, Inc. to provide health care and counseling in Richmond County

City of Byron

Repairs to Old Byron Elementary School for the City of $ Byron

Crawford County Upgrade Agriculture Education Lab and classroom

$

Board of

facilities at Crawford County High School

Education

City of Graham Purchase fire truck for the City of Graham

$

Telfair County Construct running track at football field in Telfair

$

Board of

County

Education

City of Baxley Renovate recreation building in the City of Baxley

$

Lanier County Landscaping and playground equipment for the M. L. K. $ Jr. Park in Lanier County

Wayne County Construct fire protection building for Madray Springs $

Board of

Community in Wayne County

Commissioners

Berrien County Construct fire station in New Lois Community and

$

Commission provide firefighting equipment for Berrien County

City of Valdosta Purchase furniture and equipment for Southside Library $ Library Trustees in the City of Valdosta

City of Valdosta Contract with LAMP to provide Transitional Housing $ Program for homeless women and children in the City of Valdosta

10,000
10,000 15,000
20,000 5,000
10,000 10,000 30,000
25,000 5,000
10,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1295

City of Valdosta Service learning project for Valdosta School System $ 3,000 Board of Education

City of Arabi

Improvements to Arabi Community Walking Track and $ to the grounds at Arabi City Hall

10,000

City of Sparta

Downtown beautification and revitalization for City of $ Sparta

5,000

Clayton County Purchase software for the Media Center at Kemp

Board of

Elementary School in Clayton County

$ 5,000

Education

Columbus/

Contract with Combined Communities of S.E.

$ 25,000

Muscogee County Columbus for tutorial program for at-risk youth in

Muscogee County

Columbus/

Contract for services with the Columbus for Kids, Inc. to $

Muscogee County provide services to at risk children in Muscogee County

50,000

Columbus/

Purchase defibrillators for public safety vehicles,

$

Muscogee County schools and CPR training in Middle and high schools in

Muscogee County

50,000

Columbus/

Contract for services with the Springer Opera House for $ 125,000

Muscogee County renovation project in Muscogee County

Columbus/

Contract for services with Metropolitan Columbus Task $

Muscogee County Force to provide services to the homeless in Muscogee

25,000

County

Gwinnett County Renovation of gym floor at Mason Elementary in

$ 20,000

Board of

Gwinnett County

Education

1296

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Douglas County Technology support equipment and needs assessment $ for Douglas CORE

City of Berkeley Greenspace acquisition for City of Berkeley Lake

$

Lake

Columbus/

Contract for services with Chattahoochee Valley Vet. $

Muscogee County Council for building restoration in Muscogee County

Jeff Davis County Purchase defibrillators for Jeff Davis County Fire

$

Departments

Telfair County Purchase fire truck for the Horsecreek Fire Department $ in Telfair County

DeKalb County Renovation, repair and modernization of facility for the $ Redan Park Athletic Association in DeKalb County

Crawford County Purchase jaws of life for the volunteer fire department $ in Crawford County

Clinch County Addition to athletic complex in Clinch County

$

Board of

Education

City of Nashville Design, construct and equip age appropriate playground $

facility in the City of Nashville

City of Byron Repairs to City of Byron Community Center

$

Clay County Air conditioning the gymnasium at Clay County

$

Board of

Elementary School

Education

Clarke County Construction of athletic field restroom facilities at Cedar $

Board of

Shoals

Education

10,000 10,000 21,000 10,000 10,000 25,000 10,000 10,000
20,000 10,000 15,000
35,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1297

City of Plains

Repairs to City Hall roof and walls to stop leaks in the $ City of Plains

City of Crawfordville

Renovation of Crawfordville City Hall/ Welcome Center $

City of Valdosta Contract with the Valdosta Boys and Girls Club to

$

provide an after school learning lab

City of Albany Transportation for the Slater King Adult Rehab Day $ Center in the City of Albany

South Georgia Purchase library truck for South Georgia Regional

$

Regional Library Library in the City of Valdosta

Trustees

Augusta/ Richmond County

Contract for services with the Augusta Youth Center for $ youth inner city youth program

City of Albany After school tutorial program through the Greater Mt. $ Olive Outreach Center, Inc. in the City of Albany

City of Valdosta Maintenance and repair of Valdosta/Lowndes County $ Arts Commission Building

DeKalb County Contract for services with South DeKalb Improvement $ Initiative to provide personnel, books and materials for elementary schools in South DeKalb

Clayton County Purchase of amenities for Jesters Creek Trail Jonesboro $ in Clayton County

Clayton County Purchase of teaching materials for special ed students at $

Board of

M.D. Roberts Middle School in Clayton County

Education

Clayton County Park development in East Clayton County

$

30,000 10,000 15,000 30,000 15,000
10,000
10,000 5,000
25,000
20,000 5,000
16,000

1298

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Chattahoochee Purchase classroom furniture, equipment and carpet for $ County Board of Chattahoochee County Education Center Education

DeKalb County Purchase equipment for McNair Middle School in

$

Board of

DeKalb County

Education

City of Powder Develop public park space along the Silver Comet Trail $

Springs

for the City of Powder Springs

Carroll County Construct veteran park on county land in Carroll County $

City of Appling Purchase equipment for fire fighting for Leah Volunteer $ Fire Department in City of Appling

Columbia County Playground equipment and improvements for the North $

Board of

Harlem Elementary School in Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Security fence around campus of Blue Ridge Elementary $

Board of

in Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Outdoor classroom for Greenbriar Elementary School in $

Board of

Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Purchase wireless technology upgrade at Martinez

$

Board of

Elementary in Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Purchase wireless technology upgrade at Stevens Creek $

Board of

Elementary in Columbia County

Education

33,000 10,000 30,000 30,000
5,000 2,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1299

Columbia County Outdoor classroom for Westmont Elementary School in $

Board of

Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Outdoor Classroom for Lakeside Middle School in

$

Board of

Columbia County

Education

City of Leslie Repair downtown city buildings for downtown

$

renovation and use by City of Leslie

City of DeSoto Construction of a new fire station building in the City of $

DeSoto

Jenkins County Purchase of Millen/Jenkins County Rescue Unit Vehicle $

Wayne County Purchase of storm windows for Wayne County Library $

Library Trustees

Bryan County Purchase playground equipment for Lanier Elementary $

Board of

in Bryan County

Education

Douglas County Science Lab technology equipment for Alexander High $

Board of

School in Douglas County

Education

Tattnall County Board of Education

Repair roof on the Glenville Middle School gymnasium $ in Tattnall County

Tattnall County Purchase band uniforms and instruments for Tattnall $

Board of

County schools

Education

Tattnall County Purchase emergency equipment for Tattnall Emergency $

Management Agency

2,000 10,000 25,000 50,000 10,000
5,000 10,000
20,000 5,000 5,000
10,000

1300

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Claxton Purchase a traffic unit vehicle for Claxton Police

$

Department

City of Claxton Purchase protective gear and breathing apparatus tanks $ for Claxton Volunteer Fire Department

Clayton County Purchase of television equipment for Mount Zion High $

Board of

School in Clayton County

Education

Clayton County Purchase supplemental teaching materials for Morrow $

Board of

High School in Clayton County

Education

Clayton County Purchase of safety cameras for Jonesboro High School $

Board of

in Clayton County

Education

Clayton County Purchase of teaching supplies for Morrow Middle

$

Board of

School in Clayton County

Education

Clayton County Purchase of supplies for health clinic at Adamson

$

Board of

Middle School in Clayton County

Education

Chatham County Promote and enhance leisure opportunities in Chatham $

County and provide capital equipment improvements

Columbia County Purchase wireless technology upgrade at Riverside

$

Board of

Middle School in Columbia County

Education

Columbia County Athletic improvements for Greenbriar High School in $

Board of Education

Columbia County

5,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 10,000 15,000 5,000 45,000 10,000 15,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1301

Columbia County Athletic improvements at Lakeside High School in

$

Board of

Columbia County

Education

City of Milledgeville

Operation of the Convention and Visitors Bureau in the $ City of Milledgeville

Clarke County Renovation of the Athens Regional Attention Home $ youth emergency shelter in Clarke County

City of

Printing and mailing Andersonville Trail Association $

Andersonville brochures

City of Montezuma

Construct parking spaces and enlarge driveway access $ at the Montezuma City Hall

Clarke County Purchase customized box truck to transport art for

$

Georgia Museum of Art in Clarke County

Sumter County Purchase Fire Truck and associated communications $

Board of

equipment for S.W. Sumter Volunteer Fire Department

Commissioners

Ware County Board of

Improvements to the Ware County High School Stadium $

Education

City of Columbus Contract for services with Play and Learn Together

$

Program in City of Columbus

Effingham

Equipment for Effingham County High School Athletic $

County Board of Department

Education

Franklin County Purchase computer equipment for Life Connections

$

Board of

Program at Franklin City High School

Education

15,000
15,000 25,000
5,000 10,000 40,000 78,000
35,000
15,000 10,000
10,000

1302

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Royston Irrigation and sodding of ballfields for Royston Little League

$ 10,000

City of Lavonia Construction at City Park in City of Lavonia

$ 10,000

Franklin County Repair and renovation of Livestock Building in Franklin $

Board of

County

Education

20,000

City of Franklin Purchase fire truck for City of Franklin Springs Springs

$ 25,000

Columbus/

Contract for services with Boys and Girls Club of

Muscogee County Columbus to provide computer services program in

Muscogee County

$ 120,000

City of Rome Renovate elevator system for the Rome History Museum $ 20,000

City of Rome

Restore Chieftain's Museum to its original state for the $ 20,000 City of Rome

City of Rome

Funds for Rome Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention $ Program

20,000

Clayton County Purchase of reading materials for Mount Zion

Board of

Elementary School in Clayton County

$ 5,000

Education

Cobb County Board of

Construction of dugouts, scorer's booth/press box, and $ 15,000 fencing at the girls' fast pitch softball facilities at

Education

Lassiter High School in Cobb County

Cobb County Construct football field, repair sprinkler system and

$ 25,000

Board of Education

construct/renovate storage building for Sprayberry High School in Cobb County

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1303

Cobb County Board of Education

Construction of a storm sewer drainage system at the $ football concession stand facilities for Sprayberry High School in Cobb County

City of Savannah Build bronze monument commemorating history of

$

African Americans for the City of Savannah

Murray County Enhancements for Murray County Senior Citizens

$

Center programs and provide transportation needs

City of

Historic restoration project for the City of Chatsworth $

Chatsworth

Columbia County Construct multi-purpose athletic building at Harlem

$

Board of

High School in Columbia County

Education

Bulloch County Pave bus driver training obstacle course in Bullock

$

Board of

County

Education

DeKalb County Purchase supplies, materials and contract for services $ with South DeKalb Improvement Initiative for senior citizens recreational therapy in Dekalb County

City of Jefferson Renovation of Jefferson High School health occupation $

Board of

labs for the City of Jefferson

Education

Burke County Burke County Library planning phase of new library $

Library Trustees

Burke County Renovation of Sardis, Girard and Alexander Gym and $

purchase of surveillance camera for the City of Sardis

police department

10,000 10,000 10,000 20,000 35,000 15,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 22,000

1304

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Augusta/ Richmond County

Purchase computers for Augusta/Richmond County

$

Weed and Seed literacy program

Randolph County Replace carpeting and repair damage to walls of

$

Board of

Randolph/Clay High School

Education

Banks County Construction cost share for two fire stations in Banks $

Board of

County

Commissioners

Meriwether

Purchase band uniforms and provide baseball field at $

County Board of Manchester High School in Meriwether County

Education

Augusta/ Richmond County

Contract for services with New Savannah Road Social $ Services for Multiple Purpose Community Center to accommodate expansion of services in Richmond

County

Augusta/

Contract for services with New Hope Community

$

Richmond County

Center in the City of Augusta

Muscogee County JROTC equipment enhancements for Kendrick High $

Board of

School in Muscogee County

Education

McDuffie County Purchase Life Cardiac Monitor and cell phones for EMS $

staff in McDuffie County

Chatham County Construct a multi-use neighborhood park in Chatham $ County

City of Guyton Purchase a front-end loader/backhoe for City of Guyton $

10,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 50,000
10,000 10,000
2,000 10,000 10,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1305

Effingham

Purchase rescue equipment for Clyo Volunteer Fire

$

County Board of Department in Effingham County

Commissioners

Bryan County Board of

Technology lab for Bryan County Elementary School in $ Bryan County

Education

Cobb County Install fencing and netting at Big Shanty Park in

$

Kennesaw, Georgia

DeKalb County Create an outdoor environmental classroom at Toney $

Board of

Elementary School in Dekalb County

Education

DeKalb County Contract with The Forest at Columbia Resident

$

Association for after school tutorial and computer program in DeKalb County

City of Atlanta Installation of handicapped equipment at public venues $ for South East Community Cultural Center, Inc. in the

City of Atlanta

City of Valdosta Contract with Keep Valdosta/Lowndes Beautiful to

$

provide an anti-litter program

Screven County Purchase materials update for Screven County Library $

Library Trustees

DeKalb County Purchase school marquee for Columbia Elementary

$

Board of

School in DeKalb County

Education

Jackson County Furnish and equip Jackson County Volunteer Fire

$

Training Facility

10,000 5,000
15,000 7,000 2,000
10,000 5,000
30,000 6,000
10,000

1306

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Grady County Remodel and upgrade present building housing fire

$

truck for the Calvary Volunteer Fire Department in

Grady County

Grady County Remodel and upgrade livestock pavilion in Grady

$

County

Randolph County Furnish outpatient mental health/substance abuse facility $ in Randolph County

Randolph County Construct fire station/voting precincts in Springdale, $ Carnegie and the Fourth District in Randolph County

Quitman County Replacement of fire pumper truck lost in fire for

$

Quitman County

Crawford County Furnishings and fixtures for new courthouse in Crawford $ Commission County

DeKalb County Contract with Lynwood Park Community Project, Inc. $

Board of

for home renovation project and purchase of supplies

Commissioners and office equipment in DeKalb County

Talbot County Purchase furnishings for New Horizons CSB mental $ health

City of Wadley Remodeling of Wadley Community Center

$

Cobb County Board of Education

Purchase and install safety lights from main building to $ P.E. building at Kincaid Elementary in Cobb County

Macon County Purchase computer system for Macon County Sheriff's $ Department

City of Dalton

Contract for services with the Northwest Georgia Girls' $ Home in the City of Dalton

10,000
5,000 22,000 20,000 25,000 20,000 25,000
30,000 20,000
5,000
20,000 10,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1307

Hall County Board of Education

Recondition the East Hall baseball field in Hall County $

Macon County Renovation of portion of Oglethorpe Government Office $ Building

Chattooga County Purchase a handicap door, ceiling fans and convert

$

Library Trustees heating system at Chattooga County Library

City of Rome Children Helping Children funding for at risk children in $

City of Rome and Floyd County

City of Vidalia Pave parking lot at the Ed Smith Complex for the City $ of Vidalia

DeKalb County Provide women's support programs through the

$

Newcomer's Network Refugee Service Organization in

DeKalb County

DeKalb County Contract for services with Scottdale Community

$

Planning H.I.P.S (Home Improvement Program For Seniors) to provide home maintenance program for seniors in DeKalb County

Cobb County Board of

Construct bleachers at Osborne High in Cobb County $

Education

Cobb County Replace Security System at Osborne High in Cobb

$

Board of

County

Education

Clayton County Athletic equipment, fine arts program, and band

$

Board of Education

programs for Northcutt Elementary in Clayton County

35,000 20,000 10,000 20,000 20,000
5,000 2,000
10,000 10,000
5,000

1308

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Smyrna Construction of a deck at the Smyrna Community

$

Center

Fannin County Construct two fire stations for Fannin County Fire

$

Department

Greene County Tourism marketing project for Georgia's Lake Country $

Board of

in Greene County

Commissioners

Clayton County Athletic equipment, fine arts programs, and band

$

Board of

programs for Oliver Elementary School in Clayton

Education

County

Clayton County Athletic equipment, fine arts programs, and band

$

Board of

programs for North Clayton Middle School in Clayton

Education

County

Augusta/ Richmond County

Contract for services with Augusta/Richmond

$

Opportunities Center, Inc. to provide after school and

enrichment programs

City of Climax Renovation of the Community Senior Citizens Center $ for the City of Climax

Chattahoochee Purchase computer, printer and internet service for the $

County

Chattahoochee County Sheriff's Department

City of Lavonia Purchase of vehicle and equipment for the Lavonia

$

Police Department

City of Toccoa Field improvements for City of Toccoa Little League $

Dougherty County

Construct and landscape a memorial to Confederate

$

soldiers in Dougherty County

City of Talbotton City of Talbotton downtown revitalization project

$

5,000 10,000 15,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
10,000 4,000
25,000 15,000 25,000 20,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1309

City of Thunderbolt

Assistance with critical water/well restoration project in $ the City of Thunderbolt

Colquitt County Facilitate improvements in the Autreyville Community $

Board of

Volunteer Fire Department in Colquitt County

Commissioners

DeKalb County Little league teams programs at the Belvedere Athletic $ Association in DeKalb County

City of Lyons Construction of teeball field and improvements to

$

parking facilities in the City of Lyons

City of Alamo Expansion of the Alamo Fire/Police Department

$

complex

Clayton County Athletic equipment, fine arts program and band

$

Board of

programs for North Clayton High School in Clayton

Education

County

Clayton County Athletic equipment, fine arts program, and band

$

Board of Education

programs for West Clayton High School in Clayton County

City of Unadilla Re-roof and replace carpet at City Hall and Elizabeth $

Harris Library in the City of Unadilla

DeKalb County Repair Zonolite Storm Water Drainage System in

$

DeKalb County

DeKalb County Construction of sidewalk on Briarwood Road In DeKalb $ County

Lincoln County Construction of building and purchase of equipment for $ Martins Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department in

Lincoln County

35,000 15,000
5,000 10,000 10,000
5,000
5,000
20,000 30,000 30,000 10,000

1310

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Savannah Capitol improvement project for Greenbriar Children's $ Center, Inc. in the City of Savannah

Glynn County

Purchase Infrared Fire Helmet for firefighters in Glynn $ County

Elbert County Start up of communities in schools in Elbert County $

Richmond

Purchase equipment and furnishings for use in the

$

County Board of Technical Education Program at Glenn Hills High

Education

School in Richmond County

City of Cairo

L.B. and Eula Powell Memorial Youth Fund, Inc. to $ provide after school tutorial program in the City of Cairo

City of Glennville Recreation improvements for Glennville Recreation $ Department

Greene County Partial restoration of historic Greene County jail

$

Meriwether

Football field enhancements and landscape project for $

County Board of Greenville High School in Meriwether County

Education

Greene County Purchase and install fence around Greene County airport $

Effingham County

Training equipment for Effingham County Sheriff's

$

Department

Clayton County Athletic equipment, fine arts program, and band

$

Board of Education

programs for Church Street Elementary School in Clayton County

City of Concord Purchase fire truck (Tanker) for the City of Concord $

Montgomery Assist with recreational facility improvements in

$

County

Montgomery County

Wheeler County Purchase sports equipment and provide improvements to $ recreation department in Wheeler County

50,000 8,000 1,000
10,000
8,000 10,000 20,000 30,000
22,000 5,000 5,000
50,000 10,000 10,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1311

City of Fargo Construct basketball courts for the City of Fargo

$

Fannin County Repair roof and install air conditioning at the

$

Appalachian TMC Regional Campus Council, Inc. in Fannin County

City of Patterson Purchase fire equipment for the City of Patterson

$

Elbert County Purchase building for office and concession stand at $

McWilliams Park in Elbert County

Oconee Regional Purchase computers, software and equipment for

$

Library Trustees Oconee Regional Library in the City of Dublin

Lincoln County Complete pavilion in a park in Lincoln County

$

City of

Addition to athletic field house at Gordon Lee High

$

Chickamauga School for the City of Chickamauga

Board of Education

City of Savannah Building/display project for Steamship Savannah

$

Town of

Construction of a city hall/fire house in Allentown

$

Allentown

Oglethorpe County

Purchase bleachers and construction of football field in $ Oglethorpe County

Greene County Purchase lights for track field at the high school in

$

Board of Education

Greene County

Oglethorpe

Purchase band uniforms for high school in Oglethorpe $

County Board of County

Education

10,000 20,000
5,000 10,000
5,000 12,000 20,000
10,000 50,000 21,000
3,000
10,000

1312

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Putnam County Repair boiler system in Putnam County Hospital

$

Hospital

Authority

Fulton County Transportation for low-income, low achieving students $

Board of

following an academic after-school program in Fulton

Education

County

City of Lincolnton

Downtown revitalization around Lomar Springs for the $ City of Lincolnton

City of LaFayette Water and construction project in the City of LaFayette $

Newton County Purchase playground improvements and construction at $

Board of

Fiquett Elementary School in Newton County

Education

DeKalb County

Contract with South Dekalb Improvement Initiative, Inc. $ to staff and supply Saturday tutorial sessions for school year (SLAM 64) in DeKalb County

City of Brunswick

Renovation and Restoration of Historic Ritz Theater for $ the City of Brunswick

DeKalb County Contract with Family Technology Resources for after $

Board of

school tutorial program, purchase supplies, books,

Education

material, equipment and instruction in DeKalb County

City of Ashburn Improvements to park area and walking track at Elderly $

Housing

Village in the City of Ashburn

Authority

Turner County Purchase computer and other equipment for Turner

$

County EMS

City of Rebecca Recreation improvements for the City of Rebecca

$

25,000 5,000 5,000
25,000 10,000
30,000 20,000
3,000
15,000 5,000 5,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1313

City of Warwick City park and recreation improvements, to include

$

watering system and bleachers, for the City of Warwick

City of Poulan Purchase computer system for the City of Poulan

$

City of Sumner Walking track and recreation improvements in City of $ Sumner's park and softball complex

City of Ty Ty

Recreation and downtown improvements for the City of $ Ty Ty

City of Villa Rica Local recreation programs for the City of Villa Rica $

City of Mt. Zion Purchase of equipment for primary health care center in $ the City of Mt. Zion

City of Temple Gymnasium for recreational use in the City of Temple $

Fulton County Implement greenspace program at the Williams Payne $ Community Center in Fulton County

Meadows

Purchase furniture for Meadows Regional Medical

$

Regional Medical Center student residences in the City of Vidalia

Center Hospital

Authority

DeKalb County Contract with Robert Shaw Theme School Interchange $

Board of

Program in DeKalb County

Education

Wilkes County Refurbish county EMS headquarters in Wilkes County $

City of

Preservation project for historic downtown City of

$

Chickamauga Chickamauga

Elbert County Construct building for Sweet City Fire Department in $ Elbert County

Bibb County

Operating expenses for Adopt-Role-Model program in $ Bibb County

5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 20,000 5,000 15,000 5,000 5,000
5,000
5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000

1314

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Bibb County

Operating expenses for Middle Georgia Council on Drugs in Bibb County

$ 15,000

City of Fort Oglethorpe

Road improvements within the City of Fort Oglethorpe $ 10,000

Clayton County Board of Education

Purchase computer equipment for Kendrick Middle School in Clayton County

$ 5,000

Marion County Purchase band uniforms for Tri-County High School in $

Board of

Marion County

35,000

Education

Calhoun County Purchase air compressor and breaker for high school in $ 30,000

Board of

Calhoun County

Education

Irwin County Repair library building and expansion of services in Library Trustees Irwin County

$ 10,000

Camden County Tennis courts and satellite equipment for Camden

Board of

County High School

Education

$ 40,000

Bibb County

Operating expenses for Tubman African American Museum in Bibb County

$ 150,000

Bibb County

Operating expenses for Hay House in Macon in Bibb County

$ 50,000

Emanuel County Improvements to Technology Park in Emanuel County $ 75,000

Jackson County Update Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for $ the Jackson County Fire Department

10,000

Glynn County

Obtain architectural design funds for Lighthouse Museum addition in Glynn County

$ 7,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1315

Clayton County Purchase band uniforms for Riverdale High School in $

Board of

Clayton County

Education

Fulton County Contract with Inner Strength, Inc. to provide mentoring $

Board of

and tutorial programs in Fulton County

Commissioners

City of Metter New fencing for softball fields at the Metter Candler $

Recreational Park in the City of Metter

City of Macon Operating expenses for Douglass Theater in the City of $

Macon

City of Macon Operating expenses for Booker T. Washington Center in $

the City of Macon

Newton County Purchase playground improvements and construction at $

Board of

Palmer Stone Elementary School in Newton County

Education

Newton County Purchase playground improvements and construction at $

Board of

Livingston Elementary School in Newton County

Education

Newton County Purchase improvements and construction at the

$

Board of

Cardinal's Roost located at Livingston Elementary

Education

School in Newton County

Newton County Construction and improvements of a park in City of $

Covington

Emanuel County Purchase equipment and supplies for Emanuel County $

Library

City of

Park improvement and equipment, Historical Depot

$

Blackshear

renovation and furnishings for the City of Blackshear

20,000 3,000 5,000
50,000 50,000
5,000 5,000 5,000
10,000 10,000 10,000

1316

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Homeland City beautification in the City of Homeland

$

City of Nahunta Purchase police car for the City of Nahunta

$

Colquitt County Construct a Volunteer Fire Department in rural Colquitt $ County and purchase turn-out gear and firefighting equipment

City of Smyrna Contract with Lil Angels Learning Center for building $ renovation in the City of Smyrna

Brantley County Purchase computers and related equipment for Hoboken $

Board of

Elementary School in Brantley County

Education

DeKalb County Purchase computers and computer equipment for Bob $

Board of

Mathis Elementary School in DeKalb County

Education

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program at Edward L.

$

Board of

Bouie, Sr. Elementary School in DeKalb County

Education

City of

Operating funds for the City of Swainsboro

$

Swainsboro

City of Glennville Purchase equipment or protective gear for Glennville $ Fire Department

City of

City of Waynesboro Phase II Historic Beautification $

Waynesboro Project.

Augusta/ Richmond County

Assist Golden Harvest Food Bank with warehouse

$

expansion and program operation in Richmond County

City of Powder Construction of the Powder Springs Veterans Memorial $ Springs

5,000 5,000 15,000
5,000 5,000
15,000
1,000
10,000 5,000
23,000 25,000
15,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1317

Randolph County Purchase a van to transport handicapped by hospital and $ nursing home in Randolph County

25,000

Eastman/Dodge Development Authority

Utility construction in Eastman/Dodge County

$ 25,000

Athens/Clarke County

Health education and outreach program at Athens Neighborhood Health Center

$ 25,000

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program at Naarvie J.

Board of

Harris Elementary in DeKalb County

$ 1,000

Education

Charlton County Purchase computer carts and equipment for St George $ 1,000

Board of

Elementary in Charlton County

Education

DeKalb County Board of Education

Program to compliment PTA program at Rainbow Elementary school in DeKalb County

$ 1,000

Liberty County Construct sidewalks around parking area and school at $ 35,000

Board of

Midway School in Liberty County

Education

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program Cedar Grove

$ 1,000

Board of

High School in DeKalb County

Education

City of Atlanta

Operational expenses related to the community without $ 300,000 walls and mainstage productions at Jomandi Theater in the City of Atlanta

City of Wrightsville

Purchase of public safety equipment for the City of Wrightsville

$ 20,000

1318

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

DeKalb County Board of Education

Program to compliment PTA program at Southwest DeKalb High School in DeKalb County

$ 1,000

City of Omega Construct a community shelter and purchase picnic tables and other equipment in City of Omega

$ 15,000

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program at Bob Mathis $ 1,000

Board of

Elementary School in DeKalb County

Education

DeKalb County Program complimenting PTA program at Browns Mill $

Board of

Elementary School PTA in DeKalb County

Education

1,000

DeKalb County Program complimenting PTA program at Cedar Grove $ 1,000

Board of Education

Elementary in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Programs complimenting PTA program at Chapel Hill $

Board of

Elementary in DeKalb County

1,000

Education

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program at Clifton Hill $ 1,000

Board of

Elementary in DeKalb County

Education

Bibb County Purchase band uniforms at Southwest High School in $ 10,000

Board of Education

Bibb County

Fulton County Contract for services with the Old National Merchants $ 45,000

Board of

Association for after school program in Fulton County

Education

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1319

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program at Cedar Grove $

Board of

Middle School in DeKalb County

Education

DeKalb County Program to compliment PTA program at Chapel Hill $

Board of

Middle School in DeKalb County

Education

Johnson County Renovation of rural fire department, Johnson County $

Library and recreation facility in Johnson County

Fulton County Matching funds for federal grant to Senior Citizens

$

Board of

Quality of Life Initiative in Fulton County

Education

Laurens County Purchase and upgrade rescue equipment for Rock

$

Springs Volunteer Fire Department in Laurens County

Laurens County Purchase polygraph machine for Laurens County

$

Laurens County Purchase safety mats for competition cheerleading squad $

Board of Education

for West Laurens Middle School in Laurens County

City of Sylvester Playground equipment purchase, landscaping, repairs $

and renovations to tennis courts in Historic Jeffords Park in the City of Sylvester

DeKalb County Contract with South DeKalb YMCA to provide for after $ school tutorial in DeKalb County

Fulton County Contract for services with Atlanta Business League for $

Board of

educational program in Fulton County

Commissioners

1,000
1,000
17,500 15,000
5,000 5,000 5,000
25,000
5,000 5,000

1320

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Washington County Commission

Purchase equipment for Washington County Hospital $

City of Sandersville

Repair of Community Health Building for the City of $ Sandersville

Bacon County

Purchase kitchen equipment for the Alma/Bacon County $ Veterans of Foreign Wars

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification projects $

for five DeKalb County communities

Terrell County Purchase 911 Incoming Recorder in Terrell County

$

Commission

City of Norman Purchase computer and public safety equipment for the $

Park

City of Norman Park Police Department

City of East

Expansion of water and sewer and right of way purchase $

Dublin

for the City of East Dublin

City of Rockmart Recreation funds for City of Rockmart and little league $

program

City of Aragon Recreation funds for the City of Aragon

$

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification projects $ for five DeKalb County communities

City of Alma

Improvements and furnishings for Masonic Lodge and $ Martin Luther King Jr. Park in the City of Alma

City of Soperton Purchase of public safety equipment for the City of

$

Soperton

Gwinnett County Construction of restroom and concession facilities for $

Board of

Grayson High School in Gwinnett County

Education

60,000
50,000 1,000 5,000
30,000 5,000
10,000 45,000 25,000
5,000 15,000 17,000 20,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1321

City of Kingston Study of and improvements to the City of Kingston

$

water system and drilling of new well

City of Euharlee Recreation funding for the City of Euharlee

$

City of Cedartown

Recreation improvements for the City of Cedartown $

Polk County Funding for the Polk County Children's Advocacy

$

City of Stillmore Construct new City Hall in City of Stillmore

$

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification projects $ for four DeKalb County communities

DeKalb County Neighborhood improvement and beautification project $ in the Chapel Park Subdivision of DeKalb County

Charlton County Purchase fire and rescue equipment for Charlton County $

Heard County Board of Education

Paving driveway and parking lots of new middle school $ in Heard County

Crawford County Improve/upgrade physical plant of gymnasium housing $ Boys and Girls Clubs of Roberta in Crawford County

Bacon County Purchase band uniforms and equipment for the Bacon $

Board of

County High School

Education

Newton County Purchase playground improvements and construction at $

Board of

Porterdale Elementary School in Newton County

Education

City of Newnan Partial funding for construction of the Newnan Boys and $ Girls Club

Bibb County Green Space acquisition in Bibb County

$

25,000 25,000 45,000 25,000
5,000 5,000 1,000 20,000 40,000
10,000 5,000
5,000
15,000 70,000

1322

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Atlanta

Contract for services with Kids Around Metro Perimeter $ of Atlanta to provide summer camp and outreach programs

City of Atlanta West Hunter Tutorial and After school programs for the $ City of Atlanta

City of Covington Purchase of educational aids for the DARE program for $ the City of Covington Police Department

Bulloch County Construct bike/walking paths for Mill Creek Park in $

Bullock County

Peach County Purchase equipment for volunteer fire department in $ Peach County

Newton County Purchase playground improvements and construction at $

Board of

Fairview Elementary School in Newton County

Education

Treutlen County Expansion and renovation of Treutlen County

$

Courthouse

Walton County Construct Fitness trail in West Walton County Park

$

Board of

Commissioners

Bibb County Board of Education

Purchase costumes and stage equipment for Show Choir $ at Central High School in Bibb County

Brantley County Brantley County Historical Society equipment, fire

$

department funds, recreation park and walking track

Brantley County Operating funds for Brantley County Intergovernment $

Relations

10,000
20,000 5,000
25,000 10,000 10,000
15,000 20,000
10,000
20,000 10,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1323

Bleckley County Purchase uniforms and equipment for Bleckley Band

Board of

Boosters in Bleckley County

Education

$ 25,000

Columbus Consolidated

Maintenance and operation expense for the Liberty Theater Cultural Center, Inc. in the City of Columbus

$ 125,000

Government

Towns County Purchase equipment and improve baseball fields for $ 10,000

Towns County Recreation

Towns County Purchase fire and rescue equipment for Towns County $ 25,000

Fire and Rescue

Towns County Replace equipment and repair fire damage at the Towns $ 10,000

County Day Care

Towns County Board of Education

Offset cost of parking lot changes and resurfacing in Towns County

$ 12,000

White County Purchase equipment for the Shoal Oak Fire Station in $ 15,000 White County

Union County Improvements in recreation department for the Town of $ 25,000

Suches

Rabun County Purchase equipment for the Chechero Fire Department $ 15,000 in Rabun County

Rabun County Repair historic school building for the Persimmon Community Club in Rabun County

$ 12,000

Rabun County Purchase rescue equipment for Rabun County EMS Rescue

$ 40,000

City of Clayton Sewer repairs for the City of Clayton

$ 65,000

Rabun County Battered women's shelter in Rabun County

$ 10,000

1324

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Rabun County Operation of Rabun Youth Center in Rabun County

$

Rabun County Purchase land for Rabun County Day Care

$

Wilkinson

Purchase mini bus for Wilkinson County 4-H program $

County

City of Atlanta Contract with Cascade Ministries, Inc. to provide for $

Cascade Job Training Initiative for the City of Atlanta

Fulton County Purchase of technology/computer for classroom use at $

Board of

Medlock Bridge Elementary in Fulton County

Education

Fulton County Create an Environmental Outdoor classroom At Ocee $

Board of Education

Elementary School in Fulton County

Fulton County Purchase of computer lab on wheels for the State Bridge $

Board of

Elementary School in Fulton County

Education

City of Cuthbert Restoration of historic dwelling to be used for museum $

for the City of Cuthbert

Fulton County Improvements to multipurpose facility for the Harriett $

G. Darnell Senior Citizen Center in Fulton County

City of Columbus Contract for services with Columbus Youth Network $

Walker County Pave parking lot at drivers license facility in Rock

$

Spring

Columbus Consolidated Government

Business incubator and job training for at-risk teenagers $ and young adults in the City of Columbus

14,000 55,000 28,000 10,000 15,000
10,000
15,000
20,000 50,000 10,000
8,000 60,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1325

Fulton County Purchase and install surface for Milton High School $

Board of

track in Fulton County

Education

City of Fairmont Purchase of tractor with side mower and rear mower for $ the City of Fairmont

City of Atlanta Contract for service with Simpson Road House of Hope $ for the City of Atlanta

City of Bowden Restoration and relocation of the first home in the City $ of Bowdon and renovate and design historical park and

cemetery

City of Bowden Renovation of football bleachers, gates and press box, $

and ADA handicap gate at Bowdon High School

City of Milan Assistance in the relocation of the Milan Basketball

$

Gym

Cherokee County Purchase band uniforms for Etowah High School in

$

Board of Education

Cherokee County

Columbus

Contract for services with Project Rebound for

$

Consolidated Government

community based intervention program for students atrisk in the City of Columbus

DeKalb County Emergency funding for Reach School and Elaine Clarke $ Schools for special need students in DeKalb County

Dougherty County

Contract for services with River Road, Inc. d/b/a

$

SAFEC to provide community social service programs

in Dougherty County

Dougherty

Day care services for senior adults in Dougherty County $

County

20,000 27,000 20,000 15,000 40,000 20,000 12,000 50,000
40,000 10,000
15,000

1326

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Cherokee County Athletic improvements for the Etowah High School in $

Board of

Cherokee County

Education

City of Rentz Purchase of equipment and improvements for solid

$

waste and fire department for the City of Rentz

City of Columbus Contract with Men of Action, Inc. for mentoring

$

program in the City of Columbus

Monroe County Repairs, renovations, equipment, and furnishings for Old $

Board of

Hubbard Dormitory Building in Monroe County

Education

Baker County Contract with Georgia Empowerment and Resources to $

Board of

promote growth and development of community in

Education

Baker County

City of Cadwell Purchase of equipment and improvements for the City of $ Cadwell

Gwinnett County Purchase outdoor activity equipment for Annistown

$

Board of

Elementary School in Gwinnett County

Education

DeKalb County Purchase signage for Rock Chapel Elementary school $

Board of

grounds in DeKalb County

Education

Monroe County Recreation park construction and improvements in

$

Monroe County

City of

Renovate and make streetscape improvements in the $

Donalsonville City of Donalsonville

DeKalb County Contract for services with IAM, Inc. to provide tutorial $

and leadership programs for South DeKalb County

12,000 20,000
5,000 10,000 25,000
15,000 30,000
3,000
25,000 20,000
9,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1327

Columbus Consolidated Government

Renovation of Memorial Stadium for expansion of

$

facility and maintenance and operation of Adah-Air,

Mack Pack Community Center in the City of Columbus

Laurens County Fire department and solid waste improvements in the $ Cedar Grove Community in Laurens County

City of Cairo

Refurbishment and equipment for City of Cairo Movie $ House

Columbus

Youth mentoring program for the City of Columbus

$

Consolidated

Government

Jackson County Purchase of equipment for Harrisburg Volunteer Fire $ Department in Jackson County

DeKalb County Purchase of education supplies, robes and uniforms for $ the South DeKalb Youth Choir in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Purchase of band uniforms for Lithonia High School in $

Board of

DeKalb County

Education

Bleckley County Improvements to the Bleckley County Courthouse

$

Dodge County Improvements in athletic program at Dodge County

$

Board of

High School

Education

Bleckley County Equipment for Sheriff's Department in Bleckley County $

Jones County

Purchase equipment for Tri-Community Volunteer Fire $ Department in Jones County

DeKalb County Purchase materials and supplies for media center at

$

Board of

Forrest Hill Elementary School in DeKalb County

Education

50,000
10,000 25,000 25,000
10,000 5,000 8,000
25,000 25,000
20,000 5,000 9,000

1328

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Bleckley County Construction project at Bleckley County High School $

Board of

football stadium

Education

DeKalb County Contract for services with Mothers Raising Sons, Inc. to $ purchase supplies and provide programs in DeKalb

County

DeKalb County Contract with S.E.E.D. Organization to provide

$

employment training to youth in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Character Education Seminars for students at

$

Board of

Stephenson Middle School in DeKalb County

Education

Telfair County Industrial development in Telfair County

$

Development Authority

City of

Purchase mosquito spraying machine for the City of $

Donalsonville Donalsonville

City of Atlanta Create new and upgrade existing baseball fields and $ facilities at Mozley Park and Center Hill Park in the City

of Atlanta

Monroe County Develop inspection and preservation plan for Monroe $

County Confederate Memorial Statue

DeKalb County Contract for services with Trinity Warriors Youth

$

Association to provide program and equipment needs in

DeKalb County

City of

Develop inspection and preservation plan for the City of $

Monticello

Monticello Confederate Memorial Statue

20,000 4,000 2,000
20,000 25,000 10,000 30,000
2,000 3,000 2,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1329

Gwinnett County Purchase educational materials equipment and capital $

Board of

improvements for Rockbridge Elementary in Gwinnett

Education

County

Monroe County Purchase of medical equipment for Monroe County

$

Hospital

Wilkinson

Grading, base and paved parking area at Wilkinson

$

County Board of County High School

Education

DeKalb County Neighborhood beautification project for the Toney

$

Gardens Civic Organization in DeKalb County

City of Plains Purchase and refurbish vehicle for the City of Plains $

Jasper County Board of Education

Improvements, repairs, equipment, and renovations for $ Rose Bowl Field in Jasper County

Gwinnett County Purchase educational materials, equipment, and capital $

Board of

improvement for Nesbit Elementary in Gwinnett

Education

County

City of Atlanta Funds for Luke's Place Drug Treatment Program

$

City of Pine Lake Restoration and reconstruction of historic lake in the $ City of Pine Lake

City of Atlanta Board of Education

Technology Learning Initiative for computer purchases $ at Benjamin E. Mays High School in the City of Atlanta

DeKalb County Neighborhood beautification project for the Toney

$

Valley Civic Association in DeKalb County

22,500
10,000 22,000
500 35,000 32,000
22,500
20,000 10,000 10,000
500

1330

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Meriwether

Repairs to the gym at Greenville High School in the

County Board of City of Greenville

Education

$ 12,000

Telfair County

Purchase equipment for the Sheriff's Department and the $ Probate Court in Telfair County

25,000

DeKalb County Contract for services with IAM, Inc. to provide tutorial $ and leadership programs in DeKalb County

3,000

City of Atlanta After school and summer school tutorial programs at

Board of

Kennedy Middle School in the City of Atlanta

$ 20,000

Education

City of Atlanta Support services provided by NISSI Foundation to at- $ 20,000

risk individuals in the City of Atlanta

Morgan County Repair roof on old jail which is used as an archive for $ 10,000

Morgan County

Morgan County Renovation of historic Morgan County Courthouse

$ 10,000

Clay County Clay County airport

$ 25,000

Randolph County Randolph County airport

$ 25,000

City of Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Municipal airport

$ 50,000

Walker County Road maintenance in Walker County

$ 50,000

Walker County Water line improvements in Walker County

$ 25,000

Clayton County Develop park in Clayton County

$ 25,000

Emanuel County Contract for services with Emanuel County Joint

$ 500,000

Development Authority

City of Augusta Contract for services with the Augusta Mini Theater $ 250,000

Pierce County Purchase buildings and equipment and capital

$ 35,000

improvements/renovations to the Pierce County Recreation Department

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1331

Stephens County Building improvements to help house truck and equipment in Stephens County

$ 10,000

Stephens County Purchase equipment and office supplies for the Senior $ 20,000 Citizens Center in Stephens County

Augusta/ Richmond County

Increase the programs and services at the Augusta Museum of History

$ 25,000

Augusta/ Richmond

Organizational support for the operation of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History in Richmond

$ 25,000

County

County

Augusta/

Provide funding to the Harrisburg Westend

$ 25,000

Richmond

Neighborhood Association to purchase food for the poor

County

in the City of Augusta

City of Atlanta

Residential improvement and economic development for $ the Pittsburgh Community in the City of Atlanta

25,000

Hall County

Umbrella for Operation Center, Search and Rescue and $ radio room in Hall County

35,000

City of Waco Run water and sewer to new vocational/technical school $ 300,000

in the City of Waco

City of Bremen Expansion of Senior Citizens Complex in the City of Bremen

$ 200,000

City of Warner Operating expenses at the Air Force Museum in Warner $

Robins

Robins

90,000

Cobb County Board of

Renovation and construction of athletic field at Kennesaw Mountain High School in Cobb County

$ 35,000

Education

1332

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Meriwether

Drivers education programs at Manchester and

$

County Board of Greenville High Schools in Meriwether County

Education

City of Columbus Contract for services with Community Health Services $ for community health care in the City of Columbus

Columbus/

Contract for services with Community Outreach

$

Muscogee County Program

Bibb County Operating funds to Breezy Hill center for mentally

$

retarded

City of Albany Contract for services with East Albany Service League $

City of Lithonia Provide funds for South Dekalb Arts Expo

$

Fulton County Fund general operating expenses to AUDIENCE, Inc. in $

Board of

south Fulton County

Commissioners

Jenkins County Renovate theater building in Jenkins County

$

Commission

Effingham

Storage and preservation of historic records in

$

County

Effingham County

Commission

City of Cairo Renovations to the Zebulon movie theater in the City of $

Cairo

Cobb County Pope High School theater improvements in Cobb

$

Board of Ed. County

City of Unadilla Refurbish historic downtown building in the City of

$

Unadilla

City of Elberton Renovations to the Elberton Theater in the City of

$

Elberton

36,000
25,000 35,000 71,000 25,000 75,000 25,000
10,000 10,000
25,000 20,000 40,000 50,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1333

Whitfield County Retire loan on Hamilton House for Whitfield/Murray $ Commission Historical Society in Whitfield County

City of Atlanta Funds for the Black Arts Festival in the City of Atlanta $

City of Statesboro Renovation and operating expenses for Statesboro Arts $ Council

City of Decatur Revitalize three buildings within the Historic Complex $

at Adair Park in the City of Decatur

Taliaferro County Renovate the Clock Tower of the Taliaferro County $

Board of

Courthouse

Commissioners

City of East Point Fund exploratory study into amphitheater feasibility in $ South Fulton County

City of

Renovation to the interior of historic City Hall in the $

Donalsonville City of Donalsonville

City of Warrenton Renovation of the Warrrenton City Hall and the historic $ gymnasium

Richmond County

Operational funds for The Augusta Museum of History $ in Richmond County

Commissioners

City of Columbus Use of arts and handicrafts to provide activities for

$

citizens of the City of Columbus

Lowndes County Caboose relocation and renovation in Lowndes County $

Commissioners

Richmond

Help restore services for the Augusta Opera in

$

County

Richmond County

Commission

27,000 50,000 15,000 10,000 20,000
25,000 25,000 35,000 25,000
10,000 20,000 25,000

1334

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Richmond

Assist with additional cost of matinees and expand

$

County Board of program for the Augusta Players

Commissioners

Richmond

Purchase equipment for the new facility at the Davidson $

County Board of School of Fine Arts in the City of Augusta

Education

Fulton County Purchase of security fence at a Senior Citizen Center in $ Fulton County

Baker County Fund paving and playground for new school site in

$

Board of

Baker County

Education

City of Atlanta Citizen education programs in the City of Atlanta

$

Johnson County Develop lighting for a ballpark in Johnson County

$

Commissioners

Town of Kite Kite Recreation Department for lighting ballfield

$

Meriwether

Updating of band equipment and band facility in

$

County Board of Meriwether County

Education

Fulton County Funds for the Kids Gym USA education through pre- $ Commission school in Fulton County

Pelham City

Replace tennis courts at schools in the City of Pelham $

Public Schools

City of Colquitt Purchase lighting for the football/soccer field in the City $ of Colquitt

Richmond

Funding for the Augusta Youth Center, Inc

$

County Board of

Commissioners

10,000
50,000
55,000 27,750
25,000 10,000 10,000 25,000
25,000 20,000 15,000
5,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1335

Dekalb Board of Replace equipment at Druid Hills High School in

Education

DeKalb County

$ 30,000

Paulding County Funds for recreation and equipment for Paulding County $ Board of Ed. Board of Education

50,000

Richmond

Purchase additional lighting for little league fields in

County Board of Richmond County

Commissioners

$ 20,000

Polk County Board of

Purchase band uniforms for the new Rockmart High School Band and make improvements to recreational

$ 20,000

Education

building in Polk County

Dekalb County Funds for computer lab to provide training for inner-city $ 185,000

Board of

youth in Dekalb County

Commissioners

Douglas County Construct a PlayGarden for children in Douglas County $ Commission

25,000

City of Augusta Assist with the mentoring program at the Augusta Youth $ Center, Inc.

5,000

Richmond

Purchase boxing equipment for the Augusta Boxing

$ 25,000

County

Club

Commission

DeKalb County Field improvements at the Scottsdale Athletic

Board of

Association in Dekalb County

$ 25,000

Commissioners

Bibb County Funding for the Central High School Academic

$ 10,000

Board of Ed. Decathalon team to attend national competitions

Brooks County Purchase school bus security cameras in Brooks County $ 20,000

Board of Ed.

1336

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Richmond County Commissioners

Operational expenses for Southside Tutorial Program in $ Richmond County

30,000

Haralson County Purchase band uniforms for Haralson County High

Board of

School

Education

$ 25,000

Richmond County Commission

Purchase additional lighting for West Augusta Little League Fields in the City of Augusta

$ 20,000

Richmond County Commissioners

Save Our Students operational funds for National Legacy Foundation in Richmond County

$ 100,000

City of Morrow Park improvements for the City of Morrow

$ 20,000

Clayton County Boys' mentoring programs at Haney's Harvest House in $ Commissioners Clayton County

45,000

City of Valdosta Purchase and install playground equipment for

$

Fellowship and Hightower Parks in the City of Valdosta

30,000

City of Milan Refurbish basketball gym in Milan

$ 10,000

City Lyons

Purchase playground equipment in the City of Lyons $ 20,000

Irwin County Purchase transportation for Irwin County 4H Club Commissioners

$ 5,000

City of Cedartown

Recreational and park funds for the City of Cedartown $ 25,000

Dekalb County Renovations at Hebrum High School in Dekalb County $ Board of Ed.

7,500

Grady County Commission

Seminars for youth in Southwest Georgia in Grady County

$ 10,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1337

Dekalb County Public health and hygiene programs in high schools in $

Board of

Dekalb County

Education

Taylor County Rebuild the windows in the Mauk Schoolhouse in

$

Commission Taylor County

Gwinnett County Fund computerized reading program for Grayson

$

Board of

Elementary School in Gwinnett County

Education

City of Lenox

Playground equipment and baseball field repairs for City $ of Lenox Children's Community Center

City of Columbus Purchase boxing equipment for at risk kids in the City of $ Columbus

City of Atlanta Purchase van for transportation for Grace Cross Cultural $ Ministries in the City of Atlanta

City of

Recreational funds to the City of Cartersville

$

Cartersville

Troup County Commission

Construction of traffic light in Troup County and Troup $ High School entrance

Cobb County Board of Ed.

Lighting and other improvements for the soccer field at $ South Cobb High School in Cobb County

City of Rincon Purchase playground equipment and fencing for Rincon $ Recreation Department

City of Hiram Renovate/upgrade recreational facilities in the City of $ Hiram

City of Rome Funds for children's programs in the City of Rome

$

Cobb County Board of Ed.

Purchase marching band truck for Pope High School in $ Cobb County

10,000
18,000 45,000
25,000 10,000 27,800 25,000 40,000 50,000 10,000 25,000
8,000 20,000

1338

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of College Renovate 1921 S.R. Young School into the Tri-Cities $

Park

Arts Center in the City of College Park

DeKalb County Funds for materials, transportation, meals, training, and $ other program expenses in DeKalb County

Rabun County Purchase recreational equipment for the citizens of

$

Commissioners Rabun County

Cobb County For academic and facility initiatives at Pebblebrook

$

Board of Ed. High School in Cobb County

Screven County Purchase computer lab for Screven County High School $ Board of Ed.

City of Statesboro Improvements to Whitesville park in the City of

$

Statesboro

Bulloch County Purchase equipment for Southeast Bulloch High School $

Board of

ROTC

Education

Wayne County Construct restroom facilities at the ballpark in the City $

Commission of Jesup

Brantley County Purchase property for baseball field in Brantley County $

Board of

Commissioners

City of Columbus Fund educational program for youth in the City of

$

Columbus

Johnson County Provide funds for Johnson County Recreation

$

Library Trustees Department

Bibb County Funds for travel of Bibb County Southeast High School $

Board of Education

student choir to attend international competition

10,000 50,000 15,000 55,000 25,000
7,000 10,000
30,000 20,000
30,000 5,000
15,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1339

Clayton County Board of Commissioners

Continue program under the program goals of the Youth $ Empowerment Project in Clayton County

DeKalb County Lighting for soccer fields at the Stone Mountain Youth $

Board of

Association in Dekalb County

Commissioners

Gwinnett County Fund band uniforms for Grayson High School in

$

Board of Ed. Gwinnett County

Muscogee County Fund educational programs in Columbus area schools $

Board of Ed.

Oconee County Develop youth recreation and playground facilities in $

Commission the City of Bogart

Rockdale County Purchase security cameras, monitor and installation at $

Board of Ed. Honey Creek Elementary in Rockdale County

Randolph County Replace carpeting and repair damage to walls of

$

Commission Randolph/Clay High School in Randolph County

City of Columbus Fund youth programs in the City of Columbus

$

Richmond

Operational funding for Delta House, Lucy Craft Laney $

County

Museum in Richmond County

Commissioners

DeKalb County Teach at-risk youth job readiness and business skills in $

Board of

Dekalb County

Commissioners

City of Glennville Purchase playground equipment for recreation

$

department in the City of Glennville

Chatham County Operating expenses at A.E. Beach High School in

$

Board of Ed. Chatham County

40,000
25,000
50,000 10,000 17,000
1,500 15,000 25,000 75,000
40,000
10,000 25,000

1340

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Fayette County Funds for heating and air system for a new athletic

$

Board of Ed. facility in Fayette County

Richmond

Youth Leadership operational expenses for CSRA

$

County

Economic Opportunity Authority in Richmond County

Commissioners

City of Macon Fund anti-gang programs in the City of Macon

$

Bibb County Purchase band uniforms for students at Northeast

$

Board of Ed. Magnet High School in Bibb County

City of Macon Implementation of Community Character Education $ Program for youth in the City of Macon

Douglas County Fund programs for middle school students in Douglas $

Board of

County

Education

Long County Long County School System concession stand/sports $

Board of

facility

Education

Sumter County Acquisition of various instruments for the middle school $

Board of

band in Sumter County

Education

DeKalb County Fund at-risk youth programs in DeKalb County

$

Cobb County Board of Education

Purchase outdoor lights for safety at Kincaid Elementary $ School in Cobb County

Fayette County Purchase new internet ready computers at Sandy Creek $ Board of Ed. High School in Fayette County

Jefferson County Purchase lighting for the girls' softball field in Jefferson $ Board of Ed. County

25,000 50,000
20,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
50,000
17,287
50,000 5,000
25,000 40,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1341

City of Climax Restoration of the city gym in the City of Climax

$ 15,000

City of

Construct a playground for the City of Lincolnton

$ 30,000

Lincolnton

Chatham County General operating expenses and renovations to the Commissioners Greenbriar Children's Center in Chatham County

$ 50,000

City of Soperton Purchase new scoreboards for the recreation park

$ 10,000

ballfields in the City of Soperton

Long County Board of Commissioners

Pilot soccer program for Long County

$ 5,554

Athens-Clarke County

Construct Stonehenge youth park and sports field in Athens-Clarke County

$ 40,000

Commission

City of Tyrone Construct little league ball park in the City of Tyrone $ 25,000

Jenkins County Construct buildings for Jenkins County Recreation Commission Department

$ 48,000

Fulton County Fund programs to aid students in Fulton County Board of

$ 10,000

Commissioners

City of Aragon Recreation funds for the City of Aragon

$ 25,000

Bulloch County Erect lighting of a multi-purpose athletic field for the Commission Bulloch County Recreation Department

$ 15,000

Wheeler County Expand sports programs in Wheeler County Commission

$ 10,000

City of Atlanta Establish office space, staff salaries, purchase

$ 30,000

developmental materials for Kids in Discovery of Self

for the City of Atlanta

1342

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Laurens County Purchase computers and equipment in Laurens County $ Board of Ed. at East Laurens Elementary

Gwinnett County Construct athletic facilities at Brookwood High School $ Board of Ed. in Gwinnett County

City of

Install lights at the girls softball field in the City of

$

Dahlonega

Dahlonega

City of

Repair playground and repair/replace playground

$

Grovetown

equipment in the City of Grovetown

DeKalb County Construct a new athletic field in Dekalb County

$

Board of

Commissioners

Chatham County Operational expenses at MedBank in Chatham County $

Commissioners

Chatham County Purchase equipment for use in testing and sound booth $

Commissioners at Savannah Speech and Hearing in Chatham County

DeKalb County Fund medical care for high-risk pregnant mothers and $

acutely ill patients in DeKalb County

City of Atlanta Funds to impoverished children in the City of Atlanta $

Clay County Purchase air conditioning for gymnasium at Clay

$

Board of Ed. County Elementary School

Richmond County

Programs at the East Augusta Learning Center in the $ City of Augusta

Commission

Johnson County Funds for Johnson County Public Library

$

Commission

City of Atlanta Fund after school programs and mentoring in the City of $

Atlanta

25,000 25,000 15,000 25,000 25,000
5,000 11,475 25,000 10,000 12,000 50,000
5,000 39,415

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1343

City of Pooler

Purchase and install new air conditioning units at gymnasium in the City of Pooler

$ 10,000

City of Columbus Funding for anti-drug community programs in the City $ of Columbus

15,000

Union County Commission

Planning for community center, youth center and double $ gym in Union County

25,000

City of Atlanta Aid programs at the Herndon Home in the City of Atlanta

$ 30,000

Habersham County Commission

Purchase furniture and equipment for the Habersham County Senior Center

$ 10,000

City of

Improvements and equipment upgrades for Washington $ 50,000

Sandersville

County Health Center

Calhoun County Funding of medical care for Calhoun County's indigent $ 105,000

Board of

patients at Calhoun Memorial Hospital

Commissioners

City of East Point Purchase van for after school program in the City of East Point; enrichment courses; and purchase

$ 50,000

playground equipment

City of Macon

Construct an Intergenerational Activity Center at the Methodist Home for Children and Youth in Macon

$ 20,000

Clayton County Board of Commissioners

Develop a fitness center at Clayton County International $ Park

39,000

City of

Construct pavilion in Donalsonville City Park

$ 25,000

Donalsonville

1344

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Randolph County Purchase a van for handicapped patients in Randolph $ Commission County

Lowndes County Construct the James M. Beck Youth and Teen Center in $ Commissioners Lowndes County

Dekalb County Construct a new headquarters to expand Childkind's $ Commission programs in Dekalb County

City of Atlanta Provide funds for Morehouse and Morris Brown to

$

Board of

develop materials for the City of Atlanta School System

Education

Chatham County Purchase Tympanometers and Oto-Acoustic Emmission $ Commissioners Test for Chatham County Equipment

City of Atlanta Fund after school programs in the City of Atlanta

$

City of Valdosta Fund three County Retiree Attraction Programs in the $ City of Valdosta

City of Columbus Establish a community resource center in the City of $ Columbus

Dekalb County Fund Hispanic women's entrepreneurial development $ Commission program in Dekalb County

City of Atlanta Funding for health initiative, youth empowerment, and $ senior citizens' programs in the City of Atlanta

City of Columbus Assist homeless families in the City of Columbus

$

Dekalb County Fund Steps for Success Programs in Dekalb County $ Board of

Commissioners

Fulton County Fund a youth and adult literacy initiative in Fulton

$

Commission County

7,500 50,000 10,000 50,000
12,000 20,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 20,000 20,000 38,000
15,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1345

Dekalb County Board of Commissioners

Construct facility for a community senior center in Dekalb County

$ 25,000

Glascock County After school program in Glascock County Board of Ed.

$ 40,000

Clayton County Purchase a mini-van for the Meals on Wheels program $ 20,000

Board of

in Clayton County

Commissioners

City of Atlanta

Fund Adair Park and Oakland City Senior Citizen Home $ Rehabilitation, Beecher/Cascade intersection

30,000

improvements in the City of Atlanta

Randolph County Furnish outpatient mental health/substance abuse facility $ 7,000

Commission in Randolph County

City of Columbus Residential care program in the City of Columbus

$ 5,000

City of Augusta Assist burn survivors and their families in the City of $ 20,000

Augusta

Gwinnett County Construct concession stand and restrooms for the

$ 100,000

Board of

Grayson Community Stadium Project, including lights

Education

and seating in Gwinnett County

City of Atlanta Purchase instruments, keyboards, axillary equipment, $ 55,000 supplies for arts and crafts, and piano and vocal books for Cascade Ministries in the City of Atlanta

Muscogee County After school reading program for Dawson Elementary $ 75,000 Board of Ed. and Cusseta Road Elem. Schools in City of Columbus

Richmond County

Operational funding for the CSRA Transitional Center, $ Inc. in Richmond County

40,000

Commissioners

1346

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Oconee County Purchase van for Senior Center in Oconee County Commission

$ 20,000

Athens-Clarke County Commission

Renovation of office space for Community Connection $ staff in Athens-Clarke County

30,000

Fulton County Funding for Learning Disabilities Association of Board of Ed. Georgia programs in Fulton County

$ 70,000

Richmond County

Operational funds for Beulah Grove Community Resource Center in Richmond County

$ 35,000

Commissioners

City of Concord Renovation of community center in the City of Concord $ 25,000

City of Augusta Operating funds for the Neighborhood Improvement $ 20,000

Project for Richmond County

Barrow County Temporary staff and support for adult education and $ 10,000

Commission employment center in Barrow County

DeKalb County Education and prevention program for 500 minority $ 20,000

Commission mothers in Dekalb County

Chatham County Fund Phase II of the Tatemville Gymnatorium in

$ 5,000

Commissioners Chatham County

City of Harlem Purchase Neighborhood Development Building in the $ 25,000

City of Harlem

Terrell County Purchase a vehicle for the Kinchafoonee Regional

$ 17,000

Library Trustees Library in Terrell County

Peach County Board of

Facilitate the funding of medical care for Peach County's $ 100,000 indigent patients

Commissioners

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1347

City of Fairburn Fund mental health and substance abuse programs in the $ City of Fairburn center for women and their children

Bartow County Funds to Bartow County for Etowah Foundation,

$

Commission Stilesboro Academy, and the Senior Citizens Group

City of Augusta Operating costs for the Grove Resource Center in the $ City of Augusta

City of Rockmart Funds to construct a multi-purpose recreational center in $ the City of Rockmart

Bulloch County Purchase supplies, equipment, and materials for a

$

Commission community center in Bulloch County

Douglas County Operations of Douglas County First Step Program

$

Commission

Dougherty

Fund planning phase and renovations to the Parks at

$

County Board of Chehaw in Dougherty County

Commissioners

City of Atlanta Funding for refurbishing and updating systems at the in $

town Community Assistance Center in Atlanta

Putnam County Park construction in Putnam County

$

Board of

Commissioners

City of Rome Fund programs and office space for after-school

$

programs in the City of Rome

City of Douglas Funds for a master plan for parks in the City of Douglas $

Morgan County Renovations of a park in Morgan County

$

Board of

Commissioners

25,000 30,000 20,000 50,000
7,000 27,500 50,000
15,000 15,000
20,000 15,000 10,000

1348

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Dekalb County Help to maintain aquarium and scholastic libraries in $ Board of Ed. Indian Creek School in Dekalb County

City of Rome

Purchase address markers made from angle iron to assist $ in emergency location of homes in the City of Rome

Lumpkin County Construct Emergency Shelter for Indigent residents of $ Commission Lumpkin County

Fayette County Fund a new facility for the seniors in Fayette County $ Board of

Commissioners

Toombs County Construct athletic complex in the City of Vidalia

$

Board of

Education

Jeff Davis County Provide funds for Safe and Sober program in Jeff Davis $

Commissioners County

Chatham County Purchase resource materials for the Parent Resource $

Commissioners Center and a counselor at Lutheran Ministries in Chatham County

Barrow County Provide abuse prevention programs in Children's

$

Commission Advocacy Center in Barrow County

Houston County Fund start-up costs for new residential program for

$

Commission mentally ill adults in Houston County

City of College Provide scholarships and general operating costs at

$

Park

Promise Children's Home in the City of College Park

DeKalb County Construct a new community center in Dekalb County $ Board of

Commissioners

15,000 10,000 25,000 50,000
30,000
10,000 10,000
10,000 20,000 10,000 25,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1349

Richmond County Commissioners

Operational funding for Delta Leadership Training Program in Richmond County

$ 20,000

City of College Funds for after-school programs in the City of College $ 20,000

Park

Park

Fulton County Board of Commissioners

Operational expenses for United Community Association, Inc in Fulton County

$ 40,000

Dekalb County Construction of the International Village Cultural and Commission Community Center in DeKalb County

$ 150,000

City of Luthersville

Renovation of newly acquired city hall/community building and senior center in the City of Lutherville

$ 65,000

Muscogee County Purchase supplies and travel funds for the child Commission development center in Muscogee County

$ 28,000

City of Reynolds Purchase a "jaws of life", vehicle, and training for officers in the City of Reynolds

$ 30,000

City of Whitfield Shelter and concentrated care for troubled girls in Whitfield County

$ 10,000

Union City

Purchase equipment and provide training for Keep South $ Fulton Beautiful in Union City

25,000

City of Pineview Expanding and renovation of Pineview City Hall

$ 20,000

City of Claxton Purchase police car and equipment for the Claxton Police Department

$ 10,000

Bryan County For the construction of North Bryan Industrial park in $ 50,000 Commission Bryan County

Randolph County Construct firestation/voting precincts in Springvale, Commission Carnegie and Randolph County

$ 6,500

1350

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

DeKalb County Expand parking facilities at both baseball and football $ Commission park at Midway Youth Association in Dekalb County

Jenkins County Provide for rescue unit in Jenkins County EMA

$

Commission

City of Rome

Technology and Media Resources, Software for RESA $ in the City of Rome

Glascock County Restoration of courthouse in Glascock County

$

Commissioner

Newton County Purchase cameras for patrol cars in Newton County

$

Commissioners

City of Atlanta Fund Capacity Building Initiative for Georgia Nonprofit $ Community in Fulton County

Habersham County

Renovate Habersham County's fairground facilities

$

Commission

Emanuel County Fund economic development project for Emanuel

$

Commission County

City of Avondale Installation of the Georgia Crime Information Center $

Estates

(GCIC) equipment in the police department in the City

of Avondale Estates

Dawson County Computer indexing of Deed Records in Dawson County $ Commission

City of Hagan Funds to purchase police car for the City of Hagan

$

White County Purchase supplies, equipment and computers for Boys $

Board of

and Girls Club in White County

Commissioners

City of Alamo Beautification of park in downtown Alamo

$

16,500 10,000
7,000 10,000 30,000 20,000 30,000
25,000 9,000
15,000 10,000 20,000
10,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1351

Effingham

Development of Educational Center site and

$

County Board of infrastructure in Effingham County

Commissioners

Morgan Board of Construct Burn Trailer Fire Training Facility in Morgan $ Commissioners County

Bryan County Commission

Purchase a four wheel drive unit for the fire department $ in Bryan County

City of Soperton Purchase land adjacent to city park in the City of

$

Soperton

McDuffie County Repair and construction costs at the McDuffie County $ Commission Fire Station and to upgrade equipment

Jasper County Rehabilitate four wells in Jasper County

$

Board of

Commissioners

City of

Renovation to Winterville City Park and Winterville $

Winterville

Depot, infrastructure and improvements

White County Purchase automatic external defibrilators for Region 2 $

Board of

Emergency Medical Services in White County

Commissioners

Athens-Clarke Provide programs to minority businesses in Northeast $

County

Georgia

Commission

Decatur County Purchase Decatur County fire and rescue equipment

$

Echols County Reimbursement to Echols County for capital felony

$

Commission expenses incurred

City of East Dublin

Expansion of water and sewer facilities; purchase of $ right-of-way in the City of East Dublin

50,000
11,000 30,000 22,000 50,000 15,000
20,000 50,000
25,000
12,500 50,000 25,000

1352

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Richland Renovate the old Richland High School office space in $ the City of Richland

City of Darien Purchase a new sanitation truck for the City of Darien $

City of Euharlee Funds to construct a City Hall Complex in the City of $ Euharlee

Long County 2001 Police Interceptor for the Long County Sheriffs' $

Commissioners Department

City of Valdosta Funds for a feasibility study for development of a

$

stadium for joint use by Valdosta High School and

Valdosta State University in Lowndes County

Berrien County Clean and restore cemeteries in Berrien County

$

Commission

Peach County Jail roof replacement and repair in Peach County

$

Commission

City of Claxton Purchase firefighting protective gear and equipment for $ Claxton Fire Department

Tattnall County Purchase safety equipment for Emergency Management $ Commission Agency in Tattnall County

City of Blakely Fund sidewalk and handicap crosswalk improvements in $ the City of Blakely

City of Rossville Fund revitalization project in the City of Rossville

$

City of Emerson Renovation and relocation of Emerson City Hall

$

Treutlen County Expansion and renovation of Treutlen County

$

Commission Courthouse

City of Pooler Purchase video cameras for city patrol vehicles, plus $ accessories for recording and housing each unit in the

City of Pooler

50,000 50,000 45,000 20,738 25,000
30,200 85,000 15,000 10,000 20,000 10,000 35,000 25,000 25,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1353

City of Ludowici Ludowici City Jail Renovation Project

$

Bryan County Purchase of new Class A pumpers in Bryan County $

Commission

Chatham County Provide a firing range to the AASU Law Enforcement $ Commission Training Center in Chatham County

City of Emerson Purchase life saving tool, Jaws of Life, in the City of $

Emerson

Calhoun County Purchase of hospital equipment for Calhoun County $ Commission

City of Kennesaw Funds for Emergency Management Command Center in $

the City of Kennesaw

City of Locust Establish a K-9 unit for the City of Locust Grove

$

Grove

City of Macon Funding for general operation expenses at the James $

Wimberly Institute in the City of Macon

Warren County Purchase of EMS and fire equipment for Warren County $

Commission

Wayne County Purchase fire fighting equipment for rural volunteer fire $ Commission departments in Wayne County

City of Acworth Purchase Alco Sensors for the police department in the $

City of Acworth

City of Clayton Replacement of damaged sewer line in the City of

$

Clayton

City of Pooler

Complete Joe Baker Park Project on Highway 80 in the $ City of Pooler

City of Pooler Purchase new 800 mhz radios for the City of Pooler $

30,000 20,000 25,000
8,000 45,000 20,000 10,000 15,000 12,000 20,000
6,000 25,000
5,000 10,000

1354

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Powder Repair and enhance safety on State Route 6 in West

Springs

Cobb County

$ 100,000

City of Vienna Purchase a vehicle and a hydraulic rescue tool for the City of Vienna

$ 44,350

Wilcox County Purchase land and develop an Industrial Park in Wilcox $ Commissioners County

70,000

City of Boston Downtown Streetscape Project in the City of Boston $ 20,000

Lowndes County Resurface the driveway and parking lot in Lowndes Commissioners County

$ 25,000

Taylor County Construction of a facility and holding pen for cattle, Commissioners purchase of set of cattle scales in Taylor County

$ 65,000

City of Broxton Purchase tractor for beautification of the City of Broxton $ 15,000

City of Columbus Funding for The Prison Rehabilitation Reclaiming of Prisoners in the City of Columbus

$ 20,000

Bulloch County Pave the entry drive and parking area for the new Commission community park in Nevels

$ 15,000

City of White Sewage Pipeline in the City of White

$ 25,000

City of Americus Landscaping, installing water lines, street construction, $ and land acquisitions for cemeteries in the City of Americus

80,000

Johnson County Funds for Raines Cross Road Community Facility and $ Commission Fire Station in Johnson County

7,500

City of Brunswick

Repair city docks in the City of Brunswick

$ 80,000

City of Bainbridge

Operating expenses for Bainbridge Welcome Center $ 75,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1355

City of Ephesus Renovation of newly acquired city hall/community

$

building in the City of Ephesus

Meriwether County Commission

Renovation and handicap accessible construction for $ county commission offices in Meriwether County

Webster County Purchase a new cardiac monitor for EMS in Webster $

Board of

County

Commissioners

Pike County

Purchase communication equipment for the sheriff's

$

Commission office in Pike County

City of Metter Improvements for downtown Metter

$

Fulton County Board of Commissioners

Pre-trial programs in the Fulton County Criminal Justice $ system

City of Dearing Fund research and upgrade facilities at the Center for $ Applied Nursery Research in the City of Dearing

City of Odum Purchase equipment for the Odum Volunteer Fire

$

Department

Lake City

Construct pedestrian access improvements to retail and $ public facilities in Lake City

City of Atlanta Substance abuse programs in the City of Atlanta

$

Pierce County Board of Commissioners

Construct restroom and concession facilities in the City $ of Blackshear

City of Floyd Renovation to the courthouse in the City of Floyd

$

Atkinson County Purchase new fire truck for Atkinson County fire

$

Commissioners protection

20,000 40,000
14,926
25,000 25,000 10,000
50,000 20,000 30,000 60,000 30,000
25,000 20,000

1356

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Jeff Davis County Purchase equipment for Altamaha Fire Station

$

Commissioners

City of Atlanta

Improve facade of Sweet Auburn Curb Market and

$

purchase equipment and improve parking lot in the City

of Atlanta

Bacon County Renovation of old City Hall in Alma

$

Commissioners

City of Alma Renovation of old City Hall in Alma

$

Richmond

Fund landscaping projects at Terrace Manor Elementary $

County Board of School in Richmond County

Education

Richmond

Purchase a marquee for Edward E. Murphy Middle

$

County Board of School in Richmond County

Education

Floyd County Board of Ed.

Fund summer teacher workshop, video equipment and $ supplies at Coosa High School in Floyd County

City of Montezuma

Construction of additional parking and widening of a $ service lane at Montezuma City Hall

Evans County Commission

Pave parking lot and infrastructure for Technical school $ in Claxton

Hancock County Purchase tools and gear for Hancock County EMS and $

Board of

Sparta Office

Commissioners

City of

City Hall renovations in the City of Hogansville

$

Hogansville

Thomas County Resurface parking area at Central Middle School in $ Public Schools Thomas County

6,000 44,000
25,000 25,000
5,000
5,000
20,000 40,000 40,000 20,000
35,000 15,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1357

Coffee County Construct fire station in Wilsonville Fire District

$

Commissioners

Butts County Purchase a radio system for Butts County Sheriff's

$

Commission Department

City of Hoboken Improvements to facilities in the City of Hoboken

$

Greene County Complete fencing around the airport in Greene County $ Board of Commissioners

City of Kingston Fund digging of water well for the City of Kingston

$

Hancock County Purchase supplies and equipment for the Hancock

$

Board of

County Sheriffs' Office

Commissioners

Glynn County Board of Commissioners

Repair culverts under Touchstone Parkway in the Glynn $ County Public Safety Complex

Bartow County Construct service test/training site for Fire Department $

Board of

in Bartow County

Commissioners

South Georgia Purchase equipment for various chambers of commerce $

RDC

in region 11

City of Clarkston Purchase computers for police cars in the City of

$

Clarkston

Clayton County Replace heat pumps at the Clayton County Alzheimer $

Board of

Center

Commissioners

Quitman County Replacement of fire pumper truck lost in fire for

$

Commission Quitman County

10,000 15,000
8,000 20,000
25,000 11,000
25,000
75,000
28,127 35,000 50,000
21,500

1358

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Stillmore Construct new City Hall in the City of Stillmore

$

Lumpkin County Upgrading of Plat Records management in Lumpkin $ Commission County

Grady County Commission

Purchase emergency management equipment and shelter $ upgrades in Grady County

City of Remerton Downtown beautification in the City of Remerton

$

Seminole County Construct parking for Seminole County Courthouse

$

Board of

Commissioners

Jefferson County Provide funds for Tri-City projects

$

Development

Authority

City of Cleveland Construct Downtown Streetscape in City of Cleveland $

City of Unadilla Water repairs in the City of Unadilla

$

Warren County Construct a new building to house all emergency

$

Commission services in Warren County

Berrien County Partial funding of fire truck for East Berrien Volunteer $

Board of

Fire Department

Commissioners

Chatham County Purchase and renovate existing building for Ash Tree $ Commissioners Organization, Inc. in Chatham County

City of Dalton

Funding for the Dalton Convention and Visitors Center $ programs

Liberty County Establish a community development department in

$

Board of

Liberty County

Commissioners

5,000 15,000 25,000 20,000 20,000
75,000
25,000 6,500
30,000 20,000
40,000 2,500
50,000

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

1359

Valdosta/

Provide funds for the Valdosta/Lowndes County Land

Lowndes County Bank Authority

Land Bank

Authority

$ 300,000

City of Atlanta Provide funds for programs and salaries at the Metropolitan Community Foundation in the City of

$ 85,700

Atlanta

Houston County Fund start-up costs for a new residential program for mentally handicapped adults in Houston County

$ 50,000

City of Monticello

Renovation of the Benton Building in the City of Monticello

$ 100,000

Jeff Davis County Assist with operating expenses for Ag Center

$ 600,000

City of Eatonton Renovation of the Old Elementary School in Eatonton for use as a community / educational center

$ 30,000

Baldwin County Purchase a wheelchair accessible van in Baldwin County $ 60,000

Taliaferro County Assist with extending water, sewer, and gas lines to new $

Board of

charter school on Taliaferro County

Education

40,000

Greene County Renovate the old Greensboro Jail for office and museum $ 40,000 space in Greene County

Jones County

For landscaping, traffic, and parking improvements at the Jones County Civic Center

$ 40,000

Putnam County Assist with furnishings and additional equipment for the $ 50,000 Workforce Development Center operated by the Central Georgia Technical College in Putnam County

City of Newnan Improvements to the Brown's Mill Depot in the City of $ 75,000 Newnan

1360

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

City of Macon

Assist in the design and construction of the extension of $ 200,000 the Ocmulgee Heritage Greenway in the City of Macon

Twiggs County For Probate Court Computers and software in Twiggs County

$ 25,000

City of Irwinton For City Hall repairs and renovations in the City of Irwinton

$ 25,000

Hancock County Repair to public buildings in Hancock County

$ 100,000

Tattnall County Board of Education

For a gymnasium/physical education building in Tattnall $ 390,000 County

Walton County Assist with construction of a Senior Center for Walton County

$ 373,000

Dodge County For a building for the Dodge County Recreation Department

$ 150,000

Wilcox County For land procurement and the development of an industrial site in Wilcox County

$ 80,000

Lee County Board of

Construction of an athletic facility in Lee County

$ 50,000

Education

Terrell County Refurbish and develop Terrell County Chamber of

$ 100,000

Commerce and welcome center facilities

Mitchell County Purchase of the Hand Trading Building in Pelham

$ 75,000

City of Camilla Restoration of historic depot building in Camilla

$ 75,000

City of Gainesville

Provide funds for North Georgia Mountain Museum in $ 150,000 the City of Gainesville

Wilcox County Construction of a Wilcox County Recreation Complex Commission

$ 70,000

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Twiggs County For Courthouse renovation in Twiggs County

$ 100,000

Appling County For capital projects at Appling County Hospital

$ 150,000

Lamar County Provide funds for Agricultural Exposition in Lamar

$ 50,000

County

Monroe County Provide funds for Civic Center in Culloden

$ 50,000

Gwinnett County For athletic facility for South Gwinnett High School in Board of Ed. Gwinnett County

$ 50,000

Gwinnett County For athletic facility for Shiloh High School in Gwinnett $ 50,000 Board of Ed. County

City of Forsyth Construction of a frontage road sidewalk in the City of $ 20,000

Forsyth

Dade County Renovations and repairs to Dade County Courthouse

$ 50,000

City of Stone Mountain

ART Station, Inc. after school/summer camp program for scholarships and operating expenses for the City of Stone Mountain

$ 15,000

City of Jonesboro Park improvements for the City of Jonesboro

$ 40,000

City of Forest Park

Sidewalk improvements to schools in the City of Forest $ 50,000 Park

City of Riverdale Improvements to community parks in the City of Riverdale

$ 40,000

Cook County

Operating funds for Project Turn Around in Cook County

$ 24,000

Chattahoochee Operating funds for the Chattahoochee County School County Board of Board

$ 25,000

Education

City of Franklin Purchase a pumper truck for Franklin Springs Fire

$ 25,000

Springs

Department

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Gwinnett County Operating expenses for Brookwood High School in Gwinnett County

$ 75,000

City of Augusta Funds for the Augusta Cotton Exchange Museum

$ 50,000

City of Yatesville Purchase of library equipment in Yatesville Library Trustees

$ 36,000

Haralson County Provide funds for Haralson County Historic Court

$ 300,000

House

Polk County

Contract for fire department construction and equipment $ 275,000 for Polk County

Wilkes County Purchase of equipment for Memorial Hospital in Wilkes $ 100,000

County

Haralson County Construction and operation of Senior Citizen facility in $ 200,000

Haralson County

Fulton County Provide startup funds for Drivers Education program at $ 10,000

Creekside High School in Fulton County

Clayton County Provide funds for Calvary Refuge Center in Clayton

$ 10,000

County

Dougherty

Provide funds for PTA program enhancements at Martin $

County Board of Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Dougherty County

Education

2,000

Baker County

Provide funds for PTA program enhancements at Baker $ County Elementary

1,000

City of Athens

Provide funds for an after school tutorial program through the Athens Tutorial Program

$ 10,000

Chatham County Provide funds for Communities in Schools for Chatham $ 25,000 County

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Peach County

Provide funds for the Peach County FFA Livestock project

$ 25,000

Clayton County Purchase playground equipment for Riverdale Elementary School in Clayton County

$ 5,000

Athens/Clarke County

Provide funds for Recording for the Blind in Athens/Clarke County

$ 10,000

Fulton County Operating funds for Midnight Basketball League for tutorial and after school programs in Fulton County

$ 10,000

City of Atlanta Provide funds for Metropolitan Atlanta Senior Center $ 30,000

City of Conyers Provide funds for a park in the City of Conyers

$ 6,000

City of Lithonia Provide funds for CARE in the City of Lithonia

$ 5,000

Dekalb County Historic home restoration for Fernbank Museum of Natural Resources in Dekalb County

$ 20,000

Cobb County

Provide funds for landscaping, lighting, and drainage at $ 10,000 South Cobb Community Center

Cobb County Board of Education

Provide funds for Foundation 2000 for Children in the Pebblebrook Cluster in South Cobb County

$ 20,000

Cobb County Board of Education

Provide funds for the South Cobb High School Education Foundation

$ 10,000

Twiggs County Provide for the renovation of the Twiggs County Courthouse

$ 50,000

Macon County Renovate the Macon County Tax Commissioner's Office

$ 25,000

Sumter County Provide funds for band uniforms and equipment at Board of Ed. Americus High School in Sumter County

$ 25,000

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City of Shellman Purchase a defribillator for the City of Shellman

$ 3,000

Randolph County Provide funds for outpatient mental/health substance abuse facility in Randolph County

$ 10,000

Dekalb County Purchase of a marquee for Wadsworth Elementary School in Dekalb County

$ 5,000

Effingham County

Provide funds for the Student Transition and Recovery (STAR) program in Effingham County

$ 115,000

Stephens County Provide funds for computer equipment at Stephens

Board of

County Middle School

Education

$ 25,000

Stephens County Provide funds for computer equipment at the Crossroads $

Board of

Alternative School in Stephens County

Education

25,000

Schley County Provide funds for construction of an athletic complex in $ 100,000 Schley County

Stephens County Provide funds for an Ecological Center for public

Board of

education and outdoor classroom in Stephens County

Education

$ 45,000

City of Metter Fund a softball field in the City of Metter

$ 5,000

City of Jesup

Provide funds for McMillan Creek Park project in City of Jesup

$ 40,000

Houston County Provide funds for Houston County Association for exceptional adults residential program

$ 35,000

Troup County Feasibility study for the Clark Access in Troup County $ 10,000

Randolph County Funds for technology improvements for the Randolph Board of Ed. County Board of Education

$ 15,000

Fulton County Provide funds for Legislative Conference on Education $ 40,000

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City of Warner Purchase and installation of Interactive Exhibit and

Robins

equipment for the Air Force Museum in the City of Warner Robins

City of Augusta Fund "Fore!" Augusta Foundation's golf program for children

City of Savannah Renovation of driver's license facility in the City of Savannah

Bacon County Funds for capital offense murder trial in Bacon County

City of Augusta Arsenal Carriage House in the City of Augusta

Greene County Funding for the construction of an agricultural center in

Greene County

$ 750,000
$ 250,000 $ 80,000 $ 256,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000

Provided, however, that the Department shall grant to the Southeast Georgia Regional Development Center from the Regional Planning and Development Contracts object class a total of $74,100 for operating expenses.
Section 43. Provisions Relative to Section 8, Department of Community Health. There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the moneys contributed to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for all of those purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 6, and may be used to match federal funds which are available for such purposes.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the teachers health benefit plan for SFY 2002 shall not exceed 13.1%.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the state employees health benefit plan for SFY 2002 shall not exceed 13.1%.
Section 44. Provisions Relative to Section 10, State Board of Education Department of Education.
The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,285.76. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

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Section 45. Provisions Relative to Section 15, Department of Human Resources.

The Department of Human Resources is authorized to calculate all Temporary Assistance

for Needy Families benefit payments utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need;

such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of

application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall

apply:

Number in

Standards

Maximum Monthly

Asst. Group

of Need

Amount

1

$ 235

$ 155

2

356

235

3

424

280

4

500

330

5

573

378

6

621

410

7

672

444

8

713

470

9

751

496

10

804

530

11

860

568

Provided, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

Provided, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to transfer funds between the Personal Services object class and the Per Diem, Fees and Contracts subobject class at each of the MH/MR/SA institutions as needed to insure coverage for physician, nursing, physical therapy, and speech and hearing therapy services. Such transfers shall not require prior budgetary approval.

Provided, that of the above appropriations relative to the treatment of Hemophilia and it's complications, these funds may be used to provide treatment and care to the bleeding disorders community or to purchase insurance to provide this treatment and care, whichever is less.

Section 46. Provisions Relative to Section 22, Merit System of Personnel Administration.
The Department is authorized to assess no more than $147.00 per budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

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Section 47. Provisions Relative to Section 24, Department of Natural Resources. Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state parks parking pass implemented by the Department.
Provided, that of the amount above for per diem, fees and contracts, no more than $55,000 may be used for a common program of subsidizing mass transit fares to and from work for employees of state agencies and authorities, as authorized in O.C.G.A. 45-7-55, and if not for such purposes, then for other purposes within the object class. The subsidy may be limited to employees who live or work in the "Atlanta Ozone Nonattainment Area" and may not exceed $15 per month per employee. The Department of Transportation and any other budget unit eligible for such a grant may apply to this purpose available federal matching funds. For purposes of this appropriation "Atlanta Ozone Nonattainment Area" means the geographic area of the state comprised of Bartow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Paulding, and Rockdale Counties.
Section 48. Provisions Relative to Section 30, Department of Revenue. For purposes of homeowner tax relief grants to counties and local school districts, the eligible assessed value of each qualified homestead in the state shall be $6,000 for the taxable year beginning January 1, 2001.
Section 49. Provisions Relative to Section 31, Secretary of State. There is included in the Real Estate Rentals object class for the Secretary of State funding for a rental agreement with the Development Authority of Clayton County for the Department of Archives and History.
Section 50. Provisions Relative to Section 34, Teachers' Retirement System. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 11.29% for S.F.Y. 2002.
Section 51. Provisions Relative to Section 36, Department of Transportation. For this and all future general appropriations acts, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply:
a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services.

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b.) Objects for activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriations or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget.
c.) Interstate rehabilitation funds may be used for four-laning and passing lanes. Funds appropriated for on-system resurfacing, four-laning and passing lanes may be used to match additional Federal aid.
d.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in Section 34 of this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation.
e.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution.
f.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade departmentowned buses, and air transportation service income may be retained to maintain and upgrade the quality of air transportation equipment.
In order to aid the Department in the discharge of its powers and duties pursuant to Section 32-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and in compliance with Section 32-2-41 (b)(1), O.C.G.A., the Department is authorized to transfer position counts between budget functions provided that the Department's total position count shall not exceed the maximum number of annual positions assigned by law.
It is the express intent of this General Assembly, by this Act, that the use of motor fuel funds for the purpose of providing annual debt service on existing or new general obligation debt, for road purposes, issued by the State of Georgia, is for the sole and specific purpose of addressing the State's special need appropriation.
Provided, that funding available to the Department of Transportation may be used for right-of-way acquisition for a multi-lane road to connect Atlanta Motor Speedway to Interstate 75 via State Road 20 and State Road 3.
Provided further, that from the amount equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes for the preceding fiscal year, there is appropriated the sum $31,000,000 for payment into the "State of Georgia Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund". The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize the guarantee by the State of an issue of revenue obligations of the State Tollway Authority for the construction and improvements to

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roads and bridges including related planning ,engineering and land acquisition expenses. The maximum principal amount of the specific issue shall not exceed $350,000,000; the amount of the highest debt service shall not exceed the amount of this appropriation; and the maximum maturities of the issue shall not exceed two hundred forty months. The General Assembly has determined that the obligations of the issue will be self-liquidating over the life of the issue.
The Department of Transportation is hereby directed to utilize any and all available funds for the purpose of installing call boxes on rural interstate highways.

Section 52. In addition to all other appropriations for the State fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, there is hereby appropriated $3,600,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of regional farmers' markets in the Department of Agriculture; and there is hereby appropriated $400,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the Weights and Measures, Warehouse Auditing Programs, Animal Protection Program and Feed Division; there is hereby appropriated $8,578,874 for the purpose of providing operating funds for the State physical health laboratories ($120,000) and for State mental health/mental retardation institutions ($8,458,874) in the Department of Human Resources; and there is hereby appropriated $10,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of the Employment Service and Unemployment Insurance Programs in the Department of Labor. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized to transfer funds from this section to the appropriate departmental budgets in amounts equal to the departmental remittances to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services from agency fund collections.
Section 53. To the extent to which Federal funds become available in amounts in excess of those contemplated in this Appropriations Act, such excess Federal funds shall be applied as follows, whenever feasible:
First, to supplant State funds which have been appropriated to supplant Federal funds, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets; and
Second, to further supplant State funds to the extent necessary to maintain the effective matching ratio experienced in the immediately preceding fiscal year, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets.
The Office of Planning and Budget shall utilize its budgetary and fiscal authority so as to accomplish the above stated intent to the greatest degree feasible. At the end of this fiscal year, said Office of Planning and Budget shall provide written notice to the members of

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the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of the instances of noncompliance with the stated intent of this Section.
A nonprofit contractor, as defined in Chapter 20 of Title 50, which contracts to receive any public funds appropriated in this Act shall comply with all provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 50 and shall, in addition, deposit copies of each filing required by Chapter 20 of Title 50 with the chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and with the Legislative Budget Office, at the same time as the filings required under Chapter 20 of Title 50. Any nonprofit entity which receives a grant of any public funds appropriated in this Act without entering into a contractual arrangement shall likewise, as a condition of such grant, comply with the provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 50 in the same manner as a state contractor and shall likewise file copies of required filings with the chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
Section 54. Each agency for which an appropriation is authorized herein shall maintain financial records in such a fashion as to enable the State Auditor to readily determine expenditures as contemplated in this Appropriations Act.
Section 55. 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.
Section 56. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to continue programs currently funded entirely with Federal funds.
Section 57. In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph Ia of the Constitution 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 existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State, and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State fiscal year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency or institution involved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appropriations.

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Section 58. (a.) All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Governor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 2001 Regular Session, except as provided, however, the Director of the Budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between 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 the fiscal year to which this Appropriation Act applies; and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between object classes without the prior approval of at least eleven 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 Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives 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 violation of any amendments properly approved by the Director of the Budget.
(b.) (1.) For purposes of this Section, the term "common object classes" shall include only Personal Services, Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Postage, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Real Estate Rentals and Telecommunications.
(b.) (2.) For each Budget Unit's common object classes in this Act, the appropriations shall be as follows: Expenditures of no more than 102% of the stated amount for each common object class are authorized. However, the total expenditure for the group may not exceed the sum of the stated amounts for the separate object classes of the group.
(b.) (3.) It is the further intent of the General Assembly that this principle shall be applied as well when common object class amounts are properly amended in the administration of the annual operating budget.
Section 59. Wherever in this Act the terms "Budget Unit Object Classes" or "Combined Object Classes For Section" are used, it shall mean that the object classification following such term shall apply to the total expenditures within the Budget Unit or combination of budget units within a designated section, respectively, and shall supersede the object classification shown in the Governor's Budget Report.
For budget units within the Legislative Branch, all transfers shall require prior approval of at least eight members of the Legislative Services Committee in a meeting of such

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Committee, except that no approval shall be required for transfers within the Senate Functional Budget or the House Functional Budget.
Section 60. There is hereby appropriated a specific sum of Federal grant funds, said specific sum being equal to the total of the Federal grant funds available in excess of the amounts of such funds appropriated in the foregoing sections of this Act, for the purpose of supplanting appropriated State funds, which State funds shall thereupon be unavailable for expenditure unless re-appropriated by the Georgia General Assembly. This provision shall not apply to project grant funds not appropriated in this Act.

Section 61. Provisions Relative to Section 39, State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
Provided, of the above appropriation relative to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, State funds appropriated for plans and design of a Coverdell Building at the University of Georgia shall be contingent upon matching federal and private funds.
With regard to the appropriations in Section 39 to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for authorizing new debt, the maximum maturities, user agencies and user authorities, purposes, maximum principal amounts, and particular appropriations of highest annual debt service requirements of the new debt are specified as follows:
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $2,664,540 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education, through the issuance of not more than $11,790,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $924,340 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,090,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $10,977,540 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by means of the acquisition,

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construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $130,685,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $3,216,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $38,290,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $840,720 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,720,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $5,304,220 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $23,470,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $4,249,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Technical and Adult Education, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $50,590,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $465,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Technical and Adult Education, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,540,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $448,980 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Technical and Adult Education, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,345,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $7,648,970 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Technical and Adult Education, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $33,845,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $1,596,000 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local governments and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $19,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $32,770 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Forestry Commission, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $145,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $462,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $2,097,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $24,970,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $100,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $113,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $445,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Ports Authority, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

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therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $1,369,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center projects and facilities for the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $16,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $412,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Labor, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,905,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $159,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Jekyll Island-- State Park Authority, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $11,550,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $137,500,000 in principal

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amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $216,300 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,575,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $109,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $210,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $448,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,340,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $3,314,290 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Human Resources, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $14,665,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $226,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $102,060 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,215,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $453,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $991,010 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,385,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $319,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $452,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $168,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $1,058,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,600,000 in principal

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amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $151,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $1,512,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $18,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $12,204,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Secretary of State, more specifically "equipment used for casting and counting votes in county, state, and federal elections," as authorized by subsection (a) of Section 21-2-300 of the Official Code of Georgia, Annotated, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $54,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $1,302,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $15,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $386,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of providing public library facilities for county and

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independent school systems, counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or board of trustees of public library systems through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, through the issuance of not more than $4,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $2,498,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Technical and Adult Education, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $29,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $201,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $42,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Human Resources, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
From the appropriation designated "State General Funds (New)," $155,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Technical and Adult Education, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $690,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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Section 62. TOTAL STATE FUND APPROPRIATIONS

State Fiscal Year 2002

$15,773,307,509

Section 63. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 64. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed."

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 repealed.

Senator Thomas of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Fort of the 39th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Fort was excused.

Senator Hooks of the 14th moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee report on HB 1001.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh
Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D

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Y Dean E Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis N Paul

Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 20; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 1001.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 19, 2002
Honorable Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Frank:
Please let the record show that I voted "no" on the Committee of Conference Report on House Bill 1001.
Very truly yours,
/s/ David J. Shafer State Senator, District 48
SENATE RULES CALENDAR
Monday, March 18, 2002 THIRTIETH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 469

Funeral Establishment or Crematory; licensees; inspections (Substitute)(V&CA-52nd)

SB 381

Revenue Certificates Issued to Finance Local Gas Generation and Distribution Systems; remove a referendum requirement (F&PU-29th)

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SB 382 SR 490 SR 677
SB 472 SB 451 SB 452 SR 552 SB 355 SB 488 SB 446 SB 447 SB 330
HB 1087 SR 691

City of LaGrange Natural Gas Authority (F&PU-29th)
Designate; Dan and Marie Branch Highway; Meriwether County (TRANS-29th)
Students Entering State Funded Pre-Kindergarten and Public Schools at Age 5; committee to study health screenings and exams (Amendment) (H&HS-55th)
Self-administration of Asthma Medication by Minor Children at School (Substitute)(H&HS-55th)
Hospitals; liens for cost of care and treatment to injured persons; lien not against patients nor their property or assets (Amendment)(JUDY-50th)
Ad Valorem Taxes; conservation use covenants; renewal by property owner without a lapse (NAT R-1st)
Wage Rate Restructuring Study Committee (Substitute)(I&L-39th)
Autopsy Photos or Post-Mortem Examination Reports; when public disclosure not required (Substitute)(JUDY-33rd)
Commercial Motor Vehicles and Motor Common Carriers and Contract Carriers; regulate (Amendment)(TRANS-12th)
MARTA; use of sales tax proceeds; subsidizing system operating costs (F&PU-10th)
MARTA; transit operating revenue from all sources except sales taxes (Substitute)(F&PU-10th)
Transportation Security Act; Bus, Rail and Air Passenger Safety Act; prohibited firearms; false alarms; interference with security measures (Substitute)(Amendment)(JUDY-34th)
Nuisances; define "agricultural area" (Substitute)(Amendment)(AG-27th) Ray-128th
Designate; Dan J. DeLoach Highway; Echols County (Jt) (TRANS-7th)

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SB 401

Driving Privileges; suspension; failure respond to traffic citation in federal court (JUDY-3rd)

SB 442

Community Health, Department of; grant awards to rural hospitals for public health purposes (Substitute)(H&HS-4th)

SB 367

HOPE Scholarship Eligibility; change requirements for certain disabled students attending private institutions (Amendment)(H ED-4th)

SB 414

Elections; balloting and voting; state shall furnish uniform system of direct recording electronic (DRE) equipment by 2004 (Substitute) (ETHICS-4th)

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 469. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Mullis of the 53rd, Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th and Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of funeral establishments, so as to change certain provisions relating to suspension or revocation of licenses; to provide for inspections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee offered the following substitute to SB 469:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors, embalmers, and operators of funeral establishments, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to change certain provisions relating to cremations; to change certain provisions relating to suspension or revocation of licenses; to provide for inspections; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors, embalmers, and operators of funeral establishments, is amended by striking paragraph (6) of Code Section 43-18-1, relating to definitions, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(6) 'Crematory' means a place that is owned by a funeral director or funeral an establishment where cremation is performed and which is open to the public in which the dead human body is reduced to residue by intense heat, other than a hospital, clinic, laboratory, or other facility authorized by the Department of Human Resources for such purposes."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by striking Code Section 43-18-72, relating to crematories, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"43-18-72. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association to operate a crematory without first obtaining a license from the board in accordance with this article. The crematory must be at a specific address or location and must have the following minimum equipment, facilities, and personnel:
(1) A room with seating for a minimum of 30 people in which funeral services may be conducted; (2) A display room containing an adequate supply of urns; (3) Rolling stock consisting of at least one operable motor hearse either owned or leased by said firm with current Georgia registration; (4) At least one operable retort for cremation; and (5) At least one church truck; provided, however, that the provisions of paragraphs (1), (2), and (5) of this subsection shall not apply to crematories which provide cremation services only to other funeral establishments. (b) The board may adopt and enforce such rules as may be reasonable and necessary to provide for the sanitary disposal of dead human bodies and prevent the spread of disease and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state. (c) Application for licensure of a crematory shall be made upon a form approved by the board and shall be accompanied by an application fee. No license shall be issued unless the facility meets all the requirements set forth by the board. (d) The board may adopt rules requiring each crematory to submit periodic reports to the board which include the names of persons cremated and the types of containers used. (e) No more than one dead human body shall be placed in a retort at one time unless written permission has been received from the person possessing legal responsibility for the disposition of the dead human body.

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(f) Nothing in this article shall require a funeral establishment to have a separate license for a crematory but such establishment must comply with all the minimum equipment and facilities requirements, and all other statutes, rules, and regulations relating to crematories."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by striking Code Section 43-18-75, relating to suspension or revocation of licenses, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"43-18-75. (a) The board shall provide for inspections from time to time, but not less frequently than annually, of the premises of licensees under this article for purposes of ensuring compliance with the provisions of this article and any rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto, and every such licensee shall submit to such inspections. (b) The license of any funeral establishment or crematory may be suspended, revoked, or put on probation, or fines may be imposed by the board if the evidence produced before it indicates that the establishment has violated any of the provisions of this article or any rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto. The board shall comply with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' in relation to such hearing; and the licensee shall have the right to appeal any decision of the board in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'"
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 0, nays 50, and the committee substitute was lost.
Senator Marable of the 52nd offered the following substitute to SB 469:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To regulate certain practices relating to identification, handling, and disposition of dead bodies; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to change certain provisions relating to furnishing copies of health records to patients or providers; to prohibit and punish certain throwing away or abandonment of dead bodies; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors and embalmers, so as to change certain provisions relating to

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definitions; to change certain provisions relating to identification of bodies of deceased persons; to change certain provisions relating to crematories; to change certain provisions relating to suspension or revocation of licenses; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by inserting a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-21-44.2. (a)(1) Any person who throws away or abandons any dead human body or portion of such dead body shall commit the offense of abandonment of a dead body. (2) It shall not be an offense under this subsection to make final disposition of a dead human body or portion of such dead body under a death certificate issued under Chapter 10 of this title or the law of another jurisdiction by interment, entombment, inurnment, scattering of cremated remains, burial at sea, or any means otherwise authorized by law; nor shall it be an offense under this subsection for any law enforcement personnel, medical or medical laboratory personnel, coroner or medical examiner, funeral director, embalmer, crematory operator, or cemetery operator to perform those duties or acts relating to possession or disposition of a dead human body or portion of such dead body which are otherwise imposed or authorized by law or lawful contract.
(b) Any person who commits an offense of abandonment of a dead body as provided by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 31-33-2, relating to furnishing copies of health records to patients or providers, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"31-33-2. (a)(1) A provider having custody and control of any evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, laboratory report, or biopsy slide in a patients record shall retain such item for a period of not less than ten years from the date such item was created; provided, however, that the requirements of this paragraph shall not apply to an individual provider who has retired from or sold his or her professional practice if such provider has notified the patient of such retirement or sale and offered to provide such items in the patients record or copies thereof to another provider of the patients choice and, if the patient so requests, to the patient. (2) Upon written request from the patient, a person authorized to have access to the patients record under a health care power of attorney for such patient, or the executor

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or administrator of the patients estate if the patient is deceased, the provider having custody and control of the patients record shall furnish a complete and current copy of that record, in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. (b) Any record requested under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be furnished within a reasonable period of time to the patient, any other provider designated by the patient, a person exercising a health care power of attorney for the patient, the executor or administrator of the patients estate if the patient is deceased, or any other person designated by the patient. (c) If the provider reasonably determines that disclosure of the record to the patient will be detrimental to the physical or mental health of the patient, the provider may refuse to furnish the record; however, upon such refusal, the patients record shall, upon written request by the patient, be furnished to any other provider designated by the patient."
SECTION 3. Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors and embalmers, is amended by striking paragraph (6) of Code Section 43-18-1, relating to definitions, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(6) 'Crematory' means a any place that is owned by a funeral director or funeral establishment where cremation is performed, and which is open to the public other than a hospital, clinic, laboratory, or other facility authorized by the Department of Human Resources for such purposes."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 43-18-8, relating to identification of bodies of deceased persons, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"43-18-8. (a)(1) The funeral director or person in charge of final disposition of a dead body shall, prior to the interment or cremation of such dead body, affix on the ankle or wrist of the deceased or, if cremated, on the inside of the vessel containing the remains, a tag of durable, noncorroding material permanently marked with the name of the deceased, the date of death, the social security number of the deceased, and the county and state of death, and the serial number of any prosthesis removed from the dead body by the funeral establishment or crematory. (2) No funeral director in charge of a crematory shall permit any dead body to be on the premises of the crematory without the dead body being identified as provided by this subsection, except when the body is placed in the retort; and the tag shall be removed from the body and kept in a regular location near the retort during cremation and thereafter placed atop the cremated remains on the inside of the vessel and any liner therein. The vessel containing cremated remains shall be plainly labeled on the outside so as to identify the deceased with the same information, excluding social

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security number, as is required to be on the tag inside the vessel and so as to identify the name of person or firm to which such remains are to be delivered or released. (3) Tags and labels used for purposes of this subsection shall be in such standard forms as prescribed by the board. If the religious faith of the deceased prohibits desecration of the body such means of identification, alternative means of identification of the body may be used. (b) A crematory may deliver or release cremated remains to a funeral establishment or a legally authorized person. The funeral director in charge of a crematory shall provide to the funeral establishment or legally authorized person to whom cremated remains are delivered or released, at the time of such delivery or release: (1) A written statement, on such standard form as prescribed by the board, signed and verified by such funeral director before a person authorized to administer oaths and attesting that the vessel contains the remains of the deceased identified in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section; and (2) A written report of the results of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis which such funeral director shall have arranged to have been performed on a sample obtained from the dead body prior to cremation to determine identification characteristics specific to that dead body, unless the requirement for such analysis and report has been expressly waived in writing by a legally authorized person. (c) No funeral establishment shall accept or take delivery of any cremated remains from any crematory unless the vessel containing such remains is labeled as required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, is accompanied by the affidavit required by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, and, if applicable, is accompanied by the report required by paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section; which vessel, affidavit, and report, if applicable, shall be provided by the funeral establishment to a legally authorized person upon delivery or release of the cremated remains."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 43-18-72, relating to crematories, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"43-18-72. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association to operate a crematory without first obtaining a separate license for such purpose from the board in accordance with this article. The crematory must be at a specific address or location and must have the following minimum equipment, facilities, and personnel:
(1) A room with seating for a minimum of 30 people in which funeral services may be conducted; (2) A display room containing an adequate supply of urns; (3) Rolling stock consisting of at least one operable motor hearse either owned or leased by said firm with current Georgia registration; (4) At least one operable retort for cremation; (5) At least one operable processing station for grinding of cremated remains; and

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(5)(6) At least one church truck; provided, however, that the provisions of paragraphs (1), (2), and (6) of this subsection shall not apply to crematories which provide cremation services only to other funeral establishments. (b) The board may adopt and enforce such rules as may be reasonable and necessary to provide for the sanitary disposal of dead human bodies and prevent the spread of disease and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state. (c) Application for licensure of a crematory shall be made upon a form approved by the board and shall be accompanied by an application fee. No license shall be issued unless the facility meets all the requirements set forth by the board. (d) The board may shall adopt rules requiring each crematory to submit periodic reports to the board in a standard form which include the names of persons cremated and the types of containers used. (e) No more than one dead human body shall be placed in a retort at one time unless written permission has been received from the person possessing legal responsibility for the disposition of the dead human body. (f) Nothing in this article shall require a funeral establishment for which a valid license to operate is in effect on the effective date of this subsection to have a separate license for a crematory until on and after the renewal date of such license to operate a funeral establishment which first occurs after the effective date of this subsection, but such establishment must comply with all the minimum equipment and facilities requirements, and all other statutes, rules, and regulations relating to crematories."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by striking Code Section 43-18-75, relating to suspension or revocation of licenses, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"43-18-75. (a) The board shall provide for inspections from time to time, but not less frequently than annually, of the premises of funeral establishments and crematories for purposes of ensuring compliance with the provisions of this article and any rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto, and every such firm shall submit to such inspections. The board is authorized to contract with any one or more county boards of health, and each county board of health is authorized to contract with the board, for the provision of inspection services on behalf of the board for purposes of this subsection. (b) The license of any funeral establishment or crematory may be suspended, revoked, or put on probation, or fines may be imposed by the board if the evidence produced before it indicates that the establishment has violated any of the provisions of this article or any rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto. The board shall comply with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' in relation to such hearing; and the licensee shall have the right to appeal any decision of the board in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'"

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SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Harp of the 16th and Marable of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend the Marable floor substitute to SB 469 by adding the word "substantially" at line 33 page 3 of the Act after the word "contains" and before the word "the remains".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 52, nays 0, and the Harp, Marable amendment was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 52, nays 0, and the Marable substitute was adopted as amended.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on SB 469 was suspended and the bill was placed on the General Calendar.
The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
SR 861. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Walker of the 22nd and Dean of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly shall adjourn at the close of the legislative day on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, and shall reconvene on Monday, March 25, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the remainder of the 2002 session of the General Assembly, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution, the General Assembly shall adjourn at the close of the legislative day on any Friday on which the General Assembly is in session and reconvene on the following Monday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each such day shall be as ordered by the Senate and the hours for closing and convening the House on each such day shall be as ordered by the House.

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On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean E Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 31, nays 23, and the resolution was adopted.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 381. By Senator Lee of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-61 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36, the "Revenue Bond Law," so as to change the definition of "undertaking"; to remove the referendum requirement with respect to revenue certificates issued for gas generation and distribution systems; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour

Y Haines Y Hamrick

Y Polak Y Price

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Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean E Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

Senator Lee of the 29th asked unanimous consent that SB 381 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted, and SB 381 was immediately transmitted.

SB 382. By Senator Lee of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of LaGrange Gas Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and to authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to authorize the execution of resolutions and trust indentures to secure the payment of the revenue bonds of the authority and to define the rights of the holders of such obligations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senators Ragan of the 11th, Hooks of the 14th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Lee of the 29th, Marable of the 52nd and others offered the following amendment:

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Amend SB 382 by striking all matter on lines 18 through 22 of page 1 and inserting in place thereof the following:
"(a) There is hereby created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the 'City of LaGrange Gas Authority,' which shall be deemed to be a political subdivision of the state, a public corporation, and an instrumentality of the City of LaGrange, 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. The authority shall be authorized to operate on behalf of the City of LaGrange within Troup County with respect to facilities, services, or commodities that are not provided, financed, or used pursuant or subject to any contract entered into under Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, except with the City of LaGrange. The authority shall have perpetual existence."
By striking all matter on lines 15 through 21 of page 3 and inserting in place thereof the following:
"(6) 'Self-liquidating' means any project which the revenues and earnings to be derived by the authority therefrom, including but not limited to any contractual payments with the City of LaGrange or private entities within the City of LaGrange, and all properties used, leased, and sold in connection therewith, together with any grants, will be sufficient to pay the costs of operating, maintaining, and repairing the project and to pay the principal and interest on the revenue bonds or other obligations which may be issued for the purpose of paying the costs of the project."
By striking all matter on lines 7 through 13 of page 4 and inserting in place thereof the following:
"(5) To execute contracts, leases, installment sales contracts, agreements, and instruments necessary or convenient in connection with the acquisition, construction, addition, extension, improvement, equipping, operation, maintenance, or sale of a project; and any and all persons, firms, private corporations, and the City of LaGrange, Georgia, are authorized to enter into contracts, leases, installment sales contracts, agreements, or instruments with the authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they deem advisable and as they are authorized to enter into by law;"
By inserting the designation "(A)" after the designation "(13)" on line 4 of page 5, by replacing the period on line 5 of page 5 with a semicolon, and by adding immediately thereafter the following:
"(B) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the authority shall not have the power or authority to engage in the distribution or sale of gas or the transportation of gas to any political subdivision, authority, agency, or instrumentality of the State of Georgia, other than the authority and the City of LaGrange, or to any other user or provider of natural gas that is not an ultimate consumer thereof, irrespective of whether such consumer is a public or private

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person or other entity and irrespective of whether the authority acts alone, in conjunction with, on behalf of, or as an agent for another or others in any such transaction."
By striking all matter on lines 15 through 23 of page 10 and inserting in place thereof the following:
"While any of the revenue bonds issued by the authority remain outstanding, the powers, duties, or existence of said authority or 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 revenue bonds, and no other entity, department, agency, or authority shall be created within Troup County which will compete with the authority to such an extent as to affect adversely the interest and rights of the holders of such revenue bonds nor shall the state itself so compete with the authority. The provisions of this Act shall be for the benefit of the authority and the holders of any such revenue bonds and, upon the issuance of such revenue bonds under the provisions of this Act, shall constitute a contract with the holders of such revenue bonds."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the Ragan, et al. 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean E Fort Y Gillis

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson

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Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

Senator Lee of the 29th asked unanimous consent that SB 382 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted, and SB 382 was immediately transmitted.

SR 490. By Senator Lee of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION designating a portion of Georgia Highway 41 as the Dan and Marie Branch Highway; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean E Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 50, nays 1.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
SR 677. By Senators Butler of the 55th and Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Rules and Regulations for Nutritional Screening and Eye, Ear, and Dental Examinations of Students Entering the State Funded Pre-Kindergarten Programs and Five Year Olds Entering Public Schools; and for other purposes.
Senator Butler of the 55th offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 677 by striking lines 1 through 4 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Creating the Senate Study Committee on Rules and Regulations for Eye Screenings and Examinations of Students Entering the State Funded Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs and First Grade in the Public Schools; and for other purposes."
By striking lines 12 through 21 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that there is created the Senate Study Committee on Rules and Regulations for Eye Screenings and Examinations of Students Entering the State Funded Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs and First Grade in the Public Schools. The committee shall specifically address the propriety, impact, costs, and benefits of requiring eye screenings and examinations for such students to be performed by ophthalmologists or optometrists. The committee shall be composed of three members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall designate one of the committee members as chairperson. The chairperson shall call all meetings of the committee."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the Butler amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to as amended.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour

Y Haines Hamrick

Y Polak Y Price

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Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean E Fort Y Gillis
Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 47, nays 1.

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

SB 472. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Thomas of the 10th and Thomas of the 54th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to provide for self-administration of asthma medication by minor children at school; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to SB 472:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health, so as to provide for self-administration of asthma medication by students; to provide an exemption from liability related thereto; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Kellen Edwin Bolden Act."
SECTION 2. Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-774. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Medication' means a medicine prescribed by (A) A physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43; or (B) A physicians assistant licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 who is authorized to prescribe medicine for the treatment of asthma in accordance with said chapter.
(2) 'Self-administration of asthma medication' means a students discretionary use of asthma medication prescribed for him or her. (b) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy authorizing the selfadministration of asthma medication by a student who has asthma, provided that any student who is authorized for self-administration of asthma medication under such policy may possess and use his or her asthma medication: (1) While in school; (2) At a school sponsored activity; (3) While under the supervision of school personnel; or (4) While in before-school or after-school care on school operated property. (c) Each public school in this state shall permit the self-administration of asthma medication by a student who has asthma, subject to the local policy adopted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section; and the school district and its employees and agents shall incur no liability other than for willful or wanton misconduct for any injury to a student caused by his or her self-administration of asthma medication."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 47, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan

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Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean E Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

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

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:

HB 498. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Heard of the 89th, McBee of the 88th and Epps of the 131st:

A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to authorize a county board of health to contract with the Department of Human Resources; to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to abolish the regional mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse boards and planning units and to transfer functions and duties to the Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse of the Department of Human Resources; and for other purposes.

Senator Stokes of the 43rd moved that the Senate adhere to its substitute and that a Conference Committee be appointed.

On the motion, the yeas were 28, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Stokes of the 43rd, Walker of the 22nd and Johnson of the 1st.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate:

SR 861.

By Senators Starr of the 44th, Walker of the 22nd and Dean of the 31st: A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

Serving as doctor of the day was Dr. Ken Davis. Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 4:28 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, March 19, 2002
Thirty-first Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 961. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd and McBee of the 88th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 20-3-519 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions applicable to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to change the definition of the term "eligible high school"; and for other purposes.
HB 1080. By Representatives West of the 101st, Stallings of the 100th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Murphy of the 18th and Cummings of the 27th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 24-9-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding certain interpreters in administrative and judicial proceedings, so as to change the definition of 'qualified interpreter'; and for other purposes.
HB 1111. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform rules of the road relative to driving on the right side of roadways, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, so as to change certain provisions relating to trucks using multilane

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highways; to provide lane usage restrictions for certain vehicles or combinations of vehicles on multilane highways; and for other purposes.
HB 1162. By Representatives Seay of the 93rd, Anderson of the 116th, Dean of the 48th, Brooks of the 54th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to change a definition relating to "The Small Business Assistance Act of 1975"; to change provisions relating to qualifications for certification as a minority business enterprise by the Department of Administrative Services; and for other purposes.
HB 1204. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Parham of the 122nd, Murphy of the 18th, Skipper of the 137th, Walker of the 141st and others:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to certain motor vehicles owned by recipients of the Medal of Honor; and for other purposes.
HB 1245. By Representatives Ashe of the 46th, McKinney of the 51st and Teper of the 61st:
A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," so as to change certain provisions relating to use of proceeds of a sales and use tax for the Authority; and for other purposes.
HB 1291. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state court judges and solicitors, so as to provide for reimbursement of travel and educational expenses; to amend provisions relating to the Council of State Court Judges of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HB 1368. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd, Parham of the 122nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide for renewal of drivers' licenses upon applications

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submitted by means other than personal appearance before the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety; to change certain provisions relating to license requirement, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses; and for other purposes.
HB 1398. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Royal of the 164th, Hudson of the 156th, Jenkins of the 110th and Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment for motor vehicles, so as to require strobe lights to be mounted on garbage trucks; and for other purposes.

HB 1400. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th and Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to change the provisions regarding the transportation of mentally ill, mentally retarded, and alcoholic or drug dependent individuals who are patients or clients in a facility; to authorize a facility to arrange for transportation of an inpatient or client under the care of the facility by means other than the county sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 1402. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd, Dukes of the 161st and Ashe of the 46th:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for a special license plate supporting certain breast cancer related programs for the medically indigent; to dedicate revenue derived from the sale of such special license plates to the Indigent Care Trust Fund; and for other purposes.

HB 1457. By Representative Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to repeal Article 6 thereof, relating to interstate purchase of rifles and shotguns; and for other purposes.

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HB 1482. By Representative s Lucas of the 124th, Epps of the 131st, Brooks of the 54th, Snow of the 2nd, Buck of the 135th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 50-8-191 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to application for regional economic assistance project (REAP) designation, minimum criteria, and reciprocal use agreements with adjacent facilities, so as to change the provisions relating to the minimum criteria for application for designation as a regional economic assistance project; and for other purposes.
HB 1489. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Wix of the 33rd, Wiles of the 34th and Manning of the 32nd:
A BILL to amend certain laws and provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and certain codified and uncodified laws based upon classification by population so as to revise and change the population and census application; and for other purposes.
HB 1542. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Cummings of the 27th, West of the 101st, Hembree of the 98th, Snelling of the 99th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act known as the "West Georgia Regional Water Authority Act," so as to remove Douglas County as a member county of the West Georgia Regional Water Authority; to change the membership of the authority; to change the provisions relating to quorums; to change the definition of the term "member county"; to change the definition of the term "West Georgia region"; and for other purposes.
HB 1564. By Representatives Johnson of the 35th, Parsons of the 40th, Wix of the 33rd, Manning of the 32nd and Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal taxation of hotel and motel and other rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to provide for felony punishment for the failure to pay; and for other purposes.
HB 1575. By Representatives Davis of the 60th, Richardson of the 26th, Ragas of the 64th, Walker of the 141st and Skipper of the 137th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-12-122 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to demand of jury panels from which to select a jury in civil actions in the state courts and the superior courts, so as to change the monetary limit for a jury of 12 in state courts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1582. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Dix of the 76th, Squires of the 78th and Bordeaux of the 151st:
A BILL to revise provisions of law relating to the recording of records by clerks of superior court; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior court, so as to change provisions relating to types of records required to be maintained; to provide that clerks shall not be required to refund certain excess sums tendered to them; to amend Code Section 34-8-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of delinquent employment security contributions, so as to change provisions relating to recording of liens for such delinquent amounts; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recordation of deeds and other instruments; and for other purposes.
HB 1604. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of the superior courts, so as to change the terms of court of the Tifton Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 1622. By Representatives Jackson of the 148th, Smyre of the 136th, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Childers of the 13th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, so as to change a conviction for practicing dentistry without a license to a felony and to establish penalties for such conviction; and for other purposes.
HB 1625. By Representatives Buckner of the 95th, Barnes of the 97th, Seay of the 93rd, Jordan of the 96th and Dodson of the 94th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, so as to increase the membership of the board to six members; to provide for the election of members of the board; to provide for terms of office; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

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HB 1644. By Representatives Benfield of the 67th, Davis of the 60th, Henson of the 65th, Sailor of the 71st, Teper of the 61st and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing the Recorder's Court of DeKalb County, so as to change the punishments which may be imposed by the court; and for other purposes.
HB 1646. By Representatives Yates of the 106th, Smith of the 103rd, Brown of the 130th and Westmoreland of the 104th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from certain Coweta County ad valorem taxes for county purposes, so as to increase certain homestead exemption amounts; and for other purposes.
HB 1648. By Representative Morris of the 155th:
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the composition of the Board of Education of Wheeler County, so as to provide for the compensation of the members of said board; and for other purposes.
HB 1649. By Representatives Ragas of the 64th, Mobley of the 69th, Benfield of the 67th, Mangham of the 75th, Maddox of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, so as to change certain fees; to provide for certain fees; and for other purposes.
HB 1650. By Representatives Dodson of the 94th, Jordan of the 96th, Buckner of the 95th and Barnes of the 97th:
A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Lake City, so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1651. By Representatives Snelling of the 99th and Hembree of the 98th:
A BILL to amend the "Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority Act," so as to provide for the membership of the board of directors of the authority and quorum; to establish certain definitions; to provide for the issuance of such debt instruments as are permitted by law; to establish the power of the authority to enter intergovernmental agreements; and for other purposes.

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HB 1655. By Representatives Yates of the 106th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Smith of the 103rd and Brown of the 130th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Coweta County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1658. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1660. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to repeal an Act providing for a nonstaggered four-month vehicle registration period for Wilcox County; to specify the vehicle registration period for Wilcox County; and for other purposes.
HB 1661. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wilcox County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1662. By Representative Reece of the 11th:
A BILL to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Chattooga County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1666. By Representative Sholar of the 179th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Board of Education of Grady County, so as to provide for a new method of filling vacancies occurring on such board; and for other purposes.
HB 1698. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Randall of the 127th, Reichert of the 126th, Ray of the 128th and Graves of the 125th:
A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Board of Public Education for Bibb County, so as to provide for the number of members comprising the board of education; to provide for the election of board members and filling

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vacancies; to reapportion the education districts within the Bibb County School District; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Resolution of the House:

HR 806.

By Representatives Smith of the 169th, Ray of the 128th, Hudson of the 156th, Johnson of the 35th, Brooks of the 54th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Ethanol Production Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bill and Resolution of the House:

HB 1100. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd, Dukes of the 161st, Channell of the 111th, Walker of the 141st and others:

A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for colorectal cancer screening; and for other purposes.

HR 126. By Representative Everett of the 163rd:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain persons who are defaulters for federal, state, or local taxes shall be ineligible to hold any public office in this state; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 560. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd and Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Jefferson County, approved February 23, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3627), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval

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under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 561. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd and Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the chairperson and the members of the board of education of Jefferson County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 562. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 563. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Bowen of the 13th and Golden of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Joint Recreation Authority of Brooks, Colquitt, Grady, Mitchell, and Thomas Counties and to authorize such authority to acquire, own, operate, manage, construct, equip, maintain, modify, improve, expand, and operate sports, cultural, and recreational facilities and areas of all kinds and descriptions; to provide for the validation of revenue bonds and supporting agreements pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law"; to grant to the authority sovereign immunity; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions to which the authority shall be a party; to provide for construction of this Act; to

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provide for conveyance of property upon dissolution; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
SR 863. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, James of the 35th, Walker of the 22nd and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION requesting the assistance of the Governor and General Assembly of Tennessee in relation to certain recent events affecting families in the Walker County, Georgia, area; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Interstate Cooperation Committee.
SR 864. By Senators Johnson of the 1st, Beatty of the 47th, Stephens of the 51st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass, and the President of the United States to sign, legislation that completely bans human cloning; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
SR 910. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Balfour of the 9th, Polak of the 42nd, Tate of the 38th, Price of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Economic Impact of Health Care Systems Regulation Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 961. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd and McBee of the 88th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 20-3-519 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions applicable to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to change the definition of the term "eligible high school"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.

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HB 1080. By Representatives West of the 101st, Stallings of the 100th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Murphy of the 18th and Cummings of the 27th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 24-9-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding certain interpreters in administrative and judicial proceedings, so as to change the definition of 'qualified interpreter'; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1111. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform rules of the road relative to driving on the right side of roadways, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, so as to change certain provisions relating to trucks using multilane highways; to provide lane usage restrictions for certain vehicles or combinations of vehicles on multilane highways; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
HB 1162. By Representatives Seay of the 93rd, Anderson of the 116th, Dean of the 48th, Brooks of the 54th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to change a definition relating to "The Small Business Assistance Act of 1975"; to change provisions relating to qualifications for certification as a minority business enterprise by the Department of Administrative Services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
HB 1204. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Parham of the 122nd, Murphy of the 18th, Skipper of the 137th, Walker of the 141st and others:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to certain motor vehicles owned by recipients of the Medal of Honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

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HB 1245. By Representatives Ashe of the 46th, McKinney of the 51st and Teper of the 61st:
A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," so as to change certain provisions relating to use of proceeds of a sales and use tax for the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1291. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state court judges and solicitors, so as to provide for reimbursement of travel and educational expenses; to amend provisions relating to the Council of State Court Judges of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
HB 1368. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd, Parham of the 122nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide for renewal of drivers' licenses upon applications submitted by means other than personal appearance before the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety; to change certain provisions relating to license requirement, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 1398. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Royal of the 164th, Hudson of the 156th, Jenkins of the 110th and Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment for motor vehicles, so as to require strobe lights to be mounted on garbage trucks; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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HB 1400. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th and Childers of the 13th:
A BILL to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to change the provisions regarding the transportation of mentally ill, mentally retarded, and alcoholic or drug dependent individuals who are patients or clients in a facility; to authorize a facility to arrange for transportation of an inpatient or client under the care of the facility by means other than the county sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 1402. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd, Dukes of the 161st and Ashe of the 46th:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for a special license plate supporting certain breast cancer related programs for the medically indigent; to dedicate revenue derived from the sale of such special license plates to the Indigent Care Trust Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1457. By Representative Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to repeal Article 6 thereof, relating to interstate purchase of rifles and shotguns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1482. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Epps of the 131st, Brooks of the 54th, Snow of the 2nd, Buck of the 135th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 50-8-191 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to application for regional economic assistance project (REAP) designation, minimum criteria, and reciprocal use agreements with adjacent facilities, so as to change the provisions relating to the minimum criteria for application for designation as a regional economic assistance project; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

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HB 1489. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Wix of the 33rd, Wiles of the 34th and Manning of the 32nd:
A BILL to amend certain laws and provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and certain codified and uncodified laws based upon classification by population so as to revise and change the population and census application; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

HB 1542. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Cummings of the 27th, West of the 101st, Hembree of the 98th, Snelling of the 99th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act known as the "West Georgia Regional Water Authority Act," so as to remove Douglas County as a member county of the West Georgia Regional Water Authority; to change the membership of the authority; to change the provisions relating to quorums; to change the definition of the term "member county"; to change the definition of the term "West Georgia region"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

HB 1548. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Murphy of the 18th, Cash of the 108th, Westmoreland of the 104th and Yates of the 106th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings to determine disputed county boundary lines, so as to provide that, subject to certain conditions, the affected counties may by mutual agreement determine where the disputed boundary line should lie; to provide that upon making certain findings the Secretary of State may accept such agreement and determine that it resolves the matter; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1564. By Representatives Johnson of the 35th, Parsons of the 40th, Wix of the 33rd, Manning of the 32nd and Buck of the 135th:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal taxation of hotel and

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motel and other rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to provide for felony punishment for the failure to pay; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

HB 1575. By Representatives Davis of the 60th, Richardson of the 26th, Ragas of the 64th, Walker of the 141st and Skipper of the 137th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-12-122 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to demand of jury panels from which to select a jury in civil actions in the state courts and the superior courts, so as to change the monetary limit for a jury of 12 in state courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 1582. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Dix of the 76th, Squires of the 78th and Bordeaux of the 151st:
A BILL to revise provisions of law relating to the recording of records by clerks of superior court; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior court, so as to change provisions relating to types of records required to be maintained; to provide that clerks shall not be required to refund certain excess sums tendered to them; to amend Code Section 34-8-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of delinquent employment security contributions, so as to change provisions relating to recording of liens for such delinquent amounts; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recordation of deeds and other instruments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 1604. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of the superior courts, so as to change the terms of court of the Tifton Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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HB 1622. By Representatives Jackson of the 148th, Smyre of the 136th, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Childers of the 13th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, so as to change a conviction for practicing dentistry without a license to a felony and to establish penalties for such conviction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 1625. By Representatives Buckner of the 95th, Barnes of the 97th, Seay of the 93rd, Jordan of the 96th and Dodson of the 94th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, so as to increase the membership of the board to six members; to provide for the election of members of the board; to provide for terms of office; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1644. By Representatives Benfield of the 67th, Davis of the 60th, Henson of the 65th, Sailor of the 71st, Teper of the 61st and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing the Recorder's Court of DeKalb County, so as to change the punishments which may be imposed by the court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1646. By Representatives Yates of the 106th, Smith of the 103rd, Brown of the 130th and Westmoreland of the 104th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from certain Coweta County ad valorem taxes for county purposes, so as to increase certain homestead exemption amounts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1648. By Representative Morris of the 155th:
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the composition of the Board of Education of Wheeler County, so as to provide for the compensation of the members of said board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1649. By Representatives Ragas of the 64th, Mobley of the 69th, Benfield of the 67th, Mangham of the 75th, Maddox of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, so as to change certain fees; to provide for certain fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1650. By Representatives Dodson of the 94th, Jordan of the 96th, Buckner of the 95th and Barnes of the 97th:
A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Lake City, so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1651. By Representatives Snelling of the 99th and Hembree of the 98th:
A BILL to amend the "Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority Act," so as to provide for the membership of the board of directors of the authority and quorum; to establish certain definitions; to provide for the issuance of such debt instruments as are permitted by law; to establish the power of the authority to enter intergovernmental agreements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

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HB 1655. By Representatives Yates of the 106th, Westmoreland of the 104th, Smith of the 103rd and Brown of the 130th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Coweta County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1658. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1660. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to repeal an Act providing for a nonstaggered four-month vehicle registration period for Wilcox County; to specify the vehicle registration period for Wilcox County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1661. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wilcox County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1662. By Representative Reece of the 11th:
A BILL to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Chattooga County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1666. By Representative Sholar of the 179th:

A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Board of Education of Grady County, so as to provide for a new method of filling vacancies occurring on such board; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1698. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Randall of the 127th, Reichert of the 126th, Ray of the 128th and Graves of the 125th:

A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Board of Public Education for Bibb County, so as to provide for the number of members comprising the board of education; to provide for the election of board members and filling vacancies; to reapportion the education districts within the Bibb County School District; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Agriculture Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 399

Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ragan of the 11th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Appropriations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1421 Do Pass

SR 520

Do Pass as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hooks of the 14th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 551 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Health and Human Services Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 585 SB 491

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stokes of the 43rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Higher Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1205 Do Pass

SB 316

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 4th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Insurance and Labor Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 508

Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Brown of the 26th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 482 SR 852

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Public Safety Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 193 HB 1105 HB 1184

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

SB 167 SB 483 SB 515

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Bowen of the 13th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Reapportionment Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1118 HB 1553 SB 549

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Golden of the 8th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Rules Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SR 826

Do Pass as Amended Respectfully submitted, Senator Scott of the 36th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1453 HB 1454 HB 1456 HB 1458 HB 1468 HB 1484 HB 1499 HB 1507 HB 1508 HB 1509

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1510 HB 1517 HB 1518 HB 1520 HB 1532 HB 1534 HB 1546 HB 1550 HB 1551 HB 1555

Do Pass as Amended Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Transportation Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SR 609 SR 854

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Starr of the 44th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1086 HB 1203 HB 1216 HR 646

Do Pass by Substitute

SB 501

Do Pass by Substitute

Do Pass

SR 799

Do Pass

Do Pass

SR 820

Do Pass

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted,

Senator Harbison of the 15th District, Chairman

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The following communications from His Excellency, Governor Roy Barnes, were received by the Secretary:
STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900
March 18, 2002
The Honorable Mark Taylor Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate and Members of the Senate Senate Chamber Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Lieutenant Governor Taylor and Members of the Senate:
On March 1, 2002, I submitted to you a list of appointments for confirmation. I am submitting to you this date additional appointments for confirmation:
The Honorable Lee F. New of Cherokee County, as a member of the Board of Corrections for the term of office beginning March 14, 2002, and ending July 1, 2003.
The Honorable Patricia B. Miller of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Corrections for the term of office beginning March 14, 2002, and ending July 1, 2006.
The Honorable James Cecil Nobles of Long County, as a member of the Board of Corrections for the term of office beginning March 18, 2002, and ending July 1, 2006.
The Honorable James A. Walters of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources for the term of office beginning March 26, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.
The Honorable Dena R. Rodrigues of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission for the term of office beginning April 3, 2002, and ending January 26, 2006.
The Honorable George W. Holtzman of Liberty County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission for the term of office beginning April 3, 2002, and ending January 29, 2007.
Sincerely,
/s/ Roy E. Barnes

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STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900
March 18, 2002

The Honorable Mark Taylor Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate and Members of the Senate Senate Chamber Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Lieutenant Governor Taylor and Members of the Senate:

On March 1, 2002, I submitted to you a list of appointments to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for confirmation. I am submitting to you this date an additional appointment to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for confirmation:

The Honorable Wanda Yancey Rodwell of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the term of office beginning March 18, 2002, and ending January 1, 2005.

Sincerely,

/s/ Roy E. Barnes

The President assigned the Governors appointments to the Board of Regents to the Higher Education Committee.

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1096 HB 1213 HB 1346 HB 1393

HB 337 HR 391 SB 138 SB 187

SB 257 SB 373 SB 374

SB 396 SB 427 SB 481

SB 519 SB 534 SB 546

SB 62 SR 428 SR 637

Senator Crotts of the 17th asked unanimous consent that Senator Paul of the 40th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Paul was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

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Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harbison Harp Hecht Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen

Polak Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Williams

Those not answering were:

Paul(exc)

Walker

Vacancy, 19th

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Brush of the 24th introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Eric Taylor of Evans, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Price of the 56th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Earl Grubb.

Senators Gillis of the 20th and Hooks of the 14th recognized the Mercer University School of Medicine on its twentieth anniversary, commended by SR 788, adopted previously. Senator Gillis of the 20th introduced Dr. Doug Skelton, Vice President of Mercer University School of Medicine and Dr. Ann Jake, Dean of Mercer University School of Medicine.

Senator Price of the 56th recognized the Atlanta Wind Symphony, commended by SR 841, adopted previously, and introduced Conductor Peter Witte.

Senators Harbison of the 15th and Harp of the 16th recognized representatives of Columbus Day at the Capitol.

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Senator Gingrey of the 37th introduced John Freihaut, D.D.S., President of the Georgia Dental Association, commended by SR 853, adopted previously. Dr. Freihaut addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Price of the 56th moved that SB 508 be withdrawn from the Rules Committee and committed to the Insurance and Labor Committee. The President ruled the motion out of order, as SB 508 had been reported out of committee earlier today.
Senator James of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Natural Resources Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:
SB 520. By Senator James of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the South Fulton Municipal Regional Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3739), so as to provide for a change in the name of the authority; to provide for purposes and objectives; to provide for definitions; to provide for the authority members and their terms, qualifications, alternates, compensation, expenses, and vacancies; to provide for the organization, quorum, votes, bylaws, and meetings of the authority; to provide for powers, duties, and limitations of the authority; to provide for the sale and transmission of water resources; to provide for the provision of services and facilities; to provide for all related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and SB 520 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 860. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, March 19, 2002, as "Sportsmen's Day at the State Capitol"; and for other purposes.

SR 862. By Senator Williams of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Longleaf Pine Capital of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 865. By Senator Thomas of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. (LTC) James W. Hanks, Senior Army Instructor, Murray County High School; and for other purposes.
SR 866. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION commending State Bishop C. L. Carter, Sr.; and for other purposes.
SR 867. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION commending and honoring Booker T. Washington Comprehensive High School; and for other purposes.
SR 868. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Johnson of the 1st, Thomas of the 2nd and Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Partnership for Health and Accountability; and for other purposes.
SR 869. By Senator Stephens of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION commending the Fannin County Recreation Department nine and ten year-old girls basketball team; and for other purposes.
SR 870. By Senators Stephens of the 51st and Cagle of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Mark Stallings upon being chosen Georgia Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 871. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th, Dean of the 31st, Bowen of the 13th, Blitch of the 7th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending James H. (Jim) Groome and extending to him best wishes during his retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 872. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th and Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of members of the clergy in Georgia and recognizing Clergy Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 873. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Home Box Office production of Band of Brothers; and for other purposes.
SR 874. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the loss of Sgt. Wilbur Lewis Berry; and for other purposes.
SR 875. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION paying tribute to George Lester Cowart; and for other purposes.
SR 876. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Leslie Ann Parrish as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 877. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Meyer von Bremen of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending Nilo Cesar Ramos as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 878. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Lyle K. Perkins as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 879. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dung Le as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 880. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Cheeks of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Elena X. Situ as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.

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SR 881. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending JoAnna Nelms Smith as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 882. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Crotts of the 17th and Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION commending Devon Trent Carson as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 883. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Kemp of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Guyton S. Register as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 884. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Doreen Elizabeth Stinchcomb as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 885. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Rebekah M. Shahan as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 886. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Meyer von Bremen of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ary N. Young as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 887. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Gillis of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION commending Deidra C. Salter as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.

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SR 888. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Lamutt of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION commending An Hao Ma as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 889. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Moore of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Erika Patrice Knight as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 890. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Cagle of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION commending Linda Jones Henderson as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 891. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Cheeks of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Melissa L. Cook as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 892. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Amy Elizabeth Vinson as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 893. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Scott of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION commending Nancy A. Fernandez as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 894. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending Hannah O. Stewart as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.

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SR 895. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Harp of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kristan Michelle Arnold as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 896. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending Christina L. Cooper as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 897. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Nicholas Lee Hembree as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 898. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Lamutt of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION commending Karen A. Wurl as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 899. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Lee of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending David Lamar Brooks as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 900. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending Andrew C. Aiken as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 901. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending Meredith E. Kennedy as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.

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SR 902. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kevin Thomas Meyer as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 903. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Ladd of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION commending Jeanne M. Zimmerman as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 904. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending Meghan J. Cleveland as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 905. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Hecht of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION commending Zachary J. Jones as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 906. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Thomas of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION commending Margret Chang as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 907. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Smith of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lakshmi Swamy as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
SR 908. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION commending William Thomas Parker as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.

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SR 909. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Williams of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending Justin Michael Jury as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Tuesday, March 19, 2002 Thirty-first Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 1453 HB 1454 HB 1456

Gingrey of the 37th Stephens of the 51st Price of the 56th CITY OF CANTON/CHEROKEE COUNTY
A BILL to create the Canton Building Authority as a public corporation and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Thomas of the 54th Mullis of the 53rd WHITFIELD COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act shortening the terms of office and providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Whitfield County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Lee of the 29th HEARD COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for election of members of the Board of Education of Heard County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

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Thomas of the 54th CATOOSA COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act placing the judge of the probate court and the clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County, so as to increase the clerical help allowance of the clerk of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Jackson of the 50th LUMPKIN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Lumpkin County, so as to provide for the nomination and election of members of the board of education in nonpartisan primaries and elections; and for other purposes.
Blitch of the 7th WARE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Ware County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Kemp of the 3rd Williams of the 6th GLYNN COUNTY
A BILL to provide for a nonbinding referendum for residents of the Glynn County School District regarding reconstituting the Glynn County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Smith of the 25th JASPER COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Jasper County, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.

HB 1508

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Smith of the 25th JASPER COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Jasper County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1509

Cable of the 27th MONROE COUNTY
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from certain Monroe County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead of certain residents of that School District and a homestead exemption from Monroe County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $20,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.

HB 1510

Cable of the 27th MONROE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Monroe County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes. (AMENDMENT)

HB 1517

Gillis of the 20th WASHINGTON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Washington County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

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Gillis of the 20th WASHINGTON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Educ ation of Washington County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Blitch of the 7th BERRIEN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Berrien County, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Blitch of the 7th CAMDEN COUNTY
A BILL to amend, restate, revise, reorganize, and modernize the law relating to the board of commissioners of Camden County and certain county officers of Camden County; and for other purposes.
Smith of the 25th PUTNAM COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act to change the method of electing members for the Board of Education of Putnam County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Harp of the 16th HARRIS COUNTY
A BILL to create a board of elections and registration for Harris County and provide for its powers and duties; and for other purposes.
Thomas of the 54th CATOOSA COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to increase the clerical allowance for the tax commissioner; to remove certain limitations on the use of such clerical allowance funds; and for other purposes.

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HB 1551

Beatty of the 47th MADISON COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Madison County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1555

Bowen of the 13th DOOLY COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act establishing the membership of the Board of Education of Dooly County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

The amendment to the following bill was put upon its adoption:

* HB 1510

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 1510 by striking line 22 of page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "The provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the regular election in 2002 of members of the board of commissioners of Monroe County shall become effective upon
its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming effective without such approval; and this Act shall otherwise become effective January 1, 2003."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 48, nays 1, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bills as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bills on the Local Consent Calendar, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer

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Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis
Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local bills, the yeas were 48, nays 1.

The bills on the Local Consent Calendar, except HB 1510, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 1510, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

GENERAL CONSENT CALENDAR FOR
COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTIONS

Tuesday, March 19, 2002 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 691 SR 695 SR 777 SR 780 SR 785 SR 786

Designate; Dan J. DeLoach Highway; Echols County (Jt) (TRANS-7th)
Designate; Norman W. Fries Memorial Highway; City of Claxton (Trans-4th)
Designate; Robert Henry Jordan Memorial Highway; Talbotton (TRANS-16th)
Designate; Joy Kleeman Memorial Bikeway on U.S. 80, Chatham County (TRANS-1st)
Designate; William S. Hutchings Bridge in Macon (TRANS-26th)
Designate; Thelma 'T-Lady' Ross Bridge in Macon (TRANS-26th)

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Senator Guhl of the 45th objected to the General Consent Calendar for Commemorative Resolutions and asked that each resolution be voted on individually.

The following resolutions were read and put upon their adoption :

SR 691. By Senator Blitch of the 7th:

A RESOLUTION designating SR 94 in Echols County as the Dan J. DeLoach Highway and extending sympathy to the family of the late Mr. DeLoach; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable
Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort
Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the resolution was adopted.

SR 695. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Starr of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Norman W. Fries Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort
Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 1, and the resolution was adopted.

SR 777. By Senators Harp of the 16th, Hooks of the 14th and Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Robert Henry Jordan Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D

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Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 49, nays 0, and the resolution was adopted.

SR 780. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION designating the Joy Kleeman Memorial Bikeway on a portion of U.S. 80; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort
Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 46, nays 0, and the resolution was adopted.

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SR 785. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Cable of the 27th:

A RESOLUTION designating the William S. Hutchings Bridge at the Interstate 75 South and SR 74 interchange in Macon; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort
Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 49, nays 1, and the resolution was adopted.

SR 786. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Cable of the 27th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Harp of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Thelma "T-Lady" Ross Bridge at the Interstate 75 South and U.S. 80 interchange in Macon; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch
Bowen

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht

Y Polak Price
Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort
Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore
Mullis E Paul

Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the resolution was adopted.

At 12:59 p.m., the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 2:00 p.m.

At 2:00 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR Tuesday, March 19, 2002

THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 552

Wage Rate Restructuring Study Committee (Substitute)(I&L-39th)

SB 330

Transportation Security Act; Bus, Rail and Air Passenger Safety Act; prohibited firearms; false alarms; interference with security measures (Substitute)(Amendments)(JUDY-34th)

SB 500

Natural Gas Consumers' Relief Act; enact a consumer bill of rights (F&PU-33rd)

SB 517

Trustees; conflict of interest between beneficiaries of the trust; restrict certain powers; appointment of an independent trustee (JUDY-3rd)

SB 442

Community Health, Department of; grant awards to rural hospitals for public health purposes (Substitute)(H&HS-4th)

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SB 401 SB 433
SB 495 SB 467 SB 530 SR 628

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HOPE Scholarship Eligibility; change requirements for certain disabled students attending private institutions (Amendment)(H ED-4th)
Elections; balloting and voting; state shall furnish uniform system of direct recording electronic (DRE) equipment by 2004 (Substitute) (ETHICS-4th)
MARTA; use of sales tax proceeds; subsidizing system operating costs (F&PU-56th)
MARTA; transit operating revenue from all sources except sales taxes (Substitute)(F&PU-10th)
Commercial Motor Vehicles and Motor Common Carriers and Contract Carriers; regulate (Amendment)(TRANS-12th)
Ad Valorem Taxes; conservation use covenants; renewal by property owner without a lapse (NAT R-1st)
Funeral Establishment or Crematory; licensees; inspections (Substitute) (Amendment)(V&CA-52nd)
(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on March 19, 2002)
Driving Privileges; suspension; failure respond to traffic citation in federal court (JUDY-3rd)
Sexual Offenders; registration of school enrollment, employment or vocation status; GBI to notify appropriate college law enforcement (Substitute)(PUB SAF-12th)
County Law Libraries; use of funds for State Court judges' library (JUDY-30th)
Family Violence Intervention; offender rehabilitation; DHR program certification; parole conditions (CORR-43rd)
Professional Bondsmen or Bail Recovery Agents; continuing education (Substitute)(JUDY-18th)
Trade Relations With Cuba; urge Congress lift sanctions (AG-11th)

SB 441 SB 496 SB 428 SB 475 SB 384

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Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, State Board of Registration; additional members (DS&T-22nd)
Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families and Children; inclusion of senior citizen issues (SLGO(G)-28th)
Children Placed in Custody of DHR; reunification of the family; case plans; permanency hearings; court review (Substitute)(JUDY-32nd)
Offense of Identity Fraud; financial or personal information; criminal penalties; protection of customer records (Substitute)(JUDY-33rd)
Education; academic after-school programs for at-risk students; drop-out recovery; change funding formula (APPROP-50th)

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee
The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SR 552. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Brown of the 26th, Hooks of the 14th and James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Wage Rate Restructuring; and for other purposes.

The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to SR 552:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Senate Study Committee on Wage Rate Restructuring; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, it is generally affirmed that every employee who works full time should receive wages and employment benefits that are fairly commensurate with the value of the services rendered, and
WHEREAS, excellent wages and benefits should provide an income sufficient to pay for basic human needs; and

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WHEREAS, there are many public policy and economic questions that require further research and analysis in order to find ways, both legislative and otherwise, to reduce or eliminate the livable income gap for Georgians without creating negative economic or fiscal impacts; and
WHEREAS, extensive and appropriate statistical data on employment, taxes, education, workforce training, and economic development issues is needed to make informed policy decisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that there is created the Senate Study Committee on Wage Rate Restructuring to be composed of five members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate. The President of the Senate shall designate the member of the Senate Public Safety Committee serving on the committee as chairperson of the committee. The committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any actions or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the Senate. In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, such report shall be made on or before December 31, 2002. The committee shall stand abolished on December 31, 2002.
Senator Fort of the 39th offered the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee substitute to SR 552 by striking lines 16 through 18 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"to be appointed by the President of the Senate. The committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson."
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 30, nays 0, and the Fort amendment was adopted.

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 31, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush Y Burton
Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison
Harp Y Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson
Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis E Paul

Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 31, nays 11.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senator Ragan of the 11th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ragan was excused.

Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that Senator Harp of the 16th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harp was excused.

The Calendar was resumed.

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SB 330. By Senators Hecht of the 34th and Starr of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of local governments as to air facilities, so as to provide that law enforcement officers of counties containing an airport or landing strip controlled by another political subdivision shall have jurisdiction within such facility for the purpose of acquiring, establishing, developing, operating, maintaining, or controlling airports or landing fields; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to carry certain items to a public gathering; to change a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 330:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide a short title; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of local governments as to air facilities, so as to provide that law enforcement officers of counties or municipalities operating an airport or landing field located in another political subdivision shall have jurisdiction within such facility; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to change the penalty for the offense of transmitting a false public alarm; to provide for restitution for damages caused by such offense; to change the definition of the offense of a terroristic threat; to change the penalty for making a terroristic threat; to amend the "Bus and Rail Vehicle Passenger Act"; to change a short title; to define certain terms; to provide that it shall be unlawful to enter an aircraft, a bus, or a rail vehicle with certain items; to provide exceptions; to prohibit the secreting of certain items on the person or in the baggage of another; to provide a penalty; to prohibit the removal of baggage and similar items from certain public vehicles; to provide that it shall be unlawful to avoid or interfere with a security control device; to provide for restitution; to provide that it shall be unlawful to place an item on the person of or in the possession of any bus, rail, or air passenger; to provide penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Transportation Security Act of 2002."

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SECTION 2. Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers of local governments as to airports, is amended by striking Code Section 6-327 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"6-3-27. (a) Counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions acquiring, establishing, developing, operating, maintaining, or controlling airports or landing fields under this article without outside the geographical limits of such subdivisions are specifically granted the right to enforce police regulations on such airports or landing fields. (b) A law enforcement officer of the county, municipality, or other political subdivision operating an airport or landing field outside the geographical limits of such political subdivision shall, when authorized by the county, municipality, or other political subdivision operating said airport or landing field, have the same law enforcement powers, including the powers of arrest, as a law enforcement officer of the political subdivision in which such airport or landing field is located. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as limiting the authority of any law enforcement agency of the county, municipality, or other political subdivision in which such airport or landing field is located."
SECTION 3. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 16-10-28, relating to transmitting a false public alarm, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(b) A person who transmits in any manner a false alarm to the effect that a destructive device or hazardous substance of any nature is concealed in such place that its explosion, detonation, or release would endanger human life or cause injury or damage to property, knowing at the time that there is no reasonable ground for believing that such a destructive device or hazardous substance is concealed in such place, commits the offense of transmitting a false public alarm and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years or by a fine of not less than $1,000.00, or both. (c) In addition to any other penalty imposed by law for a violation of this Code section, the court may require the defendant to make restitution to any affected public or private entity for the reasonable costs or damages associated with the offense including, without limitation, the actual value of any goods, services, or income lost as a result of such violation. Restitution made pursuant to this subsection shall not preclude any party from obtaining any other civil or criminal remedy available under any other provision of law. The restitution authorized by this subsection is supplemental and not exclusive."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 16-11-37, relating to terroristic threats and acts and related penalties, and inserting in lieu thereof the

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following: "16-11-37. (a) A person commits the offense of a terroristic threat when he or she threatens to commit any crime of violence, to release any hazardous substance, as such term is defined in Code Section 12-8-92, or to burn or damage property with the purpose of terrorizing another or of causing the evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation or otherwise causing serious public inconvenience, or in reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience. No person shall be convicted under this subsection on the uncorroborated testimony of the party to whom the threat is communicated. (b) A person commits the offense of a terroristic act when: (1) He or she uses a burning or flaming cross or other burning or flaming symbol or flambeau with the intent to terrorize another or anothers household; or (2) While not in the commission of a lawful act, he or she shoots at or throws an object at a conveyance which is being operated or which is occupied by passengers; or (3) He or she releases any hazardous substance or any simulated hazardous substance under the guise of a hazardous substance for the purpose of terrorizing another or of causing the evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation or otherwise causing serious public inconvenience or in reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience. (c) A person convicted of the offense of a terroristic threat or act shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both. A person convicted of the offense of a terroristic act shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, or both; provided, however, that if any person suffers a serious physical injury as a direct result of an act giving rise to a conviction under this Code section, the person so convicted shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250,000.00 or imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 40 years, or both. (d) A person who commits or attempts to commit a terroristic threat or act with the intent to retaliate against any person for: (1) Attending a judicial or administrative proceeding as a witness, attorney, judge, or party or producing any record, document, or other object in a judicial or official proceeding; or (2) Providing to a law enforcement officer, adult or juvenile probation officer, prosecuting attorney, or judge any information relating to the commission or possible commission of an offense under the laws of this state or of the United States or a violation of conditions of bail, pretrial release, probation, or parole shall be guilty of the offense of a terroristic threat or act and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished, for a terroristic threat, by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than ten years or by a fine of not less than $50,000.00, or both, and, for a terroristic act, by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years or by a fine of not less than $100,000.00, or both."

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SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"16-11-127. (a) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor when he or she carries to or while at a public gathering, possesses, or has under his or her control any explosive compound, destructive device, or hoax device as defined in Code Section 16-7-80; firearm, or knife; hazardous substance as defined by Code Section 12-8-92; or knife or other device designed or modified for the purpose of offense and defense. (b) For the purpose of this Code section, 'public gathering' shall include, but shall not be limited to, athletic or sporting events, churches or church functions, political rallies or functions, publicly owned or operated buildings, terminals operated for public transportation, as defined in Code Section 16-12-122, freight rail facilities, or establishments at which alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises. Nothing in this Code section shall otherwise prohibit the carrying of a firearm in any other public place by a person licensed or permitted to carry such firearm by this part. (c) This Code section shall not apply to competitors participating in organized sport shooting events or military training or competitive programs conducted by or on behalf of the armed forces of the United States or the Georgia Department of Defense. Law enforcement officers, peace officers retired from state or federal law enforcement agencies, judges, magistrates, solicitors-general, and district and prosecuting attorneys as defined in paragraphs (5), (6), (8), and (13) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11130 may carry pistols firearms in publicly owned or operated buildings. (d) It shall be the duty of a person attending a public gathering to ensure that any garment, baggage, or container of any description that is in such persons actual or constructive possession shall not contain any item described in subsection (a) of this Code section. (e) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to any item prohibited by subsection (a) of this Code section which has been secured in a manner prescribed by state or federal law or regulation for the purpose of transportation or shipment or which is used in a manner prescribed by law or regulation with the approval of the governmental agency having jurisdiction over such public gathering. (f) It is an affirmative defense to a violation of this Code section if a person notifies a law enforcement officer or other person employed to provide security for a public gathering of the presence of such item as soon as possible after learning of its presence and surrenders or secures such item as directed by the law enforcement officer or other person employed to provide security for a public gathering."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12, known as the "Bus and Rail Vehicle Passenger Safety Act," by striking said Part 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"Part 2
16-12-121. This part shall be known and may be cited as the 'Bus and Rail Vehicle Transportation Passenger Safety Act.'
16-12-122. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Aircraft' means any machine, whether heavier or lighter than air, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air. (2) 'Avoid a security measure' means to take any action that is intended to result in any person, baggage, container, or item of any type being allowed into a secure area without being subjected to security measures or the assembly of items into an object or substance that is prohibited under the laws of this state or of the United States or any of their agencies, political subdivisions, or authorities after such items have passed through a security measure into a secure area. (1)(3) 'Bus' means any passenger bus or coach or other motor vehicle having a seating capacity of not less than 15 passengers operated by a transportation company for the purpose of carrying passengers or cargo freight for hire. (2)(4) 'Charter' means a group of persons, pursuant to a common purpose and under a single contract and at a fixed charge for the vehicle in accordance with a transportation companys tariff, who have acquired the exclusive use of a an aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle to travel together as a group to a specified destination. (5) 'Interfere with a security measure' means to take any action that is intended to defeat, disable, or prevent the full operation of equipment or procedures designed or intended to detect any object or substance, including, but not limited to, disabling of any device so that it cannot fully function, creation of any diversion intended to defeat a security measure, or packaging of any item or substance so as to avoid detection by a security measure. (3)(6) 'Passenger' means any person served by the transportation company; and, in addition to the ordinary meaning of passenger, the term shall include any person accompanying or meeting another person who is transported by such company, any person shipping or receiving cargo freight, and any person purchasing a ticket or receiving a pass. (4)(7) 'Rail vehicle' means any railroad or rail transit car, carriage, coach, or other vehicle, whether self-propelled or not pulled or pushed by a locomotive or other vehicle or vehicles, having a seating capacity of not less than 15 passengers, and designed to be operated upon a rail or rails or other fixed right of way by a transportation company for the purpose of carrying passengers or cargo freight or both for hire. (8) 'Secure area' means any enclosed or unenclosed area within a terminal whereby access is restricted in any manner or the possession of items subject to security measures is prohibited. Access to a secure area may be restricted to persons

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specifically authorized by law, regulation, or policy of the governing authority or transportation company operating said terminal, and such access into a secure area may be conditioned on passing through security measures, and possession of items may be restricted to designated persons who are acting in the course of their official duties. (9) 'Security measure' means any process or procedure by which employees, agents, passengers, persons accompanying passengers, containers, baggage, freight, or possessions of passengers or persons accompanying passengers are screened, inspected, or examined by any means for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of aircraft, bus, or rail vehicles and the employees, agents, passengers, and freight of any transportation company. The security measures may be operated by or under the authority of any governmental entity, transportation company, or any entity contracting therewith. (5)(10) 'Terminal' means a an aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle station, depot, or any such transportation facility, or infrastructure relating thereto operated by a transportation company or governmental entity or authority. This term includes a reasonable area immediately adjacent to any designated stop along the route traveled by any coach or rail vehicle operated by a transportation company or governmental entity operating aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle transportation facility and parking lots or parking areas adjacent to a terminal. (6)(11) 'Transportation company' or 'company' means any person, group of persons, or corporation providing for-hire transportation to passengers or cargo freight by aircraft, by bus upon the highways in this state, by rail vehicle upon any public or private right of way in this state, or by both all, including passengers and cargo freight in interstate or intrastate travel. This term shall also include transportation facilities owned or operated by local public bodies; by municipalities; and by public corporations, authorities, boards, and commissions established under the laws of the this state, any of the several states, the United States, or any foreign nation.
16-12-123. (a) The offense of bus or rail vehicle hijacking is the seizure or exercise of control by force or violence or threat of force or violence of any bus or rail vehicle within the jurisdiction of this state. Any person committing the offense of bus or rail vehicle hijacking shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for life or imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years. (b) Any person who boards or attempts to board a bus or rail vehicle with a dangerous or deadly weapon concealed on or about his person or his property which is or would be accessible to such person while on the bus or rail vehicle shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. The prohibition of this subsection shall not apply to any person who is exempted under Code Section 16-11-130 or commercial security personnel who are in possession of weapons used within the course and scope of their employment; nor shall the prohibition apply to persons who are in the possession of weapons with the

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consent of the owner of such bus or rail vehicle, his agent, or the lessee or bailee of such bus or rail vehicle; nor shall the prohibition apply to persons transporting weapons contained in baggage which is not accessible to passengers on the bus or rail vehicle if the presence of such weapons has been declared to the transportation company. (c) Any person who has on or about his or her person or who has placed, attempted to place, or attempted to have placed aboard such bus or rail vehicle any destructive device, as such term is defined by Code Section 16-7-80, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years. (d) Any person who by force or violence or by threat of force or violence seizes or exercises control of any transportation company, or of the transportation facilities owned or operated by any such company, or of any part thereof, or who by force or violence or by threat of force or violence obstructs, hinders, interferes with, or otherwise disrupts or disturbs the operation of any such company or facility, or of any part thereof, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for life or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years. (e) The company may employ reasonable means, including mechanical, electronic, or X-ray devices, to detect concealed weapons, explosives, or hazardous material in baggage or upon the person of the passenger. Upon the discovery of any such item or material in the possession of a person, unless the item is a weapon in the possession of a person exempted under subsection (b) of this Code section from the prohibition of that subsection (b), the company shall obtain possession and retain custody of such item or materials until they are transferred to the custody of law enforcement officers.
(a)(1) A person commits the offense of bus or rail vehicle hijacking when he or she: (A) Seizes or exercises control by force or violence or threat of force or violence of any bus or rail vehicle within the jurisdiction of this state; (B) By force or violence or by threat of force or violence seizes or exercises control of any transportation company or all or any part of the transportation facilities owned or operated by any such company; or (C) By force or violence or by threat of force or violence substantially obstructs, hinders, interferes with, or otherwise disrupts or disturbs the operation of any transportation company or all or any part of a transportation facility.
(2) Any person convicted of the offense of bus or rail hijacking shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for life or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years. (b) Any person who boards or attempts to board an aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle with any explosive, destructive device, or hoax device as such term is defined in Code Section 16-7-80; firearm; hazardous substance as defined by Code Section 12-8-92; or knife or other device designed or modified for the purpose of offense and defense concealed on or about his or her person or property which is or would be accessible to such person while on the aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than one nor

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more than ten years. The prohibition of this subsection shall not apply to any law enforcement officer, peace officer retired from a state or federal law enforcement agency, person in the military service of the state or of the United States, or commercial security personnel employed by the transportation company who is in possession of weapons used within the course and scope of their employment; nor shall the prohibition apply to persons transporting weapons contained in baggage which is not accessible to passengers if the presence of such weapons has been declared to the transportation company and such weapons have been secured in a manner prescribed by state or federal law or regulation for the purpose of transportation or shipment. (c) The company may employ reasonable security measures, including any method or device, to detect concealed weapons, explosives, or hazardous material in baggage or freight or upon the person of the passenger. Upon the discovery of any such item or material in the possession of a person, unless the item is a weapon in the possession of a person exempted under subsection (b) of this Code section from the prohibition of that subsection (b), the company shall obtain possession and retain custody of such item or materials until they are transferred to the custody of law enforcement officers.
16-12-124. (a) It shall be unlawful to remove any baggage, cargo freight, container, or other item transported upon a an aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle or stored in a terminal without consent of the owner of such property or the company or its duly authorized representative. Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years. (b) The actual value of an item removed in violation of this Code section shall not be material to the crime herein defined.
16-12-125. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to avoid or interfere with a security measure. Any person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; provided, however, that any person who violates this Code section with the intent to commit a felony within the terminal or with regard to any aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 25 years, a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both. (b) Any violation of this Code section shall be considered a separate offense.
16-12-126 (a) It shall be unlawful intentionally to disable or inhibit the operation or effectiveness of any safety device of any description or to render any item or substance less safe when said item or substance is in any freight of a transportation company, in baggage or possessions of a passenger, or in a terminal. (b) It shall be unlawful to intentionally render inoperable or partially inoperable for any period of time any device designed or operated for traffic control that is owned,

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operated, or maintained by or for the benefit of a transportation company. (c) Any violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years, a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both. (d) Any violation of this Code section shall be considered a separate offense.
16-12-127. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intention of avoiding or interfering with a security measure or of introducing into a terminal any explosive, destructive device, or hoax device as defined in Code Section 16-7-80; firearm; hazardous substance as defined by Code Section 12-8-92; or knife or other device designed or modified for the purpose of offense and defense, to:
(1) Have any such item on or about his or her person, or (2) Place or cause to be placed or attempt to place or cause to be placed any such item:
(A) In a container or freight of a transportation company; (B) In the baggage or possessions of any person or any transportation company without the knowledge of the passenger or transportation company; or (C) Aboard such aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle. (b) A person violating the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than 20 years, a fine not to exceed $15,000.00, or both. A prosecution under this Code section shall not be barred by the imposition of a civil penalty imposed by any governmental entity.
16-12-125.16-12-128. (a) This part shall be cumulative and supplemental to any other law of this state. A conviction or acquittal under any of the criminal provisions of Code Section 16-12-123, or 16-12-124, 16-12-125, or 16-12-126 shall not be a bar to any other civil or criminal proceeding. (b) In addition to any other penalty imposed by law for a violation of this part, the court may require the defendant to make restitution to any affected public or private entity for the reasonable costs or damages associated with the offense. Restitution made pursuant to this subsection shall not preclude any party from obtaining any other civil or criminal remedy available under any other provision of law. The restitution authorized by this subsection is supplemental and not exclusive."
SECTION 7. 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 such approval.
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senator Hecht of the 34th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 330 by striking lines 8 through 36 of page 4 and lines 1 through 8 of page 5.
By redesignating Sections 6 through 8 as Sections 5 through 7.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 42, nays 0, and the Hecht amendment #1 was adopted.
Senator Hecht of the 34th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 330 as follows:
By inserting on page 2, line 10, after the word and symbol "arrest," the following: "within such airport or landing field and on any public property within one-quarter mile of such airport or landing field"

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 46, nays 0, and the Hecht amendment #2 was adopted.
Senators Ladd of the 41st and Hecht of the 34th offered the following amendment #3:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 330 by striking line 2 of page 9 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "or shipment. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any privately owned aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle if the owner of such aircraft or vehicle has given his or her express permission to board the aircraft or vehicle with the item."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the Ladd, Hecht amendment # 3 was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted as amended.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

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On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

Y Polak Y Price E Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Williams

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

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:
HB 1002. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003; and for other purposes.
The Calendar was resumed.

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SB 500. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Mullis of the 53rd, Walker of the 22nd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Natural Gas Consumers Relief Act;" to amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to allow 90 days for commission orders after a hearing regarding electric fuel cost recovery or adoption or amendment of natural gas capacity supply plans; to authorize the Public Service Commission to seek an injunction against the violation of any law administered by the commission or any rule, order, or regulation established by the commission; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., the "Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act," so as to revise extensively and comprehensively; to revise legislative findings and intent; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 500 by striking the quotation marks at the end of line 30 of page 4 and by inserting between lines 30 and 31 of page 4 the following:
"46-4-151.1. The General Assembly finds that any persons or entities certificated as marketers will have a reasonable opportunity to recover any investment incurred in the process of certification as marketers, in developing a base of customers, and in acquiring personnel and property to serve such customers by July 1, 2004. It is the intention of the General Assembly in enacting this Code section to provide notice to certificated marketers that any expectation of continuing to operate as certificated marketers of natural gas in this state after such date is not based upon any legislative commitment to continuing the present system for the sale of natural gas services past July 1, 2004. The General Assembly further finds that the State of Georgia is free to enact legislation effective on or after such date ending the authority of certificated marketers to sell natural gas services to firm retail gas customers without taking from marketers any property interest which marketers may have acquired as a result of this article, the 'Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act.'"

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch N Bowen

N Haines N Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott N Seabaugh

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N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore N Mullis E Paul

Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate N Thomas,D N Thomas,N Y Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 21, nays 33, and the Johnson, Thomas of the 2nd amendment #1 was lost.

Senators Johnson of the 1st, Mullis of the 53rd and Thomas of the 54th offered the following amendment #2:

Amend SB 500 by striking from lines 16 and 17 of page 1 the following: "to authorize a surcharge on customers receiving interruptible service;".

By inserting quotation marks at the end of line 37 on page 11.

By striking lines 1 through 10 of page 12.

By striking lines 34 through 36 of page 28.

By renumbering paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) on lines 1, 3, and 4, respectively, on page 29 as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6).

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer

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Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis E Paul

N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N
Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 22, nays 31, and the Johnson, et al. amendment #2 was lost.

Senators Hecht of the 34th, Starr of the 44th, Scott of the 36th, Smith of the 25th, Jackson of the 50th and Dean of the 31st offered the following amendment #3:

Amend SB 500 by inserting on line 4 of page 1 immediately after the semicolon the
following: "to provide for discovery rights of all parties to proceedings before the commission related to the distribution, storage, and sale of gas;".

By inserting on line 7 of page 2 immediately after the semicolon the following:
"to establish a maximum for the surcharge to the rates for firm distribution for deposit in the universal service fund;".

By striking lines 19 and 20 of page 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(4) That protecting natural gas consumers is the most important factor to consider in any decisions to be made in".

By striking line 17 of page 18 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"described in subsection (c), (d), or (e) of this Code section, the commission may, on a temporary".

By striking the quote marks at the end of line 4 of page 19 and inserting between line 4
and line 5 of page 19 the following: "(e) If the commission determines upon clear and convincing evidence that market conditions are no longer competitive within a specific delivery group, the commission
may impose directives as described in subsection (b) of this Code section. For purposes

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of this subsection, market conditions shall not be considered competitive if collusion between two marketers or collusion among more than two marketers has resulted in fixing prices for more than 50 percent of the retail customers in a specific delivery group.'"
By inserting on line 33 of page 28 following the words "time to time" the following: ", not to exceed 1 percent of the monthly charge to an individual customer for the volume of natural gas used by the customer for the month, not including any charges for distribution, transportation, ancillary service, or customer service".
By striking lines 1 through 10 of page 12 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(e) The commission shall establish a surcharge on all volumes of gas received on an interruptible basis by customers over the electing distribution companys distribution system in an amount not to exceed 1 percent of the index price for natural gas as published the first of the month in Inside FERCs Gas Market Report index of spot gas delivered to pipelines for Southern Natural Gas Company (Louisiana), calculated monthly on the basis of decatherms delivered to each such customer on an interruptible basis. The electing distribution company or marketer providing distribution service to an interruptible customer shall be responsible for remitting such amount to the universal service fund.'"
By striking lines 5 through 9 of page 29 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(d) Any amounts remaining in such fund at the end of a fiscal year shall be available for refund to retail customers in such manner as the commission shall deem equitable. The balance at fiscal year end, whether positive or negative, after such refund, if any, shall become the initial balance of the fund for the ".
By inserting between lines 27 and 28 of page 2 the following:
"SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 46-2-57, relating to discovery, commission petitions for orders, injunctions, and subpoenas, and extension of suspension period, by striking subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
'(a) In any case pending before it, the commission, in addition to its now existing authority to do so, is authorized to issue an order permitting its employees and agents to take depositions and otherwise obtain discovery of any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the investigation, proceeding, or petition before the commission, in the same manner prescribed in Chapter 11 of Title 9 for discovery in civil actions. In any case involving an application of a gas company to establish just and reasonable rates pursuant to Code Section 46-2-23.1 or 46-4-154, intervenors who are granted party status pursuant to Code Section 46-2-59, as well as the gas company subject to the particular proceeding, proceeding before the

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commission arising under this title and related to the distribution, storage, and sale of gas, all parties to the proceeding shall have all discovery rights available under Chapter 11 of Title 9.'"
By renumbering subsequent sections.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 50, nays 2, and the Hecht, et al. amendment #3 was adopted.

Senators Thomas of the 2nd, Thomas of the 10th, Thomas of the 54th, Johnson of the 1st and Gingrey of the 37th offered the following amendment #4:

Amend SB 500 by on page 12, line 4 add the following after the word "service." "Provided, however, this surcharge shall not be applied to Disproportionate Share Hospitals as defined by state law or regulation."

Senator Thomas of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that her amendment #4 be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.

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Senator Ladd of the 41st offered the following amendment #5:
Amend SB 500 by inserting after the semicolon on line 25 of page 1 the following: "to provide certain remedies for consumers determined to be victims of slamming; to prohibit a marketer responsible for slamming a consumer from making certain reports to credit reporting agencies and provide for payment to consumers for violations;".
By striking the quotation marks at the end of line 19 of page 26.
By inserting between lines 19 and 20 of page 26 the following: "(k) Any consumer determined by the commission to be the victim of slamming shall be able to switch back to his or her desired marketer without any charge. The commission shall determine the rate per therm to be paid by such a consumer during the period such a consumer was switched without his or her consent to a different marketer, and any refund owed to such a consumer by the marketer who switched the consumer without his or her consent shall be paid within 30 days of the date the commission determined the consumer was a victim of slamming. No marketer responsible for slamming a consumer who is determined to be a victim of slamming shall report to a credit reporting agency any moneys owed by such a consumer to such marketer; any marketer who violates the prohibition set out in this sentence shall be required by the commission to pay such a consumer $1,000.00 for each such prohibited report.'"

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 54, nays 0, and the Ladd amendment #5 was adopted.
Senator Ladd of the 41st offered the following amendment #6:
Amend SB 500 by inserting on line 34 of page 30 immediately after the word "plant " the following:
", excluding electric generation and transmission assets as defined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts in effect at the time of such investment, loan, or guarantee".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 54, nays 0, and the Ladd amendment #6 was adopted.
Senators Johnson of the 1st, Price of the 56th and Stephens of the 51st offered the following amendment #7:
Amend SB 500 by striking from lines 16 and 17 of page 1 the following:

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"to authorize a surcharge on customers receiving interruptible service;".
By striking from lines 10 and 11 of page 2 the following: "to provide for reimbursements from the universal service fund in certain circumstances;".
By striking lines 25 through 27 on page 6.
By inserting quotation marks at the end of line 37 on page 11.
By striking lines 1 through 10 of page 12.
By striking all matter on lines 24 through 27 of page 26 and inserting in place thereof the following:
"Reserved."
By inserting at the end of line 35 of page 27 the following: "and".
By striking the symbol and word "; and " on line 2 of page 28 and inserting in place thereof the symbol ".".
By striking all matter on lines 3 through 5 of page 28 and inserting in place thereof the following: "(3) Assisting low-income customers in times of emergency as determined by the commission; and"
By striking all matter on lines 14 through 22 of page 28 and inserting in place thereof the following:
"determination, the commission shall consider the following: (A) The amount required to provide appropriate compensation to marketers with respect to uncollectible accounts arising from commodity sales to firm retail customers; (B) The amount required to provide sufficient contributions in aid of construction to permit the electing distribution company to extend and expand its facilities from time to time as the commission deems to be in the public interest; and. (C) The amount required to assist low-income persons subject to price increases."
By striking all matter on lines 34 through 36 of page 28.
By renumbering paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) on lines 1, 3, and 4, respectively, on page 29 as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6).

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By striking lines 31 and 32 of page 29 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(f) Reserved."
By striking the colon on line 14 of page 31 and all matter on lines 15 through 20 of page 31 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"residential consumers who desire service from a regulated provider."
By inserting the word "and" at the end of line 27 of page 31.
By striking lines 28 through 31 of page 31 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(4) The terms and conditions proposed for termination of service for residential consumers and other firm natural gas consumers."
By striking from lines 35 and 36 of page 31 and lines 1 and 2 of page 32 the following: "A regulated provider who is not a certificated marketer shall not be authorized to provide natural gas commodity service to any consumer not included in subsection (a) of this Code section."
By striking from line 3 of page 32 the word "two".
By striking the colon at the end of line 5 of page 32 and inserting in lieu thereof a period.
By striking lines 6 through 26 of page 32.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean

N Haines Hamrick
N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh N Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N

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N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore N Mullis E Paul

N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 34, and the Johnson, et al. amendment # 7 was lost.

Senator Balfour of the 9th offered the following amendment #8:

Amend SB 500 by striking on page 26 line 4 "The greater of $10.00 or"

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 53, nays 0, and the Balfour amendment #8 was adopted.
Senator Thomas of the 2nd offered the following substitute to SB 500:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act," so as to require the Public Service Commission to declare an emergency and regulate the delivery of natural gas to retail customers in this state; to provide for the applicability of certain laws with respect to the Public Service Commissions regulation of the delivery of natural gas to retail customers in this state; to provide for contracts between electing distribution companies and marketers and between marketers and retail customers; to provide that upon the expiration of certain contracts, electing distribution companies shall be prohibited from distributing natural gas to certain marketers; to provide for the assignment of retail customers whose marketer no longer sells natural gas in intrastate commerce to retail customers; to authorize the merger of an electing distribution company and its affiliate marketer; to provide that nothing in this Act shall be construed to impair the obligation of any contract; to authorize the Public Service Commission to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act," is amended by adding following Code Section 46-4-165 a new Code Section 46-4-166 to read as follows:
"46-4-166. (a) On the effective date of this Code section, the Public Service Commission is required to declare an emergency in the delivery of natural gas in this state. After the declaration of such emergency, the alternative form of regulation of the natural gas industry shall no longer be effective and Code Sections 46-2-23.1 and 46-4-150 through 46-4-165 shall no longer be applicable to regulation of the natural gas industry, gas companies, and persons or companies selling natural gas in intrastate commerce to retail customers in this state. After the declaration of such an emergency, electing distribution companies and marketers, heretofore governed by the provisions of this article, shall be governed by provisions of law other than Code Sections 46-2-23.1 and 46-4-150 through 46-4-165 and by rules and regulations of the commission not in conflict with such other laws. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, contracts between an electing distribution company and a marketer and between a marketer and a retail customer shall remain valid and enforceable unless otherwise terminated by the parties thereto. (b) Upon the declaration of an emergency as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, an electing distribution company and any marketer may, upon mutual agreement, elect to terminate a contract which provides for the distribution of natural gas from the electing distribution company to the marketer. Upon such a mutual agreement, any retail customers of a marketer, which ceases to engage in the business of providing natural gas in intrastate commerce to retail customers in this state, shall be assigned to the electing distribution company which distributed natural gas to the marketer or to such gas companys affiliate marketer. Any such marketer which ceases to engage in such business shall be required to furnish all records and billing information relating to its retail customers to the gas company or its affiliate marketer to which the retail customers are assigned. (c) On and after the date of the declaration of an emergency as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, a marketer shall be prohibited from renewing a contract with a retail customer or executing a new contract with a retail customer the terms of which would extend beyond the date of the expiration of the contract existing on the date of the declaration of an emergency between the electing distribution company and the marketer which provides for the distribution of natural gas from the electing distribution company to the marketer. (d) After the declaration of an emergency as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section and upon the expiration of any contract between an electing distribution company and a marketer which provides for the distribution of natural gas from the electing distribution company to the marketer, other than a contract with the electing distribution companys affiliate marketer, the electing distribution company shall be

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prohibited from any further distribution to such marketer of any natural gas to be resold in intrastate commerce to retail customers in this state. (e) After the declaration of an emergency as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, an electing distribution company and it affiliate marketer may merge into a single gas company to be regulated in the same manner as gas companies were regulated prior to the issuance of a certificate of authority as provided in Code Section 46-4-153 and the implementation of this article. Such a gas company shall be regulated by provisions of law other than Code Sections 46-2-23.1 and 46-4-150 through 46-4165 and by rules and regulations of the commission not in conflict with such other laws. (f) The Public Service Commission is authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to impair the obligation of any contract."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective January 1, 2004.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour N Beatty N Blitch N Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton N Butler Y Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean Y Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden N Guhl

N Haines N Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore N Mullis E Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate N Thomas,D N Thomas,N Y Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker N Williams

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 14, nays 40, and the Thomas of the 2nd substitute 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown N Brush Y Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd N Lamutt N Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 16.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate

Mr. Secretary,

Please show me voting Aye on SB 500.

/s/ Jack Hill

Senator Starr of the 44th assumed the Chair.

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SB 517. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers of trustees, so as to impose certain restrictions on the extent to which a trustee who is also a beneficiary of a trust may exercise discretionary powers of distribution over income or principal for his or her own benefit; to provide for the application to amendable trusts or trusts executed after enactment unless the terms of the trust expressly provide otherwise and to trusts executed before enactment unless all interested parties elect otherwise within three years; to provide for the appointment of an independent trustee to exercise any otherwise proscribed powers; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 442. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Marable of the 52nd and Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to award grants, as funds become available, to rural hospitals for public health purposes; to provide for the Department of Community Health to promulgate rules and regulations for effective administration of such grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to SB 442:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to award grants, as funds become available, to certified rural hospitals for public health purposes; to provide for the Department of Community Health to promulgate rules and regulations for effective administration of such grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in subsection (f) of Code Section 31-5A-4, relating to the departments powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, divisions, directors, the Office of Womens Health, and contracts for health benefits, by striking the word "and" at the end of paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (7) and inserting in lieu thereof the word and symbol "; and", and by adding a new paragraph (8) to read as follows:
"(8) Is authorized to award grants, as funds are available, to hospital authorities and hospitals for public health purposes, pursuant to Code Sections 31-7-94 and 31-7-94.1."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 31-7-94, relating to grants to hospital authorities, and inserting in its place the following:
"31-7-94. The state is authorized to make grants, as funds are available, to hospital authorities for public health purposes, provided that any funds so granted shall be distributed to and among the various public hospital authorities in the state in proportion to the number of

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hospital beds operated by each such hospital authority at the end of the calendar year preceding the grant. Funds shall be distributed to public hospitals operated by consolidated governments in the same manner as to authority hospitals prescribed in this Code section. Grants made by the state pursuant to this Code section shall be administered by the Department of Human Resources Community Health in accordance with such rules, regulations, and procedures as it shall deem necessary for effective administration of such grants."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 31-7-94.1, relating to certification of rural hospitals for grant eligibility and rules and regulations relative to the "Rural Hospital Authorities Assistance Act," and inserting in its place the following:
"31-7-94.1. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Rural Hospital Authorities Assistance Act.' (b) The General Assembly finds that hospital authorities are created under Code Section 31-7-72 in and for each county and municipal corporation of the state in order to promote public health goals of the state. The General Assembly further finds that many hospitals owned or operated by hospital authorities in rural counties, whether or not they are owned or operated by hospital authorities, are in desperate financial straits. In order to preserve the availability of primary health care services provided by such hospitals to residents of rural counties, the General Assembly has determined that a program of state grants is necessary and recommends funds be made available to such hospitals. These grants will be conditioned upon those hospitals continuing to furnish essential health care services to residents in their areas of operation as well as engaging in the long-range planning and any restructuring which may be required for those hospitals to survive by devising cost-effective and efficient health care systems for meeting local health care needs. (c) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Department of Community Health' means the Department of Community Health created under Chapter 5A of this title. (2) 'Hospital' means an institution which has a permit as a hospital issued under this chapter. (3) 'Rural county' means a county having a population of less than 35,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census. (4) 'Rural hospital' means a hospital owned or operated by a hospital authority, which hospital has been certified by the Department of Community Health as:
(A) Being located in a rural county; (B) Participating in both Medicaid and medicare and accepting both Medicaid and medicare patients; (C) Providing health care services to indigent patients; and (D) Maintaining a 24 hour emergency room.

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(d) A rural hospital may apply for a grant available under subsection (e) of this Code section if it has been certified by the Department of Community Health as:
(1) A rural hospital; (2) Having submitted a grant application which includes:
(A) A problem statement indicating the problem the rural hospital proposes to solve with the grant funds; (B) The goals of the proposed solution; (C) The organizational structure, financial system, and facilities that are essential to the proposed solution; (D) The projected longevity of the proposed solution after the grant funds are expended; (E) Evidence of collaboration with other community health care providers in achieving the proposed solution; (F) Evidence that funds for the proposed solution are not available from another source; (G) Evidence that the grant funds would assist in returning the hospital to an economically stable condition or that any plan for closure or realignment of services involves development of innovative alternatives for the discontinued services; (H) Evidence of a satisfactory record-keeping system to account for grant fund expenditures within the rural county; (I) A community health survival plan describing how the plan was developed, the goals of the plan, the links with existing health care providers under the plan, the implementation process including quantification of indicators of the hospitals financial well-being, measurable outcome targets, and the current condition of such hospital; and (J) Such additional evidence as the Department of Community Health may require to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed solution for which grant funds are sought. (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 31-7-94, the department Department of Community Health is authorized to make grants to rural hospitals certified as meeting the requirements of subsection (d) of this Code section. Such grants Grants to rural hospitals owned or operated by hospital authorities may be for any of the following purposes: (1) Infrastructure development, including, without being limited to, facility renovation or equipment acquisition; provided, however, that the amount granted to any qualified hospital may not exceed the expenditure thresholds that would constitute a new institutional health service requiring a certificate of need under Chapter 6 of this title and the grant award may be conditioned upon obtaining local matching funds; (2) Strategic planning, including, without being limited to, strategies for personnel retention or recruitment, development of an emergency medical network, or the development of a collaborative and integrated health care delivery system with other health care providers, and the grant award may be conditioned upon obtaining local

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matching funds for items such as telemedicine, billing systems, and medical records. For the purposes of this paragraph, the maximum grant to any grantee shall be $200,000.00; or (3) Nontraditional health care delivery systems, excluding operational funds and purposes for which grants may be made under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection. For the purposes of this paragraph, the maximum grant to any grantee shall be $1.5 million; or (4) The provision of health care services to indigent patients in the rural county. Any grants to certified rural hospitals which are not owned or operated by hospital authorities shall be limited to the purpose described in paragraph (4) of this Code section. (f) In awarding grants under this Code section, the department Department of Community Health may give priority to any otherwise eligible rural hospital which meets the definition of a 'necessary provider' as specified in the states 'Rural Healthcare Plan' of May, 1998. (g) The department shall adopt regulations to implement its powers and duties under this Code section. The Department of Community Health shall be authorized to certify rural hospitals as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section and shall adopt regulations to implement its powers and duties under this Code section."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 38, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley

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Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

SB 367. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Golden of the 8th, Hamrick of the 30th, Marable of the 52nd and Cable of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to change eligibility requirements for certain students attending a private postsecondary institution less than 12 quarter or semester hours because of one or more disabilities; to provide for prorated awards for such students; to revise definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
March 4, 2002
The Honorable Jack Hill, Chairman Senate Higher Education Committee State Capitol, Room 421-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Revised Fiscal Note Senate Bill 367 (LC 22 4637)

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Dear Chairman Hill:
This bill would allow students who are enrolled in private postsecondary educational institutions in Georgia for less than 12 quarter or semester hours due to a disability to receive the HOPE Scholarship on a prorated basis. These students must also be Georgia residents and must be considered full-time students by their educational institution.
A precise estimate of the fiscal impact of this bill cannot be determined since information is not readily available on the number of students who may take a reduced course load in a private school as a result of their disability. In addition, although the bill authorizes the prorating of HOPE Scholarship awards, there are no guidelines specifying the manner in which these awards should be prorated. At present, HOPE Scholarship awards of $3,000 are available to Georgia residents enrolled full-time in private postsecondary educational institutions. Multiplying the maximum HOPE Scholarship award ($3,000 per year) by an estimate of part-time disabled students enrolled in private postsecondary educational institutions (250) would yield a maximum cost of approximately $750,000. Since the bill specifies that the award would be prorated, the actual award made to the students who might be affected would be less than $3,000 and would produce a lower potential cost. For example, if it were assumed that the prorated HOPE Scholarship awards would average $1,500, the potential cost would be approximately $375,000. Comparable potential cost may be derived by multiplying the estimate of part-time disabled students (250) by any assumed average prorated amount for the HOPE Scholarship.
For purposes of our analysis, the estimate of part-time disabled students enrolled was determined as follows: Fiscal year 2001 information obtained from the Board of Regents indicated that about 1.8% of students enrolled in University System of Georgia institutions had sought special accommodations through campus disability services. This percentage was applied to the total number of HOPE Scholarship recipients enrolled fulltime in private postsecondary educational institutions in Georgia in fiscal year 2001 (13,911), as obtained from the Georgia Student Finance Commission. This calculation resulted in a number of 250 students. Although this full-time student population would not be affected by this bill, we assumed that there are an equivalent number of part-time disabled students who could be affected.
Respectfully,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
/s/ Bill Tomlinson, Director Office of Planning and Budget
Senator Hill of the 4th offered the following amendment:

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Amend SB 367 by inserting on line 3 of page 1 immediately following the word "institution" the words "more than five but".
By striking the word "prorated" on line 4 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the words "the amount of".
By inserting on line 11 of page 1 immediately following the word "substantially" the words "and permanently".
By inserting on line 18 of page 1 immediately following the word "taking" the words "more than five but ".
By striking lines 19 and 20 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "more disabilities and who is determined to be disabled by the Georgia Student Finance Commission.'"
By striking lines 4 and 5 of page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "academic year, except for awards of $1,500.00 per academic year for students determined to be disabled by the Georgia Student Finance Commission who are taking more than five but less than 12 quarter or semester hours".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 38, nays 0, and the Hill 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate

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Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis E Paul

Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

SB 414. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Thomas of the 10th and Ragan of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise certain definitions; to repeal certain provisions of law regarding vote recorders; to provide for the Secretary of State to provide by rule and regulation for certain instructions for ballots and voting equipment; to provide that the state shall provide a uniform system of direct recording electronic voting equipment for use by counties in the state by 2004; to provide for municipalities to acquire such systems and counties to acquire additional such equipment; to provide for use of bonds for acquiring such systems; to provide for provisional ballots; to provide for the method of voting and counting such ballots; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Ethics Committee offered the following substitute to SB 414:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise certain definitions; to repeal certain provisions of law regarding vote recorders; to provide for certain instructions for ballots and voting equipment; to provide that the state shall provide a uniform system of direct recording electronic voting equipment for use by counties in the state by 2004; to provide for municipalities to acquire such systems and counties to acquire additional such equipment; to provide for use of bonds for acquiring such systems; to provide for provisional ballots; to provide for the method of voting and counting such ballots; to provide for certain notifications to persons voting provisional ballots; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by striking paragraphs (1), (18), and (40) of Code Section 21-2-2, relating to definitions, and inserting in lieu thereof new paragraphs (1), (4.1), (18), and (40) to read as follows:
"(1) 'Ballot card' means the tabulating or punch card upon 'official ballot' or 'paper ballot' and shall include the instrument, whether paper, mechanical, or electronic, by which an elector records casts his or her vote by the use of a vote recorder. 'Ballot card' also means a ballot upon which an elector records his or her vote for tabulation by an optical scan tabulating machine." "(4.1) 'Direct recording electronic' or 'DRE' voting equipment means a computerdriven unit for casting and counting votes on which an elector touches a video screen or a button adjacent to a video screen to cast his or her vote." "(18) 'Official ballot' means a paper ballot, whether paper, mechanical, or electronic, which is furnished by the superintendent or governing authority in accordance with Code Section 21-2-280, including ballots read by optical scanning tabulators." "(40) 'Voting machine' shall not include a vote recorder or tabulating machine. is a mechanical device on which an elector may cast a vote and which tabulates those votes by its own devices and is also known as a 'lever machine.'"
SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 21-2-379.3, relating to payment for electronic recording voting systems, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-2-379.3 to read as follows:
"21-2-379.3. (a) The governing authority of any county or municipality which adopts direct electronic recording voting systems in the manner provided for by this part shall, upon the purchase of direct electronic recording voting systems, provide for their payment by the county or municipality. Bonds or other evidence of indebtedness may be issued in accordance with the provisions of law relating to the increase of indebtedness of counties or municipalities to meet all or any part of the cost of the direct electronic recording voting systems. The state shall furnish a uniform system of direct recording electronic (DRE) equipment for use in each county by 2004. The governing authority of a municipality may elect to acquire its own DRE equipment by purchase, lease, rental, or other procurement process at its own expense. The governing authority of a county may purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire more of the type of DRE equipment furnished by the state, if the governing authority so desires, at its own expense.

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(b) The governing authority of a municipality or a county desiring to acquire such equipment may at any regular meeting or at a special meeting called for the purpose, by a majority vote, authorize and direct the acquisition of such equipment. Bonds or other evidence of indebtedness may be issued in accordance with the provisions of law relating to the increase of indebtedness of counties and municipalities to meet all or any part of the cost of such DRE voting systems."
SECTION 1-3. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 21-2-379.4, relating to approval required for purchase of systems, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-2379.4 to read as follows:
"21-2-379.4. (a) The governing authority of any county or municipality may at any regular meeting or at a special meeting called for the purpose, by a majority vote, authorize and direct the purchase of direct electronic recording voting systems for recording and computing the vote at elections held in the county or municipality; and thereupon the governing authority shall purchase, lease, rent, or otherwise procure direct electronic recording voting systems conforming to the requirements of this part. The ballots for direct recording electronic (DRE) voting systems shall be of such size and arrangement as will suit the construction of the DRE screen and shall be in plain, clear type that is easily readable by persons with normal vision. If the equipment has the capacity for color display, the names of all candidates in a particular race shall be displayed in the same color and the political party or body affiliation of candidates may be displayed in a color different from that used to display the names of the candidates, but all political party or body affiliations shall be displayed in the same color. All ballot questions and constitutional amendments shall be displayed in the same color. (b) The arrangement of offices, names of candidates, and questions upon the ballots shall conform as nearly as practicable to this chapter for the arrangement of such offices, names of candidates, and questions on paper ballots. (c) Electors shall be permitted to cast write-in votes on DRE voting systems as provided in Code Section 21-2-133. The design of the ballot shall permit the election superintendent and poll workers when obtaining the vote count from such systems to determine readily whether an elector has cast any write-in vote not authorized by law. (d) The form and arrangement of ballots shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State and prepared by the election superintendent."
SECTION 1-4. Said chapter is further amended by adding new Code Sections 21-2-379.5, 21-2-379.6, 21-2-379.7, 21-2-379.8, 21-2-379.9, 21-2-379.10, and 21-2-379.11 to read as follows:
"21-2-379.5. (a) If two or more candidates for the same nomination or office shall have the same or similar names, the Secretary of State, in the case of federal or state offices, the

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superintendent of elections, in the case of county offices, or the official with whom such candidates qualify, in the case of municipal elections, shall print or cause to be printed the residence of all candidates for such nomination or office on the ballot under their names. The designated official shall determine whether the names of the candidates are of such a similar nature as to warrant printing the residence of all candidates for that office on the ballot; and the decision of the designated official shall be conclusive. (b) The ballot for each candidate or group of candidates nominated by a political party or body shall display the name or designation of the political party or body. (c) The incumbency of a candidate seeking election for the public office he or she then holds shall be indicated on the ballot. (d) Unless a candidate has filed with his or her nominating petition a certificate from a political party or body attesting that such candidate is the nominee of such party or body by virtue of having been nominated in a duly constituted party or body convention, the candidates name shall appear on the ballot as an independent. (e) When presidential electors are to be elected, the names or the nominees of each political party or body for such offices shall be arranged alphabetically under the names of the candidates of the party or body for President and Vice President of the United States. (f) When proposed constitutional amendments or other questions are submitted to a vote of the electors, each amendment or other question so submitted may be printed upon the ballot below the groups of candidates for the various offices. Proposed constitutional amendments so submitted shall be printed in the order determined by the Constitutional Amendments Publication Board and in brief form as directed by the General Assembly or, in the event of a failure to so direct, the form shall be determined by the Secretary of State and shall include the short title or heading provided for in subsection (c) of Code Section 50-12-101. Unless otherwise provided by law, any other state-wide questions so submitted shall be printed in brief form as directed by the General Assembly or, in the event of a failure to so direct, the form shall be determined by the Secretary of State; and any local questions so submitted shall be printed in brief form as directed by the General Assembly or, in the event of a failure to so direct, the form shall be determined by the superintendent. Next to or below the question there shall be placed the words 'YES' and 'NO' between which the elector may choose in casting his or her vote. (g) The ballots shall vary in form only as the names of precincts, offices, candidates, or this chapter may require.
21-2-379.6. (a) The superintendent of each county or municipality shall cause the proper ballot design and style to be programmed for each direct recording electronic (DRE) unit which is to be used in any precinct within such county or municipality, cause each such unit to be placed in proper order for voting, examine each unit before it is sent to a

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polling place, verify that each registering mechanism is set at zero, and properly secure each unit so that the counting machinery cannot be operated until later authorized. (b) The superintendent may appoint, with the approval of the governing authority, a custodian of the DRE units, and deputy custodians as may be necessary, whose duty shall be to prepare the units to be used in the county at the primaries and elections to be held therein. Each custodian and deputy custodian shall receive from the county or municipality such compensation as shall be fixed by the governing authority of the county or municipality. Such custodian shall, under the direction of the superintendent, have charge of and represent the superintendent during the preparation of the units as required by this chapter. The custodian and deputy custodians shall serve at the pleasure of the superintendent. Each custodian shall take an oath of office prepared by the Secretary of State before each primary or election which shall be filed with the superintendent. (c) On or before the third day preceding a primary or election, including special primaries, special elections, and referendum elections, the superintendent shall have each DRE unit tested to ascertain that it will correctly count the votes cast for all offices and on all questions in a manner that the State Election Board shall prescribe by rule or regulation. Public notice of the time and place of the test shall be made at least five days prior thereto. Representatives of political parties and bodies, news media, and the public shall be permitted to observe such tests. (d) In every primary or election, the superintendent shall furnish, at the expense of the county or municipality, all ballots, forms of certificates, and other papers and supplies required under this chapter which are not furnished by the Secretary of State, all of which shall be in the form and according to any specifications prescribed, from time to time, by the Secretary of State.
21-2-379.7. (a) The superintendent or the custodians shall deliver the proper direct recording electronic (DRE) units to the polling places of the respective precincts at least one hour before the time for opening the polls at each primary or election and shall cause each unit to be set up in the proper manner for use in voting. (b) The superintendent shall require that each DRE unit be thoroughly tested, inspected, and sealed prior to the delivery of each DRE unit to the polling place. Prior to opening the polls each day on which the units will be used in a primary or election, the manager shall break the seal on each unit, turn on each unit, certify that each unit is operating properly and is set to zero, and print a zero tape certifying that each unit is set to zero, and shall keep or record such certification on each unit. (c) The superintendent and poll managers shall provide ample protection against molestation of and injury to the DRE units, and, for that purpose, the superintendent and poll manager may call upon any law enforcement officer to furnish such assistance as may be necessary. It shall be the duty of any such law enforcement officer to furnish such assistance when so requested by the superintendent or poll manager. (d) The superintendent shall, at least one hour prior to the opening of the polls:

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(1) Provide sufficient lighting to enable electors, if needed in the voting booth, to read the ballot and which shall be suitable for the use of the poll officers in examining the booth and conducting their responsibilities; (2) Provide directions for voting on the DRE units which shall be prominently posted within each voting booth and at least two sample ballots for the primary or election which shall be prominently posted outside the enclosed space within the polling place; (3) Ensure that each DRE units tabulating mechanism is secure throughout the day during the primary or election; and (4) Provide such other materials and supplies as may be necessary or required by law.
21-2-379.8. (a) The superintendent or his or her designee shall place on public exhibition and demonstrate the use of the direct recording electronic (DRE) units throughout the county or municipality during the month preceding each primary and election. The Secretary of State shall advise the superintendents on recommended methods of demonstrating such units so as to properly educate electors in the use thereof, and, at least during the initial year in which DRE equipment is used in a county or municipality, all superintendents shall offer a series of demonstrations and organized voter education initiatives to equip electors for using such equipment in voting. (b) At least 30 days before a general primary or election or during the ten days before a special primary or election, the superintendent shall place on public exhibition, in such public places and at such times as the superintendent shall deem most suitable for the information and instruction of the electors, a sample ballot to be used in such election. The sample ballot shall show the offices and questions to be voted upon, the names and arrangements of the political parties and bodies, and the names and arrangements of the candidates to be voted for. Such sample ballots shall be under the charge and care of a person who is, in the opinion of the superintendent, competent and qualified as an instructor concerning such ballots and voting procedures.
21-2-379.9 (a) All direct recording electronic (DRE) units and related equipment, when not in use, shall be properly stored and secured under conditions as shall be specified by the Secretary of State. (b) The superintendent shall store the units and related equipment under his or her supervision or shall designate a person or entity who shall provide secure storage of such units and related equipment when it is not in use at a primary or election. The superintendent shall provide compensation for the safe storage and care of such units and related equipment if the units and related equipment are stored by a person or entity other than the superintendent.
21-2-379.10. (a) A duly qualified elector shall cast his or her vote on a direct recording electronic (DRE) unit by touching the screen or pressing the appropriate button on the unit for the

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candidate or issue of such electors choice. After having the opportunity to vote in all races and upon all questions in which the elector is eligible to vote, the unit shall display a summary of the choices which the elector has made. At that time, the elector shall also be notified of any races or questions in which the elector did not make a selection and all other choices of the elector shall be displayed for the electors review. The elector shall have the opportunity to change any choices which the elector made in voting the ballot, and be allowed to vote in those races and on those questions which the elector did not previously make a selection or cast a vote, and the elector will again be presented with a summary display of his or her choices. (b) After the summary screen is displayed and the elector desires to make no further changes to his or her votes, the elector shall be notified that he or she is about to cast the ballot. The elector shall then press the appropriate button on the unit or location on the screen to actually cast his or her ballot. After pressing the appropriate button on the unit or location on the screen to cast the ballot, the electors vote shall be final and shall not be subsequently altered. (c) If an elector leaves the voting booth without having pressed the appropriate button on the unit or location on the screen to finally cast his or her ballot and cannot be located to return to the booth to complete the voting process, then a poll worker shall take the steps necessary to void the ballot that was not completed by the elector and an appropriate record shall be made of such event.
21-2-379.11. (a) In primaries and elections in which direct recording electronic (DRE) voting equipment is used, the ballots shall be counted at the precinct or tabulating center under the direction of the superintendent. All persons who perform any duties at the tabulating center shall be deputized by the superintendent and only persons so deputized shall touch any ballot, container, paper, or machine utilized in the conduct of the count or be permitted to be in the immediate area designated for officers deputized to conduct the count. (b) All proceedings at the tabulating center and precincts shall be open to the view of the public, but no person except one employed and designated for the purpose by the superintendent or the superintendents authorized deputy shall touch any ballot, any DRE unit, or the tabulating equipment. (c) After the polls have closed and all voting in the precinct has ceased, the poll manager shall shut down the DRE units and extract the election results from each unit as follows:
(1) The manager shall obtain the tabulating tape from each DRE unit and verify that the number of ballots cast as recorded on the tape matches the public count number as displayed on the DRE unit; (2) If a system is established by the Secretary of State, the poll manager shall first transmit the election results extracted from each DRE unit in each precinct via modem to the central tabulating center of the county; and (3) The manager shall then extract the ballot storage medium from each DRE unit.

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(d) Upon completion of shutting down each DRE unit and extracting the election results, the manager shall cause to be completed and signed a ballot recap form, in sufficient counterparts, showing:
(1) The number of valid ballots; (2) The number of spoiled and invalid ballots; (3) The number of provisional ballots; and (4) The number of unused provisional ballots and any other unused ballots. The manager shall cause to be placed in the ballot supply container one copy of the recap form and any unused, defective, spoiled, and invalid ballots, each enclosed in an envelope. (e) The manager shall wrap the zero tape and the tabulating tape for each DRE unit around the ballot storage medium for that unit and enclose all such items in an envelope which shall be sealed and initialed by the manager so that it cannot be opened without breaking the seal. One envelope shall be used for the documentation for each DRE unit and all envelopes from the polling place shall be placed in an envelope container which shall also be sealed so that it cannot be opened without breaking the seal. (f) The manager and one poll worker shall then deliver the envelope container to the tabulating center for the county or municipality or to such other place designated by the superintendent and shall receive a receipt therefor. The copies of the recap forms, unused ballots, records, and other materials shall be returned to the designated location and retained as provided by law. (g) Upon receipt of the sealed envelopes containing the zero tapes, tabulating tapes, and ballot storage media, the election superintendent shall verify the signatures on the envelope. Once verified, the superintendent shall break the seal of the envelope and remove its contents. The superintendent shall then download the results stored on the ballot storage medium from each DRE unit into the election management system located at the central tabulation point of the county in order to obtain election results for certification."
SECTION 1-5. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 21-2-418 to read as follows:
"21-2-418. (a) If a person presents himself or herself at a polling place or registration office for the purpose of casting a ballot in a primary or election believing that he or she has timely registered to vote in such primary or election and the persons name does not appear on the list of registered electors and it cannot be immediately determined that the person did timely register to vote in such primary or election, the person shall be entitled to cast a provisional ballot as provided in this Code section. (b) Such person voting a provisional ballot shall complete an official voter registration form and a provisional ballot voting certificate which shall include information about the place, manner, and approximate date on which the person registered to vote. The person shall swear or affirm in writing that he or she previously registered to vote in

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such primary or election, is eligible to vote in such primary or election, has not voted previously in such primary or election, and meets the criteria for registering to vote in such primary or election. The form of the provisional ballot voting certificate shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State. The person shall also present the identification required by Code Section 21-2-417. (c) When the person has provided the information as required by this Code section, the person shall be issued a provisional ballot and allowed to cast such ballot as any other duly registered elector subject to the provisions of Code Section 21-2-419."
SECTION 1-6. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 21-2-419 to read as follows:
"21-2-419. (a) A person shall cast a provisional ballot on the same type of ballot that is utilized by the county or municipality for mail-in absentee ballots. Such provisional ballot shall be sealed in double envelopes as provided in Code Section 21-2-384 and shall be deposited by the person casting such ballot in a secure, sealed ballot box. (b) At the earliest time possible after the casting of a provisional ballot, but no later than the day after the primary or election in which such provisional ballot was cast, the board of registrars of the county or municipality, as the case may be, shall be notified by the election superintendent that provisional ballots were cast in the primary or election and the registrars shall be provided with the documents completed by the person casting the provisional ballot as provided in Code Section 21-2-418. Provisional ballots shall be securely maintained by the election superintendent until a determination has been made concerning their status. The board of registrars shall immediately examine the information contained on such documents and make a good faith effort to determine whether the person casting the provisional ballot was entitled to vote in the primary or election.
(c)(1) If the registrars determine after the polls close, but not later than two days following the primary or election, that the person casting the provisional ballot timely registered to vote and was eligible and entitled to vote in such primary or election, the registrars shall notify the election superintendent and the provisional ballot shall be counted and included in the county or municipalitys certified election results. (2) If the registrars determine after the polls close, but not later than two days following the primary or election, that the person voting the provisional ballot timely registered and was eligible and entitled to vote in the primary or election, but voted in the wrong precinct, then the board of registrars shall notify the election superintendent. The superintendent shall count such persons votes which were cast for candidates in those races for which the person was entitled to vote, but shall not count the votes cast for candidates in those races in which such person was not entitled to vote. The superintendent shall order the proper election official at the tabulating center or precinct to prepare an accurate duplicate ballot containing only those votes cast by such person in those races in which such person was entitled to

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vote for processing at the tabulating center or precinct, which shall be verified in the presence of a witness. Such duplicate ballot shall be clearly labeled with the word 'Duplicate,' shall bear the designation of the polling place, and shall be given the same serial number as the original ballot. The original ballot shall be retained. (3) If the registrars determine that the person casting the provisional ballot did not timely register to vote or was not eligible or entitled to vote in such primary or election or shall be unable to determine within two days following such primary or election whether such person timely registered to vote and was eligible and entitled to vote in such primary or election, the registrars shall so notify the election superintendent and such ballot shall not be counted. The election superintendent shall mark or otherwise document that such ballot was not counted and shall deliver and store such ballots with all other ballots and election materials as provided in Code Section 21-2-500. (d)(1) The board of registrars shall notify in writing those persons whose provisional ballots were not counted that their ballots were not counted because of the inability of the registrars to verify that the persons timely registered to vote or other proper reason. The registrars shall process the official voter registration form completed by such persons pursuant to Code Section 21-2-418 and shall add such persons to the electors list if found qualified. (2) The board of registrars shall notify in writing those electors who voted in the wrong precinct and whose votes were partially counted of their correct precinct."
PART II SECTION 2-1. Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by striking paragraphs (2), (19), (37), and (38) of Code Section 21-2-2, relating to definitions, and inserting in lieu thereof new paragraphs (2), (19), (37), and (38) to read as follows: "(2) 'Ballot labels' means the cards, paper, or other material placed on the front of a voting machine or vote recorder containing the names of offices and candidates and statements of questions to be voted on." "(19) 'Official ballot label' means a ballot label prepared in accordance with Article 9 of this chapter and delivered by the superintendent to the poll officers in accordance with Code Sections Section 21-2-328 and 21-2-360." "(37) 'Tabulating machine' means any data processing machine used in counting ballot cards and tabulating votes thereon Reserved. (38) 'Vote recorder' means a device into which a ballot card may be inserted so that an elector may record his or her vote for any candidate and for or against any question by punching or marking the ballot card Reserved."

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SECTION 2-2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 21-2-280, relating to requirement as to conduct of primaries and elections by ballot, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-2-280 to read as follows:
"21-2-280. All primaries and elections in this state shall be conducted by ballot, except when voting machines or vote recorders are used as provided by law. A ballot may be electronic or printed on paper. All ballots used in any primary or election shall be provided by the superintendent or governing authority in accordance with this article, and only official ballots furnished by the superintendent or governing authority shall be cast or counted in any primary or election in any precinct in which ballots are used."
SECTION 2-3. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 21-2-281, relating to voting by paper ballot when use of voting machine impossible or impracticable, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-2-281 to read as follows:
"21-2-281. In any primary or election in which the use of voting machines equipment is impossible or impracticable, for the reasons set out in Code Section 21-2-334, the primary or election may be conducted by paper ballot in the manner provided in Code Section 212-334."
SECTION 2-4. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 21-2-282, relating to voting by paper ballot when use of vote recorders impossible or impracticable, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-2-282 to read as follows:
"21-2-282. In any primary or election in which the use of vote recorders is impossible or impracticable, for the reasons set out in Code Section 21-2-364, the primary or election may be conducted by paper ballot in the manner provided in Code Section 21-2-364 Reserved."
SECTION 2-5. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-284, relating to form of official primary ballot, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) Immediately under this caption, the following directions shall be printed: 'Place a cross (X) or check (T) mark in the square opposite the name of each candidate for whom you choose to vote. If you spoil your ballot, do not erase, but ask for a new ballot. Use only pen or pencil.' The State Election Board shall by rule and regulation determine the appropriate wording for directions as to how a vote should be cast on

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each type of voting equipment used in the state and how a new ballot should be issued when a ballot is spoiled."
SECTION 2-6. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-284.1, relating to the form of the ballot in nonpartisan elections, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) The names of all candidates seeking election in a nonpartisan election conducted in conjunction with a partisan primary shall be printed on the ballot of each political party; and insofar as practicable such offices to be filled in a nonpartisan election shall be separated from the names of political party candidates by being listed last on each political party ballot, with the top of that portion of the ballot relating to the nonpartisan election to have printed in prominent type the words 'OFFICIAL NONPARTISAN ELECTION BALLOT.' Immediately under this caption the following directions shall be printed: 'Place a cross (X) or check (T) mark in the square opposite the name of each nonpartisan candidate for whom you choose to vote. To vote for a person whose name is not on the ballot, manually write his or her name, accompanied by the title of the office involved, in the write-in column. If you spoil your ballot, do not erase, but ask for a new ballot. Use only pen or pencil.' Directions that explain how to cast a vote, how to write in a candidate, and how to obtain a new ballot after one is spoiled shall appear immediately under the caption as specified by rules and regulations of the State Election Board. Immediately under the directions, the names of the nonpartisan candidates shall in all cases be arranged under the title of the office for which they are candidates and be printed thereunder in alphabetical order. No party designation or affiliation shall appear beside the name of any candidate for nonpartisan office. An appropriate space shall also be placed on the ballot for the casting of write-in votes for such offices. The incumbency of a nonpartisan candidate seeking nomination for election to the public office he or she then holds shall be indicated on the ballots by printing the word 'Incumbent' beside his or her name. Under the title of each office shall be placed a direction as to the number of nonpartisan candidates to be voted for. The votes cast for each nonpartisan candidate listed on all political party ballots shall be combined to determine the total number of votes received by each candidate in the nonpartisan election. In the event that a candidate in such nonpartisan election does not receive a plurality of the total votes cast for such office, there shall be a nonpartisan election runoff between the candidates receiving the two highest numbers of votes for such office; and the names of such candidates shall be placed on each political party ballot at the general primary runoff in the same nonpartisan portion as prescribed in this Code section. If no political party runoff is required, the form of the ballot for the nonpartisan election runoff shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State or election superintendent in essentially the same format prescribed for nonpartisan elections. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast in the nonpartisan election runoff shall be declared duly elected to such office."

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SECTION 2-7. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsections (b), (c), (f), and (g) of Code Section 21-2-285, relating to the form of the official ballot, and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (b), (c), (f), and (g) to read as follows:
"(b)(1) Immediately Directions that explain how to cast a vote and how to obtain a new ballot after one is spoiled shall appear immediately under this caption on a ballot presenting the names of candidates for election to office, the following directions shall be printed, insofar as the same may be appropriate for the election involved: (1) To vote for presidential electors, mark a cross (X) or check (T) mark in the square opposite the names of the candidates of the party or body for the offices of President and Vice President you choose to vote for. Place a cross (X) or check (T) mark in the square opposite the name of each candidate you choose to vote for. To vote for a person whose name is not on the ballot, manually write his or her name, accompanied by the title of the office involved, in the write-in column. If you spoil your ballot, do not erase, but ask for a new ballot. Use only pen or pencil as specified by the rules and regulations of the State Election Board. (2) Marks made in violation of these directions shall be disregarded in the counting of the votes cast. The names of persons inserted on the ballot by the elector shall be manually written only within the write-in column space provided and the insertion of such names outside such column or by the use of a sticker, paster, stamp, or other printed or written matter is prohibited. (c) Immediately under the directions, the names of all candidates who have been nominated in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be printed on the ballot and the names of the candidates shall in all cases be arranged under the titles of the respective offices they are seeking. In a primary or special election, said names shall be arranged alphabetically by last name under the title of the office. The incumbency of a candidate seeking election for the public office he or she then holds shall be indicated on the ballot. In a general election, the names of candidates who are nominees of a political party shall be placed under the name of their party. The columns of political parties shall be printed on the ballot, beginning on the left side thereof, and shall be arranged from left to right in the descending order of the totals of votes cast for candidates of the political parties for Governor at the last gubernatorial election. The columns of parties having no candidate for Governor on the ballot at the last gubernatorial election shall be arranged alphabetically according to the party name to the right of the columns of the parties so represented. The columns of political bodies shall be arranged alphabetically according to the body name to the right of the party columns. The names of all independent candidates shall be printed on the ballot in a column or columns under the heading 'Independent,' which shall be placed to the right of the political body columns. In the case of two or more independent candidates seeking the same office, their names shall be arranged under the title of the office in alphabetical order. The names of candidates seeking the same office shall be printed horizontally opposite one another in their respective columns, and such columns shall be of sufficient length to permit such an arrangement. To the right of the independent

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column or columns shall be printed a blank column sufficient for the insertion of writein votes. At the left of the name heading every column on the ballot and at the left of the name of every candidate thereon shall be a square of sufficient size for the convenient insertion of a cross (X) or check (T) mark." "(f) When proposed constitutional amendments or other questions are submitted to a vote of the electors, each amendment or other question so submitted may be printed upon the ballot to the right of or below following the groups of candidates for the various offices. Proposed constitutional amendments so submitted shall be printed in the order determined by the Constitutional Amendments Publication Board and in brief form as directed by the General Assembly and, in the event of a failure to so direct, the form shall be determined by the Secretary of State and shall include the short title or heading provided for in subsection (c) of Code Section 50-12-101. Unless otherwise provided by law, any other state-wide questions so submitted shall be printed in brief form as directed by the General Assembly and, in the event of a failure to so direct, the form shall be determined by the Secretary of State and any local questions so submitted shall be printed in brief form as directed by the General Assembly and, in the event of a failure to so direct, the form shall be determined by the superintendent. To the left of each question there shall be placed the words 'Yes' and 'No' together with appropriate squares to the left of each for the convenient insertion of a cross (X) or check (T) mark unless otherwise directed by the General Assembly. (g) When proposed questions are submitted to a vote of municipal electors, each question so submitted may be printed upon the ballot to the right of or below the groups of candidates for the various offices. To the left of each question there shall be placed the words 'Yes' and 'No' together with appropriate squares to the left of each for the convenient insertion of a cross (X) or check (T) mark unless otherwise directed by the General Assembly."
SECTION 2-8. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 21-2-285.1, relating to form of ballot in nonpartisan elections, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-2285.1 to read as follows:
"21-2-285.1. The names of all candidates for offices which were covered on July 1, 2001, by a local Act of the General Assembly which provided for election in a nonpartisan election without a prior nonpartisan primary shall be printed on each official election ballot; and insofar as practicable such offices to be filled in the nonpartisan election shall be separated from the names of candidates for other offices by being listed last on each ballot, with the top of that portion of each official election ballot relating to the nonpartisan election to have printed in prominent type the words 'OFFICIAL NONPARTISAN ELECTION BALLOT.' Immediately under this caption the following directions shall be printed: 'Place a cross (X) or check (T) mark in the square opposite the name of each nonpartisan candidate for whom you choose to vote. To vote for a

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person whose name is not on the ballot, manually write his or her name, accompanied by the title of the office involved, in the write-in column. If you spoil your ballot, do not erase, but ask for a new ballot. Use only pen or pencil.' Directions that explain how to cast a vote, how to write in a candidate, and how to obtain a new ballot after the elector spoils his or her ballot shall appear immediately under the caption, as specified by rule or regulation of the State Election Board. Immediately under the directions, the name of each such nonpartisan candidate shall be arranged alphabetically by last name under the title of the office for which they are candidates and be printed thereunder in alphabetical order. The incumbency of a candidate seeking election for the public office he or she then holds shall be indicated on the ballot. No party designation or affiliation shall appear beside the name of any candidate for nonpartisan office. An appropriate space shall also be placed on the ballot for the casting of write-in votes for such offices. In the event that no candidate in such nonpartisan election receives a plurality of the total votes cast for such office, there shall be a nonpartisan election runoff between the candidates receiving the two highest numbers of votes; and the names of such candidates shall be placed on the official ballot at the general election runoff in the same manner as prescribed in this Code section for the nonpartisan election. In the event that only nonpartisan candidates are to be placed on a run-off ballot, the form of the ballot shall be as prescribed by the Secretary of State or election superintendent in essentially the same format as prescribed for the nonpartisan election. The candidate having a plurality of the votes cast in the nonpartisan election or the candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast in the nonpartisan election runoff shall be declared duly elected to such office."
SECTION 2-9. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-286, relating to printing specifications, numbering, and binding of ballots, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b)(1) Ballots Paper ballots other than those printed for optical scanning voting systems shall be at least six inches long and four inches wide and shall have a margin extending beyond any printing thereon. They shall be printed with the same kind of type, which shall not be smaller than the size known as 'brevier' or 'eight-point body,' upon white paper of uniform quality, without any impression or mark to distinguish one from another, and with sufficient thickness to prevent the printed matter from showing through, except that ballots being used in primaries held by more than one party may be of different colors if the parties so agree. Each ballot shall be attached to a name stub, and all the ballots for the same precinct shall be bound together in books of 25, 50, or 100, in such manner that each ballot may be detached from its stub and removed separately. The ballots for each party to be used at a primary shall be bound separately. The name stubs of the ballots shall be consecutively numbered; and, in the case of primary ballots, the number shall be preceded by an initial or abbreviation designating the party name. The number and initial or abbreviation which appears upon the stub shall also be printed in the upper portion of the front of

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the ballot, separated from the remainder of the ballot by a horizontal perforated line so as to constitute a number strip and so prepared that the upper portion of the front of the ballot containing the number may be detached from the ballot before it is deposited in the ballot box. The number strip on the ballot shall also have the following words printed thereon: 'Tear off before depositing ballot in ballot box.' (2) Ballots for direct recording electronic voting systems shall be designed as prescribed by the Secretary of State to ensure easy reading by electors."
SECTION 2-10. Said chapter is amended by striking and reserving Part 3 of Article 9, relating to voting machines and vote recorders generally.
PART III SECTION 3-1. Sections 1-1 through 1-4 and Part III of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. Sections 1-5 and 1-6 shall become effective on October 1, 2002. Part II shall become effective on April 1, 2003.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Burton of the 5th offered the following amendment:
Amend Senate Ethics Committee substitute to SB 414 by inserting after "systems;" on line 7 on page 1 "to change the forms of identification authorized to identify electors at the polls;".
By inserting after line 10 on page 9 the following:
"SECTION 1-4.1. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 21-2-417, relating to presentation of identification to poll workers, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-2-417 to read as follows:
'21-2-417. (a) Each elector shall present proper identification to a poll worker at or prior to completion of a voters certificate at any polling place and prior to such persons admission to the enclosed space at such polling place. Proper identification shall consist of any one of the following:
(1) A valid Georgia drivers license;

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(2) A valid identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by a branch, department, agency, or entity of the State of Georgia, any other state, or the United States authorized by law to issue personal identification; (3) A valid United States passport; (4) A valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government, this state, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of this state; (5) A valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by any employer of the elector in the ordinary course of such employers business; (6) A valid student identification card containing a photograph of the elector from any public or private college, university, or postgraduate technical or professional school located within the State of Georgia; or (7) A valid Georgia license to carry a pistol or revolver; (8) A valid pilots license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or other authorized agency of the United States; (9) (7) A valid United States military identification card containing a photograph of the elector; (10) A certified copy of the electors birth certificate; (11) A valid social security card; (12) Certified naturalization documentation; or (13) A certified copy of court records showing adoption, name, or sex change. (b) If an elector is unable to produce any of the items of identification listed in subsection (a) of this Code section, he or she shall sign a statement under oath in a form approved by the Secretary of State, separate and distinct from the electors voter certificate, swearing or affirming that he or she is the person identified on the electors voter certificate. Such person shall be allowed to vote without undue delay. Falsely swearing or affirming such statement under oath shall be punishable as a felony, and the penalty shall be distinctly set forth on the face of the statement.'"
By striking "1-4" on line 3 of page 18 and inserting in lieu thereof "1-4.1".

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Price of the 56th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks

N Polak Y Price Y Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith

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Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean
Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Jackson Y James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Starr (PRS) Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N
Thomas,R Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 27, nays 23, and the Burton amendment was adopted.

Senator Hill of the 4th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting the Burton amendment.

On the motion, Senator Hill of the 4th called for the yeas and nays, the call was sustained and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle
Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick
Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith
Starr (PRS) N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Thompson Y Walker N Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 24, nays 23; the motion prevailed, and the Senate reconsidered its action in adopting the Burton amendment.

The President resumed the Chair.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean
Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N
Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 25, nays 26, and the Burton amendment was lost.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 32, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott

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Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush N Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis Y Paul

N Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 3.

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

SB 446. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to use of proceeds of a sales and use tax for the Authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Price of the 56th and Ladd of the 41st offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 446 by striking line 16 of page 1 through line 10 of page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"other costs and charges as provided in this subsection, until July 1, 2032, after which time July 1, 2004; except that if the operating costs of the system for either the period of July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, or July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, exceeded the operating costs of the system during the immediately preceding 12 month period by more than four percent (4%), then no more than fifty percent (50%) of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection during the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. The Board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall file with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee not later than December 31, 2002, the original and 14 copies of a report of the findings of a completed management performance audit of

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the authoritys current operations, which audit was performed under contract with and at the expense of the authority by the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority pursuant to paragraph (16) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-32-11 of the O.C.G.A., along with any auditors recommendations based thereon and the auditors signed written verification that the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority fully cooperated with such audit and allowed access to all its books, records, and documents to the extent the auditor deemed necessary. After July 1, 2004, and until July 1, 2032, no more than fifty percent (50%) of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection. After July 1, 2032, no more than sixty percent (60%) of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection, and that commencing with July 1, 2032, and for every year thereafter, the proceeds of the tax shall not be used to subsidize operations of the transportation system to an extent greater than fifty percent (50%) of the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection. In adopting its annual budget, the Board of the Metropolitan".
By inserting "capital " before "costs" on line 27 of page 2.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate
Thomas,D N Thomas,N Y Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

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Y Guhl

Y Paul

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 23, nays 30, and the Price, Ladd amendment was lost.

Senators Ladd of the 41st and Price of the 56th offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 446 by adding on page 1, line 26, after the word "subsection" the words " ; however, the limit shall revert to 50% if the yearly absentee rate for employees is greater than 10% for the calendar years 2002, 2003, and 2004"

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate
Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 22, nays 31, and the Ladd, Price amendment was lost.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th N Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis N Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate
Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 5.

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

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thomas of the 54th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thomas was excused.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 447. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 23, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5251), so as to define the term "transit operating revenue"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Finance and Public Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to SB 447:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to define the term "transit operating revenue"; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 23, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5251), is amended by striking subsection (h) of Section 9 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(h)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act to the contrary, not later than 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Authority, the Board shall adjust the amounts to be charged for transportation services to the public so that the total funds to be received from transit operating revenue during the fiscal year of the Authority ending June 30, 1980, shall be no less than thirty percent of the operating costs of the system for the immediately preceding fiscal year, and so that the total funds to be received from transit operating revenue during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1981, and for each fiscal year thereafter shall be no less than thirty-five percent of the operating costs of the system for the immediately preceding fiscal year. In making such adjustments, the Board shall be authorized to rely upon estimates of all revenue, patronage, and other factors which may affect the amounts to be charged for transportation services to the public; provided, if such amounts actually charged during one fiscal year resulted in transit operating revenue less than that required under this subsection, the amounts to be charged the immediately succeeding fiscal year shall be sufficient, along with all other transit operating revenue, to make up such deficit as well as meet the other requirements of this subsection. (2) Any differences between amounts charged for various transportation services to the public including, but not limited to, amounts charged for weekend or off-peak hours service, or amounts charged special groups of persons, shall be approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the total membership of the Board as it may exist at the time. (3) Nothing in this subsection (h) shall be construed to change any limitation relating to the subsidy of operating costs of the system under Section 25(i) subsection (i) of Section 25 of this Act if such limitation would require increasing transit operating revenue above the amount provided in this subsection. (4) For purposes of this subsection, 'transit operating revenue' means all fees, user charges, contract payments, or other moneys or income received or derived by the Authority:
(A) From the operation of a transportation system, as defined in Section 2(g) of this Act;

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(B) From the investment of reserve funds to the extent such investment income may, under the provisions of subsections (i) and (l) of Section 25 of this Act, be used to pay operating costs; or (C) From leases of Authority owned real property, but shall not mean any funds derived from the sales and use tax authorized in Section 25 of this Act, nor any funds provided by the federal government under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-365), as amended, nor any other such revenue not clearly received or derived from the operation of the transportation system, from the investment of reserve funds as provided in subsections (i) and (l) of Section 25 of this Act, or from leases of Authority owned real property shall include all revenue from fares, rates, and charges for transportation services and revenues from all other sources except the sales and use taxes levied pursuant to Section 25 of this Act; and 'operating costs' means 'operating costs of the system,' as defined in Section 25(i) subsection (i) of Section 25 of this Act, and exclusive of depreciation and amortization and other costs and charges as provided in the said definition."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley

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Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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 Lamutt of the 21st asked unanimous consent that Senator Polak of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 488. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Lee of the 29th, Golden of the 8th and Butler of the 55th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to regulate commercial motor vehicles and motor common carriers and motor contract carriers; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to change certain provisions relating to registration of motor vehicles not manufactured to comply with federal emission and safety standards applicable to new motor vehicles; to change certain provisions relating to requirement of compliance with federal safety standards; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to commercial drivers licenses; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 488 by striking lines 5 through 19 of page 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "It shall be unlawful to operate in this state any truck or truck tractor having an owner declared a gross weight of 43,000 or more pounds which does not comply with the name display requirements of this Code section. Each such truck or truck tractor shall have displayed on each side thereof the name and principal place of domicile of the registered owner or, if the truck or truck tractor is operating under a lease arrangement, the name and principal place of domicile of the lessee, except that trucks and truck tractors

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operating pursuant to authority granted by the commissioner of motor vehicle safety under Chapter 7 of Title 46 or the federal Interstate Commerce Commission shall display the name of the holder of such authority and such other information as may be required by those authorities. The display shall be in sharp color contrast to the background and shall be of such size, color, and shape as to be readily legible during daylight hours from a distance of 50 feet while the vehicle is not in motion; and such display shall be maintained in a manner so as to remain so legible. This Code section shall not prohibit the display of additional information which does not interfere with the legibility of the display required by this Code section United States Department of Transportation.'".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.
Senator Tanksley of the 32nd offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 488 by inserting "(1)" immediately after "(a)" on line 5 of page 2.
By striking the quotation marks at the end of line 16 of page 2.
By inserting between lines 16 and 17 of page 2 the following: "(2) No person shall operate on any highway any motor vehicle which is ineligible for registration pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection unless such motor vehicle is exempt from the registration requirements of Code Section 40-2-20.'".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 18, nays 30, and the Tanksley amendment was lost.
Senator Crotts of the 17th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 488 by striking lines 1 and 2 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor".
By inserting "to change certain provisions relating to limited driving permits for certain offenders; to change certain provisions relating to terms and conditions for suspension of license under subsection (c) of Code Section 40-5-67.1;" after "standards;" on line 6 of page 1.
By inserting between Sections 3 and 4 the following:

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"SECTION 3A. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-5-64, relating to limited driving permits for certain offenders, by striking paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
'(1) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of Code Section 40-5-57 or 40-5-63 or any other Code section of this chapter, any person who has not been previously convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained or a plea of nolo contendere is accepted, may apply for a limited driving permit when and only when that persons drivers license has been suspended in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-522, or subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-57, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, or paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2.' '(e) Duration of permit. A permit issued pursuant to this Code section shall be $25.00 and shall be nonrenewable and shall become invalid upon the drivers eighteenth birthday in the case of a suspension under paragraph (2) of subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-5-22, upon the expiration of one year following the effective date of suspension of the applicants drivers license in the case of a suspension for an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54 or a suspension under Code Section 40-5-57, upon the expiration of 120 days following conviction in the case of a suspension in accordance with paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63 for a violation of Code Section 40-6-391, upon the expiration of 30 days in the case of an administrative license suspension in accordance with paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2, or upon the expiration of six months following proof of installation of an ignition interlock device in the case of a limited driving permit issued to a person subject to a court order for installation and use of such a device pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42; except that such limited driving permit shall expire upon any earlier reinstatement of the drivers license. A person convicted of such offense whose drivers license had been surrendered to the court in which such conviction was adjudged may apply to the department for a limited driving permit immediately following such conviction. Upon the applicants execution of an affidavit attesting to such facts and to the fact that the court had not imposed a suspension or revocation of his or her drivers license or driving privileges inconsistent with the driving privileges to be conferred by the limited driving permit applied for, the department may issue such person a limited driving permit. A person convicted of such offense whose drivers license had not been surrendered to such court immediately following such conviction may apply to the department for a permit. Upon the applicants surrender to the department of his or her drivers license and the execution of a similar affidavit, or if the drivers license has been lost, upon execution of an additional affidavit to that effect, the department may issue such person a limited driving permit.'

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SECTION 3B. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-5-67.2, relating to terms and conditions for suspension of license under subsection (c) of Code Section 40-5-67.1, by striking subsections (c) and (d) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
'(c) In all cases in which the department may return a license to a driver prior to the termination of the full period of suspension, the department may require such tests of driving skill and knowledge as it determines to be proper, and the departments discretion shall be guided by the drivers past driving record and performance, and the driver shall pay a restoration fee of $210.00 or $200.00 when processed by mail. (d) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, a driver with no previous conviction for a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 within the previous five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest, during the period of administrative suspension contemplated under this chapter, shall be entitled to a limited driving permit as provided in Code Section 40-5-64.'".

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Crotts of the 17th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush
Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey
Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick N Harbison N Harp Y Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson Y James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable
Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price N Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens
Stokes N Tanksley N Tate E Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 23, nays 25, and the Crotts amendment was lost.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton
Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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 communication was received by the Secretary:
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 21, 2002
Mr. Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Mr. Eldridge:
On March 19, 2002, I was detained off the floor and temporarily unavailable at the time of the vote on the amendment offered by Senator Crotts to SB 488. Accordingly no vote was entered on record.
By way of this letter I request that you enter a "Yes" vote for me on the amendment offered by Senator Crotts to SB 488.
I thank you for your usual courtesy, and remain
Very truly yours,
/s/ Michael J. Moore Senator, District 18
SB 452. By Senator Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use property, residential transitional property, application procedures, penalties for breach of covenant, classification on tax digest, and an annual report, so as to provide that a conservation use covenant may be renewed and continued without a lapse in the agreement; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate

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Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis
Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

The following general bill of the Senate, having been read the third time and final action suspended on Monday, March 18, 2002, pursuant to Senate Rule 143, and placed on the Senate Calendar for today, was continued on its passage:

SB 469. By Senators Marable of the 52nd, Mullis of the 53rd, Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th and Thompson of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of funeral establishments, so as to change certain provisions relating to suspension or revocation of licenses; to provide for inspections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The substitute offered by Senator Marable of the 52nd, as amended by Senators Harp and Marable as they appear in the Journal of March 18, 2002, were automatically reconsidered.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the Marable substitute was adopted as amended.

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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer

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Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

SB 401. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Harp of the 16th, Hecht of the 34th and Tanksley of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-56 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of license or driving privilege for failure to respond to citation and reinstatement of license, so as to suspend driving privileges of a person who fails to respond to a traffic citation in federal court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Gingrey of the 37th offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 401 by striking lines 1 through 4 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the
following: "To amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers licenses, so
as to change certain provisions relating to suspension of license or driving privilege for
failure to respond to citation and reinstatement of license; to change certain provisions
relating to suspension of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses and issuance of new licenses following suspensions; to provide an effective date; to repeal ".

By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively.

By striking lines 8, 9, and 10 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers licenses, is amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-56, relating to suspension of license or driving privilege for failure to respond to citation and reinstatement of license, and inserting in its place the".
By inserting after Section 1 the following:
"SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, relating to suspension of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses and issuance of new licenses following suspensions, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: '(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the drivers license of any person who was under 21 years of age convicted at the time of committing an offense of hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident in violation of Code Section 40-6-270, racing on highways or streets, using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, reckless driving, any offense for which four or more points are assessable under subsection (c) of Code Section 40-5-57, purchasing an alcoholic beverage in violation of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, violation of paragraph (3) or (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, or violation of Code Section 40-6-391 shall be suspended by the department as provided by this Code section upon conviction of such offense; and the drivers license of any person under 18 years of age who has accumulated a violation point count of four or more points under Code Section 40-5-57 in any consecutive 12 month period shall be suspended by the department as provided by this Code section. A plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for purposes of this subsection. Notice of suspension shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; or, in lieu thereof, notice may be given by personal service upon such person. Such license shall be surrendered within ten days of notification of such suspension. Notice given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, mailed to the persons last known address shall be prima-facie evidence that such person received the required notice.'".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 31, nays 0, and the Gingrey amendment was adopted.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on SB 401 was suspended and the bill was placed on the Senate General Calendar.

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SB 433. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Bowen of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general provisions of penal institutions, so as to provide that persons required to be registered as sexual offenders must provide school name, enrollment status, and vocation information; to provide that this additional information be entered into the Georgia Crime Information Center data base; to provide that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall establish operating policies and procedures in order to provide prompt notice of offender registration to any law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where an institution of higher education is located; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to SB 433:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general provisions of penal institutions, so as to provide that persons required to be registered as sexual offenders must provide school name, enrollment status, and vocation information; to provide that this additional information be entered into the Georgia Crime Information Center data base; to provide that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall establish operating policies and procedures in order to provide prompt notice of offender registration to any law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where an institution of higher education is located; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general provisions of penal institutions, is amended in Code Section 42-1-12, relating to the State Sexual Offender Registry, is amended by striking in their entirety subsections (a) through (c) and inserting in their place the following:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Appropriate state official' means: (A) With respect to an offender who is sentenced to probation without any sentence of incarceration in the state prison system or who is sentenced pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title, relating to first offenders, the Division of Probation of the Department of Corrections;

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(B) With respect to an offender who is sentenced to a period of incarceration in a prison under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections and who is subsequently released from prison or placed on probation, the commissioner of corrections or his or her designee; and (C) With respect to an offender who is placed on parole, the chairperson of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles or his or her designee. (2) 'Board' means the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board. (2.1) 'Change in enrollment status' or 'change in employment status' means the commencement or termination of enrollment or employment. (2.2) 'Change in vocation status' means the commencement or termination of a vocation. (3) 'Conviction' includes a final judgment of conviction entered upon a verdict or finding of guilty of a crime, a plea of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere. Unless otherwise required by federal law, a defendant who is discharged without adjudication of guilt and who is not considered to have a criminal conviction pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title, relating to first offenders, shall not be subject to the registration requirements of this Code section. (4)(A) 'Criminal offense against a victim who is a minor' with respect to convictions occurring on or before June 30, 2001, means any criminal offense under Title 16 or any offense under federal law or the laws of another state or territory of the United States which consists of:
(i) Kidnapping of a minor, except by a parent; (ii) False imprisonment of a minor, except by a parent; (iii) Criminal sexual conduct toward a minor; (iv) Solicitation of a minor to engage in sexual conduct; (v) Use of a minor in a sexual performance; (vi) Solicitation of a minor to practice prostitution; or (vii) Any conviction resulting from an underlying sexual offense against a victim who is a minor. (B) 'Criminal offense against a victim who is a minor' with respect to convictions occurring after June 30, 2001, means any criminal offense under Title 16 or any offense under federal law or the laws of another state or territory of the United States which consists of: (i) Kidnapping of a minor, except by a parent; (ii) False imprisonment of a minor, except by a parent; (iii) Criminal sexual conduct toward a minor; (iv) Solicitation of a minor to engage in sexual conduct; (v) Use of a minor in a sexual performance; (vi) Solicitation of a minor to practice prostitution; (vii) Use of a minor to engage in any sexually explicit conduct to produce any visual medium depicting such conduct; (viii) Creating, publishing, selling, or distributing any material depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct;

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(ix) Transmitting, making, selling, buying, or disseminating by means of a computer any descriptive or identifying information regarding a child for the purpose of offering or soliciting sexual conduct of or with a child or the visual depicting of such conduct; or (x) Any conduct which, by its nature, is a sexual offense against a minor. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, conduct which is criminal only because of the age of the victim shall not be considered a criminal offense if the perpetrator is 18 years of age or younger. (4.1) 'Institution of higher education' means a community college, state university, state college, or independent postsecondary institution. (5) 'Mental abnormality' means a congenital or acquired condition of a person that affects the emotional or volitional capacity of the person in a manner that predisposes that person to the commission of criminal sexual acts to a degree that makes the person a menace to the health and safety of other persons. (6) 'Predatory' means an act directed at a stranger or a person with whom a relationship has been established or promoted for the primary purpose of victimization. (7) 'Sexually violent offense' means a conviction for violation of Code Section 16-6-1, relating to rape; Code Section 16-6-2, relating to aggravated sodomy; Code Section 16-6-4, relating to aggravated child molestation; or Code Section 16-6-22.2, relating to aggravated sexual battery; or an offense that has as its element engaging in physical contact with another person with intent to commit such an offense; or a conviction in a federal court, military court, tribal court, or court of another state or territory for any offense which under the laws of this state would be classified as a violation of a Code section listed in this paragraph. (8) 'Sexually violent predator' means a person who has been convicted on or after July 1, 1996, of a sexually violent offense and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder or attitude that places the person at risk of perpetrating any future predatory sexually violent offenses. (9) 'Vocation' means any sort of full-time, part-time, or volunteer employment with or without compensation exceeding 14 consecutive days or for an aggregate period of time exceeding 30 days during any calendar year. (b)(1)(A)(i) On and after July 1, 1996, a person who is convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor or who is convicted of a sexually violent offense shall register within ten days after his or her release from prison or placement on parole, supervised release, or probation his or her name and current address; place of employment and vocation, if any; the crime of which convicted; school name and address, if any; and the date released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation with the appropriate sheriffs office as specified in subsection (c) of this Code section in the county where such person will reside for the time period specified in subsection (g) of this Code section. (ii) A person who has previously been convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor or who has previously been convicted of a sexually violent

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offense and who is released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation on or after July 1, 1996, shall register within ten days after such release or placement his or her name and current address; place of employment and vocation, if any; the crime of which convicted; school name and address, if any; and the date released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation with the appropriate sheriffs office as specified in subsection (c) of this Code section in the county where such person will reside for the time period specified in subsection (g) of this Code section. (iii) On and after July 1, 1999, any resident of Georgia who is convicted under the laws of another state or territory, under the laws of the United States, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or in a tribal court of a sexually violent offense or a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor shall register within ten days after his or her release from prison or placement on parole, supervised release, or probation. The information such an offender is required to register shall include his or her name and current address; place of employment and vocation, if any; the crime of which convicted; school name and address, if any; and the date released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation. Such an offender shall register with the appropriate sheriffs office as specified in subsection (c) of this Code section in the county where such person will reside for the time period specified in subsection (g) of this Code section. (B) A person who is a sexually violent predator shall register within ten days after his or her release from prison or placement on parole, supervised release, or probation the information required under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph with the appropriate sheriffs office as specified in subsection (c) of this Code section in the county where such person will reside. The sheriff may prepare a list of such sexual predators providing each persons name, address, and photograph. The sheriff shall update the list periodically and may post such list in a prominent and visible location in the sheriffs office and each city hall or primary administration building of every incorporated municipality within the county. Such list shall also be made available upon request to any public or private elementary, secondary, or postsecondary school or educational institution located in the county. (2) (A) Upon a determination that an offender is guilty of a sexually violent offense, the court may request a report from the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board as to the likelihood that the offender suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder that would make the person likely to engage in a predatory sexually violent offense. The report shall be requested as a matter of course for any offender with a history of sexually violent offenses. The court shall provide the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board with any information available to assist the board in rendering an opinion. The board shall have 60 days from receipt of the courts request to respond with its report. After receiving a recommendation from the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board that a convicted sexually violent offender be classified as a sexually violent predator, the sentencing court shall so inform the offender and shall set a date to conduct a

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hearing affording the offender the opportunity to present testimony or evidence relevant to the recommended classification. After the hearing and within 60 days of receiving the report, the court shall issue a ruling as to whether or not the offender shall be classified as a sexually violent predator. If the court determines the offender to be a sexually violent predator, such fact shall be communicated in writing to the appropriate state official and to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (B) The Sexual Offender Registration Review Board shall be composed of three professionals licensed under Title 43 and knowledgeable in the field of the behavior and treatment of sexual offenders; at least one representative from a victims rights advocacy group or agency and at least one representative from a law enforcement agency who is certified as a peace officer under Title 35. The members of such board shall be appointed by the commissioner of human resources for terms of four years. Members of the board shall take office on the first day of September immediately following the expired term of that office and shall serve for a term of four years and until the appointment of their respective successors. No member shall serve on the board more than two consecutive terms. Vacancies occurring on the board, other than those caused by expiration of a term of office, shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the position vacated for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is appointed. Members shall be entitled to an expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement the same as members of certain other boards and commissions as provided in Code Section 45-7-21. (C) The Sexual Offender Review Board shall be attached to the Department of Human Resources for administrative purposes and provided there is adequate funding provided shall:
(i) Exercise its quasi-judicial, rule-making, or policy-making functions independently of the department and without approval or control of the department; (ii) Prepare its budget, if any, and submit its budgetary requests, if any, through the department; and (iii) Hire its own personnel if authorized by the Constitution of this state or by statute or if the General Assembly provides or authorizes the expenditure of funds therefor. (3) (A) If a person who is required to register under this Code section is released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation, the appropriate state official shall: (i) Inform the person of the duty to register and obtain the information required under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection for such registration; (ii) Inform the person that, if the person changes residence address, employment address, or vocation address, school name, school address, or enrollment status, the person shall give the new address to the sheriff or sheriffs with whom the person last registered and the sheriff or sheriffs of the county to which the person is changing residence address, employment address, vocation address, school name, school address, or enrollment status, not later than ten days after the change

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of address. Following such notification, the sheriffs office shall notify immediately the Georgia Bureau of Investigation through the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) of each change of address; (iii) Inform the person that the person must register in any state where the person is employed or carries on a vocation or is a student; (iv) Inform the person that, if the person changes residence to another state, the person shall register the new address with the sheriff or sheriffs with whom the person last registered, and that the person shall also register with a designated law enforcement agency in the new state not later than ten days after establishing residence in the new state; (v) Obtain fingerprints and a photograph of the person if such fingerprints and photograph have not already been obtained in connection with the offense that triggered the initial registration; and (vi) Require the person to read and sign a form stating that the duty of the person to register under this Code section has been explained. A copy of this form and any other registration information furnished by the Department of Corrections shall be forwarded to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (B) In addition to the requirements of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, for a person required to register under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the appropriate state official shall obtain the name of the person; descriptive physical and behavioral information to assist law enforcement personnel in identifying the person; known current or proposed residence addresses of the person; place of employment, if any; offense history of the person; and documentation of any treatment received for any mental abnormality or personality disorder of the person; provided, however, that the appropriate state official shall not be required to obtain any information already on the criminal justice information system of the Georgia Crime Information Center. (C) The Georgia Crime Information Center shall create criminal justice information system network transaction screens by which appropriate state officials shall enter original data required by this Code section including residence address, school name, school address, enrollment status, and employment and vocation address and status. Screens shall also be created for sheriffs offices for the entry of record confirmation data; employment; changes of residence, school, or employment; or other pertinent data and to assist in offender identification. (D) Any person changing residence from another state or territory of the United States to Georgia who is required to register under federal law or the laws of another state, territory, or tribal authority or who has been convicted of an offense in another state, territory, or tribal authority which would require registration under this Code section if committed in this state shall comply with the registration requirements of this Code section. Such person shall register the new address and employment information with the appropriate sheriff of the county as specified in subsection (c) of this Code section not later than ten days after the date of establishing residency in this state. Upon the persons registration with the sheriff of the county of new

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residence, the sheriff or his or her designee shall forward the registration information to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The sheriff or his or her designee shall obtain any needed information concerning the registrant, including fingerprints and a photograph of the person if such fingerprints and photograph have not previously been obtained within the State of Georgia. In addition, the sheriff or his or her designee shall inform the person of the duty to report any change of address as otherwise required in this Code section. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall forward such information in the manner described in subsection (c) of this Code section. (E) The following persons are also required to register:
(i) Any nonresident who enters this state for the purpose of employment for a period exceeding 14 consecutive days or for an aggregate period of time exceeding 30 days during any calendar year and who is required to register under federal law, military law, tribal law, or the laws of another state or territory, which, based on an act, would require registration under this Code section; or (ii) Any nonresident who enters this state for the purpose of attending school as a full-time or part-time student and who is required to register under federal law, military law, tribal law, or the laws of another state or territory, which, based on an act, would require registration under this Code section. Any person required to register by this subparagraph shall not later than ten days after the person enters the state register with the sheriff of the county of his or her temporary address, with the sheriff of the county of his or her employment, and with the sheriff of the county in which the person is attending school. The information registered shall include the persons temporary address, permanent address in the persons state of residence, employment and vocation address, or and school name, school address, and enrollment status. Upon the persons registration, the sheriff or the sheriffs designee shall forward the registration information to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The sheriff or the sheriffs designee shall obtain the fingerprints and photograph of the person, if the persons fingerprints and photograph have not previously been obtained in Georgia. The sheriff or the sheriffs designee shall inform the person of his or her duty to report any change in temporary residence, permanent residence, employment and vocation address, or and status, school name, school address, or enrollment status. (c)(1) The appropriate state official shall, within three days after receipt of information described in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section, forward such information to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Once the data is entered into the criminal justice information system by the appropriate state official or sheriff, the Georgia Crime Information Center, where appropriate, shall immediately notify the sheriff of the persons county of residence, either permanent or temporary, the sheriff of the county of employment, and the sheriff of the county where the person attends school. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall also immediately transmit the conviction data and fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It shall be the duty of the sheriff of each county within this state to maintain a register of the names and addresses of all registered offenders within the sheriffs jurisdiction whose names

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have been provided by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to the sheriff under this Code section. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall establish operating policies and procedures concerning record ownership, quality, verification, modification, and cancellation and shall perform mail out and verification duties on a quarterly basis. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall send each month criminal justice information system network messages to sheriffs listing offenders due for verification. The bureau shall also create a photo image file from original entries and provide such entries to sheriffs to assist in offender identification and verification. (2) Any person who is required to register under this Code section and who is enrolled, employed, or carries on a vocation at an institution of higher education in this state shall provide the name, address, and county of each institution including each campus attended and the persons position or enrollment status, as well as any change in enrollment, employment, or vocation status. This paragraph shall be accomplished in a manner specified in subparagraphs (b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(B), (b)(3)(A), (b)(3)(D), and (b)(3) (E) of this Code section. (3) The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall establish operating policies and procedures in order to provide prompt notice of offender registration and any change in status information contained in paragraph (2) of this subsection to any law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where an institution of higher education is located and to include notification to the campus police if appropriate for the institution of higher education. The law enforcement agency or agencies having jurisdiction where an institution of higher education is located shall provide a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information may be obtained as provided by the state under 20 U.S.C. 1092 (f)(1) and 42 U.S.C. 1407 (j), concerning registered sex offenders. This information may be obtained at the law enforcement officer of the institution, a local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the campus, or via the Georgia Bureau of Investigations Web page."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 37, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty

Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan

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Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please record my affirmative vote in favor of SB 433. I was temporarily off the floor and was unable to vote my machine.

/s/ Doug Haines, 46th

SB 495. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th, Haines of the 46th, Moore of the 18th and Harp of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-15-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county law libraries use of funds, so as to require the use of funds for judges of the state courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Price
Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

SB 467. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to create standards, uniformity, oversight, and certification for family violence intervention programs; to provide a short title; to change provisions relating to family violence counseling; to add an article to manage family violence intervention programs; to define terms; to provide for the administration of the programs; to establish a certification process; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to conform certain language relating to family violence intervention programs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Thompson of the 33rd and Tanksley of the 32nd offered the following substitute to SB 467:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to create standards, uniformity, oversight, and certification for family violence intervention programs; to provide a short title; to change provisions relating to family violence counseling; to add an article to manage family violence intervention programs; to define terms; to provide for the administration of the programs; to establish a certification process; to include compliance standards and annual reporting; to provide for penalties; to require courts and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to utilize certified family violence intervention programs, with certain exceptions; to change provisions relating to the administrative attachment and duties of the State Commission on Family Violence; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to conform certain language relating to family violence intervention programs; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgias Family Violence Intervention Program Certification Act."
SECTION 2. Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, is amended in Code Section 19-9-7, relating to parental visitation, by striking paragraph (3) of subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(3) Order the perpetrator of family violence to attend and complete, to the satisfaction of the court, a certified family violence intervention program of intervention for perpetrators or other designated counseling as defined in Article 1A of Chapter 13 of this title as a condition of the visitation;"
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Chapter 13, relating to family violence, by inserting between Articles 1 and 2 a new Article 1A to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1A 19-13-10. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commission' means the State Commission on Family Violence. (2) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of corrections. (3) 'Department' means the Department of Corrections. (4) 'Family or household members' means past or present spouses, persons who are parents of the same child, or other persons living or formerly living in the same household.

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(5) 'Family violence' means the commission of the offenses of battery, simple battery, simple assault, assault, stalking, criminal damage to property, or criminal trespass between family or household members. (6) 'Family violence intervention program' or 'program' means any program that is certified by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Code Section 19-13-14 and designed to rehabilitate family violence offenders. The term includes, but is not limited to, batterer intervention programs, anger management programs, anger counseling, family problem resolution, and violence therapy.
19-13-11. In carrying out the purpose of this article, the department shall charge a fee for the consideration of applications for certification of family violence intervention programs and instructors. The amount of this fee shall be established by the commission and shall, as best as the commission shall determine, approximate the expense incurred by the department in consideration of an application. These certifications shall be valid for a period of two years unless suspended or revoked prior to the expiration of that time period.
19-13-12. It shall be unlawful for an owner, agent, servant, or employee of any program certified by the department to solicit business, directly or indirectly, by personal solicitation on public property, by telephone, by e-mail, by mail, or by any other means. A violation of this Code section shall be a misdemeanor. Advertising in any mass media, including, but not limited to, newspapers, radio, television, magazines, or telephone directories, by a family violence intervention program shall not be considered a violation of this Code section.
19-13-13. (a) A program certified pursuant to this article shall be administered by the commissioner. The commissioner is authorized to promulgate, adopt, and enforce rules and regulations necessary to carry out this article, including, but not limited to, prescribing the form of applications, visiting program facilities, and investigating complaints. (b) The department shall be responsible for the approval and certification of programs and staff. This responsibility includes the training for and monitoring of all programs under this article.
19-13-14. (a) The commission and the department shall establish standards and requirements concerning the content of courses, including, but not limited to, duration of courses, qualifications of instructors, program and certification fees, attendance requirements, and examinations. In order to be certified, a program shall meet the standards established by the commission and the department.

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(b) Programs may be operated by any individual, partnership, corporation, association, civic group, club, county, municipality, board of education, school, or college or any public, private, or governmental entity. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation which prohibits any individual who is a probation officer or other official or employee of the probation division of the department or a spouse of such individual from owning, operating, instructing at, or being employed by a program, any individual who is a probation officer or other official or employee of the probation division of the department or a spouse of such individual who owns, operates, instructs at, or is employed by a program on June 30, 2002, and who in all respects is and remains qualified to own, operate, instruct at, or be employed by a program is expressly authorized to continue on and after June 30, 2002, to engage in such activities. (d) The department is responsible for establishing requirements for the certification of programs. An applicant must meet the certification requirements promulgated by the department through standards established by the commission and the department. No program shall be approved unless the owner of the program agrees in writing to submit reports as required in the rules and regulations of the department and to allow the examination and audit of the books, records, and financial statements of the program or its authorized agent. No program will be certified unless the owner of the program agrees in writing to pay to the state, for the costs of administration, a fee as established by the commission, provided that nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to allow the department to retain any funds required by the Constitution of this state to be paid into the state treasury; and provided, further, that the department shall comply with all provisions of Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the 'Budget Act,' except Code Section 45-12-92, prior to expending any such miscellaneous funds. All programs operated by the department shall be exempt from fee provisions relating to obtaining certification. (e) The department has the authority to deny, suspend, or revoke a certificate under this article or to impose sanctions upon and discipline a program which is not complying with the rules and regulations set forth by the department. The commissioner shall establish criteria to determine noncompliance with department rules and regulations, sanctions for noncompliance, and methods of appeal if certification is denied, suspended, or revoked. (f) The department shall maintain a list of programs certified pursuant to this article and make the list available to the public and all courts.
19-13-15. The department and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles may operate family violence intervention programs which meet the requirements of the department. The courts and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles may accept such programs in lieu of certified family violence intervention programs as defined in paragraph (1) of Code Section 19-13-10.

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19-13-16. (a) A court, in addition to imposing any penalty provided by law, when sentencing a defendant or revoking a defendants probation for an offense involving family violence, or when imposing a protective order against family violence, shall order the defendant to participate in a family violence intervention program, whether a certified program pursuant to this article or a program operated pursuant to Code Section 19-13-15, unless the court determines and states on the record why participation in such a program is not appropriate. (b) The State Board of Pardons and Paroles, when revoking a conditional releasee for a violation of parole or conditional release for an offense involving family violence, shall require the conditional releasee to participate in a family violence intervention program, whether a certified program pursuant to this article or a program operated pursuant to Code Section 19-13-15, unless the State Board of Pardons and Paroles determines and states on the record why participation in such a program is not appropriate. (c) Unless the defendant is indigent, the cost of the family violence intervention program as provided by this Code section shall be borne by the defendant. If the defendant is indigent, then the cost of the program shall be determined by a sliding scale based upon the defendants ability to pay.
19-13-17. As an alternative to criminal or other civil enforcement, the commissioner or his or her designee, in order to enforce this article or any orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this article, may issue an administrative fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation, whenever that commissioner or his or her designee, after a hearing, determines that any person, firm, or corporation has violated any provision of this article or any order, rule, or regulation promulgated pursuant to this article. The hearing and any administrative review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures for contested cases under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Any person, firm, or corporation that has exhausted all administrative remedies available and that is aggrieved or adversely affected by a final order or action of the commissioner or his or her designee shall have the right of judicial review in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50. All fines collected or recovered by the commissioner under this Code section shall be remitted to the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services to the credit of the general fund of this state. The commissioner or his or her designee may file in the superior court (1) wherein the person under order resides; (2) if such person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business; or (3) in the county wherein the violation occurred, a certified copy of a final order of the commissioner or his or her designee, whether unappealed from or affirmed upon appeal, whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance with the judgment and notify the parties. The judgment shall have the same effect and proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same as though the judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by the court. The penalty prescribed in this Code section shall be concurrent,

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alternative, and cumulative with any and all other civil, criminal, or alternative rights, remedies, forfeitures, or penalties provided, allowed, or available to the commissioner or his or her designee with respect to any violation of this article or any order, rule, or regulation promulgated pursuant to this article."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 19-13-31, relating to the creation of the State Commission on Family Violence, its plan for ending family violence, and the establishment of community task forces, by striking the Code section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"19-13-31. There is created a State Commission on Family Violence which shall be responsible for developing a comprehensive state plan for ending family violence. This plan shall include the initiation, coordination, and oversight of the implementation of family violence laws and the establishment in each judicial circuit of a Community Task Force on Family Violence. These task forces shall be supported by and work in collaboration with the state commission. The commission shall be assigned for administrative purposes only, as set out in Code Section 50-4-3, to the Administrative Office of the Courts Department of Corrections."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 19-13-34, relating to powers and duties of the commission, in subsection (a) by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (7), by striking the period and inserting "; and" at the end of paragraph (8), and by adding a new paragraph (9) to read as follows:
"(9) To develop standards to be utilized by the Department of Corrections in the certification and regulation of family violence intervention programs."
SECTION 6. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended by striking Code Section 42-8-35.6, relating to a family violence intervention program or counseling related to family violence as a condition of probation, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"42-8-35.6. (a) Notwithstanding any other terms or conditions of probation which may be imposed, a court sentencing a defendant to probation for an offense involving family violence as such term is defined in Code Section 19-13-1 19-13-10 shall, to the extent that services are available, require as a condition of probation that the defendant participate in a court approved family violence intervention program or receive counseling related to family violence certified pursuant to Article 1A of Chapter 13 of Title 19, unless the court determines and states on the record why participation in such a program is not appropriate. Unless the defendant is indigent, the cost of such participation in the program or counseling shall be borne by the defendant.

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(b) A court, in addition to imposing any penalty provided by law, when revoking a defendants probation for an offense involving family violence as defined by Code Section 19-13-10, or when imposing a protective order against family violence, shall order the defendant to participate in a family violence intervention program certified pursuant to Article 1A of Chapter 13 of Title 19, unless the court determines and states on the record why participation in such program is not appropriate. (c) The State Board of Pardons and Paroles, when revoking a conditional releasee for a violation of parole or conditional release for an offense involving family violence as defined by Code Section 19-13-10, shall require the conditional releasee to participate in a family violence intervention program certified pursuant to Article 1A of Chapter 13 of Title 19, unless the State Board of Pardons and Paroles determines and states on the record why participation in such a program is not appropriate. (d) Unless the defendant is indigent, the cost of the family violence intervention program as provided by this Code section shall be borne by the defendant. If the defendant is indigent, then the cost of the program shall be determined by a sliding scale based upon the defendants ability to pay."
SECTION 7. This section and Sections 1, 4, 5, and 8 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002. Section 2 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2003. Section 3 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002, for the purposes of the development process by the Department of Corrections and the State Commission on Family Violence for certified family violence intervention programs and for the purposes of collecting application fees; for all other purposes, Section 3 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2003. Section 6 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2003, and shall apply to sentences or conditional release revocations that occur on or after that date.
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 35, nays 0, and the Stokes, et al. substitute was adopted.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on SB 467 was suspended and the bill was placed on the Senate General Calendar.
SB 530. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Harp of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional bondsmen, so as to require continuing education as a condition of a

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professional bondsman or bail recovery agent conducting business in a county; to provide for the approval of continuing education programs; to provide a maximum fee for continuing education; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 530:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional bondsmen, so as to require continuing education as a condition of a professional bondsman or bail recovery agent conducting business in a county; to provide for the approval of continuing education programs; to provide a maximum fee for continuing education; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional bondsmen, is amended by adding after Code Section 17-6-50, relating to persons deemed professional bondsmen, a new Code section to be designated as Code Section 17-6-50.1, to read as follows:
"17-6-50.1. (a) The Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen shall approve continuing education programs offered by professional associations, educational institutions, government agencies, and others as deemed appropriate for professional bondsmen to attend. (b) The fee for continuing education programs for professional bondsmen shall not exceed $125.00 annually. (c) Professional bondsmen shall be required to obtain eight hours of continuing education annually. (d) On or before January 31 of each year, each professional bondsmen shall submit a certificate of completion of eight hours of approved continuing education to the individual or department which is responsible for issuing bail bonds for each jurisdiction in which he or she is doing business."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by adding after Code Section 17-6-56, relating to bail recovery agents, requirements and registration, a new Code section to be designated as Code Section 17-6-56.1, to read as follows:
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(a) The Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen shall approve continuing education programs offered by professional associations, educational institutions, government agencies, and others as deemed appropriate for bail recovery agents to attend. (b) The fee for continuing education programs for bail recovery agents shall not exceed $125.00 annually. (c) Bail recovery agents shall be required to obtain eight hours of continuing education annually. (d) On or before January 31 of each year, each bail recovery agent shall submit a certificate of completion of eight hours of approved continuing education to the individual or department which is responsible for issuing bail bonds for each jurisdiction in which he or she is doing business."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 44, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush N Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 2.

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

Senator Ragan of the 11th asked unanimous consent that SR 628 be dropped to the foot of the calendar. The consent was granted, and SR 628 was dropped to the foot of the Senate Rules Calendar for today.

SB 441. By Senators Walker of the 22nd and Johnson of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-15-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation and membership of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, so as to change the membership of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle
Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker

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Golden Y Guhl

Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 1.

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

SB 496. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th and Lee of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families and Children, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3945), so as to include senior citizens within the purview of the authoritys undertaking; to provide for an additional member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle
Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

HB 1002. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:

A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Appropriations Committee.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn, pursuant to SR 681, until 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2002.

On the motion, Senator Balfour of the 9th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle
Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

E Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 42, nays 8; the motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, March 25, 2002
Thirty-second Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:

HB 885. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pardons and paroles, so as to enact The Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision; to provide for implementation of such compact; to provide for the Georgia State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision; to provide for a compact administrator; to repeal the "Uniform Act for Out-of-State Parolee Supervision"; and for other purposes.
HB 1040. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Connell of the 115th, Harbin of the 113th and Jackson of the 112th:
A BILL to amend Part 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospitals and nursing homes, so as to allow a traumatic burn care medical practice to have a lien on a cause of action accruing to an injured person for the costs of care and treatment arising out of the cause of action; and for other purposes.

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HB 1083. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Hudgens of the 24th, Heard of the 89th and Wix of the 33rd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to athletic trainers, so as to change the provisions relating to licensing, licenses, and requirements for licenses; to change the provisions relating to qualifications for applicants; and for other purposes.
HB 1182. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th and Barnard of the 154th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 45 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Structural Pest Control Act," so as to change certain definitions; to regulate preconstruction termite treatments; to provide for additional powers and duties of the State Structural Pest Control Commission and the Commissioner of Agriculture; and for other purposes.
HB 1206. By Representatives Benfield of the 67th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Manning of the 32nd, Walker of the 141st and Ragas of the 64th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-5-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated stalking, so as to include a good behavior bond as an order which, if violated, is included in the aggravated stalking statue; and for other purposes.
HB 1232. By Representatives Holmes of the 53rd and Brooks of the 54th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, so as to revise the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1301. By Representatives Mueller of the 152nd, Stephens of the 150th and Day of the 153rd:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1306. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, McBee of the 88th and Mobley of the 69th:
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agencies, so as to allow an appointed public official of the executive branch or employee of the executive branch to serve as an instructor of an evening or night course or program for a unit of the University System of Georgia or the Department of Technical and Adult Education in certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
HB 1350. By Representatives Channell of the 111th, Childers of the 13th, Coleman of the 142nd, Parrish of the 144th and Henson of the 65th:
A BILL to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to award grants, as funds become available, to rural hospitals for public health purposes; to provide for the Department of Community Health to promulgate rules and regulations for effective administration of such grants; and for other purposes.
HB 1433. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to authorize counties and municipalities in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is lawful for consumption on the premises to permit and regulate the Sunday sale of malt beverages and wine for consumption on the premises in certain licensed establishments if approved by referendum; and for other purposes.
HB 1544. By Representatives Unterman of the 84th and Walker of the 87th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Walton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
HB 1568. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Hudson of the 156th, Skipper of the 137th, Burkhalter of the 41st, Turnquest of the 73rd and others:
A BILL to enact the "Natural Gas Consumers' Relief Act;" to amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to allow 90 days for commission orders after a hearing regarding electric fuel cost recovery or adoption or amendment of natural gas capacity supply plans; to authorize the Public Service Commission to seek an injunction against the violation of any law administered by the commission or any rule, order, or regulation

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established by the commission; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act," so as to revise extensively and comprehensively; and for other purposes.
HB 1577. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the judge of the Probate Court of Franklin County," so as to change the method of computing such officer's salary; and for other purposes.
HB 1578. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Franklin County," so as to change the method of computing such officer's salary; and for other purposes.
HB 1579. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the tax commissioner of Franklin County," so as to change the method of computing such officer's salary; and for other purposes.
HB 1667. By Representative Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and Senate and qualifications of members, so as to provide for the composition and number of state senatorial districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1671. By Representatives Knox of the 28th and Muntean of the 85th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Forsyth County Board of Education, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1672. By Representatives Knox of the 28th and Muntean of the 85th:
A BILL to amend an Act to create the State Court of Forsyth County, so as to create an additional judge for such court; and for other purposes.

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HB 1675. By Representatives Williams of the 5th and Hammontree of the 4th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Whitfield County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1676. By Representative Sims of the 167th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of education of Coffee County, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1679. By Representatives Jamieson of the 22nd and Bridges of the 9th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from City of Baldwin ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city who are less than 65 years of age and a homestead exemption from City of Baldwin ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city who are 65 years of age or over or disabled; and for other purposes.
HB 1680. By Representative Parrish of the 144th:
A BILL to provide that members of the Board of Education of Johnson County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; and for other purposes.
HB 1681. By Representative Parrish of the 144th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1682. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the continued existence of the Wilcox County School District and the Wilcox County Board of Education, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1683. By Representatives Ray of the 128th and James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Peach County," so as to provide for membership of such board of commissioners; to provide for the election and terms of office of members; to provide for the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
HB 1684. By Representatives Ray of the 128th and James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act Providing for the Board of Education of Peach County," so as to provide for membership of such board; to provide for the election and terms of office of members; to provide for the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
HB 1685. By Representative Ray of the 128th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Crawford County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1686. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Early County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1687. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Early County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Early County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1688. By Representatives Connell of the 115th, Anderson of the 116th, Allen of the 117th, Howard of the 118th and DeLoach of the 119th:
A BILL to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, so as to reapportion the districts for election of members of the board of education; to provide for elections pursuant to such reapportionment of districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1689. By Representatives Connell of the 115th, Anderson of the 116th, Allen of the 117th, Howard of the 118th and DeLoach of the 119th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, so as to reapportion the districts for election of members of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission; to provide for elections pursuant to such reapportionment of districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1690. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Houston of the 166th and Scott of the 165th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Moultrie, so as to change the corporate limits of such city by annexing certain territory in Colquitt County into such city; and for other purposes.
HB 1691. By Representative Lanier of the 145th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Jenkins County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purpose.
HB 1692. By Representative Lanier of the 145th:
A BILL to amend an Act establishing a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Jenkins, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1694. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Floyd of the 138th, O'Neal of the 139th and Ray of the 128th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Houston County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Houston County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1696. By Representatives Knox of the 28th and Muntean of the 85th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Forsyth County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

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HB 1697. By Representatives Hudson of the 156th, Holland of the 157th and Scott of the 165th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Tift County, so as to change the composition of commissioner districts from which members of the board are elected; and for other purposes.
HB 1701. By Representative Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Eastman; and for other purposes.
HB 1705. By Representative Hudson of the 120th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
SB 434. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to filling of vacancies; to provide for other related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 443. By Senator Guhl of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Walton County, approved August 1, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 747), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 479. By Senators Williams of the 6th and Kemp of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County, approved February 11, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1336), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4017), so as to reapportion the commissioner

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SB 492. SB 493. SB 494.

districts; to define certain terms; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Beatty of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), so as to provide for an additional $20,000.00 exemption for persons who are 65

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years of age or over; to provide that both exemptions shall be subject to a net income limitation of $18,000.00 not including retirement income; to provide for a definition; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 513. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd and Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for election of the chairman and the members of the board of education of Jefferson County," approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4167), so as to change the compensation of the chairperson and members of such board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:
HR 1074. By Representatives Greene of the 158th, Stallings of the 100th, Houston of the 166th, Skipper of the 137th, Walker of the 141st and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Local Assistance Road Program Study Committee; and for other purposes.
HR 1105. By Representatives Floyd of the 138th, Coleman of the 142nd, Greene of the 158th, Purcell of the 147th and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Construction Codes Study Committee; and for other purposes.
HR 1215. By Representative Shanahan of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Veterans Parkway; and for other purposes.
The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:
SB 403. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the descriptions of the

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education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for eligibility and qualifications; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 404. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, approved February 28, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3546), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent chairpersons and members; to provide for eligibility and qualifications; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:
HB 1358. By Representative Lanier of the 145th:
A BILL to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Candler County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 564. By Senator Guhl of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Walton County, approved April 4, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2974), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide

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for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 565. By Senator Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SR 921. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Starr of the 44th, Walker of the 22nd and Johnson of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION in tribute to Honorable Hugh Marion Gillis and providing for the placement of a portrait of him; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SR 926. By Se nator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION urging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to recognize the substantial gift from the estate of Deborah Green Jackson to Georgia Southwestern College in 1948 and to affix an appropriate plaque at Jackson Hall on the campus of Georgia Southwestern State University; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
SR 927. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on County and Municipal Extraterritorial Utility Service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

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HB 885. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pardons and paroles, so as to enact The Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision; to provide for implementation of such compact; to provide for the Georgia State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision; to provide for a compact administrator; to repeal the "Uniform Act for Out-of-State Parolee Supervision"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1040. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Connell of the 115th, Harbin of the 113th and Jackson of the 112th:
A BILL to amend Part 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospitals and nursing homes, so as to allow a traumatic burn care medical practice to have a lien on a cause of action accruing to an injured person for the costs of care and treatment arising out of the cause of action; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1083. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Hudgens of the 24th, Heard of the 89th and Wix of the 33rd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to athletic trainers, so as to change the provisions relating to licensing, licenses, and requirements for licenses; to change the provisions relating to qualifications for applicants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 1182. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th and Barnard of the 154th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 45 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Structural Pest Control Act," so as to change certain definitions; to regulate preconstruction termite treatments; to provide for additional powers and duties of the State Structural Pest Control Commission and the Commissioner of Agriculture; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Agriculture Committee.

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HB 1206. By Representatives Benfield of the 67th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Manning of the 32nd, Walker of the 141st and Ragas of the 64th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-5-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated stalking, so as to include a good behavior bond as an order which, if violated, is included in the aggravated stalking statue; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 1232. By Representatives Holmes of the 53rd and Brooks of the 54th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, so as to revise the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1301. By Representatives Mueller of the 152nd, Stephens of the 150th and Day of the 153rd:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1306. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, McBee of the 88th and Mobley of the 69th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 45-10-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exceptions to prohibitions on transactions with state agencies, so as to allow an appointed public official of the executive branch or employee of the executive branch to serve as an instructor of an evening or night course or program for a unit of the University System of Georgia or the Department of Technical and Adult Education in certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Higher Education Committee.

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HB 1350. By Representatives Channell of the 111th, Childers of the 13th, Coleman of the 142nd, Parrish of the 144th and Henson of the 65th:
A BILL to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to award grants, as funds become available, to rural hospitals for public health purposes; to provide for the Department of Community Health to promulgate rules and regulations for effective administration of such grants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 1433. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to authorize counties and municipalities in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is lawful for consumption on the premises to permit and regulate the Sunday sale of malt beverages and wine for consumption on the premises in certain licensed establishments if approved by referendum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 1544. By Representatives Unterman of the 84th and Walker of the 87th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Walton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1568. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Hudson of the 156th, Skipper of the 137th, Burkhalter of the 41st, Turnquest of the 73rd and others:
A BILL to enact the "Natural Gas Consumers' Relief Act;" to amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to allow 90 days for commission orders after a hearing regarding electric fuel cost recovery or adoption or amendment of natural gas capacity supply plans; to authorize the Public Service Commission to seek an injunction against the violation of any law administered by the commission or any rule, order, or regulation established by the commission; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia

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Annotated, the "Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act," so as to revise extensively and comprehensively; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1577. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the judge of the Probate Court of Franklin County," so as to change the method of computing such officer's salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1578. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Franklin County," so as to change the method of computing such officer's salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1579. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the tax commissioner of Franklin County," so as to change the method of computing such officer's salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1667. By Representative Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and Senate and qualifications of members, so as to provide for the composition and number of state senatorial districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.

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HB 1671. By Representatives Knox of the 28th and Muntean of the 85th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Forsyth County Board of Education, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1672. By Representatives Knox of the 28th and Muntean of the 85th:
A BILL to amend an Act to create the State Court of Forsyth County, so as to create an additional judge for such court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1675. By Representatives Williams of the 5th and Hammontree of the 4th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Whitfield County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1676. By Representative Sims of the 167th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of education of Coffee County, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 1679. By Representatives Jamieson of the 22nd and Bridges of the 9th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from City of Baldwin ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city who are less than 65 years of age and a homestead exemption from City of Baldwin ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city who are 65 years of age or over or disabled; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1680. By Representative Parrish of the 144th:
A BILL to provide that members of the Board of Education of Johnson County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1681. By Representative Parrish of the 144th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1682. By Representative Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the continued existence of the Wilcox County School District and the Wilcox County Board of Education, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1683. By Representatives Ray of the 128th and James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Peach County," so as to provide for membership of such board of commissioners; to provide for the election and terms of office of members; to provide for the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1684. By Representatives Ray of the 128th and James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act Providing for the Board of Education of Peach County," so as to provide for membership of such board; to provide for the election and terms of office of members; to provide for the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1685. By Representative Ray of the 128th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Crawford County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1686. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Early County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1687. By Representative Broome of the 160th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Early County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Early County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1688. By Representatives Connell of the 115th, Anderson of the 116th, Allen of the 117th, Howard of the 118th and DeLoach of the 119th:
A BILL to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, so as to reapportion the districts for election of members of the board of education; to provide for elections pursuant to such reapportionment of districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1689. By Representatives Connell of the 115th, Anderson of the 116th, Allen of the 117th, Howard of the 118th and DeLoach of the 119th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, so as to reapportion the districts for election of members of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission; to provide for elections pursuant to such reapportionment of districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1690. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Houston of the 166th and Scott of the 165th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Moultrie, so as to change the corporate limits of such city by annexing certain territory in Colquitt County into such city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1691. By Representative Lanier of the 145th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Jenkins County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purpose.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1692. By Representative Lanier of the 145th:
A BILL to amend an Act establishing a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Jenkins, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1694. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Floyd of the 138th, O'Neal of the 139th and Ray of the 128th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Houston County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Houston County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1696. By Representatives Knox of the 28th and Muntean of the 85th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Forsyth County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1697. By Representatives Hudson of the 156th, Holland of the 157th and Scott of the 165th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Tift County, so as to change the composition of commissioner districts from which members of the board are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1701. By Representative Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Eastman; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.

HB 1705. By Representative Hudson of the 120th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HR 1074. By Representatives Greene of the 158th, Stallings of the 100th, Houston of the 166th, Skipper of the 137th, Walker of the 141st and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Local Assistance Road Program Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

HR 1105. By Representatives Floyd of the 138th, Coleman of the 142nd, Greene of the 158th, Purcell of the 147th and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Construction Codes Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

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HR 1215. By Representative Shanahan of the 10th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Veterans Parkway; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Transportation Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 918 HB 919 HB 1077 HB 1236 HB 1252 HB 1426 HB 1459 HB 1480 HB 1485 HB 1543 HB 1569 HB 1570 HB 1573 HB 1574 HB 1591 HB 1593 HB 1594 HB 1598

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass as Amended Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1601 HB 1602 HB 1605 HB 1608 HB 1612 HB 1615 HB 1618 HB 1623 HB 1626 HB 1631 HB 1635 HB 1638 SB 537 SB 538 SB 541 SB 542 SB 559

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Transportation Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

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HR 130 SR 850

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Starr of the 44th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1086 HB 1105 HB 1118 HB 1184 HB 1203

HB 1205 HB 1216 HB 1421 HB 1553 HR 646

SB 167 SB 316 SB 399 SB 482 SB 483

SB 491 SB 501 SB 508 SB 515 SB 549

SB 551 SR 520 SR 609 SR 799

SR 820 SR 826 SR 852 SR 854

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Beatty Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl Haines Hamrick

Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen Paul Polak

Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Balfour Hecht

Blitch Tanksley

Fort Vacancy, 19th

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Blitch

Hecht

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

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Senator Jackson of the 50th introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Joe Vernon of Cleveland, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Polak of the 42nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Stuart Segerman.
Senator Starr of the 44th introduced Gordon D. Griffin, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, commended by SR 835, adopted previously. Mr. Griffin addressed the Senate briefly.
At 10:50 a.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 1:30 p.m. to permit the Senators to serve as Honor Guards to the Honorable Herman E. Talmadge, former United States Senator and former Governor of the State of Georgia, as his body is carried from the Capitol.
The President called the Senate to order at 1:30 p.m.
Senator Starr of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senators Scott of the 36th, Hooks of the 14th, and Gillis of the 20th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senators Scott, Hooks and Gillis were excused.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 911. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Northeast High School Raiderettes; and for other purposes.
SR 912. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Vivian Hatcher, principal of Burke Elementary School in Macon; and for other purposes.
SR 913. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donald Clark upon the occasion of his selection as Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 914. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joy J. Varner upon the occasion of her selection as Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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SR 915. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan McMillan upon the occasion of her selection as Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 916. By Senators Cable of the 27th, Lee of the 29th and Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Judge Paschal A. English, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 917. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jan N. Simmons upon the occasion of her selection as Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 918. By Senator Cable of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Leesa Woodall; and for other purposes.
SR 919. By Senators Cable of the 27th, Moore of the 18th and Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gladys R. Whipple upon the occasion of her selection as Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 920. By Senators Cable of the 27th, Moore of the 18th and Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Georgia Academy for the Blind; and for other purposes.
SR 922. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending Juanita Carson Booker; and for other purposes.
SR 923. By Senator Gingrey of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April as Confederate History and Heritage Month; and for other purposes.
SR 924. By Senator Gingrey of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April as Confederate History and Heritage Month; and for other purposes.

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SR 925. By Senator Johnson of the 1st:

A RESOLUTION in memory of the late John Hodges; and for other purposes.

SR 928. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.

Senator Kemp of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Appropriations Committee and committed to the Judiciary Committee:

HB 1291. By Representative Connell of the 115th:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state court judges and solicitors, so as to provide for reimbursement of travel and educational expenses; to amend provisions relating to the Council of State Court Judges of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and HB 1291 was committed to the Judiciary Committee.

Senator Stephens of the 51st asked unanimous consent that Senator Cable of the 27th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Cable was excused.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Monday, March 25, 2002 Thirty-second Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 537

Williams of the 6th TOOMBS COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Toombs County, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5121), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of

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current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Gillis of the 20th LAURENS COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members to the Board of Education of Laurens County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3821), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3976), so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Laurens County; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for a certain submission; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Gillis of the 20th JOHNSON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that members of the Board of Education of Johnson County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Gillis of the 20th CANDLER COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County, approved March 23, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 430), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the selection, powers, and duties of the vice chairperson; to change certain provisions regarding compensation of members of the board; to provide for the selection, powers, and duties of the clerk of the board; to provide for the exercise of powers, duties, and authority of the board; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under

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the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 559

Burton of the 5th Balfour of the 9th Ladd of the 41st Shafer of the 48th Price of the 56th GWINNETT COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4296), as amended, so as to provide for staggered appointments of members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following two local bills relating to homestead exemption require a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 918

Mullis of the 53rd DADE COUNTY
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Dade County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of that homestead; and for other purposes.

HB 919

Mullis of the 53rd DADE COUNTY
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Dade County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.

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Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to provide for the supplement to be paid to each of the judges of the superior court of said circuit; and for other purposes. (AMENDMENT)
Hamrick of the 30th Hecht of the 34th DOUGLAS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for election districts for the board of education of Douglas County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes. (SUBSTITUTE)

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1485

Guhl of the 45th Haines of the 46th BARROW COUNTY

A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Barrow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.

HB 1543

Marable of the 52nd BARTOW COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Bartow County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1573

Beatty of the 47th LAVONIA, CITY OF

A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Lavonia; and for other purposes. (SUBSTITUTE)

HB 1574

Bowen of the 13th BERLIN, CITY OF

A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Berlin; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1591

Brown of the 26th WILKINSON COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide a $15,000.00 homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Wilkinson County School District for residents who are 62 years of age or older and whose net income does not exceed $15,000.00, so as to increase the amount of such exemption to $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; and for other purposes.

HB 1593

Beatty of the 47th JEFFERSON, CITY OF

A BILL to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Jefferson, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 1594

Beatty of the 47th JEFFERSON, CITY OF

A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Jefferson, so as to change the description of the council districts; and for other purposes.

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Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Ragan of the 11th Bowen of the 13th COLQUITT COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Colquitt County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Ragan of the 11th Bowen of the 13th COLQUIT COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act re-creating the Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Dean of the 31st HARALSON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the board of education of Haralson County, so as to change the composition of the districts from which members of the board are elected; and for other purposes.
Gingrey of the 37th KENNESAW, CITY OF
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1612 HB 1615 HB 1618 HB 1623 HB 1626

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Dean of the 31st Stephens of the 51st Marable of the 52nd CHEROKEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
A BILL to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge and to the district attorney of such circuit; and for other purposes.

Stephens of the 51st FANNIN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fannin County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

Hooks of the 14th TERRELL COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Terrell County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

Seabaugh of the 28th COWETTA COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Coweta County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

Harp of the 16th TALBOT COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the board of commissioners of Talbot County, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to filling of vacancies; and for other purposes.

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HB 1631

Moore of the 18th CENTERVILLE, CITY OF

A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Centerville, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1635

Ragan of the 11th DECATUR COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Decatur County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1638

Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Cobb County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

The amendment and substitutes to the following bills were put upon their adoption:

*HB 1459

The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 1459 by striking line 14 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

*HB 1480
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1480:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act providing for election districts for the board of education of Douglas County, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for compensation of the chairperson and board members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act providing for election districts for the board of education of Douglas County, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, is amended by striking Section 1 and inserting in its place a new Section 1 to read as follows:
"SECTION 1. (a) Those members of the board of education of Douglas County who are serving as such immediately prior to the effective date of this Act and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. On and after the effective date of this Act, the board of education of Douglas County shall consist of five members all of whom shall be elected from education districts described in subsection (b) of this section. (b) For purposes of electing members of the board of education, the Douglas County School District is divided into five education districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. The five education districts shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: douglassb2r Plan Type: Local User: Gina Administrator: Douglas. (c) When used in such attachment, the terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a Block Group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the Douglas County School District which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the

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Douglas County School District which is described in that attachment as being in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any education district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. (d) No person shall be a member of the board if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Sections 45-2-1 and 20-2-51 of the O.C.G.A. or any other general law applicable to that office. (e) In order to be elected as a member of the board from an education district, a person must receive the number of votes cast as required by general law for that office in that district only. Only electors who are residents of that education district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from an education district, each candidate for such office shall specify the education district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected or appointed as a member of the board from an education district must continue to reside in that district during that persons term of office or that office shall become vacant. (f) The members of the board of education of Douglas County shall be elected as provided in this subsection. The first members from Education Districts 2, 3, and 4 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November 2002. Those members of the board elected thereto from Education Districts 2, 3, and 4 in 2002 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2006, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. The first members from Education Districts 1 and 5 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November 2004. Those members of the board elected thereto from Education Districts 1 and 5 in 2004 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2008, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. Those and all future successors to members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the time of the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years each. Members of the board shall serve for the terms of office specified therefor in this subsection and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
(g)(1) Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as they exist immediately prior to the effective date of this Act, shall continue to be designated as Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively, but as newly described under this Ac t, and on and after the effective date of this Act, such members of the board serving from those former

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education districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act. (2) All members of the board who are elected thereto shall be nominated and elected in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the 'Georgia Election Code'. (h) The chairperson of the board of education shall be compensated in equal monthly installments from the general funds of the board of education the sum of 20 percent of the base salary for a superior court judge as set forth in O.C.G.A. Section 45-7-4. The vice chairperson of the board of education shall be compensated in equal monthly installments from the general funds of the board of education the sum of 18 percent of the base salary for a superior court judge as set forth in O.C.G.A. Section 45-7-4. The remaining board members shall be compensated in equal monthly installments from the general funds of the board of education the sum of 16 percent of the base salary for a superior court judge as set forth in O.C.G.A. Section 45-7-4. The members of the board of education shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in carrying out approved board of education business while outside the county. All expenses so incurred shall be paid from the general funds of the board of education on a monthly basis."
SECTION 2. It shall be the duty of the attorney of the Board of Education of Douglas County to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 3. (a) Section 2, this section, and the provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the regular election in 2002 of members of the board of education of Douglas County shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) The provisions of this Act relating to compensation of the chairperson and board members shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which this Act is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. (c) The remaining provisions of this Act shall become effective January 1, 2003.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Plan Name: douglassb2r Plan Type: Local User: Gina Administrator: Douglas
Redistricting Plan Components Report
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Tract: 802.02 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 BG: 6 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 Tract: 803.01 BG: 1 1023 1024 1025 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 Tract: 803.02 Tract: 805.03 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6026 6027 Tract: 806.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 BG: 3 Tract: 806.02 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

District 002 Douglas County
Tract: 801.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 802.01 Tract: 802.02 BG: 3 Tract: 803.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1999

District 003 Douglas County

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Tract: 801.01 BG: 4 Tract: 802.02 BG: 5 5000 5001 5011 5012 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6022 6023 6024 6025 Tract: 805.03 BG: 1 Tract: 805.04 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4999 Tract: 806.01 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2023 2999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4999 BG: 6 Tract: 806.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2999
District 004 Douglas County
Tract: 803.01 BG: 2 Tract: 804.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1046 1047 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023

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3024 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3074 3075 Tract: 805.03 BG: 2 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6028 Tract: 805.04 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 Tract: 805.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1026 1027 BG: 2
District 005 Douglas County
Tract: 804.01 BG: 1 1044 1045 BG: 3 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3038 3039 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3999 Tract: 804.02 Tract: 805.04 BG: 3 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3999 BG: 4 4007 Tract: 805.05 BG: 1 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 Tract: 805.06 Tract: 805.07 Tract: 806.01 BG: 4 4008 4998

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 41, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.
*HB 1573
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1573:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide a new charter for the City of Lavonia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers relative to the office of mayor; to provide for administrative responsibilities; to provide for a city manager and certain duties and powers relative thereto; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk, a city treasurer, and other personnel; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for purchases; to provide for the sale of property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for eminent domain; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS
SECTION 1.10. Name.
This city and the inhabitants thereof, are hereby constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style Lavonia, Georgia, and by that name shall have perpetual succession.

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SECTION 1.11. Corporate boundaries.
(a) The boundaries of this city shall be those existing on the effective date of the adoption of this charter with such alterations as may be made from time to time in the manner provided by law. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or any combination thereof to be retained permanently in the office of Mayor and to be designated, as the case may be: "Official Map of the corporate limits of the City of Lavonia, Georgia." Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city manager shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. (b) The city council may provide for the redrawing of any such map by ordinance to reflect lawful changes in the corporate boundaries. A redrawn map shall supersede for all purposes the entire map or maps which it is designated to replace.
SECTION 1.12. Powers and construction.
(a) This city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the present or future Constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter. This city shall have all powers of selfgovernment not otherwise prohibited by this charter or by general law. (b) The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of this city.
SECTION 1.13. Examples of powers.
The powers of this city shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Air and Water Pollution. To regulate the emission of smoke or other exhaust which pollutes the air and to prevent the pollution of natural streams which flow within the corporate limits of the city; (2) Animal Regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted hereunder; (3) Appropriations and Expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city;

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(4) Building Regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades; (5) Business Regulation and Taxation. To levy and to provide for the collection of license fees and taxes on privileges, occupations, trades, and processions; to license and regulate the same; to provide for the manner and method of payment of such licenses and taxes; and to revoke such licenses after due process for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; (6) Condemnation. To condemn property, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city, for present or future use and for any corporate purpose deemed necessary by the governing authority, utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (7) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (8) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or without the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (9) Fire Regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to firefighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (10) Garbage Fees. To levy, fix, assess, and collect a garbage, refuse, and trash collection and disposal and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business therein benefitting from such services; to enforce the payment of such charges, taxes, or fees; and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges; (11) General Health, Safety, and Welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (12) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (13) Health and Sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (14) Jail Sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the citys court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and squares in the city; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail or to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials;

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(15) Motor Vehicles. To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and exercise control over all traffic, including parking upon or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city; (16) Municipal Agencies and Delegation of Power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city, and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (17) Municipal Debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (18) Municipal Property Ownership. To acquire, dispose of, and hold in trust or otherwise, any real, personal, or mixed property in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (19) Municipal Property Protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (20) Municipal Utilities. To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities, including but not limited to a system of waterworks, sewers and drains, sewage disposal, gas works, electric light plants, transportation facilities, public airports, cable television, and any other public utility; to fix the penalties and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; to authorize the extension of water, sewerage, and electrical distribution systems, and all necessary appurtenances by which said utilities are distributed, inside and outside the corporate limits of the city; and to provide utility services to persons, firms, and corporations inside and outside the corporate limits of the city as provided by ordinance; (21) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (22) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (23) Planning and Zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning; and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to insure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (24) Police and Fire Protection. To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed police and to establish, operate, or contract for a police and a fire-fighting agency; (25) Public Hazards; Removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (26) Public Improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of public ways, parks and playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, markets and market houses, public buildings, libraries, public

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housing, airports, hospitals, terminals, docks, parking facilities, or charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; to provide any other public improvements, inside or outside the corporate limits of the city; to regulate the use of public improvements; and for such purposes, property may be acquired by condemnation under Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (27) Public Peace. To provide for the prevention and punishment of drunkenness, riots, and public disturbances; (28) Public Transportation. To organize and operate such public transportation systems as are deemed beneficial; (29) Public Utilities and Services. To grant franchises or make contracts for public utilities and public services; and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Public Service Commission; (30) Regulation of Roadside Areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate limits of the city; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (31) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (32) Roadways. To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish or change the grade of, abandon or close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with shade trees, or otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light the roads, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; to negotiate and execute leases over, through, under, or across any city property or the right of way of any street, road, alley, and walkway or portion thereof within the corporate limits of the city for bridges, passageways, or any other purpose or use between buildings on opposite sides of the street and for other bridges, overpasses, and underpasses for private use at such location and to charge a rental therefor in such manner as may be provided by ordinance; to authorize and control the construction of bridges, overpasses and underpasses within the corporate limits of the city; to grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities and for private use; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (33) Sewer Fees. To levy a fee, charge, or sewer tax as necessary to ensure the acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, and extending of a sewage disposal plant and sewerage system and to levy on those to whom sewers and sewerage systems are made available a sewer service fee, charge, or sewer tax for the availability or use of the sewers; to provide for the manner and method of collecting

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such service charges and for enforcing payment of the same; and to charge, impose, and collect a sewer connection fee or fees to those connected with the system; (34) Solid Waste Disposal. To provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse and to regulate the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; and to provide for the separate collection of glass, tin, aluminum, cardboard, paper, and other recyclable materials and to provide for the sale of such items; (35) Special Areas of Public Regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors, and the use and sale of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit adult oriented businesses, including, but not limited to, fortune telling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (36) Special Assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements; (37) Taxes: Ad Valorem. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation; (38) Taxes: Other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law. (39) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles; (40) Urban Redevelopment. To organize and operate an urban redevelopment program; and (41) Other Powers. To exercise and enjoy all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; to exercise all implied powers necessary to carry into execution all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully stated herein; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to be exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia; and no listing of particular powers in this charter shall be held to be exclusive of others, nor restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 1.14. Exercise of powers.
All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into the execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia.
ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
SECTION 2.10. City council creation, number, election.
The legislative authority of the government of this city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and four council members. The mayor and council members shall be elected in the manner provided by this charter.
SECTION 2.11. City council terms and qualifications for office.
The members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or council member unless they shall be 21 years of age on or before the date of the election and shall have been a resident of the city for one year immediately prior to the date of the election of mayor or members of the city council. Each shall continue to reside therein during their period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city.
SECTION 2.12. Vacancy; filling of vacancies.
(a) Vacancies - The office of mayor or council member shall become vacant upon the incumbents death, resignation, removal of residence from city, missing four consecutive city council meetings without leave from council, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this charter or the general laws of the State of Georgia. A vacancy in the office of mayor or council member shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in this charter. (b) Suspension - Upon the suspension from office of mayor or council member in any manner authorized by the general laws of the State of Georgia, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension

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becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in this charter.
SECTION 2.13. Compensation and expenses.
The mayor and council members shall receive compensation and expenses for their services as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 2.14. Conflicts of interest; holding other offices.
(a) Conflict of Interest - No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly:
(1) Engage in any business or transaction, or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of his or her official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of his or her judgment or action in the performance of his or her official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment, or render services for private interests, when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of his or her official duties or would tend to impair the independence of their judgment or action in the performance of their official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which they are engaged without the proper legal authorization; or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of themselves or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to their knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, in business dealings with the governmental body by which they are engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign. Valuables are defined as gifts worth over $50.00; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; and (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which he or she has financial interest. (b) Disclosure - Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who shall have any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such private interest to the city council. The mayor or any council member who has a private interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such private interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and they shall disqualify themselves from

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participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such private interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (c) Use of Public Property - No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Contracts Voidable and Rescindable - Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render said contract or sale voidable at the option of the city official. (e) Ineligibility of Elected Official - Except where authorized by law, neither the mayor nor any council member shall hold any other elective or compensated appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by said government or any agency thereof during the term for which they were elected. No former mayor and no former council member shall hold any compensated appointive office in the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which they were elected. (f) Political Activities of Certain Officers and Employees -No appointive officer and no employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. (g) Penalties for Violation -
(1) Any city officer or employee who knowingly conceals such financial interest or knowingly violates any of the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited their office or position. (2) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit their office or position as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter.
SECTION 2.15. Inquiries and investigations.
The city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and the conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as provided by ordinance.

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SECTION 2.16. General power and authority of the city council.
Except as otherwise provided by the charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city as provided by Article I of this charter.
SECTION 2.17. Eminent domain.
The city council is hereby empowered to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain public ways, parks, public grounds, cemeteries, markets, market houses, public buildings, libraries, sewers, drains, sewage treatment, waterworks, electrical systems, cable television systems, gas systems, airports, hospitals, and charitable educational, recreational, sport curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities, and any other public improvements inside or outside the city; and, to regulate the use thereof and for such purposes, property may be condemned under procedures established under general law applicable now or as provided in the future.
SECTION 2.18. Oath of office.
The oath of office shall be administered by a person duly authorized by law to administer oaths to the newly elected members as follows:
"I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor) (council member) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America."
SECTION 2.19. Regular and special meetings.
(a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or two members of the city council. Notice of such special meetings shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to council members shall not be required if the mayor and all council members are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a council member in writing before or after such a meeting, and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such council members presence. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting without unanimous consent of such council members present.

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(c) All meetings of the city council shall be public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of special meetings shall be made as required by law.
SECTION 2.20. Rules of procedure.
(a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping a journal of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the mayors pleasure. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time.
SECTION 2.21. Quorum: voting.
(a) Three council members shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any member of the city council shall have the right to request a roll call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of three council members shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution. (b) In the event vacancies in office result in less than a quorum of council members holding office, then the remaining council members in office shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. A unanimous vote of all members of the remaining council shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution.
SECTION 2.22. Ordinance form; procedures.
(a) Every proposed ordinance should be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be "The Council of the City of Lavonia hereby ordains. . ." and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any council member and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided in Section 2.24 of this charter. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the city clerk shall as soon as possible distribute a copy to the mayor and to each council member and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the city clerk and at such other places as the city council may designate.

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SECTION 2.23. Action requiring an ordinance.
Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance.
SECTION 2.24. Emergencies.
To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or two council members and promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the council members present shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances.
SECTION 2.25. Codes of technical regulations.
(a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that:
(1) The requirements of subsection (b) of Section 2.22 of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) A copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the city clerk pursuant to Section 2.26 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the city clerk for distribution or for purchase at a reasonable price.

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SECTION 2.26. Signing; authenticating; recording; codification; printing.
(a) The city clerk shall authenticate by his or her signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the council. (b) The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly, together with all amendments thereto and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as "Code of Ordinances, City of Lavonia, Georgia." Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation therein. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.
SECTION 2.27. City manager; appointment; qualifications; compensation.
The city council may employ a city manager for an indefinite term and shall fix the city managers compensation. The city manager shall be employed solely on the basis of the city managers executive and administrative qualifications.
SECTION 2.28. Election of mayor; forfeiture; compensation.
The mayor shall be elected and serve for a term of four years and until the mayors successor is elected and qualified. The mayor shall be a qualified elector of this city, and the mayor shall be 21 years of age on or before the date of the election, and the mayor shall have been a resident of the city for one year immediately preceding the mayors election. The mayor shall continue to reside in this city during the period of the mayors service. The mayor shall forfeit the mayors office on the same grounds and under the same procedure as for council members. The compensation of the mayor shall be established in the same manner as for council members.

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SECTION 2.29. Chief executive officer.
The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of this city. The mayor shall possess all of the executive and administrative power granted to the city under the constitution and laws of the State of Georgia, and all the executive and administrative powers contained in this charter.

SECTION 2.30. Powers and duties of mayor.
As the chief executive of this city, the mayor shall: (1) Vote at city council meetings only in the case of a tie vote by council members; (2) See that all laws and ordinances of the city are faithfully executed; (3) Exercise supervision over all executive and administrative work of the city and provide for the coordination of administrative activities; (4) Prepare and submit to the city council a recommended operating budget and recommended capital budget; (5) Provide for an annual audit of all accounts of the city and such other information as the city council may request from time to time; (6) Recommend to the city council such measures relative to the affairs of the city, improvement of the government, and promotion of the welfare of its inhabitants as they may deem expedient; (7) Call special meetings of the city council as provided in subsection (b) of Section 2.19 of this charter; (8) Require any department or agency of the city to submit written reports whenever they deem it expedient; and (9) Perform such other duties as may be required by law, this charter, or by ordinance.
SECTION 2.31. Mayor pro tempore, election.
By a majority vote, the city council shall elect a council member to serve as mayor pro tempore.
SECTION 2.32. Mayor pro tempore, power and duties.
During the absence or disability of the mayor for any cause, the mayor pro tempore, or in the mayor pro tempores absence or disability for any reason any one of the council members chosen by a majority vote of the city council, shall be clothed with all the rights

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and privileges of the mayor and shall perform the duties of the office of the mayor so long as such absence or disability shall continue. Any such absence or disability shall be declared by majority vote of all council members.
ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
SECTION 3.10. Administrative and service departments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council, by ordinance, shall prescribe the functions or duties, and establish, abolish, or alter all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the heads of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and heads of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance. (d) There shall be a head of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each department head shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of his or her department or agency. (e) The power to employ or to discharge any employee of the city is vested in the city council. The city council may promulgate such policies as necessary for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of the city and its employment practices.
SECTION 3.11. Boards, commissions and authorities.
(a) The city council shall create by ordinances such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the city council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council, by ordinance, may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority.

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(d) Except as otherwise provide by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority created pursuant to subsection (c) of this section above shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed herein for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until that person has executed and filed with the city clerk an oath obligating himself or herself to faithfully and impartially perform the duties of that office, such oath to be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) Any member of a board, commission, or authority may be removed from office for cause by a vote of three members of the city council. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the city clerk.
SECTION 3.12. City attorney.
The city council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the council as directed; shall advise the city council, mayor, and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the citys affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required of the city attorney by virtue of the position as city attorney. The city attorney shall serve at the discretion of the city council.
SECTION 3.13. City clerk.
The city council may appoint a city clerk who shall not be a council member. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal; maintain council records required by this charter; and perform such other duties as may be required by city council.

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SECTION 3.14. City treasurer.
The city council may appoint a financial officer to collect all taxes, licenses, fees, and other monies belonging to the city subject to the provisions of this charter and the ordinances of the city and to enforce all laws of Georgia relating to the collection of delinquent taxes and sale or foreclosure for nonpayment of taxes. The financial officer shall also be responsible for the general duties of a treasurer and fiscal officer.

SECTION 3.15. City accountant.
The city council shall appoint a city accountant to perform the duties of an accountant. The city accountant shall serve at the discretion of the city council.

SECTION 3.16. Position classification and pay plans.
The city council may provide for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this section, all elected and appointed city officials are not city employees.
SECTION 3.17. Personnel policies.
The city council may provide for and adopt rules and regulations consistent with this charter concerning:
(1) The method of employee selection and probationary periods of employment; (2) The administration of the position classification and pay plan, methods of promotion and application of service ratings thereto, and transfer of employees within the classification plan; (3) Hours of work, vacation, sick leave, and other leaves of absence, overtime pay, and the order and manner in which layoffs shall be effected; (4) Such dismissal hearings as due process may require; and (5) Such other personnel notices as may be necessary to provide for adequate and systematic handling of personnel affairs.

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SECTION 3.18. Consolidation of functions.
The city council may consolidate any two or more of the positions of city clerk, city treasurer, city manager, city tax collector, or of any other positions or may assign the functions of any one or more of such positions to the holder or holders of any other positions.
ARTICLE IV JUDICIAL BRANCH
SECTION 4.10. Creation; name.
There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Lavonia.
SECTION 4.11. Chief judge; associate judge.
(a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, fulltime, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless they shall have attained the age of 21 years. All judges shall be appointed by the city council and shall serve at the discretion of the city council. (c) Compensation of the judges shall be fixed by ordinance. (d) Judges may be removed for cause by a vote of a majority of the members present of the city council. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that such person will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of that office to the best of such persons ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 2.20 of this charter.
SECTION 4.12. Convening.
The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 4.13. Jurisdiction, powers.
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(b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $300.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $3,500.00 or imprisonment for 90 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing as now or hereafter provided by state law or local ordinance. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to the superior courts for violations of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before said court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for his or her appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, that persons bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and the defendants sureties with a rule nisi, at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes. (f) The municipal courts shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city. (i) The municipal court is specifically vested with all the jurisdiction and powers throughout the geographic area of this city granted by law to mayors, recorders, and police courts and particularly by such laws as authorize the abatement of nuisances and prosecution of traffic violations.
SECTION 4.14. Certiorari.
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under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Franklin County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.15. Rules for court.
With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to superior courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk and shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings.
ARTICLE V ELECTIONS AND REMOVAL

SECTION 5.10. Applicability of general law.
All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with the Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.11. Election of the city council and mayor.
(a) At any election, all persons who are qualified under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia to vote for members of the General Assembly of Georgia and who are bona fide residents of said city shall be eligible to qualify as voters in the election. (b) All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code." Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under the "Georgia Election Code." (c) The mayor and council members who are in office on the effective date of this Act shall serve until the expiration of the term of office to which they were elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. (d) For the purpose of electing members of the council, the City of Lavonia shall consist of one election district with four numbered posts. Each person seeking election shall designate the post for which he or she seeks election. (e) On the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 2003, and on that day quadrennially thereafter, there shall be elected a mayor and two council members from Posts 3 and 4. Then, on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 2005,

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and on that day quadrennially thereafter, there shall be elected two council members from Posts 1 and 2. It is the purpose of this section to provide a rotation system for the office of mayor and council members. The terms of the offices shall begin on the first day of January immediately following the election of such member.
SECTION 5.12. Nonpartisan elections.
Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designations.
SECTION 5.13. Special elections; vacancies.
In the event that the office of mayor or council member shall become vacant for any cause whatsoever, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, if such vacancy occurs within three months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code."
SECTION 5.14. Other provisions.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Municipal Election Code."
SECTION 5.15. Removal of officers.
(a) The mayor, council members, or other appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the following causes:
(1) Incompetence, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office; (2) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; (3) Failure at any time to possess any of the qualifications of office as provided by this charter or by law; (4) Knowingly violating any express prohibition of this charter; (5) Abandonment of office or neglect to perform the duties thereof; or (6) Failure for any other cause to perform the duties of office as required by this charter or by state law.

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(b) Removal of an officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods:
(1) By the vote of a majority of council members present after an investigative hearing. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as herein provided shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Franklin County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Franklin County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Lavonia.
ARTICLE VI FINANCE
SECTION 6.10. Property tax.
The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion.
SECTION 6.11. Millage Rate; due dates; payment methods.
The city council, by ordinance, shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid. The city council, by ordinance, may provide for the payment of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due.
SECTION 6.12. Occupation and business taxes.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. Such taxes may be levied on both individuals and corporations who transact business in this city or who practice or offer to practice any profession or calling therein to the extent such persons have a constitutionally sufficient nexus to this city to be so taxed. The city council may classify businesses, occupations,

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professions or callings for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.13. Licenses; permits; fees.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require any individuals or corporations who transact business in this city or who practice or offer to practice any profession or calling therein to obtain a license or permit for such activity from the city and pay a reasonable fee for such license or permit where such activities are not now regulated by general law in such a way as to preclude city regulations. Such fees may reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter. The city council by ordinance may establish reasonable requirements for obtaining or keeping such licenses as the public health, safety and welfare necessitates.

SECTION 6.14. Franchises.
The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this citys streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, cable television, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration book kept by the city clerk. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted.

SECTION 6.15. Service charges.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for sewers, sanitary and health services, or any other services provided or made available within and without the corporate limits of the city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.

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SECTION 6.16. Special assessments.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners under such terms and conditions as are reasonable. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.17. Construction, other taxes.
This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs.
SECTION 6.18. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees.
The city council, by ordinance, may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed; revoking city licenses for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions.
SECTION 6.19. General obligations bonds.
The city council shall have the power to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project program, or venture authorized under this charter or the laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken.
SECTION 6.20. Revenue bonds.
Revenue bonds may be issued by the city council as state law now or hereafter provides. Such bonds are to be paid out of any revenue produced by the project, program, or venture for which they were issued.

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SECTION 6.21. Short-term loans.
The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law.
SECTION 6.22. Fiscal year.
The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government.
SECTION 6.23. Preparation of budgets.
The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement program, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and programs.
SECTION 6.24. Submission of operating budget to city council.
On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 45 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the mayor shall submit to the city council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the mayor containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, the important features of the budget, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budget, and such other comments and information as the mayor may deem pertinent. The operating budget and the capital improvements budget hereinafter provided for, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection.
SECTION 6.25. Action by city council on budget.
(a) The city council may amend the operating budget proposed by the mayor, except that the budget as finally amended and adopted must provide for all expenditures required by state law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year, and the total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues.

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(b) The city council by ordinance shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by this date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-tomonth basis, with all items prorated accordingly until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.23 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotment thereof to which it is chargeable.
SECTION 6.26. Tax levies.
Following adoption of the operating budget, the city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general government of this city.
SECTION 6.27. Changes in appropriations.
The city council by ordinance may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purpose, but any additional appropriations may be made only from an existing unexpended surplus.
SECTION 6.28. Capital improvements budget.
(a) On or before the date fixed by the city council but no later than 45 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the mayor shall submit to the city council a proposed capital improvements budget with the mayors recommendations as to the means of financing the improvements proposed for the ensuing fiscal year. The city council shall have the power to accept, with or without amendments, or reject the proposed program and proposed means of financing. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement, unless the

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appropriations for such project are included in the capital improvements budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 2.24 of this charter. (b) The city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital improvements budget for the ensuing fiscal year. No appropriation provided for in a prior capital improvements budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriation was made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, the mayor may submit amendments to the capital improvements budget at any time during the fiscal year, accompanied by the mayors recommendations. Any such amendments to the capital improvements budget shall become effective only upon adoption by ordinance.
SECTION 6.29. Independent audit.
There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted accounting principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal governments may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of all audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public.
SECTION 6.30. Contracting procedures.
No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn by or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 2.21 of this charter.
SECTION 6.31. Sale of city property.
(a) The city council may sell and convey any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon report by the mayor and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city, a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to execute and deliver in the name of the city a deed conveying said cut-off or

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separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners in exchange for rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place when such swap is deemed to be in the best interest of the city. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made.
ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 7.10. Bonds for officials.
The officers and employees of this city, both elected and appointed, shall execute such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law.
SECTION 7.11. Prior ordinances.
All ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations now in force in the city not inconsistent with this charter are hereby declared valid and of full effect and force until amended or repealed by the city council.
SECTION 7.12. Existing personnel and officers.
Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all personnel and officers of the city and their rights, privileges, and powers shall continue beyond the time this charter takes effect for a period of 60 days before or during which the existing city council shall pass a transition ordinance detailing the changes in personnel and appointed officers required or desired and arranging such titles, rights, privileges, and powers as may be required or desired to allow a reasonable transition.
SECTION 7.13. Pending matters.
Except as specifically provided otherwise by this charter, all rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts, and legal or administrative proceedings shall continue and any such ongoing work or cases shall be completed by such city agencies, personnel, or offices as may be provided by the city council.

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SECTION 7.14. Construction.
(a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and are not to be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.
SECTION 7.15. Severability.
If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or part thereof of this charter shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair other parts of this charter unless it clearly appears that such other parts are wholly and necessarily dependent upon the part held to be invalid or unconstitutional, it being the legislative intent in enacting this charter that each article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or part thereof be enacted separately and independent of each other.
SECTION 7.16. Repealer.
An Act incorporating the City of Lavonia in the County of Franklin, approved June 4, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2008), as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety, and all amendatory Acts thereto are likewise repealed in their entirety.
SECTION 7.17. General Repealer.
All other laws and parts of laws in conflict with this charter are hereby repealed.
SECTION 7.18. Effective date.
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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 bills as reported, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bills on the Local Consent Calendar, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler E Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill E Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Williams

On the passage of the local bills, the yeas were 41, nays 0.

The bills on the Local Consent Calendar, except HB 1459, HB 1480 and HB 1573 having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 1459, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 1480 and HB 1573, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed by substitute.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please record my vote as a Yes on the Local Consent Calendar on 3/25/02.

/s/ Tommie Williams

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Mr. Secretary,

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
3/25/02

Please record me as voting "Aye" on the Local consent Calendar.

/s/ Jack Hill

SENATE RULES CALENDAR Monday, March 25, 2002
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 384

Education; academic after-school programs for at-risk students; drop-out recovery; change funding formula (APPROP-50th)

SB 428

Children Placed in Custody of DHR; reunification of the family; case plans; permanency hearings; court review (Substitute)(JUDY-33rd)

SB 285

Public Officials and Lobbyists; Financial Disclosure Reform Act of 2002; time period for State Ethics Commission advisory opinions (Substitute)(ETHICS-42nd)

SB 510

DFACS; county boards; removal of members upon initial conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude (Substitute)(ETHICS-53rd)

SB 355

Autopsy Photos or Post-Mortem Examination Reports; when public disclosure not required (Substitute)(JUDY-33rd)

SB 451

Hospitals; liens for cost of care and treatment to injured persons; lien not against patients nor their property or assets (Amendment)(JUDY-50th)

SB 187

Cruelty to Children; sexual abuse of a minor under age 16; criminal penalties (Substitute)(JUDY-1st)

SB 427

DUI; prosecution for endangering a child; increased penalties (Substitute)(JUDY-35th)

SB 534

Atlantic Judicial Circuit; superior court; change terms (JUDY-3rd)

SB 138

Public School Employees Retirement; increase maximum benefit amount (RET-4th)

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SB 373

Teachers Retirement System; board of trustees; actions to increase or decrease contribution rate only during month of January (RET-24th)

SR 522

Teacher's Early Retirement Study Committee; create (Substitute) (RET-15th)

SB 546

Health Reports Submitted to General Assembly in Electronic Format for Computer Access (H&HS-43rd)

SR 428

Health Care Work Force Shortage Study Committee; create (Substitute)(H&HS-10th)

SB 467

Family Violence Intervention; offender rehabilitation; DHR program certification; parole conditions (Substitute)(CORR-33rd)
(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on March 19, 2002.)

SB 257

Teachers Retirement; creditable service; independent school system service (RET-39th)
Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee
The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 384. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to change the method for calculating funding for certain after-school programs for students who have previously dropped out of school and students who have previously failed courses in a regular day time school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

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The Honorable Carol Jackson State Senator State Capitol, Room 421-B Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Senator Jackson:

February 26, 2002
SUBJECT: Fiscal Note Senate Bill 384 (LC 22 4644)

This bill would change the method for calculating funding for joint after-school programs for at-risk students. According to the Department of Education and the Office of Planning and Budget, this bill would currently affect the Mountain Education Center, which operates dropout recovery and dropout prevention programs and draws its students from school systems in seven counties in North Georgia. However, if any other schools opted to establish alternative education programs, these programs, could also become eligible for funding.

This bill would have a fiscal impact on the state of approximately $564,000 annually. Currently, the Mountain Education Center has approximately 227 full-time equivalents (FTE's) in the dropout prevention program and approximately 158 FTEs in the dropout recovery program. The state currently provides funding for the 227 FTEs in the dropout prevention program at the high school level of $2,328 per FTE, and at the alternative education level of $3,615.94 per FTE. In addition, the state currently provides a grant to the Mountain Education Center of $155,000 per year.

This bill would change the funding formula in the following manner. First, the 227 FTEs in the dropout prevention program would be funded at both the remedial level of $2,976.56 per FTE and at the alternative education level of $3,615.94 per FTE, resulting in an additional cost of $147,223. Second, the $155,000 grant would be replaced with a funding formula based on the 158 FTEs in the dropout recovery program. These 158 FTEs would be funded at the alternative education level of $3,615.94, yielding a total amount of $571,319. Subtracting the $155,000 grant from the $571,319 amount that would replace it yields a cost of $416,319. This amount, $416,319, plus the additional cost resulting from the change in funding in the dropout prevention program of $147,223, would result in a total cost to the state of approximately $564,000.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

/s/ Bill Tomlinson, Director Office of Planning and Budget

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler E Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill E Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

SB 428. By Senators Tanksley of the 32nd and Meyer von Bremen of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to change the provisions relating to reasonable efforts to preserve and reunify families, case plans, motions to extend, permanency plans and permanency hearings; to provide that reasonable efforts to preserve and reunify families shall be made when a child is placed in the custody of the Department of Human Resources; to provide that the Department of Human Resources shall submit 30 day case plans for children in its custody; to provide for court review of the efforts of the Division of Family and Children Services to finalize permanency plans; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 428:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to change the provisions relating to reasonable efforts to preserve and reunify families, case plans, motions to extend, permanency plans and permanency hearings; to provide that reasonable efforts to preserve and reunify families shall be made when a child is placed in the custody of the Department of Human Resources; to provide that the Department of Human Resources shall submit 30 day case plans for children in its custody; to provide for court review of the efforts of the Division of Family and Children Services to finalize permanency plans; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile court proceedings, is amended by striking in their entirety subsections (a), (b), (e), (g), (j), (n), (o), (p), and (q) of Code Section 15-11-58, relating to reasonable efforts regarding reunification of family, reports and plans, custody orders when reunification found not to be in childs best interest, duration of orders, review of determinations, hearings, and supplemental orders, and inserting in their respective places the following:
"(a) A courts order removing a child from the childs home shall be based upon a finding by that court that continuation in the home would be contrary to the welfare of the child. The court shall also determine as a finding of fact whether reasonable efforts were made by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources and any other appropriate agencies to preserve and reunify families prior to the placement of a child in foster care the custody of the Department of Human Resources, to prevent or eliminate the need for removal of the child from that childs home, and to make it possible for the child to return safely to the childs home. Such findings shall also be made at every subsequent review of the courts order under this chapter.
(1) In determining reasonable efforts to be made with respect to a child, as described in this subsection, and in making such reasonable efforts, the childs health and safety shall be the paramount concern; (2) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, reasonable efforts shall be made to preserve and reunify families:
(A) Prior to the placement of a child in foster care the custody of the Department of Human Resources, to prevent or eliminate the need for removing the child from the childs home; and (B) To make it possible for a child to return safely to the childs home; (3) If continuation of reasonable efforts of the type described in paragraph (2) of this subsection is determined to be inconsistent with the permanency plan for the child,

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reasonable efforts shall be made to place the child in a timely manner in accordance with the permanency plan and to complete whatever steps are necessary to finalize the permanent placement of the child; (4) Reasonable efforts of the type described in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall not be required to be made with respect to a parent of a child if a court of competent jurisdiction has determined that:
(A) The parent has subjected the child to aggravated circumstances which may include but need not be limited to abandonment, torture, chronic abuse, and sexual abuse; (B) The parent has:
(i) Committed murder of another child of the parent; (ii) Committed voluntary manslaughter of another child of the parent; (iii) Aided or abetted, attempted, conspired, or solicited to commit murder or voluntary manslaughter of another child of the parent; or (iv) Committed a felony assault that results in serious bodily injury to the child or another child of the parent; or (C) The parental rights of the parent to a sibling have been terminated involuntarily; (5) If reasonable efforts of the type described in paragraph (2) of this subsection are not made with respect to a child as a result of a determination made by a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with paragraph (4) of this subsection: (A) A permanency hearing in accordance with subsection (o) of this Code Section shall be held for the child within 30 days after such determination; and (B) Reasonable efforts shall be made to place the child in a timely manner in accordance with the permanency plan and to complete whatever steps are necessary to finalize the permanent placement of the child; and (6) Reasonable efforts to place a child for adoption or with a legal guardian may be made concurrently with reasonable efforts of the type described in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (b) Within 30 days of the date of removal of the child from the home a child who is placed in the custody of the Department of Human Resources is removed from the home and at each subsequent review of the disposition order, the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources must submit a written report to the court which shall either include a case plan for a reunification of the family or include a statement of the factual basis or bases for determining that a plan for reunification is not appropriate. Such report shall become a discrete part of the case record in a format determined by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources and shall be made available to the parents or guardian of the foster child. The contents of the report shall be determined at a meeting to be held by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources in consultation with the judicial citizen review panel, if one is designated by the court for such purpose, and the parents and children, when available. The parents shall be given written notice of the meeting at least five days in advance and shall be advised that the report will be submitted to become an order of the court. The report

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submitted to the court shall also contain any dissenting recommendations of the judicial citizen review panel, if applicable, and any recommendations of the parents, if such are available." "(e) If the report submitted to the court does not contain a plan for reunification services, upon proper notice being provided to the parents, the court shall, no later than 30 days following the filing of the report, hold a permanency hearing to review the report and the determination that a plan for reunification services is not appropriate." "(g) At permanency the hearing held for the purpose of reviewing the determination by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources that a reunification plan is not appropriate, the representative of the Division of Family and Children Services shall notify the court whether and when it intends to proceed with termination of parental rights at that time. If the Division of Family and Children Services indicates that it does not intend to petition for the termination of parental rights, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem and charge such guardian with the duty of determining whether termination proceedings should be commenced." "(j) Whenever the permanency plan is adoption or placement in another permanent home, the report submitted to the court shall document the steps to be taken by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources to find an adoptive family or other permanent living arrangement for the child; to place the child with an adoptive family, a fit and willing relative, a legal guardian, or in another planned permanent living arrangement; and to finalize the adoption or legal guardianship. At a minimum, such documentation shall include child specific recruitment efforts such as the use of state, regional and national adoption exchanges including electronic exchange systems. At the hearing required by subsection (e) of this Code section, the court shall hold a permanency hearing in accordance with subsection (o) of this Code section and shall consider and incorporate a permanency plan for the child in its order which shall comply with subsection (o) of this Code section." "(k) Except as otherwise provided by law, an order of disposition placing a deprived child in foster care under the supervision of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources shall continue in force for 12 months after the date the child is considered to have entered foster care or until sooner terminated by the court. For the purposes of this subsection Code section, the date the child is considered to have entered foster care shall be the date of the first judicial finding that the child has been subjected to child abuse or neglect, or the date that is 60 days after the date on which the child is removed from the home, whichever is earlier. All cases of children in foster care in the custody of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources shall be initially reviewed within 90 days of the entering of the dispositional order but no later than six months following the child's placement and shall be conducted by the juvenile court judge, by an associate juvenile court judge or judge pro tempore, or by judicial citizen review panels established by the court, as the court directs, meeting such standards and using such procedures as shall be established by court rule by the Supreme Court of Georgia,

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with the advice and consent of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges. At the time of each review of every case of a child in foster care in the custody of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources, a representative of the Division of Family and Children Services shall notify the court whether such division intends to proceed with the termination of parental rights at that time. If such division indicates that it does not intend to petition for the termination of parental rights at that time, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem and charge such guardian with the duty of determining whether termination proceedings should be commenced. In the event the review is conducted by judicial citizen review panels, the panel shall transmit its report, including its findings and recommendations and those of such division, along with such division's proposed revised plan for reunification or other permanency plan, if necessary, to the court and the parents within five days after the review. Any party may request a hearing on the proposed revised plan in writing within five days after receiving a copy of such plan. Following such initial review, additional periodic reviews shall be held at six-month intervals. The foster parents, if any, of a child and any preadoptive parent or relative providing care for the child shall be provided with notice of and an opportunity to be heard in any review or hearing to be held with respect to the child, except that this provision shall not be construed to require that any foster parent, preadoptive parent, or relative providing care for the child be made a party to such a review or hearing solely on the basis of such notice and opportunity to be heard. "(n) The court which made the order may extend its duration for not more than 12 months if:
(1) A hearing is held upon motion of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources prior to the expiration of the order; which hearing shall, after the making of appropriate findings of fact, determine the permanency plan of the child. Such a permanency plan shall state whether and if applicable, when the child shall be returned to the parent or referred for termination of parental rights and placed for adoption or referred for legal guardianship. In cases where the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human resources has documented to the court a compelling reason for determining that it would not be in the best interest of the child to return home, be referred for termination of parental rights, be placed for adoption, or be placed with a fit and willing relative or with a legal guardian, the permanency plan shall state that the child shall be placed in another planned permanent living arrangement. The permanency plan shall also state whether reunification services, if an effect, should be continued. With respect to a child placed out of state, procedural safe guards shall be applied as to whether the out-of-state placement continues to be appropriate and in the best interest of the child, and in the case of a child who has attained age 16, the services needed to assist the child to make a transition from foster care to independent living. Procedural safeguards shall also be applied with respect to parental rights pertaining to the removal of the child from he home of his or her parents, to a change in the childs placement, and to any determination affecting visitation privileges of parents;

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(2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and opportunity to be heard are given to the parties affected, including foster parents, if any, of a child and any preadoptive parent or relative providing care for the child except that this provision shall not be construed to require that any foster parent, preadoptive parent, or relative providing care for the child be made a party to such a review or hearing solely on the basis of such notice and opportunity to be heard; and (3) The court finds that the extension is necessary to accomplish the purposes of the order extended. (o) With respect to each child in the custody of the Department of Human Resources, a permanency hearing shall be held by the juvenile court no later than 30 days after the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources has submitted a written report to the court which does not contain a plan for reunification services as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, or no later than 12 months after the child is considered to have entered foster care, whichever comes first. Thereafter, a permanency hearing shall be held not less frequently than every 12 months during the time the child continues in the custody of the Department of Human Resources. (1) At the time of the permanency hearing, the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources shall submit for the courts consideration a report recommending a permanency plan for the child which shall include whether and, if applicable, when the child shall be returned to the parent or parents; referred for termination of parental rights and adoption; referred for legal guardianship; placed permanently with a fit and willing relative; or placed in another planned permanent living arrangement. The report shall document the steps to be taken by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources to finalize the permanency plan for the child. If the report recommends that the child be placed in another planned permanent living arrangement, excluding a return to the parent or parents, a referral for termination of parental rights and adoption, or a referral for legal guardianship or permanent placement with a fit and willing relative, then the division shall also provide the court with a compelling reason for such recommendation which is in the best interest of the child. When the permanency plan recommended is referral for termination of parental rights and adoption, such report shall include child specific recruitment efforts such as the use of state, regional, and national adoption exchanges, including electronic exchange systems. (2) With the exception of the permanency hearing required under subsection (j) of this Code section, a permanency hearing may be conducted as the court directs by the juvenile court judge, by an associate juvenile court judge or judge pro tempore, or by a judicial citizen review panel established by the court in the manner provided in subsection (k) of this Code section except that a permanency hearing required under subsection (j) of this Code section shall not be conducted by a judicial citizen review panel. A permanency hearing may be held by the court at the time of the hearing on a motion to extend custody permitted by subsection (n) of this Code section. The

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judicial citizen review panel may conduct its hearing in the same manner as it conducts a case review under subsection (k) of this Code section.
(A) In the event that the permanency hearing is conducted by a judicial citizen review panel, the panel shall transmit its report, including its findings and recommendations and those of the Division of Family and Children Services, to the court and the parties within five days after the review. The report of the judicial citizen review panel shall include all the elements required in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection. Any party may request a hearing on the proposed permanency plan within five days of receiving a copy of such plan. If a hearing is not requested, the court shall review the proposed permanency plan and enter a supplemental order incorporating all elements required by paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection. In the event a hearing is requested on the report transmitted by the judicial citizen review panel, the court shall, after hearing evidence, enter a supplemental order incorporating all the elements required in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection. (B) If a permanency hearing is held before the court, the court shall, after hearing evidence, enter a supplemental order incorporating all elements of the proposed permanency plan required by paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection. (3) The parents and other parties shall be given written notice of a permanency hearing at least five days in advance and shall be advised that the permanency plan recommended by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources will be submitted to become an order of the court. Procedural safeguards, if any, shall be applied with respect to parental rights pertaining to the removal of the child from the home of his or her parents, to a change in the child's placement, and to any determination affecting visitation privileges of parents. In addition, the foster parents, if any, of a child and any preadoptive parent or relative providing care for the child, and the child, if of appropriate age, shall receive written notice of the permanency hearing at least five days in advance and shall be given an opportunity to be heard; provided, however, that this provision shall not be construed to require a child, foster parent, preadoptive parent, or relative caring for the child to be made a party to the hearing solely on the basis of such notice and opportunity to be heard. (4) The permanency plan incorporated in the courts order shall include whether and, if applicable, when the child shall be returned to the parent or parents, referred for termination of parental rights and adoption, referred for legal guardianship, placed permanently with a fit and willing relative, or placed in another planned permanent living arrangement. If the judicial citizen review panel reports that the child should be placed in another planned permanent living arrangement, excluding a return to the parent or parents, a referral for termination of parental rights and adoption, or a referral for legal guardianship or permanent placement with a fit and willing relative, then the court must also find that there is a compelling reason for the child to be placed in another such planned permanent living arrangement which is in the best interests of the child. If the court finds that the child should be placed in another

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planned living arrangement then the court must include a compelling reason for such placement which is in the best interest of the child in its supplemental order. (5) The court or judicial citizen review panel, if applicable, which conducts the permanency hearing shall determine, as a finding of fact, whether the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources has made reasonable efforts to finalize the permanency plan which is in effect at the time of the hearing. Further, the court or the judicial citizen review panel, if applicable, shall determine as a finding of fact whether, in the case of a child placed out of the state, the out-of-state placement continues to be appropriate and in the best interest of the child and, in the case of a child who has attained the age of 14, the services needed to assist the child to make a transition from foster care to independent living. Such findings of fact shall be made a part of the report of the judicial citizen review panel to the court and any supplemental order entered by the court. (6) A supplemental order of the court adopting the permanency plan must be entered within 30 days after the court has determined that reunification efforts will not be made by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resource, if applicable, or within 12 months after the child is considered to have entered foster care, whichever is first, and at least every 12 months thereafter while the child is in foster care, unless the court finds good cause why such order cannot be entered by that time. (o)(p) Except as otherwise provided by law, any other order of disposition in a proceeding involving delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation, except in an order involving the appointment of a guardian of the person or property of a child, continues in force for not more than two years. The court may sooner terminate its order or extend its duration for further periods. An order of extension may be made if: (1) A hearing is held prior to the expiration of the order upon motion of a party or on the courts own motion. (2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and opportunity to be heard are given to the parties affected; (3) The court finds that the extension is necessary to accomplish the purposes of the order extended; and (4) The extension does not exceed two years from the expiration of the prior order. (p)(q) Except as provided in Code Section 15-11-70, the court may terminate an order of disposition or extension prior to its expiration, on or without an application of a party, if it appears to the court that the purposes of the order have been accomplished. (q) Unless otherwise provided by law, when the child reaches 21 years of age all orders affecting him or her then in force terminate and he or she is discharged from further obligation or control."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 43, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler E Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill E Hooks Y Jackson
James Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0.

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

SB 285. By Senators Polak of the 42nd, Lee of the 29th, Jackson of the 50th, Golden of the 8th and Hecht of the 34th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to be known as the "Financial Disclosure Reform Act of 2001"; to provide a short title; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to change only the provisions relating to the filing of financial disclosure

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statements, the persons required to file financial disclosure statements, and the contents thereof; to require the filing of such statements by electronic means; to change the provisions relating to lobbyist disclosure reports and the contents thereof; to provide for electronic filing of lobbyist disclosure reports; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Ethics Committee offered the following substitute to SB 285:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To be known as the "Financial Disclosure Reform Act of 2002"; to provide a short title; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to provide for additional duties of the State Ethics Commission; to provide for the timely issuance of advisory opinions by the State Ethics Commission; to change the provisions relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements, the persons required to file financial disclosure statements, and the contents thereof; to require the filing of such statements by electronic means; to provide for lobbyist registration and reporting for persons engaged in attempting to influence state purchasing; to define terms; to change the provisions relating to lobbyist disclosure reports and the contents thereof; to provide for electronic filing of lobbyist disclosure reports; to amend Code Section 45-10-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to yearly disclosure statements of public officials and employees concerning business transactions with the state, so as to change the date for the filing of such disclosure statements; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Financial Disclosure Reform Act of 2002."
SECTION 2. Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, is amended by striking paragraph (13) of subsection (b) of Code Section 215-6, relating to the powers and duties of the State Ethics Commission, and inserting in its place the following:
"(13) To issue, upon request, and publish receipt of written requests based on real or hypothetical circumstances, advisory opinions on the requirements of this chapter,

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based on a real or hypothetical set of circumstances within 60 days of receipt of each such request for advisory opinion;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 21-5-50, relating to filing of financial disclosure statements by public officers and candidates for public office, and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) A financial disclosure statement shall be in the form specified by the commission and shall identify:
(1) Each monetary fee or honorarium of $101.00 or less which is accepted by a public officer from speaking engagements, participation in seminars, discussion panels, or other activities which directly relate to the official duties of the public officer or the office of the public officer, with a statement identifying the fee or honorarium accepted and the person from whom it was accepted; (2) Each monetary fee or honorarium of more than $101.00 which is accepted by a public officer who holds office on a full-time basis from speaking engagements, participation in seminars, discussion panels, or other activities that is not directly related to the official duties of the public officer or the office of the public officer, with a statement identifying the fee or honorarium accepted and the person or entity from whom it was accepted; (2)(3) All fiduciary positions held by the candidate for public office or the public officer, with a statement of the title of each such position, the name and address of the business entity, and the principal activity of the business entity; (3)(4) The name, address, and principal activity of any business entity and the office held by and the duties of the candidate for public office or public officer within such business entity as of December 31 of the covered year in which such candidate or officer has a direct ownership interest which interest:
(A) Is more than 10 5 percent of the total interests in such business; or (B) Has a net fair market value of more than $20,000.00; (4)(5) Each tract of real property in which the candidate for public office or public officer has a direct ownership interest or purchase option as of December 31 of the covered year when that interest has a net fair market value in excess of $20,000.00. As used in this paragraph, the term 'net fair market' value means the appraised value of the property for ad valorem tax purposes less any indebtedness thereon. The disclosure shall contain the county and state and general location therein where the property is located description of the property; (6) The filers occupation, employer, and the principal activity and address of such employer; (7) The filer shall name any business or subsidiary thereof in which the filers spouse or children, siblings, and parents, jointly or severally, own 5 percent or more or in which the filers spouse or any child, sibling, or parent serves as an officer, director, equitable partner, trustee, or consultant;

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(8) If the filing public official or his or her spouse has engaged as an individual or partner, but in a capacity other than as an employee, in a business during the last reporting year which provides legal, investment, accounting, medical or health related, real estate, banking, insurance, educational, farming, engineering, architectural, construction, or other professional services or consultations, then the filing party shall report each category from which the income received from all combined clients in such category exceeds $10,000.00. Such categories shall be established by rule of the commission and may include a stock investment portfolio, electric utilities, gas utilities, telephone utilities, water utilities, cable television companies, intrastate transportation companies, pipeline companies, oil or gas exploration companies or both, oil and gas retail companies, banks, savings and loan associations, loan or finance companies or both, manufacturing firms, mining companies, life insurance companies, casualty insurance companies, other insurance companies, retail companies, beer, wine, or liquor companies or distributors or any combination thereof, trade associations, professional associations, governmental associations, associations of public employees or public officials, and counties; (9) The name and address of any person or entity, other than one required to file a disclosure report under Code Section 21-5-73, if such person has transacted business with the state or has sought or seeks any administrative or legislative action by any state official and which makes an expenditure exceeding $101.00, excluding meals, in the aggregate during a calendar year payable to or for the benefit of the candidate or public officer or his or her spouse, together with a description, date, and amount of the expenditure. The candidate or public officer shall exclude from the information required by this paragraph any gifts to the candidate or public officer from his or her spouse, parents, grandparents, siblings, or children or the spouse, parents, grandparents, siblings, or children of any of them. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'expenditure' shall have the meaning as provided in paragraph (1) of Code Section 21-5-70, excluding division (x) of subparagraph (E) of said paragraph; (5)(10) All annual payments in excess of $20,000.00 received by the public officer or any business entity identified in paragraph (3) (4) of this subsection from the state, any agency, department, commission, or authority created by the state, and authorized and exempted from disclosure under Code Section 45-10-25, and the agency, department, commission, or authority making the payments, and the general nature of the consideration rendered for the source of the payments; and (6)(11) No form prescribed by the commission shall require more information or specify more than provided in the several paragraphs of this Code section with respect to what is required to be disclosed."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by adding to Code Section 21-5-50, relating to filing of financial disclosure statements by public officers and candidates for public office, a new subsection (d) to read as follows:

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"(d) Beginning January 1, 2004, all state-wide elected officials and members of the General Assembly required to file financial disclosure statements shall use electronic means to file their financial disclosure statements. Prior to such date electronic filing of financial disclosure statements by such persons is permitted and encouraged but not required."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraphs (6) and (7) of Code Section 21-570, relating to definitions applicable to said article, and inserting in their place new paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) to read as follows:
"(6) 'Lobbyist' means: (A) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, undertakes to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly, or any committee thereof, or the approval or veto of legislation by the Governor; (B) Any natural person who makes a total expenditure of more than $250.00 in a calendar year, not including the persons own travel, food, lodging expenses, or informational material to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly, or any committee thereof, or the approval or veto of legislation by the Governor; (C) Any natural person who as an employee of the executive branch or judicial branch of state government engages in any activity covered under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (D) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, undertakes to promote or oppose the passage of any ordinance or resolution by a public officer specified under subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (15) of Code Section 21-5-3, or any committee of such public officers, or the approval or veto of any such ordinance or resolution; (E) Any natural person who makes a total expenditure of more than $250.00 in a calendar year, not including the persons own travel, food, lodging expenses, or informational material to promote or oppose the passage of any ordinance or resolution by a public officer specified under subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (15) of Code Section 21-5-3, or any committee of such public officers, or the approval or veto of any such ordinance or resolution; or (F) Any natural person who as an employee of the executive branch or judicial branch of local government engages in any activity covered under subparagraph (D) of this paragraph.; or (G) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person undertakes to influence a public officer or public body in the selection of a vendor to supply any goods or services to any state agency but does not include a person solely on the basis that such person participates in preparing a written bid, written proposal, or other document relating to a potential sale to a state agency.

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(7) 'Public officer' means those public officers specified under subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (15) of Code Section 21-5-3, as amended, except as otherwise provided in this article and also includes any public officer or employee who has any discretionary authority over, or is a member of a public body which has any discretionary authority over, the selection of a vendor to supply any goods or services to any state agency. (8) 'State agency' means any agency, authority, department, board, bureau, commission, council, corporation, authority, entity, or instrumentality of the state but does not include a local political subdivision, such as a county, city, or local school district or an instrumentality of such a local political subdivision."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 21-5-73, relating to lobbyist disclosure reports, and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) Each lobbyist registered under this article shall file disclosure reports as provided for in this Code section. Beginning January 1, 2004, such reports shall be filed by electronic means."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (d) of Code Section 21-5-73, relating to lobbyist disclosure reports, and inserting in its place the following:
"(d) Reports filed by lobbyists shall be verified and shall include: (1) A description of all expenditures, as defined in Code Section 21-5-70, or the value thereof made by the lobbyist, or employees of the lobbyist, or employer of the lobbyist on behalf or for the benefit of a public officer. The description of each reported expenditure shall include: (A) The name and title of the public officer or, if the expenditure is simultaneously incurred for an identifiable group of public officers the individual identification of whom would be impractical, a general description of that identifiable group; (B) The amount, date, and description of the expenditure; (C) The provisions of Code Section 21-5-70 notwithstanding, aggregate expenditures described in divisions (1)(E)(vii) and (1)(E)(x) of Code Section 21-570 incurred during the reporting period; provided, however, expenses for travel and for food, beverage, and lodging in connection therewith afforded a public officer shall be reported in the same manner as under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D) of this paragraph; and (D) If applicable, the number of the bill, resolution, ordinance, or regulation pending before the governmental entity in support of or opposition to which the expenditure was made; and (2) The names of any members of the immediate family of a public officer employed by or whose professional services are paid for by the lobbyist during the reporting period."

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SECTION 8.
Said chapter is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 21-5-73, relating to
lobbyist disclosure reports, a new subsection (e) to read as follows: "(e) The reports required by this Code section shall be in addition to any reports required under Code Section 45-1-6, relating to required reports by state vendors of
gifts to state employees. Compliance with this Code section shall not excuse
noncompliance with that Code section, and compliance with that Code section shall not
excuse noncompliance with this Code section, notwithstanding the fact that in some cases the same information may be required to be disclosed under both Code sections."

SECTION 9. Code Section 45-10-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to yearly disclosure statements of public officials and employees concerning business transactions with the state, is amended by striking subsection (a) of said Code section and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, any public official or employee, whether for himself or herself or on behalf of any business, or any business in which such public official or employee or any member of his or her family has a substantial interest who transacts business with the state or any agency thereof shall disclose such transactions. Such disclosure shall be submitted prior to January 31 not before the first day of January nor later than July 1 of each year to the Secretary of State on such forms as he or she shall prescribe and shall include an itemized list of the previous years transactions with the dollar amount of each transaction reported and totaled. Such disclosure statements shall be public records."

SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2003, and apply to all reports due that year and in subsequent years thereto.

SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 0, nays 40, and the committee substitute was lost.
Senators Polak of the 42nd, Walker of the 22nd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Johnson of the 1st and Price of the 56th offered the following substitute to SB 285:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To be known as the "Financial Disclosure Reform Act of 2002"; to provide a short title; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to provide for additional duties of the State Ethics Commission; to provide for the timely issuance of advisory opinions by the State Ethics Commission; to change the provisions relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements, the persons required to file financial disclosure statements, and the contents thereof; to require the filing of such statements by electronic means; to provide for lobbyist registration and reporting for persons engaged in attempting to influence state purchasing; to define terms; to change the provisions relating to lobbyist disclosure reports and the contents thereof; to provide for electronic filing of lobbyist disclosure reports; to amend Code Section 45-10-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to yearly disclosure statements of public officials and employees concerning business transactions with the state, so as to provide for disclosure of transactions with political subdivisions; to provide for a definition; to change the date for the filing of such disclosure statements; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Financial Disclosure Reform Act of 2002."
SECTION 2. Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, is amended by striking paragraph (13) of subsection (b) of Code Section 215-6, relating to the powers and duties of the State Ethics Commission, and inserting in its place the following:
"(13) To issue, upon request, and publish receipt of written requests based on real or hypothetical circumstances, advisory opinions on the requirements of this chapter, based on a real or hypothetical set of circumstances within 30 days of receipt of each such request for advisory opinion;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 21-5-50, relating to filing of financial disclosure statements by public officers and candidates for public office, and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) A financial disclosure statement shall be in the form specified by the commission and shall identify:

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(1) Each monetary fee or honorarium of $101.00 or less which is accepted by a public officer from speaking engagements, participation in seminars, discussion panels, or other activities which directly relate to the official duties of the public officer or the office of the public officer, with a statement identifying the fee or honorarium accepted and the person from whom it was accepted; (2) Each monetary fee or honorarium of more than $101.00 which is accepted by a public officer who holds office on a full-time basis from speaking engagements, participation in seminars, discussion panels, or other activities that is not related to the official duties of the public officer or the office of the public officer, with a statement identifying the fee or honorarium accepted and the person or entity from whom it was accepted; (2)(3) All fiduciary positions held by the candidate for public office or the public officer, with a statement of the title of each such position, the name and address of the business entity, and the principal activity of the business entity; (3)(4) The name, address, and principal activity of any business entity and the office held by and the duties of the candidate for public office or public officer within such business entity as of December 31 of the covered year in which such candidate or officer has a direct ownership interest which interest:
(A) Is more than 10 5 percent of the total interests in such business; or (B) Has a net fair market value of more than $20,000.00; (4)(5) Each tract of real property in which the candidate for public office or public officer has a direct ownership interest or purchase option as of December 31 of the covered year when that interest has a net fair market value in excess of $20,000.00. As used in this paragraph, the term 'net fair market' value means the appraised value of the property for ad valorem tax purposes less any indebtedness thereon. The disclosure shall contain the county and state and general location therein where the property is located description of the property; (6) The filers occupation, employer, and the principal activity and address of such employer; (7) If he or she has actual knowledge of such ownership interest or knowledge of facts which would put a reasonable and prudent person on notice of such ownership interest, the filer shall name any business or subsidiary thereof in Georgia in which the filers spouse or children, siblings, and parents, jointly or severally, own a direct ownership interest which interest: (A) Is more than 5 percent of the total interests in such business; or (B) Has a net fair market value of more than $20,000.00 or in which the filers spouse or any child, sibling, or parent serves as an officer, director, equitable partner, trustee, or consultant; (8) If the filer or his or her spouse has engaged in a business in a fiduciary position during the last reporting year which provides legal, investment, accounting, medical or health related, real estate, banking, insurance, educational, farming, engineering, architectural, construction, or other professional services or consultations, then the filing party shall report each category from which the gross income received from all

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combined clients in such category exceeds $10,000.00. Such categories shall be established by rule of the commission and may include a stock investment portfolio, electric utilities, gas utilities, telephone utilities, water utilities, cable television companies, intrastate transportation companies, pipeline companies, oil or gas exploration companies or both, oil and gas retail companies, banks, savings and loan associations, loan or finance companies or both, manufacturing firms, mining companies, life insurance companies, casualty insurance companies, other insurance companies, retail companies, beer, wine, or liquor companies or distributors or any combination thereof, trade associations, professional associations, governmental associations, associations of public employees or public officials, and counties; (5)(9) All annual payments in excess of $20,000.00 received by the public officer or any business entity identified in paragraph (3) paragraph (4) of this subsection from the state, any agency, department, commission, or authority created by the state, and authorized and exempted from disclosure under Code Section 45-10-25, and the agency, department, commission, or authority making the payments, and the general nature of the consideration rendered for the source of the payments; and (6)(10) No form prescribed by the commission shall require more information or specify more than provided in the several paragraphs of this Code section with respect to what is required to be disclosed."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by adding to Code Section 21-5-50, relating to filing of financial disclosure statements by public officers and candidates for public office, a new subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d) Beginning January 1, 2004, all state-wide elected officials and members of the General Assembly required to file financial disclosure statements shall use electronic means to file their financial disclosure statements. Prior to such date electronic filing of financial disclosure statements by such persons is permitted and encouraged but not required."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraphs (6) and (7) of Code Section 21-570, relating to definitions applicable to said article, and inserting in their place new paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) to read as follows:
"(6) 'Lobbyist' means: (A) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, undertakes to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly, or any committee thereof, or the approval or veto of legislation by the Governor; (B) Any natural person who makes a total expenditure of more than $250.00 in a calendar year, not including the persons own travel, food, lodging expenses, or informational material to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the

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General Assembly, or any committee thereof, or the approval or veto of legislation by the Governor; (C) Any natural person who as an employee of the executive branch or judicial branch of state government engages in any activity covered under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (D) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, undertakes to promote or oppose the passage of any ordinance or resolution by a public officer specified under subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (15) of Code Section 21-5-3, or any committee of such public officers, or the approval or veto of any such ordinance or resolution; (E) Any natural person who makes a total expenditure of more than $250.00 in a calendar year, not including the persons own travel, food, lodging expenses, or informational material to promote or oppose the passage of any ordinance or resolution by a public officer specified under subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (15) of Code Section 21-5-3, or any committee of such public officers, or the approval or veto of any such ordinance or resolution; or (F) Any natural person who as an employee of the executive branch or judicial branch of local government engages in any activity covered under subparagraph (D) of this paragraph.; or (G) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person undertakes to influence a public officer or public body in the selection of a vendor to supply any goods or services to any state agency but does not include a person solely on the basis that such person participates in preparing a written bid, written proposal, or other document relating to a potential sale to a state agency. (7) 'Public officer' means those public officers specified under subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (15) of Code Section 21-5-3, as amended, except as otherwise provided in this article and also includes any public officer or employee who has any discretionary authority over, or is a member of a public body which has any discretionary authority over, the selection of a vendor to supply any goods or services to any state agency. (8) 'State agency' means any agency, authority, department, board, bureau, commission, council, corporation, entity, or instrumentality of the state but does not include a local political subdivision, such as a county, city, or local school district or an instrumentality of such a local political subdivision."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 21-5-73, relating to lobbyist disclosure reports, and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) Each lobbyist registered under this article shall file disclosure reports as provided for in this Code section. Beginning January 1, 2004, such reports shall be filed by electronic means."

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SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (d) of Code Section 21-5-73, relating to lobbyist disclosure reports, and inserting in its place the following:
"(d) Reports filed by lobbyists shall be verified and shall include: (1) A description of all expenditures, as defined in Code Section 21-5-70, or the value thereof made by the lobbyist, or employees of the lobbyist, or employer of the lobbyist on behalf or for the benefit of a public officer. The description of each reported expenditure shall include: (A) The name and title of the public officer or, if the expenditure is simultaneously incurred for an identifiable group of public officers the individual identification of whom would be impractical, a general description of that identifiable group; (B) The amount, date, and description of the expenditure; (C) The provisions of Code Section 21-5-70 notwithstanding, aggregate expenditures described in divisions (1)(E)(vii) and (1)(E)(x) of Code Section 21-570 incurred during the reporting period; provided, however, expenses for travel and for food, beverage, and lodging in connection therewith afforded a public officer shall be reported in the same manner as under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D) of this paragraph; and (D) If applicable, the number of the bill, resolution, ordinance, or regulation pending before the governmental entity in support of or opposition to which the expenditure was made; and (2) The names of any members of the immediate family of a public officer employed by or whose professional services are paid for by the lobbyist during the reporting period."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 21-5-73, relating to lobbyist disclosure reports, a new subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) The reports required by this Code section shall be in addition to any reports required under Code Section 45-1-6, relating to required reports by state vendors of gifts to state employees. Compliance with this Code section shall not excuse noncompliance with that Code section, and compliance with that Code section shall not excuse noncompliance with this Code section, notwithstanding the fact that in some cases the same information may be required to be disclosed under both Code sections."
SECTION 9. Code Section 45-10-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to yearly disclosure statements of public officials and employees concerning business transactions with the state, is amended by striking subsection (a) of said Code section and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, any public official or employee, whether for himself or herself or on behalf of any business, or any business

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in which such public official or employee or any member of his or her family has a substantial interest who transacts business with the state or any agency thereof or with any political subdivision of the state shall disclose such transactions. In addition, any business in which the children of any such public official has a substantial interest who transacts business with the state or any agency or any political subdivision shall also disclose such transactions, if the public official has actual knowledge of such ownership interest or knowledge of facts which put a reasonable and prudent person on notice of such ownership. Such disclosure shall be submitted prior to January 31 not before the first day of January nor later than July 1 of each year to the Secretary of State on such forms as he or she shall prescribe and shall include an itemized list of the previous years transactions with the dollar amount of each transaction reported and totaled. Such disclosure statements shall be public records. As used in this subsection, the term 'political subdivision' means the state or any local subdivision of the state or public instrumentality or public corporate body created by or under authority of state law, including, but not limited to, municipalities, counties, school districts, special taxing districts, conservation districts, authorities, and any other state or local public instrumentality or corporation which has the right to bring and defend actions or to issue its bonds or other obligations as evidence of indebtedness under any provision of law and also means any corporate or other entity which leases a public improvement to such political subdivision; and the term also means the governing body of such political subdivision and its members and officers in their official capacity."
SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2003, and apply to all reports due that year and in subsequent years thereto.
SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the Polak, et al. substitute was adopted.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on SB 285 was suspended and the bill was placed on the Senate General Calendar.
SB 510. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment of county board members, so as to provide for the removal of board members upon initial conviction of crimes involving moral turpitude; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Ethics Committee offered the following substitute to SB 510:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 49-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment of members of county boards of family and children services, so as to provide for the suspension of board members upon indictment and for the removal of board members upon initial conviction of crimes involving moral turpitude; to provide for appointment of temporary and replacement members; to provide for reinstatement of members; to prohibit payment of per diem or expenses for suspended members; to provide for vacancies and the filling thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 49-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment of county board members, is amended by adding a new subsection (g) to read as follows:
"(g)(1) Upon indictment of member of a county board of family and children services for any crime involving moral turpitude by a grand jury of this state or of the United States, the governing authority of the county that appointed the member may, by resolution entered on the minutes of the governing authority, suspend the member from his or her membership on the board immediately and without further action pending the final disposition of the case or until the expiration of his or her appointed term of office, whichever occurs first. During the term of the office to which such member was appointed and in which the indictment occurred, if a nolle prosequi is entered, if the member is acquitted, or if, after conviction, the conviction is later overturned as a result of any direct appeal or application for a writ of certiorari, the member shall be immediately reinstated to the office from which he or she was suspended. (2) No suspended member of a board shall receive any per diem or reimbursement of expenses incurred during any period of suspension. (3) For the duration of any suspension of any member of a board under this subsection, a replacement member for the member suspended shall be appointed in the same manner as provided for the appointment of the member affected. Upon final conviction and after exhaustion of all appeals, if any, the office of the member of the board shall be vacated immediately without further action. Said vacancy shall be filled by the replacement member appointed pursuant to this subsection for the balance of the appointed term of the convicted member."
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This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 45, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks
Crotts Y Dean
Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

SB 355. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Bowen of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure shall not be

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required under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, so as to exempt autopsy photographs and post-mortem examination and autopsy reports from such disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that SB 355 be placed on the Table.
The consent was granted, and SB 355 was placed on the Table.
SB 451. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th, Hooks of the 14th and Crotts of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 8 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospitals and nursing homes, so as to provide that hospital liens are liens against patients causes of action and not patients nor their property or assets; to provide for notice of hospital liens; to provide for the filing time for hospital liens; to provide for the effect of such notice and filing; to provide that hospital liens be segregated from other liens on the records of the clerk of superior court; to provide for the enforcement of such liens against insurers; to provide that releases or covenants not to sue made before or after the discharge of the patient from the hospital shall not affect such liens in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 451 by striking on line 18 on page 2 the word "later" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "sooner".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 38, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott

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Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks
Crotts Y Dean
Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

SB 187. By Senators Johnson of the 1st, Tanksley of the 32nd, Kemp of the 3rd, Hecht of the 34th and Hamrick of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to amend Code Section 16-570, relating to cruelty to children, so as to eliminate degrees of the offense of cruelty to children; to amend Code Section 16-12-1, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, so as to redefine the term "serious injury" to include sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 16 years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 187:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to amend Code Section 16-12-1, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, so as to redefine the term "serious injury" to include sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 16 years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-1, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Delinquent act' means a delinquent act as defined in Code Section 15-11-2. (2) 'Felony' means any act which constitutes a felony under the laws of this state, the laws of any other state of the United States, or the laws of the United States. (3) 'Minor' means any individual who is under the age of 17 years or any individual under the age of 18 years who is alleged to be a deprived child as such is defined in Code Section 15-11-2, relating to juvenile proceedings. (4) 'Serious injury' means an injury involving a broken bone, the loss of a member of the body, the loss of use of a member of the body, or the substantial disfigurement of the body or of a member of the body, or an injury which is life threatening, or any sexual abuse of a child under 16 years of age by means of an act described in subparagraph (a)(4)(A), (a)(4)(G), or (a)(4)(I) of Code Section 16-12-100."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 43, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
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Y Cheeks Crotts
Y Dean Fort
E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

Senator Harp of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Crotts of the 17th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Crotts was excused.

SB 427. By Senators James of the 35th, Paul of the 40th, Walker of the 22nd, Starr of the 44th, Gillis of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for the second time, and endangering a child, so as to provide that the age limitation on prosecutions of endangering a child be increased to age 16; to provide for increased penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 427:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for the second time, and endangering a child, so as to provide that the age limitation on prosecutions of endangering a child be increased to age 16; to provide for increased penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for the second time, and endangering a child, is amended by striking subsection (l) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(l) A person who violates this Code section while transporting in a motor vehicle a child under the age of 14 16 years is guilty of the separate offense of endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The offense of endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall not be merged with the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs for the purposes of prosecution and sentencing. An offender who is convicted of a violation of this subsection shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-1, relating to the offense of contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a child. as follows:
(1) A person who commits the offense of endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be guilty of a high and aggravated misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000.00 and not more than $5,000.00, which fine shall not, except as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section, be subject to suspension, stay, or probation and a term of imprisonment of not less than 120 days of which the judge may probate a portion; (2) A person who commits the offense of endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs for the second time, or who is subsequently convicted of violating this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years; and (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a person who commits the offense of endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs which results in serious bodily injury to the child shall be guilty of a felony and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years."
SECTION 2. This Act shall be effective upon the first day of the month following its approval by the Governor or its becoming law without the approval of the Governor and shall apply to all crimes which occur after that effective date.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 49, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean
Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey
Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks
Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

SB 534. By Senator Kemp of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, so as to change the terms of court for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean
Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks
Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

SB 138. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Marable of the 52nd, Lamutt of the 21st, Fort of the 39th, Lee of the 29th and Kemp of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-4-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefits payable upon normal, early, or delayed retirement under the Public School Employees Retirement System, so as to increase the maximum benefit; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
January 30, 2001

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The Honorable Jack Hill, Chairman Senate Higher Education Committee State Capitol, Room 421-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Senate Bill 138 (LC 21 6200)

Dear Chairman Hill:

This bill would amend the provision relating to the retirement benefit amount for members of the Public School Employees Retirement System. The bill would increase the benefit multiplier from $12 to $15.

This is to certify that this is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean
Fort E Gillis

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson

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Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

SB 373. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Smith of the 25th, Hecht of the 34th and Ragan of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employee and employer contributions in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia and the creation of funds for contributions, benefits, and administrative expenses, so as to provide that any action to increase the employee contribution rate or decrease the employer contribution rate by the board of trustees shall be done only during the month of January; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
January 4, 2002
The Honorable Vincent D. Fort State Senator Legislative Office Building, Room 305-B Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Senate Bill 373 (LC 21 6667)
Dear Senator Fort:
This bill would amend provisions relating to employee and employer contributions under the Teachers Retirement System. Specifically, this bill would require that any action by the board of trustees to increase the employee contribution rate or to decrease the

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employer contribution rate may only be done at a meeting of the board during the month of January of any year.
This is to certify that this is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean
Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

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SR 522. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Teachers Early Retirement Study Committee; and for other purposes.
The Senate Retirement Committee offered the following substitute to SR 522:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Senate Teachers Retirement Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, current Georgia law provides that a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia may retire and begin receiving a retirement benefit at age 60 or, in the alternative, a teacher may retire and begin receiving a benefit before he or she reaches age 60 if he or she has attained 30 years of creditable service; and
WHEREAS, currently, the retirement benefit of a Georgia teacher who retires early is reduced by 7 percent per year for every year he or she lacks either being 60 years of age or having attained 30 years of creditable service; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of Georgia requires that funds must be appropriated to cover the cost of any legislation which would reduce the retirement age for teachers before such legislation can become effective; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to study the benefits of early teacher retirement on public education in this state; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to study the funding sources and mechanisms for enhancing the retirement benefits of teachers so that the State of Georgia may attract and retain greater numbers of teachers to public education in this state; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to study the contribution rate levels for employers and employees to ensure sufficient and equitable funding levels to support enhancing retirement benefits for teachers; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to study the current composition and the election or appointment of the various members of the board of trustees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that there is created the Senate Teachers Retirement System Study Committee to be composed of nine members as follows: six members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, the executive director of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or his or her designee, one representative of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, and one

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representative of the Georgia Association of Educators. The President of the Senate shall designate a member of the committee as chairperson of the committee. The chairperson shall call all meetings of the committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any actions or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees, but shall receive the same for not more than ten days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the Senate. In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, such report shall be made on or before December 31, 2002. The committee shall stand abolished on December 31, 2002.

Senator Harbison of the 15th offered the following amendment:
Amend the committee substitute to SR 522 by adding on line 6 after Educators "and one representative of the Georgia Retired Educators Association."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 35, nays 0, and the Harbison amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith

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Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean
Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

SB 546. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th and Ragan of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to provide that any report to the General Assembly required by such title shall be made to the members of the General Assembly on a disc or other format which is able to be read by a personal computer and saved to the computers hard drive; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Paul of the 40th offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 546 by striking in line 12 the words "this title" and inserting the words "the OCGA"

Senator Stokes of the 43rd offered the following substitute to SB 546:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions related to state government, so as to provide that any report to the General Assembly required by law, rule, or regulation shall be provided to the members of the General Assembly on a disc or other format which is able to be read by a personal

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computer and saved to a computers hard drive; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions related to state government, is amended by adding a new Code Section 50-1-7 to read as follows:
"50-1-7. Any report which is required by law, rule, or regulation to be submitted to the General Assembly shall be made to each member of the General Assembly on a disc or other format which is able to be read by a personal computer and saved to the computers hard drive."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Paul of the 40th asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.
On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 38, nays 0, and the Stokes substitute was adopted.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on SB 546 was suspended and the bill was placed on the Senate General Calendar.
SR 428. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Health Care Work Force Shortage Study Committee; and for other purposes.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to SR 428:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Senate Study Committee on the Shortage of Registered Professional Nurses; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, there currently exists a severe nursing shortage with a 13 percent vacancy rate of registered professional nurses working in Georgia, a situation which is exacerbated by the current average age of the workplace nurse being 44 years; and

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WHEREAS, the shortage of practicing nurses negatively impacts on the budgets of hospitals and other health care facilities which resort to overtime and temporary agency staffing strategies to fill those nursing vacant positions; and
WHEREAS, fewer students are pursuing a career in nursing as evidenced by a 20.9 percent decline in the number of nursing students from 1995 to 1999; and
WHEREAS, there is an additional education crisis in the profession, given that many members of the states nursing faculty are approaching retirement age and fewer nurses are pursuing a career in academia; and
WHEREAS, there are more demands for services, particularly coming from an increasingly aging population whose health care needs cannot be met if there is no shortterm and long-term solution to the shortage of all health providers, but most especially of registered nurses; and
WHEREAS, research has shown that the stressful workplace demands placed on a nurse practicing in an environment of chronic shortages contribute to the increased number of nurses suffering from professional burnout, succumbing to risky alcohol and drug-related conduct, and otherwise becoming impaired all problems which cannot be adequately addressed by the current volunteer peer assistance system for returning colleagues to the profession as productive and healthy nurses; and
WHEREAS, Georgia is the only state in the country which does not have some kind of statutory authority allowing nurses in advanced practice to execute prescription drug orders, even on a limited basis, thereby adversely impacting the ability of advanced practice nurses to practice, limiting access to health care in rural and underserved areas, and decreasing the attractiveness of nursing as a profession to those who view becoming an advanced practice nurse as a career step within nursing; and
WHEREAS, issues of mandatory overtime, staffing problems, weak patient-protection regulations, patient abandonment concerns, and other professional and labor issues have been cited as contributing to the current nursing shortage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that there is created the Senate Study Committee on the Shortage of Registered Professional Nurses to be composed of five members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate who shall designate a member as chairperson of the committee. The chairperson shall call all meetings of the committee and shall invite representatives from the various nurse, hospital, nursing home, medical, and other related associations and other interested parties to attend and give testimony. The committee shall receive staff support from the appropriate office within the Georgia Department of Community Health to assist the committee in its deliberations.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution including, without limitation, a study of the issues contributing to the shortage of registered nurses and possible remedies to that situation, opportunities to increase student enrollment in nursing programs, possible relief to workplace conditions operating as barriers to licensed nursing practice, possible solutions to the current inability of the advanced practice registered nurse to exercise some form of prescriptive authority, and innovative approaches to support impaired nurse programs. The legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than seven days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the Senate. In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, such report shall be made on or before December 31, 2002. The committee shall stand abolished on December 31, 2002.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 39, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean Y Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore

Polak Y Price
Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker

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Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority was adopted by substitute.

The following general bill of the Senate, having been read the third time and final action suspended on March 19, 2002, pursuant to Senate Rule 143, and placed on the Senate Calendar for today, was continued on its passage:

SB 467. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to create standards, uniformity, oversight, and certification for family violence intervention programs; to provide a short title; to change provisions relating to family violence counseling; to add an article to manage family violence intervention programs; to define terms; to provide for the administration of the programs; to establish a certification process; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to conform certain language relating to family violence intervention programs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The substitute offered by Senator Stokes of the 43rd, et al. as it appears in the Journal of March 19, 2002, was automatically reconsidered.

Senators Stephens of the 51st, Price of the 56th and Johnson of the 1st offered the following amendment:

Amend the Stokes, Thompson, Tanksley floor substitute to SB 467 by inserting on line
11 on page 1 immediately after the word and symbol "programs;" the following: "to specify conduct which shall constitute a prohibited conflict of interest on the part of any member or full-time employee of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles;"

By redesignating Sections 7 and 8 as Sections 8 and 9, respectively, and by inserting a new Section 7 to read as follows:

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"SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 42-9-15, relating to prohibited conduct on the part of members and employees of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: '42-9-15.
(a)(1) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section, no member of the board or full-time employee thereof, during his or her service upon or under the board, shall engage in any other business or profession or hold any other public office which business, profession, or office conflicts with his or her official duties as a member of the board or as an employee thereof; nor shall he or she serve as a representative of any political party or any executive committee or other governing body thereof, or as an executive officer or employee of any political committee, organization, or association; nor shall he or she be engaged on the behalf of any candidate for public office in the solicitation of votes or otherwise become a candidate for public office, without resigning from the board or from employment by the board. (2) Without limiting the generality of paragraph (1) of this subsection, it is specifically provided that no member of the board or full-time employee thereof, during his or her service upon or under the board, shall accept any employment from or engage in any course of business dealing with any corrections contractor. For this purpose, the term ''corrections contractor'' shall include any person or business who or which is engaged in the business of providing to any unit of federal, state, or local government any facilities, materials, supplies, or services for use in the incarceration, supervision, or oversight of criminal offenders. (b) Except as provided by subsection (c) of this Code section, an employee of the board shall not be required to resign from employment by the board if he or she becomes a candidate for a public office of a county, school district, or municipality which does not require full-time service or accepts appointment to such an office. (c) An employee of the board shall be required to resign from employment by the board if he or she becomes a candidate for the General Assembly or becomes a candidate for or accepts appointment to a public office which requires full-time service.'"

The President ruled the Stephens amendment not germane.

On the adoption of the substitute, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean Y Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 50, nays 0, and the Stokes, et al. 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean Y Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Polak Y Price
Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Stephens Y Stokes Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

SB 257. By Senator Fort of the 39th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-3-87.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to credit in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for service rendered in independent school system prior to, but not later than, June 30, 1979, so as to provide that such credit may be obtained prior to January 1, 2003; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

February 20, 2001

The Honorable Vincent D. Fort State Senator Legislative Office Building, Room 305-B Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT:
Dear Senator Fort:

State Auditor's Certification Senate Bill 257 (LC 21 6362)

This bill would amend the provision relating to credit in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for service rendered in an independent school system prior to June 30, 1979. The bill would allow a member of the Teachers Retirement System who was a member of a local retirement fund of an independent school system prior to June 30, 1979, and who had at least 10 years of creditable service with that local retirement fund to receive creditable service equal to the creditable service the member had under the local retirement fund. The member would have until January 1, 2003, to obtain the credit.

This is to certify that this is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean Y Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey
Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 0.

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

Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that the following Bill, having been placed on the Table earlier today, be taken from the Table:

SB 355. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Bowen of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure shall not be required under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, so as to exempt autopsy photographs and post-mortem examination and autopsy reports from such disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and SB 355 was taken from the Table and continued upon its passage.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 355:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure shall not be required under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, so as to exempt autopsy photographs from such disclosure and provide for exceptions; to define a certain term; to authorize a superior court to order the disclosure of such photographs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure shall not be required under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, is amended by inserting a new paragraph (2.1) immediately following paragraph (2) in subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(2.1) Autopsy photographs; provided, however, that this paragraph shall have no application to the disclosure of such photographs to law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes; medical facilities and physicians for medical purposes; individuals who have secured a written release from the deceaseds next of kin; or the next of kin. It shall be the responsibility of the next of kin to show proof of the familial relationship. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'next of kin' means a child, parent, spouse, sibling, grandparent, uncle, aunt, or first cousin of the decedent. A superior court may, in closed criminal investigations, order the disclosure of such photographs upon findings in writing that disclosure is in the public interest and that it outweighs any privacy interest that may be asserted by the deceaseds next of kin. In any such action, the court shall review the photographs in question in camera, and may condition any disclosure on such measurers as the court may deem necessary to accommodate the interests of the parties before it."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Johnson of the 1st, Price of the 56th and Balfour of the 9th offered the following amendment:

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Amend the committee substitute to SB 355 (LC 29 0470S) by adding after the word
"amend" on line 1 of page 1 the following: "Code Section 50-18-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, so as to provide
for the application of said law to certain executive and legislative branch officials; to amend".

By renumbering Sections 1, 2, and 3 as Sections 2, 3, and 4, respectively, and inserting a new Section 1 to read as follows:
"SECTION 1. Code Section 50-18-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, is amended by adding at its end a new subsection (h) to read as follows:
'(h) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section or any other law, this article shall apply to all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, computer based or generated information, or similar material prepared and maintained or received in the performance of his or her duties by the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and each member of the General Assembly or by any person acting on behalf of any of such officers. In the case of a member of the Senate, a request for access shall be directed to the Secretary of the Senate; and in the case of a member of the House of Representatives, a request for access shall be directed to the

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Johnson of the 1st called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean N Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill E Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis

Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens N Stokes
Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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Y Guhl

Y Paul

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, nays 5, and the Johnson, et al. amendment was adopted.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on SB 355 was suspended and the bill was placed on the Senate General Calendar.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

MEMORANDUM
________________________________________________________________________

T0:

Mr. Frank Eldridge

Secretary of the Senate

FROM:

Senator Horacena Tate

SUBJECT:

Floor Amendment to SB 355

DATE:

March 25, 2002

________________________________________________________________________

I mistakenly hit the red button instead of the green button, and I would like to change it to green, to reflect my true vote.

I thank you in advance for your consideration.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.

On the motion to adjourn, Senator Balfour of the 9th called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill

Polak Y Price Y Ragan E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer

N Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks E Crotts Y Dean
Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2002

E Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 42, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 3:42 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, March 26, 2002
Thirty-third Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

The Journal was confirmed.

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 38.

By Representative Royal of the 164th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 47-2-298 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia by employees of county departments of family and children services, so as to provide for creditable service for certain service; to provide for application and the payment of employee contributions; and for other purposes.

HB 210. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Cummings of the 27th, Purcell of the 147th, Taylor of the 134th, Coleman of the 80th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide conditions pursuant to which a retired member of such retirement system may return to service and maintain his or her benefits; and for other purposes.

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HB 487. By Representatives Buckner of the 95th, Randall of the 127th, Crawford of the 129th, Coleman of the 142nd, Barnes of the 97th and others:
A BILL to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to change references to the Department of Archives and History to the Division of Archives and History; and for other purposes.
HB 547. By Representatives Dean of the 48th and Holmes of the 53rd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-242 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the waiver of penalties due on unpaid taxes under certain circumstances, so as to provide for the waiver of interest due on unpaid taxes of certain elderly and lower income taxpayers under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
HB 716. By Representatives Harbin of the 113th, Graves of the 125th, Watson of the 70th and Parrish of the 144th:
A BILL to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to enact the "Fair Insurance Business Practices Act of 2001"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for the regulation of health insurance carriers who secure for their enrollees the professional services of physicians through physician contracts; to amend Code Section 10-1-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions; and for other purposes.
HB 1054. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Roberts of the 132nd, Taylor of the 134th, Buck of the 135th, Smyre of the 136th and others:
A BILL to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to require the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to notify all elementary and secondary schools and day-care and group day-care centers within a county of the names and addresses of all registered sexual offenders residing within such county; and for other purposes.
HB 1056. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Morris of the 155th, Stokes of the 92nd and Keen of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to enact the Wildlife Violator Compact; and for other purposes.

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HB 1121. By Representatives Ashe of the 46th, Reece of the 11th, Bell of the 25th and Skipper of the 137th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-55 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to per diem and expenses of members of local boards of education, and Code Section 45-18-5, relating to coverage of county officers and employees under the state employees' health insurance plan; to provide expressly that members of local boards of education who are eligible for state employees' insurance, schoolteachers' insurance, or school employees' insurance by reason of some status other than membership on a local board of education may choose such coverage in lieu of coverage as a member of a local board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1157. By Representatives Barnard of the 154th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act," so as to provide for the application of the proceeds of an insurance policy to multiple lienholders in the event of a total loss; and for other purposes.
HB 1200. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Charter Schools Act of 1998," so as to revise extensively and comprehensively; to delete the legislative intent; to change and add definitions; to clarify differences between local charter schools and state chartered special schools and between conversion charter schools and start-up charter schools; and for other purposes.
HB 1208. By Representatives Orrock of the 56th, Taylor of the 134th, Hugley of the 133rd, Jamieson of the 22nd, Porter of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for salary increases for certain school social workers who are certified as Certified School Social Worker Specialists; to provide for leave for preparing documentation required for certification; to provide for reimbursement of the program participation fee; and for other purposes.

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HB 1215. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th and Reichert of the 126th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of accountants, so as to delete provisions allowing waiver of education requirements in certain circumstances for certification as a certified public accountant and as a registered public accountant; to delete provisions describing examinations as written or oral; to delete provisions regarding the frequency of examinations; and for other purposes.
HB 1217. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Jamieson of the 22nd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and others:
A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from ad valorem taxation, so as to provide that an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation for the surviving spouses of military personnel killed while serving in a war or armed conflict shall extend to the surviving spouses of such persons who otherwise perished; and for other purposes.
HB 1244. By Representatives Ashe of the 46th and Irvin of the 45th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempted from ad valorem taxation, so as to exempt from taxation certain historic property owned by a nonprofit corporation and used for a medical museum and medical society offices; and for other purposes.
HB 1280. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Porter of the 143rd, Ashe of the 46th and Coleman of the 80th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-850 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick and personal leave for teachers and other personnel, so as to provide for restoration of certain forfeited sick and personal leave after return to service for two consecutive years; and for other purposes.
HB 1342. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, McBee of the 88th, Mobley of the 69th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Ashe of the 46th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating respectively to postsecondary education and vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to provide that each

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publisher of a textbook shall provide an electronic format of such textbook; and for other purposes.
HB 1345. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:
A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that each local retirement system shall adopt written guidelines and procedures for the investment of retirement system assets; to provide requirements for such guidelines; to provide for a waiver of the minimum funding standards for local retirement systems in cases of severe hardship; and for other purposes.

HB 1369. By Representatives Boggs of the 168th, Lord of the 121st, Harbin of the 113th, Maddox of the 72nd and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-23-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited licenses, so as to provide a limited license for retail vendors of communications equipment and their employees who sell insurance coverages for the loss, theft, mechanical failure, or malfunction of or damage to communications equipment; and for other purposes.

HB 1436. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the office of County Treasurer in any county with a population of not more than 165,000 and not less than 150,000, according to the 1970 Federal decennial census, or any future federal census, and to provide the procedure whereby the County Treasurer in any county with a population of not more than 165,000 and not less than 150,000, according to said census, shall be eligible to become County Treasurer Emeritus, so as to revise and change the population and census application; and for other purposes.

HB 1438. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local malt beverage excise taxes, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding use of excess tax proceeds; and for other purposes.

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HB 1449. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th, Hudgens of the 24th, Williams of the 5th, McBee of the 88th and Heard of the 89th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the time for making tax returns, so as to change the provisions relating to population brackets and the census relative to the time for making tax returns in certain counties; and for other purposes.
HB 1514. By Representatives Holland of the 157th, Royal of the 164th, Teper of the 61st and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 45-4-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to blanket bonds covering two or more political subdivisions, so as to provide for applicability, form, and procedures relative to blanket bonds; and for other purposes.
HB 1547. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th, Coleman of the 142nd, Royal of the 164th, Greene of the 158th, Hanner of the 159th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-10-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation of magistrates, so as to change certain provisions regarding the minimum salary of chief magistrates and other magistrates; and for other purposes.
HB 1559. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th, Williams of the 5th, Hudgens of the 24th, McBee of the 88th and Heard of the 89th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead exemption applications, so as to change the provisions relating to population brackets and the census relative to the time for making such applications in certain counties; and for other purposes.
HB 1587. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Coleman of the 142nd and Twiggs of the 8th:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to allocation of transportation funds, so as to change certain provisions relating to allocation of state and federal transportation funds and authorization of reduction of funds allocated; to authorize certain waivers of funding allocation requirements; and for other purposes.

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HB 1699. By Representatives West of the 101st, Smith of the 12th, Greene of the 158th and Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 27-4-133 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lawful nets, opening and closing waters, and identification on boats taking shrimp, so as to provide that a certain limitation shall not apply to vessels having a draft of seven feet or less; and for other purposes.

HB 1711. By Representative McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Bowman; and for other purposes.

HB 1712. By Representatives Hudson of the 120th and Jackson of the 112th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for a seven-member Board of Education of McDuffie County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board or education; and for other purposes.
HB 1713. By Representatives Hudson of the 120th and Jackson of the 112th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1714. By Representatives Hudson of the 120th and Jackson of the 112th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Thomson, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; and for other purposes.

HB 1716. By Representative Stephens of the 150th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Bloomingdale, so as to extend the present corporate limits of said municipality and annex and incorporate certain additional land to said municipality; and for other purposes.

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HB 1719. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Hudgens of the 24th and Heard of the 89th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Clarke County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older; and for other purposes.
HB 1721. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend the "Haralson County Water Authority Act," so as to change provisions relating to purchasing and sales by the authority; to specify procedures for such purchases and sales; to remove the limit on the principal amount of revenue bonds which can be issued; and for other purposes.
HB 1722. By Representative Bell of the 25th:
A BILL to amend an Act to incorporate the town of Nicholson, in the County of Jackson, so as to provide for the powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; and for other purposes.
HB 1723. By Representative Bell of the 25th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Commerce, so as to change the compensation for members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:
HR 802. By Representative Stallings of the 100th:
A RESOLUTION compensating Barbara A. Daniell; and for other purposes.

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HR 940.

By Representative DeLoach of the 172nd: A RESOLUTION compensating Danny Goodman; and for other purposes.

HR 1489. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st and Skipper of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 566. By Senator Lee of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Downtown LaGrange Development Authority, approved March 5, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2623), as amended, so as to change the limits of the Downtown LaGrange District; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 567. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Soperton, approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4212), as amended, so as to change the description of the council districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SR 934. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Automated External Defibrillators; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

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SR 936. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Scott of the 36th, Stokes of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th and Polak of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION urging the Governor and the General Assembly to order the closing of the Live Oak Landfill; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.
SR 939. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION to designate the intersection of State Route 378 and Petersburg Road in Lincoln County as "Wright's Crossing"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
SR 941. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Dean of the 31st and Stokes of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION strongly urging the United States Congress to adopt legislation requiring the Medicare program to cover the cost of all oral anticancer drugs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 38. By Representative Royal of the 164th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-2-298 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia by employees of county departments of family and children services, so as to provide for creditable service for certain service; to provide for application and the payment of employee contributions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 210. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Cummings of the 27th, Purcell of the 147th, Taylor of the 134th, Coleman of the 80th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to

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provide conditions pursuant to which a retired member of such retirement system may return to service and maintain his or her benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 487. By Representatives Buckner of the 95th, Randall of the 127th, Crawford of the 129th, Coleman of the 142nd, Barnes of the 97th and others:
A BILL to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to change references to the Department of Archives and History to the Division of Archives and History; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 547. By Representatives Dean of the 48th and Holmes of the 53rd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-242 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the waiver of penalties due on unpaid taxes under certain circumstances, so as to provide for the waiver of interest due on unpaid taxes of certain elderly and lower income taxpayers under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
HB 716. By Representatives Harbin of the 113th, Graves of the 125th, Watson of the 70th and Parrish of the 144th:
A BILL to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to enact the "Fair Insurance Business Practices Act of 2001"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for the regulation of health insurance carriers who secure for their enrollees the professional services of physicians through physician contracts; to amend Code Section 10-1-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 1054. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Roberts of the 132nd, Taylor of the 134th, Buck of the 135th, Smyre of the 136th and others:
A BILL to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to require the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to

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notify all elementary and secondary schools and day-care and group day-care centers within a county of the names and addresses of all registered sexual offenders residing within such county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.

HB 1056. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Morris of the 155th, Stokes of the 92nd and Keen of the 174th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to enact the Wildlife Violator Compact; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

HB 1121. By Representatives Ashe of the 46th, Reece of the 11th, Bell of the 25th and Skipper of the 137th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-55 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to per diem and expenses of members of local boards of education, and Code Section 45-18-5, relating to coverage of county officers and employees under the state employees' health insurance plan; to provide expressly that members of local boards of education who are eligible for state employees' insurance, schoolteachers' insurance, or school employees' insurance by reason of some status other than membership on a local board of education may choose such coverage in lieu of coverage as a member of a local board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HB 1157. By Representatives Barnard of the 154th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act," so as to provide for the application of the proceeds of an insurance policy to multiple lienholders in the event of a total loss; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

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HB 1200. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Charter Schools Act of 1998," so as to revise extensively and comprehensively; to delete the legislative intent; to change and add definitions; to clarify differences between local charter schools and state chartered special schools and between conversion charter schools and start-up charter schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
HB 1208. By Representatives Orrock of the 56th, Taylor of the 134th, Hugley of the 133rd, Jamieson of the 22nd, Porter of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for salary increases for certain school social workers who are certified as Certified School Social Worker Specialists; to provide for leave for preparing documentation required for certification; to provide for reimbursement of the program participation fee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
HB 1215. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th and Reichert of the 126th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of accountants, so as to delete provisions allowing waiver of education requirements in certain circumstances for certification as a certified public accountant and as a registered public accountant; to delete provisions describing examinations as written or oral; to delete provisions regarding the frequency of examinations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
HB 1217. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Jamieson of the 22nd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and others:
A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from ad valorem taxation, so as to provide that an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation for the surviving spouses of military personnel killed while serving in a war or armed

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conflict shall extend to the surviving spouses of such persons who otherwise perished; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1244. By Representatives Ashe of the 46th and Irvin of the 45th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempted from ad valorem taxation, so as to exempt from taxation certain historic property owned by a nonprofit corporation and used for a medical museum and medical society offices; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1280. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Porter of the 143rd, Ashe of the 46th and Coleman of the 80th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-850 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick and personal leave for teachers and other personnel, so as to provide for restoration of certain forfeited sick and personal leave after return to service for two consecutive years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
HB 1342. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, McBee of the 88th, Mobley of the 69th, Jamieson of the 22nd, Ashe of the 46th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating respectively to postsecondary education and vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to provide that each publisher of a textbook shall provide an electronic format of such textbook; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.
HB 1345. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:
A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that each local retirement system shall adopt written guidelines and procedures for the investment of retirement system assets; to provide requirements for such guidelines; to provide for a

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waiver of the minimum funding standards for local retirement systems in cases of severe hardship; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 1369. By Representatives Boggs of the 168th, Lord of the 121st, Harbin of the 113th, Maddox of the 72nd and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-23-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited licenses, so as to provide a limited license for retail vendors of communications equipment and their employees who sell insurance coverages for the loss, theft, mechanical failure, or malfunction of or damage to communications equipment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 1436. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the office of County Treasurer in any county with a population of not more than 165,000 and not less than 150,000, according to the 1970 Federal decennial census, or any future federal census, and to provide the procedure whereby the County Treasurer in any county with a population of not more than 165,000 and not less than 150,000, according to said census, shall be eligible to become County Treasurer Emeritus, so as to revise and change the population and census application; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1438. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local malt beverage excise taxes, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding use of excess tax proceeds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 1449. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th, Hudgens of the 24th, Williams of the 5th, McBee of the 88th and Heard of the 89th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the time for making tax returns, so as to change the

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provisions relating to population brackets and the census relative to the time for making tax returns in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1514. By Representatives Holland of the 157th, Royal of the 164th, Teper of the 61st and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 45-4-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to blanket bonds covering two or more political subdivisions, so as to provide for applicability, form, and procedures relative to blanket bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1547. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th, Coleman of the 142nd, Royal of the 164th, Greene of the 158th, Hanner of the 159th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-10-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation of magistrates, so as to change certain provisions regarding the minimum salary of chief magistrates and other magistrates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Appropriations Committee.
HB 1559. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th, Williams of the 5th, Hudgens of the 24th, McBee of the 88th and Heard of the 89th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead exemption applications, so as to change the provisions relating to population brackets and the census relative to the time for making such applications in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1587. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Coleman of the 142nd and Twiggs of the 8th:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to allocation of transportation funds, so as to change certain provisions relating to allocation of state and federal transportation funds and authorization of reduction of funds allocated; to

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authorize certain waivers of funding allocation requirements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

HB 1699. By Representatives West of the 101st, Smith of the 12th, Greene of the 158th and Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 27-4-133 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lawful nets, opening and closing waters, and identification on boats taking shrimp, so as to provide that a certain limitation shall not apply to vessels having a draft of seven feet or less; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

HB 1711. By Representative McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Bowman; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1712. By Representatives Hudson of the 120th and Jackson of the 112th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for a seven-member Board of Education of McDuffie County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board or education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1713. By Representatives Hudson of the 120th and Jackson of the 112th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1714. By Representatives Hudson of the 120th and Jackson of the 112th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Thomson, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1716. By Representative Stephens of the 150th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Bloomingdale, so as to extend the present corporate limits of said municipality and annex and incorporate certain additional land to said municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1719. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Hudgens of the 24th and Heard of the 89th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Clarke County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1721. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend the "Haralson County Water Authority Act," so as to change provisions relating to purchasing and sales by the authority; to specify procedures for such purchases and sales; to remove the limit on the principal amount of revenue bonds which can be issued; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1722. By Representative Bell of the 25th:
A BILL to amend an Act to incorporate the town of Nicholson, in the County of Jackson, so as to provide for the powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions,

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conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1723. By Representative Bell of the 25th:

A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Commerce, so as to change the compensation for members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HR 802. By Representative Stallings of the 100th:

A RESOLUTION compensating Barbara A. Daniell; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Appropriations Committee.

HR 940. By Representative DeLoach of the 172nd:

A RESOLUTION compensating Danny Goodman; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Appropriations Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Insurance and Labor Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1128 Do Pass by Substitute HB 1494 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Brown of the 26th District, Chairman Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1175 Do Pass

HB 1476 Do Pass

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HB 1320 Do Pass HB 1333 Do Pass

HB 1575 Do Pass HB 1604 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Public Safety Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1179 HB 1368 HB 1629

Do Pass Do Pass as Amended Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Bowen of the 13th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1625 HB 1646 HB 1648 HB 1650 HB 1653 HB 1654 HB 1655 HB 1658

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1660 HB 1661 HB 1662 HB 1666 HB 1698 SB 560 SB 561 SB 564

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

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HB 1482 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Harbison of the 15th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1077 HB 1236

HB 1252

HB 1426

HB 1569

HB 1570

SR 850

Senator Stokes of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Smith of the 25th asked unanimous consent that Senators Jackson of the 50th and Golden of the 8th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senators Jackson and Golden were excused.

Senator Harp of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Crotts of the 17th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Crotts was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Dean Gillis Gingrey Guhl Haines Hamrick

Harp Hill Hooks James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen Paul Price

Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Balfour Fort Hecht Thompson(exc)

Brush Golden(exc) Jackson(exc) Vacancy, 19th

Crotts(exc) Harbison Polak

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The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Hecht

Polak

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator James of the 35th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. William Sheals of Norcross, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 929. By Senator Price of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION commending Jenna Gabriel; and for other purposes.

SR 930. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Morris Brown College for celebrating its 121st Founders Day on Thursday, March 28, 2002; and for other purposes.

SR 931. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION commending Westlake High School's boys basketball team; and for other purposes.

SR 932. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION commending the International Learning Academy and recognizing International Learning Academy Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 933. By Senator James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Aston O'Brien Peart and recognizing Aston O'Brien Peart Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 935. By Senator Thomas of the 2nd:

A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Lester R. Hayes, Sr.; and for other purposes.

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SR 937. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending Alice Coachman; and for other purposes.
SR 938. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lindsey Triana for a championship success at the 2002 Georgia National Livestock Show; and for other purposes.
SR 940. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Silas Stocks for a championship success at the 2002 Georgia National Livestock Show; and for other purposes.
SR 942. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Hecht of the 34th and Harp of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Jonesboro High School Mock Trial Team; and for other purposes.
SR 943. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Marable of the 52nd, Gingrey of the 37th, Beatty of the 47th, Moore of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the public safety and emergency services personnel and countless others involved in the response and recovery efforts in Walker County; and for other purposes.
SR 944. By Senators Stephens of the 51st and Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending Roy Gaines; and for other purposes.
SR 945. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commemorating and honoring the 40th anniversary and significant achievements of the administration of Governor S. Ernest Vandiver; and for other purposes.
SR 946. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending the courage and perseverance of Hal Higgins of Cornelia, Georgia, fighting Hodgkin's disease; and for other purposes.

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Senator Ragan of the 11th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Finance and Public Utilities Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:

SB 563. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Bowen of the 13th and Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Joint Recreation Authority of Brooks, Colquitt, Grady, Mitchell, and Thomas Counties and to authorize such authority to acquire, own, operate, manage, construct, equip, maintain, modify, improve, expand, and operate sports, cultural, and recreational facilities and areas of all kinds and descriptions; to provide for the validation of revenue bonds and supporting agreements pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law"; to grant to the authority sovereign immunity; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions to which the authority shall be a party; to provide for construction of this Act; to provide for conveyance of property upon dissolution; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and SB 563 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

Senator Dean of the 31st asked unanimous consent that Senator Gillis of the 20th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Gillis was excused.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

March 26, 2002 Thirty-third Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 560

Cheeks of the 23rd Gillis of the 20th JEFFERSON COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Jefferson County, approved February 23, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3627), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members;

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to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 561

Cheeks of the 23rd Gillis of the 20th JEFFERSON COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the chairperson and the members of the board of education of Jefferson County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 564

Guhl of the 45th WALTON COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Walton County, approved April 4, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2974), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1625

Hecht of the 34th Starr of the 44th CLAYTON COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, so as to increase the membership of the board to six members; to provide for the election of members of the board; to provide for terms of office; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1646 HB 1648 HB 1650 HB 1653 HB 1654 HB 1655

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Seabaugh of the 28th COWETA COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from certain Coweta County ad valorem taxes for county purposes, so as to increase certain homestead exemption amounts; and for other purposes.
Gillis of the 20th WHEELER COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the composition of the Board of Education of Wheeler County, so as to provide for the compensation of the members of said board; and for other purposes.
Starr of the 44th LAKE CITY, CITY OF
A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Lake City, so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; and for other purposes.
Meyer von Bremen of the 12th RANDOLPH COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Meyer von Bremen of the 12th RANDOLPH COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Randolph County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Seabaugh of the 28th COWETA COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Coweta County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

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Dean of the 31st POLK COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Bowen of the 13th WILCOX COUNTY
A BILL to repeal an Act providing for a nonstaggered four-month vehicle registration period for Wilcox County; to specify the vehicle registration period for Wilcox County; and for other purposes.
Bowen of the 13th WILCOX COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wilcox County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Mullis of the 53rd CHATTOOGA COUNTY
A BILL to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Chattooga County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Ragan of the 11th GRADY COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Board of Education of Grady County, so as to provide for a new method of filling vacancies occurring on such board; and for other purposes.
Cable of the 27th BIBB COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Board of Public Education for Bibb County, so as to provide for the number of members comprising the board of education; to provide for the election of

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board members and filling vacancies; to reapportion the education districts within the Bibb County School District; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR Tuesday, March 26, 2002
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 549

House of Representatives; election districts; change composition (Reappor-8th)

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SB 532 SR 854 SB 491 SB 167 SB 475 SB 482 SB 481 SB 515 SB 505 SB 551

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Public Records; protected information; records securing government facilities against terrorist or other attack (JUDY-37th)
Jekyll Island; joint committee to study use of tax monies and future development (Amendment)(RULES-6th)
Public Officials and Lobbyists; Financial Disclosure Reform Act of 2002; time period for State Ethics Commission advisory opinions (Substitute)(ETHICS-42nd)
(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on March 25, 2002.)
Bank Acquisitions; change to a three-year age requirement (B&FI-50th)
Property Conveyance; grant nonexclusive easement to Henry Nanniga and Joan Nanniga Nichols; Chatham County (TRANS-1st)
Disaster Relief Counselors Assigned by American Red Cross; professional licensing exemption (Substitute)(H&HS-25th)
Negligent Drivers; improper use of mobile phones resulting in an accident; points assessment and fine (Substitute)(PUB SAF-38th)
Offense of Identity Fraud; financial or personal information; criminal penalties; protection of customer records (Substitute)(JUDY-33rd)
DUI Intoxicating Substances; seizure and disposition of licenses; revise provisions (Substitute)(JUDY-43rd)
Nationally Certified Teachers' Effect on Student Performance; annual assessment report (ED-27th)
Fire Departments and Firefighters; change certain requirements (PUB SAF-53rd)
Insurers; unfair trade practices; nonrenewal of entire line or class of business (I&L-26th)
Cartersville-Bartow County (Joint) Regional Industrial Development Authority Act (F&PU-31st)

SB 458 SR 637 SB 399 SR 852 SB 62 SB 519 SB 501 SB 483 SB 355
SB 401
SB 296

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Health Insurance; coverage; medically necessary off-label prescription drugs (Substitute)(I&L-10th)
Prayer and Expression of Religious Beliefs on Public Property Including Schools; urge Ga. Congressional delegation support amendment (ED-47th)
Animal Protection; shelters; dog breeders; local zoning, ordinances; limit on number of animals; nuisances (Substitute)(AG-33rd)
Property Conveyance; remove reverter condition; Morningstar Treatment Services, Inc.; Glynn County (JUDY-3rd)
Employees' Retirement; creditable service; certain active military service (RET-11th)
State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; inclusion; employees of agricultural commodity commission (AG-11th)
Air Ambulance Emergency Care and Transportation; licensure (Substitute)(V&CA-50th)
Georgia Public Safety Training Center; security police; jurisdiction over property (PUB SAF-12th)
Autopsy Photos or Post-Mortem Examination Reports; when public disclosure not required (Substitute)(Amendment)(JUDY-33rd)
(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on March 25, 2002.)
Driving Privileges; suspension; failure respond to traffic citation in federal court (Amendment)(JUDY-3rd)
(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on March 19, 2002.)
Arrests for Motor Vehicle Violations; reports school bus drivers or other recorded visual evidence (Substitute)(JUDY-11th)

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SB 546

Health Reports Submitted to General Assembly in Electronic Format for Computer Access (Substitute)(H&HS-43rd)

(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on March 25, 2002.)
Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

SB 549. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Brown of the 26th and Starr of the 44th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and Senate and qualifications of members, so as to provide for the composition and number of state house districts; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Golden of the 8th asked unanimous consent that SB 549 be committed to the Reapportionment Committee.

The consent was granted, and SB 549 was committed to the Reapportionment Committee.

SB 396. By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Crotts of the 17th, Tanksley of the 32nd, Harp of the 16th, Cheeks of the 23rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government records which are not required to be disclosed to the public, so as to provide that disclosure shall not be required for certain records which would compromise the security of government facilities against terrorist or other attack; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Gingrey of the 37th offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 396 by adding to the end of the bill the following:

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(D) In the event of litigation challenging nondisclosure by an agency, the court may review the documents in question in camera, and may condition disclosure upon such measures as the court may find in writing to be necessary to protect against endangerment of life, safety or public property.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 33, nays 0, and the Gingrey 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson
Walker Williams

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 communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Please record my vote on SB 549 and SB 396 as a yes vote. /s/ Senator Williams, 6th District

SR 826. By Senator Williams of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Jekyll Island; and for other purposes.

The Senate Rules Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 826 by striking from line 13 of page 2 the word "ten" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 35, nays 0, and the committee 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Cagle Y Cheeks Crotts Y Dean Y Fort E Gillis Y Gingrey

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore

Y Polak Y Price
Ragan Scott Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson Y Walker

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Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Williams

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 communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 26, 2002

The Honorable Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Eldridge:

During the morning session of March 26, 2002, my green button failed on SB 826 which was the 3rd bill on the calendar. Please record as a "yes" vote.

Sincerely,

/s/ Harold J. Ragan

The following general bill of the Senate, having been read the third time and final action suspended on Monday, March 25, 2002, pursuant to Senate Rule 143, and placed on the Senate Calendar for today, was continued on its passage:

SB 285. By Senators Polak of the 42nd, Lee of the 29th, Jackson of the 50th, Golden of the 8th and Hecht of the 34th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to be known as the "Financial Disclosure Reform Act of 2001"; to provide a short title; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to change only the provisions relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements, the persons required to file financial disclosure statements, and the contents thereof; to require the filing of such statements by electronic means; to change the provisions relating to lobbyist disclosure reports and the contents

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thereof; to provide for electronic filing of lobbyist disclosure reports; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The substitute offered by Senator Polak of the 42nd, et al. as it appears in the Journal of Monday, March 25, 2002, was automatically reconsidered.
Senator Burton of the 5th offered the following amendment:
Amend the substitute to SB 285 by inserting "to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to change the forms of identification authorized to identify electors at the polls;" after "title;" on line 1 on page 1.
By redesignating Section 1 as Section 1A and inserting between "BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:" and Section 1A the following:
"SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by striking Code Section 21-2-417, relating to presentation of identification to poll workers, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-2-417 to read as follows:
'21-2-417. (a) Each elector shall present proper identification to a poll worker at or prior to completion of a voters certificate at any polling place and prior to such persons admission to the enclosed space at such polling place. Proper identification shall consist of any one of the following:
(1) A valid Georgia drivers license; (2) A valid identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by a branch, department, agency, or entity of the State of Georgia, any other state, or the United States authorized by law to issue personal identification; (3) A valid United States passport; (4) A valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government, this state, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of this state; (5) A valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by any employer of the elector in the ordinary course of such employers business; (6) A valid student identification card containing a photograph of the elector from any public or private college, university, or postgraduate technical or professional school located within the State of Georgia; or (7) A valid Georgia license to carry a pistol or revolver; (8) A valid pilots license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or other authorized agency of the United States;

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(9)(7) A valid United States military identification card containing a photograph of the elector; (10) A certified copy of the electors birth certificate; (11) A valid social security card; (12) Certified naturalization documentation; or (13) A certified copy of court records showing adoption, name, or sex change. (b) If an elector is unable to produce any of the items of identification listed in subsection (a) of this Code section, he or she shall sign a statement under oath in a form approved by the Secretary of State, separate and distinct from the electors voter certificate, swearing or affirming that he or she is the person identified on the electors voter certificate. Such person shall be allowed to vote without undue delay. Falsely swearing or affirming such statement under oath shall be punishable as a felony, and the penalty shall be distinctly set forth on the face of the statement.'"

Senator Polak of the 42nd requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the amendment.

The President ruled the Burton amendment not germane.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the Polak, et al. 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Thompson Walker
Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

SB 532. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Tanksley of the 32nd, Smith of the 25th, Stokes of the 43rd, Stephens of the 51st and Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banks and trust companies, so as to change the five-year age requirement for acquisition of a bank to a threeyear age requirement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Cagle of the 49th asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on SB 532, pursuant to Senate Rule 175.

The consent was granted, and Senator Cagle was excused.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Cable E Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Thompson Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

SR 854. By Senator Johnson of the 1st:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for operation and maintenance of a thoroughfare and for other purposes in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Chatham County, Georgia; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R E Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 47, nays 1.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
SB 491. By Senator Smith of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-10A-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing requirements for professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to provide an exemption from such requirements for certain persons providing certain disaster relief services; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to SB 491:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 43-10A-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing requirements for professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to provide an exemption from such requirements for certain persons providing certain disaster relief services; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 43-10A-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing requirements for professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, is amended by striking the word "and" at the end of paragraph (17) of subsection (b); by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (18) of subsection (b) with the symbol and word "; and"; and by adding at the end of subsection (b) a new paragraph (19) to read as follows:
"(19) Professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists who are:
(A) Duly and currently licensed to provide professional services within their area of expertise as defined by the applicable laws of their state or territory of residence; and (B) Enlisted, screened, and assigned by the American Red Cross to provide such services within a defined disaster area to alleviate the emotional, mental, or behavioral impact on persons or groups of persons affected by a disaster, provided that such services are provided without cost to the recipients of the services.

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The exemption provided in this paragraph shall not apply to any one individual for any continuous period in excess of 21 days. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'disaster' shall mean the occurrence of or imminent threat of a condition that causes or poses a high probability of a large number of deaths in the affected population, a large number of serious or long-term disabilities in the affected population, or widespread exposure to an infectious or toxic agent that poses a significant risk of substantial future harm to a large number of people in the affected population or any event that causes human suffering or creates a human need which the victim or victims are unable to alleviate without assistance."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 35, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore

Y Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson Y Walker

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Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

Senator Hamrick of the 30th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Doug Huber.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 167. By Senator Tate of the 38th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-57 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the suspension or revocation of the licenses of habitually negligent or dangerous drivers and to the point system, so as to provide for the assessment of points for a violation of Code Section 40-6241, relating to the use of radios and mobile telephones while driving; to amend Code Section 40-6-241 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exercise of due care by drivers and the allowance for proper use of radios and mobile telephones, so as to provide that a driver who is involved in an accident while using a mobile telephone shall be in violation of said Code section; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to SB 167:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 40-5-57 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the suspension or revocation of the licenses of habitually negligent or dangerous drivers and to the point system, so as to provide for the assessment of points for a violation of Code Section 40-6-241, relating to the use of radios and mobile telephones while driving; to amend Code Section 40-6-241 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exercise of due care by drivers and the allowance for proper use of radios and mobile telephones, so as to provide that a driver who is involved in an accident while using a mobile telephone shall be in violation of said Code section; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Code Section 40-5-57 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the suspension or revocation of the licenses of habitually negligent or dangerous drivers and to the point system, is amended by striking subparagraph (c)(1)(A) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(c)(1)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, the points to be assessed for each offense shall be as provided in the following schedule:

Reckless driving........................................................................................................... 4 points Unlawful passing of a school bus .............................................................................. 6 points Improper passing on a hill or a curve ........................................................................ 4 points
Exceeding the speed limit by more than 14 miles per hour but less than 19 miles per hour............................................................................................................ 2 points
Exceeding the speed limit by 19 miles per hour or more but less than 24 miles per hour............................................................................................................ 3 points
Exceeding the speed limit by 24 miles per hour or more but less than 34 miles per hour............................................................................................................ 4 points
Exceeding the speed limit by 34 miles per hour or more ....................................... 6 points Disobedience of any traffic-control device or traffic officer................................. 3 points Too fast for conditions ................................................................................................ 0 points Possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage while driving ................. 2 points
Failure to adequately secure a load, except fresh farm produce, resulting in loss of such load onto the roadway which results in an accident................... 2 points
Violation of child safety restraint requirements, first offense ............................... 1 point Violation of child safety restraint requirements, second or subsequent offense .2 points Engaged in activities which distract the driver which results in an accident ....... 2 points

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All other moving traffic violations which are not speed limit violations ............. 3 points"

SECTION 2. Code Section 40-6-241 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exercise of due care by drivers and the allowance for the proper use of radios and mobile telephones, is amended by striking said Code section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"40-6-241. A driver shall exercise due care in operating a motor vehicle on the highways of this state and shall not engage in any actions which shall distract such driver from the safe operation of such vehicle, provided that the proper use of a radio, citizens band radio, or mobile telephone shall not be a violation of this Code section. If a driver engages in an action which distracts such driver from the safe operation of such vehicle and said action contributes to an accident resulting in physical injury or property damage, said driver shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $50.00 and assessment of points under Code Section 40-5-57."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 33, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks N Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd N Lamutt

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D

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Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 5.

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

SB 475. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various provisions of the O.C.G.A. as they relate to identity fraud and the collection and dissemination of personal identifying and financial information on individuals and businesses so as to protect such information from being utilized in an unlawful manner; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to change provisions relating to definitions, financial identity fraud, and racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations; to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 475:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated as they relate to identity fraud and the collection and dissemination of personal identifying and financial information on individuals and businesses so as to protect such information from being utilized in an unlawful manner; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to change provisions relating to definitions, financial identity fraud, and racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to change provisions relating to data collection for identity fraud cases; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change provisions to allow consistent penalties for identity fraud; to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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commerce and trade, so as to establish guidelines for proper discarding and disposal of certain business documents containing personal information; to define terms; to provide for exceptions; to provide for civil liability; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by striking Code Section 16-9-4, relating to definitions of identification documents and prohibitions regarding false documents, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"16-9-4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Access device' means a unique electronic identification number, address, description, or routing code or a device containing a unique electronic identification number, address, description, or routing code which permits or facilitates entry into a facility or computer or provides access to the financial resources, including, but not limited, to the credit resources of the individual to whom the device or card is issued. (2) 'Description' means any identifying information about a person, including, but not limited to, date of birth, place of birth, address, social security number, height, weight, hair or eye color, or unique biometric data such as fingerprint, voice print, retina or iris image, DNA profile, or other unique physical representation. (3) 'Government agency' means any agency of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of government or political subdivision or authority thereof of this state, any other state, the United States, or any foreign government or international governmental or quasi-governmental agency recognized by the United States or by any of the several states. (4) 'Identification 'identification document' means:
(A) Any any document or card issued by a government agency or by the authority of a government agency containing the name of a person and a description of the person or such persons photograph, or both, and giving such persons date of birth, and includes, without being limited to, a passport, visa, military identification card, drivers license, or an identification card; authorized under Code Sections 40-5-100 through 40-5-104. (B) Any document displaying a trademark or trade name of another, as such terms are defined by Code Section 10-1-371, containing the name of a person and a description of a person or such persons photograph, or both; or (C) Any access device. (b)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly manufacture, sell, or distribute a any identification documents containing false, fictitious, fraudulent, or altered information identification document.; notwithstanding anything to the contrary

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contained in this Code section, it shall be an affirmative defense to the manufacturing, selling, or distributing of identification documents containing false, fictitious, fraudulent, or altered information if the person manufacturing, selling, or distributing such documents used due diligence to ascertain the truth of the information. (2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection on the first offense shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection for the second or any subsequent offense shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than three years, or both. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly manufacture, alter, sell, distribute, deliver, possess with intent to sell, deliver, or distribute, or offer for sale, delivery, or distribution a false, fraudulent, or fictitious identification document or any identification document which contains any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry. (3) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly manufacture, alter, sell, distribute, deliver, possess with the intent to sell, deliver, or distribute, or offer for sale, delivery, or distribution any identification document containing the trademark or trade name of another without the written consent of the owner of the trademark or trade name. (4) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly possess, display, or use any false, fictitious, fraudulent, or altered identification document containing the logo or legal or official seal of a government agency or any colorable imitation thereof in furtherance of a conspiracy or attempt to commit a violation of the criminal laws of this state or of the United States or any of the several states which is punishable by imprisonment for one year or more. (5) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly manufacture, alter, sell, distribute, deliver, possess with the intent to sell, deliver, or distribute, or offer for sale or distribution any other identification document containing the logo or legal or official seal of a government agency or any colorable imitation thereof without the written consent of the government agency. (6) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly possess, display, or use any identification document of another person without the other persons permission; notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Code section, it shall be an affirmative defense to the possession, display, or use of any identification document under this subsection that the person possessing, displaying, or using any identification document issued to another person had the permission of that other person to possess, display, or use that document, provided that the document is otherwise available as a public record pursuant to the laws of this state. (c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) or (3) of this subsection, any person who violates paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Any person who violates paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of subsection (b) of this Code section for the second or any subsequent offense shall be guilty of a felony and

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shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than three years, or both. (3) Any person who manufactures, alters, sells, distributes, delivers, receives, possesses, or offers for sale or distribution three or more identification documents in violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three nor more than ten years, a fine not to exceed the amount specified by Code Section 17-10-8, or both. (4) Any person who violates paragraph (4) or (5) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, a fine not to exceed the amount specified by Code Section 17-10-8, or both. (5) Any person convicted of an attempt or conspiracy to violate subsection (b) of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment, by a fine, or by both such punishments not to exceed the maximum punishment prescribed for the offense the commission of which was the object of the attempt or conspiracy. (d) Each violation of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense. (e) Any violation of this Code section shall be considered to have been committed in any county of this state in which the evidence shows that the identification document was manufactured, altered, sold, displayed, distributed, delivered, received, offered for sale or distribution, or possessed. (f) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of an agency of the United States, this state, or any of the several states or their political subdivisions or any activity authorized under Chapter 224 of Title 18 of the United States Code or any similar such law relating to witness protection. (g) It shall not be a defense to a violation of this Code section that a document contained words indicating that it is not an identification document unless there appears on the front and back of such document the word 'novelty' which is in a color which is not transparent on the design of the document and is in block letters not less than 40 point type in size. (h)(1) Any property which is used, intended for use, or used in any manner to facilitate a violation of this Code section is contraband and forfeited to the state and no person shall have a property interest in it. Such property may be seized or detained in the same manner as provided in Code Section 16-13-49 and shall not be subject to replevin, conveyance, sequestration, or attachment. (2) Within 60 days of the date of the seizure of contraband pursuant to this Code section, the district attorney shall initiate forfeiture or other proceedings as provided in Code Section 16-13-49. An owner or interest holder, as defined by subsection (a) of Code Section 16-13-49, may establish as a defense to the forfeiture of property which is subject to forfeiture under this Code section the applicable provisions of subsection (e) or (f) of Code Section 16-13-49. Property which is forfeited pursuant to this Code section shall be disposed of and distributed as provided in Code Section 16-13-49.

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(3) If property subject to forfeiture cannot be located; has been transferred or conveyed to, sold to, or deposited with a third party; is beyond the jurisdiction of the court; has been substantially diminished in value while not in the actual physical custody of a receiver or governmental agency directed to maintain custody of the property; or has been commingled with other property that cannot be divided without difficulty, the court shall order the forfeiture of any property of a claimant or defendant up to the value of property found by the court to be subject to forfeiture under this subsection in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsection (x) of Code Section 16-13-49. (4) The provisions of paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) of subsection (x) and subsection (z) of Code Section 16-13-49 shall be applicable to any proceedings brought pursuant to this subsection."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by striking Article 8 of Chapter 9 thereof, relating to identity fraud, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"ARTICLE 8
16-9-120. There is created the criminal offense of financial identity fraud. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Administrator' means the administrator appointed under Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.' (2) 'Business victim' means any individual or entity that provided money, credit, goods, services, or anything of value to someone other than the intended recipient where the intended recipient has not given permission for the actual recipient to receive it and the individual or entity that provided money, credit, goods, services, or anything of value has suffered financial loss as a direct result of the commission or attempted commission of a violation of this article. (3) 'Consumer victim' means any individual whose personal identifying information has been obtained, compromised, used, or recorded in any manner without the permission of that individual. (4) 'Identifying information' shall include, but not be limited to:
(A) Current or former names; (B) Social security numbers; (C) Drivers license numbers; (D) Checking account numbers; (E) Savings account numbers; (F) Credit and other financial transaction card numbers; (G) Debit card numbers; (H) Personal identification numbers; (I) Electronic identification numbers;

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(J) Digital or electronic signatures; (K) Medical identification numbers; (L) Birth dates; (M) Mothers maiden name; (N) Selected personal identification numbers; (O) Tax identification numbers; (P) State identification card numbers issued by state departments; or (Q) Any other numbers or information which can be used to access a persons or entitys resources. (5) 'Resources' includes, but is not limited to: (A) A persons or entitys credit, credit history, credit profile, and credit rating; (B) United States currency, securities, real property, and personal property of any kind; (C) Credit, charge, and debit accounts; (D) Loans and lines of credit; (E) Documents of title and other forms of commercial paper recognized under Title 11; (F) Any account, including a safety deposit box, with a financial institution as defined by Code Section 7-1-4, including a national bank, federal savings and loan association, or federal credit union or a securities dealer licensed by the Secretary of State or the federal Securities and Exchange Commission; and (G) A persons personal history, including but not limited to records of such persons driving records; criminal, medical, or insurance history; education; or employment.
16-9-121. A person commits the offense of financial identity fraud when without the authorization or permission of another person and a person with the intent unlawfully to appropriate financial resources of that other person, or of any other person, to his or her own use or to the use of a third party he or she:
(1) Obtains or records identifying information of a person which would assist in accessing the financial resources of the other that person or any other person; or (2) Accesses or attempts to access the financial resources of the other a person through the use of identifying information. Such identifying information shall include but not be limited to:
(A) Social security numbers; (B) Drivers license numbers; (C) Checking account numbers; (D) Savings account numbers; (E) Credit card numbers; (F) Debit card numbers; (G) Personal identification numbers; (H) Electronic identification numbers;

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(I) Digital signatures; or (J) Any other numbers or information which can be used to access a persons
financial resources.
16-9-122. It shall be unlawful for any person to attempt or conspire to commit any offense prohibited by this article. Any person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment or community service, by a fine, or by both such punishments not to exceed the maximum punishment prescribed for the offense the commission of which was the object of the attempt or conspiracy.
16-9-122. 16-9-123. The administrator appointed under Code Section 10-1-395 shall have the authority to investigate any complaints of consumer victims regarding financial identity fraud. In conducting such investigations the administrator shall have all investigative powers which are available to the administrator under Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.' If, after such investigation, the administrator determines that a person has been a consumer victim of identity fraud in this state, the administrator shall, at the request of the consumer victim, provide the consumer victim with certification of the findings of such investigation. Copies of any and all complaints received by any law enforcement agency of this state regarding potential violations of this article shall be transmitted to the Governors Office of Consumer Affairs. The Governors Office of Consumer Affairs shall maintain a repository for all complaints in the State of Georgia regarding identity fraud. Information contained in such repository shall not be subject to public disclosure. The information in the repository may be transmitted to any other appropriate investigatory agency or entity. Consumer victims of identity fraud may file complaints directly with the Governors Office of Consumer Affairs. Employees of the Governors Office of Consumer Affairs may communicate with consumer victims. Any and all transmissions authorized under this Code section may be transmitted electronically, provided that such transmissions are made through a secure channel for the transmission of such electronic communications or information, the sufficiency of which is acceptable to the Governors Office of Consumer Affairs. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude any otherwise authorized law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies from conducting investigations and prosecuting offenses of identity fraud.
16-9-123. 16-9-124. The Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys shall have the authority to conduct the criminal prosecution of all cases of financial identity fraud or to refer them to the district attorney in the county where the crime was committed.

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16-9-124. 16-9-125. In any criminal proceeding brought pursuant to this article, the crime shall be considered to have been committed in any county in which any part of the financial identity fraud took place, regardless of whether the defendant was ever actually in such county. The General Assembly finds that identity fraud involves the use of identifying information which is uniquely personal to the consumer or business victim of that identity fraud and which information is considered to be in the lawful possession of the consumer or business victim wherever the consumer or business victim currently resides or is found. Accordingly, the fraudulent use of that information involves the fraudulent use of information that is, for the purposes of this article, found within the county where the consumer or business victim of the identity fraud resides or is found. Accordingly, in a proceeding under this article, the crime will be considered to have been committed in any county where the person whose means of identification or financial information was appropriated resides or is found, or in any county in which any other part of the offense took place, regardless of whether the defendant was ever actually in such county.
16-9-125. 16-9-126. (a) A violation of this article, other than a violation of Code Section 16-9-122, shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years or a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both. Any person who commits such a violation for the second or any subsequent offense shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both. (b) Any person found guilty of a violation of this article may be ordered by the court to make restitution to any consumer victim or any business victim of such fraud. (c) Each violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense. (d) Upon a conviction of a violation of this article, the court may issue any order necessary to correct a public record that contains false information resulting from the actions which resulted in the conviction.
16-9-126. 16-9-127. In addition to being imprisoned as provided in Code Section 16-9-125, a person found guilty of financial identity fraud may be ordered by the court to make restitution to any victims of such fraud. The administrator shall have authority to initiate any proceedings and to exercise any power or authority in the same manner as if he or she were acting under Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, as regards violations or potential violations of this article.
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(1) The lawful obtaining of credit information in the course of a bona fide consumer or commercial transaction; (2) The lawful, good faith exercise of a security interest or a right to offset by a creditor or a financial institution; or (3) The lawful, good faith compliance by any party when required by any warrant, levy, garnishment, attachment, court order, or other judicial or administrative order, decree, or directive .; or (4) The good faith use of identifying information with the permission of the affected individual. (b) The These exemptions provided in subsection (a) of this Code section will not apply to a person intending to further a scheme to violate Code Section 16-9-121 or 169-122. (c) It is not necessary for the state to negate any exemption or exception in this article in any complaint, accusation, indictment, or other pleading or in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding under this article involving a business victim. In such cases the burden of proof of any exemption or exception is upon the business victim claiming it.
16-9-129. Any business victim who is injured by reason of any violation of this article shall have a cause of action for the actual damages sustained and, where appropriate, punitive damages. Such business victim may also recover attorneys fees in the trial and appellate courts and the costs of investigation and litigation reasonably incurred.
16-9-130. (a) Any consumer victim who suffers injury or damages as a result of a violation of this article may bring an action individually or as a representative of a class against the person or persons engaged in such violations under the rules of civil procedure to seek equitable injunctive relief and to recover general and punitive damages sustained as a consequence thereof in any court having jurisdiction over the defendant; provided, however, punitive damages shall be awarded only in cases of intentional violation. A claim under this article may also be asserted as a defense, setoff, cross-claim, or counterclaim or third-party claim against such person. (b) A court shall award three times actual damages for an intentional violation. (c) If the court finds in any action that there has been a violation of this article, the consumer victim injured by such violation shall, in addition to other relief provided for in this Code section and irrespective of the amount in controversy, be awarded reasonable attorneys fees and expenses of litigation incurred in connection with said action. (d) It shall not be a defense in any action under this article that others were, are, or will be engaged in like practices. (e) In any action brought under this article the administrator shall be served by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery with a copy of the initial complaint and any amended complaint within 20 days of the filing of such complaint. The

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administrator shall be entitled to be heard in any such action, and the court where such action is filed may enter an order requiring any of the parties to serve a copy of any other pleadings in an action upon the administrator.
16-9-131. Whenever an investigation has been conducted by the Governors Office of Consumer Affairs under this article and such investigation reveals conduct which constitutes a criminal offense, the administrator shall forward the results of such investigation to the Attorney General or other prosecuting attorney of this state who shall commence any criminal prosecution that he or she deems appropriate.
16-9-132. This article is cumulative with other laws and is not exclusive. The rights or remedies provided for in this article shall be in addition to any other procedures, rights, remedies, or duties provided for in any other law or in decisions of the courts of this state dealing with the same subject matter."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by striking divisions (9)(A)(xxxiv) and (xxxv) of Code Section 16-14-3, relating to definitions, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(xxxiv) Code Section 16-10-97, relating to intimidation of grand or petit juror or court officer; or (xxxv) Article 11 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 and Sections 5311 through 5330 of Title 31 of the United States Code relating to records and reports of currency transactions.; or (xxxvi) Article 8 of Chapter 9 of this title, relating to identity fraud, and Section 1028 of Title 18 of the United States Code, relating to fraudulent identification documents and information."
SECTION 4. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by inserting after Code Section 35-1-12 a new Code Section 35-1-13 to read as follows:
"35-1-13. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any law enforcement agency that receives a report from a resident of this state that such person has been the victim of identity fraud shall prepare an incident report and transmit the same to the Governors Office of Consumer Affairs identity fraud repository, as provided in Code Section 16-9-123, notwithstanding the fact that such persons identity may have been used solely to commit one or more criminal offenses beyond the jurisdiction of this state. Copies of such incident reports shall be referred from the Governors Office of Consumer Affairs

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to the Georgia Crime Information Center as provided in Chapter 3 of this title and to any jurisdiction in which such identity has been used."
SECTION 5. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by striking Code Section 40-5-104, relating to false statement in applications, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"40-5-104. Any person who knowingly makes any false statement in an application for an identification card provided for by this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor violation of Code Section 16-10-20."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 40-5-125, relating to possession, procurement, or use of fraudulent drivers license or identification card, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"40-5-125. (a) It is a misdemeanor for any person to:
(1) Display, cause or permit to be displayed, or have in his or her possession any fictitious, fraudulent, or altered drivers license or identification card; (2) Use a false or fictitious name or provide any other false information in any application for a drivers license or identification card; (3) Procure, secure, or assist another person in the procuring or securing of a fraudulent drivers license or identification card; (4) Alter any drivers license or identification card such that the information on the license is false or fictitious; (5) Sell or deliver any false, fictitious, or altered drivers license or identification card; (6)(1) Lend his or her drivers license or identification card to any other person or permit knowingly the use thereof by another person; or (7)(2) Display or represent as his or her own any drivers license or identification card not issued to him or her; or. (8) Conceal a material fact in any application for a drivers license or identification card. Any employee of the department who knowingly violates and is convicted of violating this Code section shall also be guilty of the offense of violating his or her public position and, upon conviction, shall be punished as for such separate and additional violation. (b) Any person who knowingly makes any false statement in an application for a drivers license provided for by this chapter shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20."

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SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 40-5-179, relating to penalties, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"40-5-179. It is a misdemeanor for any person:
(1) To use a false or fictitious name in any application for an identification card for persons with disabilities or knowingly to make a false statement or conceal a material fact or otherwise commit a fraud in any such application; (2) To display or cause to be displayed or have in his or her possession any fictitious or fraudulently altered identification card for persons with disabilities; (3)(1) To lend his or her identification card for persons with disabilities to any other person or knowingly to permit the use thereof by another; and (4) (2) To display or represent as his or her own any identification card for persons with disabilities not issued to him or her."
SECTION 8. Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended by adding at the end a new chapter, to be designated Chapter 15, to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15 10-15-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Business' means a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, or other group, however organized and whether or not organized to operate at a profit. The term includes a financial institution organized, chartered, or holding a license or authorization certificate under the laws of this state, any other state, the United States, or any other country, or the parent or the subsidiary of any such financial institution. The term also includes an entity that destroys records. However, for purposes of this chapter, the term shall not include any bank or financial institution that is subject to the privacy and security provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, 15 U.S.C. 6801, et seq., as amended, and as it existed on January 31, 2002, nor shall it include any hospital or health care institution licensed under Title 31 which is subject to the privacy and security provisions of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, nor any other entity which is governed by federal law, provided that the federal law governing the business requires the business to discard a record containing personal information in the same manner as Code Section 10-15-2. (2) 'Customer' means an individual who provides personal information to a business for the purpose of purchasing or leasing a product or obtaining a service from the business. (3) 'Discard' means to throw away, get rid of, or eliminate.

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(4) 'Dispose' means the sale or transfer of a record for value to a company or business engaged in the business of record destruction. (5) 'Personal information' means:
(A) Personally identifiable data about a customers medical condition, if the data are not generally considered to be public knowledge; (B) Personally identifiable data which contain a customers account or identification number, account balance, balance owing, credit balance, or credit limit, if the data relate to a customers account or transaction with a business; (C) Personally identifiable data provided by a customer to a business upon opening an account or applying for a loan or credit; or (D) Personally identifiable data about a customers federal, state, or local income tax return. (6)(A) 'Personally identifiable' means capable of being associated with a particular customer through one or more identifiers, including, but not limited to, a customers fingerprint, photograph, or computerized image, social security number, passport number, driver identification number, personal identification card number, date of birth, medical information, or disability information.
(B) A customers name, address, and telephone number shall not be considered personally identifiable data unless one or more of them are used in conjunction with one or more of the identifiers listed in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. (7) 'Record' means any material on which written, drawn, printed, spoken, visual, or electromagnetic information is recorded or preserved, regardless of physical form or characteristics.
10-15-2. A business may not discard a record containing personal information unless it:
(1) Shreds the customers record before discarding the record; (2) Erases the personal information contained in the customers record before discarding the record; (3) Modifies the customers record to make the personal information unreadable before discarding the record; or (4) Takes actions that it reasonably believes will ensure that no unauthorized person will have access to the personal information contained in the customers record for the period between the records disposal and the records destruction.
10-15-3. A business is liable to a customer whose personal customer information is discarded or disposed of in violation of Code Section 10-15-2 for the amount of damages resulting from the violation.
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customers record that contains personal information that is wrongfully disposed of or discarded. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Code section, it shall be an affirmative defense to the wrongful disposing of or discarding of a customers record that contains personal information if the business can show that it used due diligence in its attempt to properly dispose of or discard such records."
SECTION 9. This section and Sections 1 through 7 and Section 10 of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval; Section 8 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002.
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Hill of the 4th, Golden of the 8th, Cheeks of the 23rd and others offered the following amendment # 1:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 475 (LC 29 0494S) by striking "$1,000.00" and inserting "$500.00" on line 29 of page 14 and inserting after the word "discarded" and before the period on line 30 of page 14 the following: "; provided, however, in no event shall the total fine levied by the administrator exceed $10,000.00".

Senators Hill of the 4th, Golden of the 8th, Cheeks of the 23rd and others offered the following amendment # 2:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 475 (LC 29 0494S) by inserting after the period on line 25 of page 14 the following:
"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this chapter, it shall be an affirmative defense to the wrongful disposing of or discarding of a customers record that contains personal information if the business can show that it used due diligence in its attempt to properly dispose of or discard such records.".

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Senators Hill of the 4th, Golden of the 8th, Cheeks of the 23rd and others offered the following amendment # 3:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 475 (LC 29 0494S) by inserting between the words "of" and "damages" on line 24 of page 14 the following: "actual".

Senator Hill of the 4th asked unanimous consent that his amendments #1, #2 and #3 be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendments were withdrawn.
Senators Hill of the 4th and Tanksley of the 32nd offered the following amendment # 4:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 475 (LC 29 0494S) by striking lines 23 through 25 on page 14 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) A business is liable to a customer whose personal customer information is negligently discarded or disposed of in violation of Code Section 10-15-2 for the amount of actual damages resulting from the violation. (b) A business is liable to a customer whose personal customer information is intentionally discarded or disposed of in violation of Code Section 10-15-2 for three times the amount of actual damages and expenses of litigation resulting from the violation."
By striking "$1,000.00" and inserting "$500.00" on line 29 of page 14.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 40, nays 0, and the Hill, Tanksley amendment # 4 was adopted.
Senators Hill of the 4th and Tanksley of the 32nd offered the following amendment # 5:
Amend SB 475 by line 30 of page 14 inserted after word "discarded" and before period ; provided, however, in no event shall the total fine levied by the administrator exceed $50,000.00".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the Hill, Tanksley amendment # 5 was adopted.

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Senator Burton of the 5th offered the following amendment # 6:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 475 by inserting "to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to change the forms of identification authorized to identify electors at the polls;" after "organizations;" on line 6 on page 1.
By redesignating Sections 4 through 10 as Sections 5 through 11, respectively, and inserting after line 7 on page 11 the following:
"SECTION 4. Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by striking Code Section 21-2-417, relating to presentation of identification to poll workers, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-2-417 to read as follows:
'21-2-417. (a) Each elector shall present proper identification to a poll worker at or prior to completion of a voters certificate at any polling place and prior to such persons admission to the enclosed space at such polling place. Proper identification shall consist of any one of the following:
(1) A valid Georgia drivers license; (2) A valid identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by a branch, department, agency, or entity of the State of Georgia, any other state, or the United States authorized by law to issue personal identification; (3) A valid United States passport; (4) A valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government, this state, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of this state; (5) A valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by any employer of the elector in the ordinary course of such employers business; (6) A valid student identification card containing a photograph of the elector from any public or private college, university, or postgraduate technical or professional school located within the State of Georgia; or (7) A valid Georgia license to carry a pistol or revolver; (8) A valid pilots license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or other authorized agency of the United States; (9)(7) A valid United States military identification card containing a photograph of the elector; (10) A certified copy of the electors birth certificate; (11) A valid social security card; (12) Certified naturalization documentation; or (13) A certified copy of court records showing adoption, name, or sex change.

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(b) If an elector is unable to produce any of the items of identification listed in subsection (a) of this Code section, he or she shall sign a statement under oath in a form approved by the Secretary of State, separate and distinct from the electors voter certificate, swearing or affirming that he or she is the person identified on the electors voter certificate. Such person shall be allowed to vote without undue delay. Falsely swearing or affirming such statement under oath shall be punishable as a felony, and the penalty shall be distinctly set forth on the face of the statement.'"

Senator Tanksley of the 32nd requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the amendment.

The President ruled amendment # 6 not germane.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 43, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R E Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
SB 482. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Thompson of the 33rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and harmonize certain provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating generally to prevention, prohibition, prosecution, punishment, and remediation of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change certain provisions relating to periods of suspension and conditions to return of license; to change certain provisions relating to seizure and disposition of drivers licenses of persons charged with driving under the influence, issuance of temporary driving permits, and disposition of cases; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 482:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To revise and harmonize certain provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating generally to prevention, prohibition, prosecution, punishment, and remediation of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change certain provisions relating to periods of suspension and conditions to return of license; to change certain provisions relating to seizure and disposition of drivers licenses of persons charged with driving under the influence, issuance of temporary driving permits, and disposition of cases; to change certain provisions relating to suspension of licenses by operation of law; to change certain provisions relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in passenger areas of motor vehicles; to change certain provisions relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for second time, and endangering a child; to change certain provisions relating to chemical tests for alcohol or drugs in blood; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by striking the introductory paragraph and paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of

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Code Section 40-5-63, relating to periods of suspension and conditions to return of license, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) The drivers license of any person convicted of an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54 or of violating Code Section 40-6-391, unless the drivers license has been previously suspended pursuant to Code Sections 40-5-67.1 and 40-5-67.2, shall by operation of law be suspended and such suspension shall be subject to the following terms and conditions; provided, however, that any person convicted of a drug related offense pursuant to Code Section 40-6-391 shall be governed by the suspension requirements of Code Section 40-5-75, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-67.2:
(1) Upon the first conviction of any such offense, with no arrest and conviction of and no plea of nolo contendere accepted to such offense within the previous five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, the period of suspension shall be for 12 months. At the end of 120 days, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of said drivers license; except that in the case of such conviction for an offense under paragraph (2), (4), or (6) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-391, the person shall not be eligible to apply for reinstatement of his or her drivers license until the end of 180 days. Such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved by the Department of Human Resources and pays a restoration fee of $210.00 or $200.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail, provided that, if such license was suspended as a result of a conviction of an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54, such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of either a defensive driving program approved by the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety or a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved by the Department of Human Resources and pays the prescribed restoration fee. A drivers license suspended as a result of a conviction of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 shall not become valid and shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved by the Department of Human Resources and pays the prescribed restoration fee. For purposes of this paragraph, an accepted plea of nolo contendere to an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54 by a person who is under 18 years of age at the time of arrest shall constitute a conviction. For the purposes of this paragraph only, an accepted plea of nolo contendere by a person 21 years of age or older, with no conviction of and no plea of nolo contendere accepted to a charge of violating Code Section 40-6-391 within the previous five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere accepted to the date of the current arrest for which a plea of nolo contendere is accepted, shall be considered a conviction, and the court having jurisdiction shall forward, as provided in Code Section 40-6-391.1, the record of such disposition of the case to the department and the record of such disposition shall be

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kept on file for the purpose of considering and counting such accepted plea of nolo contendere as a conviction under paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection;"
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-67, relating to seizure and disposition of drivers licenses of persons charged with driving under the influence, issuance of temporary driving permits, and disposition of cases, and inserting in their respective places the following:
"(b) At the time the law enforcement officer takes the drivers license, the officer shall issue a temporary driving permit to the person as follows:
(1) If the driver refuses to submit to a test or tests to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs as required in Code Section 40-5-55, the officer shall issue a 30 day temporary driving permit; or (2) If the drivers license is required to be suspended under Code Section 40-5-67.1, the officer shall issue a 30 day temporary driving permit; or (3) If the test or tests administered pursuant to Code Section 40-5-55 indicate an alcohol concentration in violation of Code Section 40-6-391 but less than the level for an administrative suspension of the license under subsection (c) of Code Section 40-567.1, the officer shall issue a 180 day temporary driving permit. This temporary driving permit shall be valid for the stated period or until the persons driving privilege is suspended or revoked under any provision of this title. The department, at its sole discretion, may delay the expiration date of the temporary driving permit, but in no event shall this delay extend beyond the date when such persons driving privilege is suspended or revoked under any provision of this title. The department shall by rules and regulations establish the conditions under which the expiration of the temporary permit may be delayed."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by striking the introductory paragraph of subsection (a) and subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-75, relating to suspension of licenses by operation of law, and inserting in their respective places the following:
"(a) The drivers license of any person convicted of possession, distribution, manufacture, cultivation, sale, transfer of, the attempt or conspiracy to possess, distribute, manufacture, cultivate, sell, or transfer a controlled substance or marijuana, or driving or being in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while under the influence of such a substance in violation of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-13-2, subsection (a), (b), or (j) of Code Section 16-13-30, or Code Section 16-13-33; paragraph (2), (4), or (6) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-391;, or the law of any other jurisdiction shall by operation of law be suspended and such suspension shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:" "(b) Whenever a person is convicted of possession, distribution, manufacture, cultivation, sale, transfer of, the attempt or conspiracy to possess, distribute,

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manufacture, cultivate, sell, or transfer a controlled substance or marijuana, or driving or being in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while under the influence of such substance in violation of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-13-2, subsection (a), (b), or (j) of Code Section 16-13-30, or Code Section 16-13-33; paragraph (2), (4), or (6) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-391;, or the law of any other jurisdiction, the court in which such conviction is had shall require the surrender to it of any drivers license then held by the person so convicted and the court shall thereupon forward such license and a copy of its order to the department within ten days after the conviction. The periods of suspension provided for in this Code section shall begin on the date of such persons conviction for the offense resulting in such suspension; provided, however, that, effective July 1, 1994, if, at the time of conviction of any offense listed in subsection (a) of this Code section, the person does not have a drivers license or the persons drivers license has been previously suspended, the periods of suspension specified by this Code section shall not commence until the person applies for the issuance or reinstatement of a drivers license."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-6-253, relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in passenger areas of motor vehicles, by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d) and inserting a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) In any prosecution for violation of this Code section: (1) Retail labeling of the container which identifies the contents of such container as any alcoholic beverage; or (2) In the absence of such labeling or identification, testimony of the arresting officer that, based on his or her experience and senses, the contents of the container possessed the same odor, color, and general appearance or the same taste, color, and general appearance as any alcoholic beverage,
shall be admissible and constitute prima facie evidence that the contents of such container was an alcoholic beverage."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-6-391, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for second time, and endangering a child, by striking subsections (a), (b), and (e), and inserting in their respective places the following:
"(a) A person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while:
(1) Under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive; (2) Under the influence of any drug to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive;

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(3) Under the intentional influence of any glue, aerosol, or other toxic vapor to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive; (4) Under the combined influence of any two or more of the substances specified in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive; (5) The persons alcohol concentration is 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after such driving or being in actual physical control from alcohol consumed before such driving or being in actual physical control ended; or (6) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, there is any amount of marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined in Code Section 16-13-21, present in the persons blood or urine, or both, including the metabolites and derivatives of each or both without regard to whether or not any alcohol is present in the persons breath or blood. (b) The fact that any person charged with violating this Code section is or has been legally entitled to use a drug shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this Code section; provided, however, that such person shall not be in violation of this Code section unless such person is rendered incapable of driving safely as a result of using a drug other than alcohol which such person is legally entitled to use. (6) There is any amount of any Schedule I controlled substance listed in Code Section 16-13-25, marijuana, cocaine, or any metabolite or derivative of any of them present in the persons blood, urine, or both, without regard to whether or not any alcohol is present in the persons breath or blood. (b) The fact that any person charged with violating this Code section is or has been legally entitled to use a drug or other substance, including without limitation authorization for marijuana use under Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43, shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this Code section." "(e) The foregoing limitations on punishment imposed by subsection (c) of this Code section also shall apply when a defendant has been convicted of violating, by a single transaction, more than one of the four provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-6-392, relating to chemical tests for alcohol or drugs in blood, by striking subparagraph (a)(1)(B) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(B) In all cases where the arrest is made on or after January 1, 1995, and the state selects breath testing, two sequential breath samples shall be requested for the testing of alcohol concentration. For either or both of these sequential samples to be admissible in the states or plaintiffs case-in-chief, the readings shall not differ from each other by an alcohol concentration of greater than 0.020 grams and the lower of the two results shall be determinative for accusation and indictment purposes and administrative license suspension purposes. No more than two

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sequential series of a total of two adequate breath samples each shall be requested by the state; provided, however, that after an initial test in which the instrument indicates an adequate breath sample was given for analysis, any subsequent refusal to give additional breath samples shall not be construed as a refusal for purposes of suspension of a drivers license under Code Sections 40-5-55 and 40-5-67.1. Notwithstanding the above, a refusal or failure to give an adequate sample or samples on any subsequent breath, blood, urine, or other bodily substance test shall not affect the admissibility of the results of any prior samples. An adequate breath sample shall mean a breath sample sufficient to cause the breath-testing instrument to produce a printed alcohol concentration analysis."
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 40, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted.

Senator Price of the 56th asked unanimous consent that Senator Seabaugh of the 28th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Seabaugh was excused.

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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott E Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
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Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

SB 481. By Senators Cable of the 27th, Marable of the 52nd, Price of the 56th and Smith of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education accountability assessment programs, so as to provide for a longitudinal study by the Office of Education Accountability of nationally certified teachers effect on Georgia students performance; to provide for reports; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott E Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R E Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2002 The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 26, 2002
The Honorable Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Eldridge:
Please reflect the permanent record to show a yes vote for me for Senate Bill 481, Nationally Certified Teachers' Effect on Student Performance; annual assessment report. I had imminent business outside the Capitol during the vote on this bill. Thanks for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mitch Seabaugh

SB 515. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bowen of the 13th, Scott of the 36th and Thomas of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fire protection and safety, so as to change certain provisions relating to general requirements, equipment and clothing, personnel, and insurance relative to fire departments; to change certain provisions relating to suspension or revocation of certificate of compliance; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to firefighter standards and training; to change certain provisions relating to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; to amend Code Section 34-9-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to workers compensation, so as to change certain provisions relating to firefighters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bowen of the 13th and Harp of the 16th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 515 by striking lines 10 through 12 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"provisions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.".
By striking line 25 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "services in accordance with standards specified solely by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council and the applicable local government ;".
By striking "workers compensation" on lines 28 and 29 of page 2.
By striking line 35 of page 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "municipal, county, state, or private incorporated fire department and as such has duties of responding to".
By striking lines 11 through 15 of page 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "by any municipal, county, state, or private incorporated fire department. (6) 'Part-time' means employed for compensation on less than a full-time basis by any municipal, county, state, or private incorporated fire department. (7) 'Volunteer' means not employed for compensation by but appointed and regularly enrolled to serve as a firefighter for any municipal, county, state, or private incorporated fire".
By striking lines 1 through 5 of page 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "program. Full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters shall successfully complete a basic training course. The council shall determine the course content, number of hours, and all other matters relative to basic firefighter training. Upon satisfactory completion of such basic training, a firefighter shall be issued a certificate of completion evidencing the same.".
By striking line 24 of page 6 through line 16 of page 8 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2003.".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 42, nays 0, and the Mullis, et al. amendment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott E Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R E Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

At 12:07 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 1:30 p.m.

At 1:45 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:

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HB 1727. By Representative Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Comer; and for other purposes.

HB 1729. By Representatives Mills of the 21st, Smith of the 19th, Rogers of the 20th and Bell of the 25th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Hall County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1730. By Representatives Mills of the 21st, Smith of the 19th, Rogers of the 20th and Bell of the 25th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Hall County, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.

HB 1731. By Representatives Mueller of the 152nd, Stephens of the 150th, Pelote of the 149th and Day of the 153rd:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Chatham County and City of Savannah School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are disabled; and for other purposes.

HB 1732. By Representatives Broome of the 160th and Sholar of the 179th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Decatur County, so as to reapportion the Board of Education of Decatur County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1733. By Representative Smith of the 102nd:
A BILL to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of sheriff of Harris County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1734. By Representatives Broome of the 160th and Sholar of the 179th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Decatur County, so as to change the compensation to be paid to the judge and the solicitor of such court; and for other purposes.
HB 1735. By Representatives Jackson of the 112th and Harbin of the 113th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Columbia County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the total assessed value of the homestead after a five-year phase-in period for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
HB 1736. By Representatives Parsons of the 40th, Johnson of the 35th, Wiles of the 34th, Hines of the 38th, Franklin of the 39th 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 the judges of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
HB 1737. By Representative James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Macon County School District, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1738. By Representative James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Macon County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1743. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Classic Center Authority for Clarke County, so as to provide for additional purposes of the authority; and for other purposes.

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HB 1745. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Ellaville; and for other purposes.
HB 1746. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to increase the number of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Calhoun from three to five," so as to provide new commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1747. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1748. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to stagger the terms of office of members of the Board of Education of Schley County," so as to provide the compensation of the members of such board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1749. By Representative Houston of the 166th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Berrien County, so as to change the number of commissioners; to change the composition of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1750. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Schley County School District, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1752. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the board of education of Webster County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1753. By Representatives Wiles of the 34th, Hines of the 38th, Manning of the 32nd, Wix of the 33rd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to authorize the City of Kennesaw to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
HB 1754. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to reconstitute the Board of Education of Marion County and provide for its powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities; to continue in office current members of such board; to provide for new education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1755. By Representatives Walker of the 87th, Unterman of the 84th and Smith of the 91st:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from City of Social Circle independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
HB 1756. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Webster County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1757. By Representatives Walker of the 87th and Unterman of the 84th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Walton County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
HB 1758. By Representatives Golick of the 30th, Collins of the 29th, Wix of the 33rd and Johnson of the 35th:
A BILL to authorize the City of Smyrna to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the

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"Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
HB 1759. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd, Forster of the 3rd and Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from all City of Fort Oglethorpe ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are totally disabled and whose annual net income does not exceed $14,000.00; and for other purposes.

HB 1772. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Randall of the 127th, Reichert of the 126th, Birdsong of the 123rd and Ray of the 128th:
A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," so as to change the descriptions of the five electoral districts provided for the authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1773. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Reichert of the 126th, Randall of the 127th and Ray of the 128th:
A BILL to amend an Act establishing a board of commissioners of Bibb County, so as to change the descriptions of the four commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

SB 527.

By Senator Blitch of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Cook County, approved August 12, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 627), as amended particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1947 (Ga. L. 1947, p. 1220), an Act approved March 16, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2300), an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3939), an Act approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4413), and an Act approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5029), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for residency requirements for election; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 528. SB 529.

By Senator Blitch of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cook County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5499), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Blitch of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Homerville Recreational Facilities Authority; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and maintain a recreational center and area or centers and areas, including playgrounds, parks, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, athletic fields, grandstands, and stadiums, buildings to be used for various types of sports, buildings to be constructed and used for the housing of exhibits for fairs and educational purposes, buildings to be used for the housing of livestock, horses, cattle, swine, poultry, and agricultural exhibits for exhibition purposes, the erection and construction of buildings to be used for amusement purposes or educational purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 531. By Senators Guhl of the 45th and Crotts of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Conyers ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the City of Conyers, which is in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Conyers ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, approved April 19, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4394), so as to increase the homestead exemption to $13,000.00; to provide for conditions and procedures relating thereto; to provide for a referendum; to provide for applicability; to provide an effective date and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

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HB 1297. By Representatives Everett of the 163rd, Bridges of the 9th, Pelote of the 149th, Poag of the 6th, James of the 140th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate grits as the official prepared food of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 1616. By Representative Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968," so as to change the definition of surface mining; to change the provisions relating to borrow pits; and for other purposes.

HB 1693. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th and Dodson of the 94th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-11.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement of liability of insurer to pay benefits to third party on behalf of insured, so as to include towing and storage costs in the losses for which an insurer must pay to a third party on behalf of an insured under a motor vehicle or automobile liability insurance policy; and for other purposes.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1727. By Representative Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Comer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1729. By Representatives Mills of the 21st, Smith of the 19th, Rogers of the 20th and Bell of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Hall County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1730. By Representatives Mills of the 21st, Smith of the 19th, Rogers of the 20th and Bell of the 25th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Hall County, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1731. By Representatives Mueller of the 152nd, Stephens of the 150th, Pelote of the 149th and Day of the 153rd:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Chatham County and City of Savannah School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are disabled; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1732. By Representative s Broome of the 160th and Sholar of the 179th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Decatur County, so as to reapportion the Board of Education of Decatur County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1733. By Representative Smith of the 102nd:
A BILL to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of sheriff of Harris County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1734. By Representatives Broome of the 160th and Sholar of the 179th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Decatur County, so as to change the compensation to be paid to the judge and the solicitor of such court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1735. By Representatives Jackson of the 112th and Harbin of the 113th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Columbia County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the total assessed value of the homestead after a five-year phase-in period for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1736. By Representatives Parsons of the 40th, Johnson of the 35th, Wiles of the 34th, Hines of the 38th, Franklin of the 39th 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 the judges of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1737. By Representative James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Macon County School District, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1738. By Representative James of the 140th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Macon County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1743. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Heard of the 89th and Hudgens of the 24th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Classic Center Authority for Clarke County, so as to provide for additional purposes of the authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1745. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Ellaville; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1746. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to increase the number of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Calhoun from three to five," so as to provide new commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1747. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1748. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to stagger the terms of office of members of the Board of Education of Schley County," so as to provide the compensation of the members of such board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1749. By Representative Houston of the 166th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Berrien County, so as to change the number of commissioners; to change the composition of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1750. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Schley County School District, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1752. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the board of education of Webster County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1753. By Representatives Wiles of the 34th, Hines of the 38th, Manning of the 32nd, Wix of the 33rd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to authorize the City of Kennesaw to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1754. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to reconstitute the Board of Education of Marion County and provide for its powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities; to continue in office current members of such board; to provide for new education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1755. By Representatives Walker of the 87th, Unterman of the 84th and Smith of the 91st:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from City of Social Circle independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1756. By Representative Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Webster County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1757. By Representatives Walker of the 87th and Unterman of the 84th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Walton County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1758. By Representatives Golick of the 30th, Collins of the 29th, Wix of the 33rd and Johnson of the 35th:
A BILL to authorize the City of Smyrna to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1759. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd, Forster of the 3rd and Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from all City of Fort Oglethorpe ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that

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school district who are totally disabled and whose annual net income does not exceed $14,000.00; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1772. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Randall of the 127th, Reichert of the 126th, Birdsong of the 123rd and Ray of the 128th:

A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," so as to change the descriptions of the five electoral districts provided for the authority; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1773. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Reichert of the 126th, Randall of the 127th and Ray of the 128th:

A BILL to amend an Act establishing a board of commissioners of Bibb County, so as to change the descriptions of the four commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 505. By Senators Brown of the 26th, Haines of the 46th and Shafer of the 48th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices, so as to include the nonrenewal of an entire line or class of business by an insurer under certain circumstances as an unfair method of competition and unfair and deceptive act or practice; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Blitch

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp

Polak Y Price
Ragan Scott

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Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore
Mullis Y Paul

Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

SB 551. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Marable of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Joint Cartersville-Bartow County Regional Industrial Development Authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for vacancies, organization, meetings, and expenses; to prohibit authority employees and members from having certain interests; to provide for definitions; to provide for revenue bonds and their form, signatures thereon, negotiability, sale, and use of proceeds from such sales; to provide for interim documents and for lost or mutilated documents; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Blitch

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott

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Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey
Golden Y Guhl

Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Seabaugh Shafer
Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

SB 458. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Price of the 56th and Harbison of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for off-label prescription drug use for insureds with life-threatening or chronic or disabling conditions or diseases; to provide definitions; to provide for conditions of coverage; to provide for exclusions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to SB 458:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for off-label prescription drug use for insureds with life-threatening or chronic and disabling conditions or diseases; to provide definitions; to provide for conditions of coverage; to provide for exclusions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, is amended by inserting at the end thereof a new Code section to be designated Code Section 33-24-59.11 to read as follows:
"33-24-59.11. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Chronic and seriously debilitating' means diseases or conditions that cause significant long-term morbidity and that require ongoing treatment to maintain remission or prevent deterioration. (2) 'Health benefit policy' means any individual or group plan, policy, or contract for health care services issued, delivered, issued for delivery, executed, or renewed in this state on or after July 1, 2002, including, but not limited to, those contracts executed by the State of Georgia on behalf of state employees under Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45, by an insurer. (3) 'Insurer' means any person, corporation, or other entity authorized to provide health benefit policies under this title. (4) 'Life-threatening' means either or both of the following:
(A) Diseases or conditions where the likelihood of death is high unless the course of the disease is interrupted; or (B) Diseases or conditions with potentially fatal outcomes, where the end point of clinical intervention is survival. (b) No health benefit policy issued, delivered, or renewed in this state that, as a provision of hospital, medical, or surgical services, directly or indirectly covers prescription drugs shall limit or exclude coverage for a drug on the basis that the drug is prescribed for a use that is different from the use for which that drug has been approved for marketing by the federal Food and Drug Administration, provided that all of the following conditions have been met and subject to the prior authorization process or other restrictions of the insurer: (1) The drug has been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration; (2)(A) The drug is prescribed by a contracting licensed health care professional for the treatment of a life-threatening disease or condition; or (B) The drug is prescribed by a contracting licensed health care professional for the treatment of a chronic and seriously debilitating disease or condition, the drug is medically necessary to treat that disease or condition, and the drug is on the insurers formulary or preferred drug list, if any; and (3) The drug has been recognized for treatment of that disease or condition by one of the following: (A) The American Medical Association Drug Evaluations; (B) The American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information; or (C) The United States Pharmacopoeia Dispensing Information, Volume 1, 'Drug Information for the Health Care Professional'; or

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(D) Two articles from major peer reviewed medical journals that present data supporting the proposed off-label use or uses as generally safe and effective unless there is clear and convincing contradictory evidence presented in a major peer reviewed medical journal. (c) It shall be the responsibility of the contracting prescriber to submit to the insurer documentation supporting compliance with the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section, if requested by the insurer. (d) Any coverage required by this Code section shall also include medically necessary services associated with the administration of a drug subject to the conditions of the contract. (e) The provisions of this Code section shall not be deemed to require coverage for any of the following: (1) The treatment of a condition or disease that is excluded under the terms of the health benefit policy; (2) An experimental drug not approved for indication by the federal Food and Drug Administration; or (3) Drug treatment by a drug not listed on the health benefit plan formulary or preferred drug list. (f) The benefits provided in this Code section shall be subject to the same annual deductibles or coinsurance established for all other covered benefits within a given health benefit policy."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 46, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens

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Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 2.

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

SR 637. By Senators Beatty of the 47th, Williams of the 6th, Burton of the 5th, Lamutt of the 21st, Gingrey of the 37th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Delegation to the United States Congress to support the adoption of House Joint Resolution 81 proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution allowing prayer and expression of religious beliefs on public property and in public schools; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Brush Y Burton Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort

Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen

N Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 1.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Secretary,

Please show me voting "Aye" on SR 637.

/s/ Jack Hill 3/26/02

SB 399. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to provide that animal shelters shall be subject to regulation by certain applicable local zoning and animal control ordinances; to amend Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations as nuisances, so as to provide that agricultural operations that breed or keep dogs shall be subject to regulation by applicable local zoning and animal control regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Agriculture Committee offered the following substitute to SB 399:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4, the "Georgia Animal Protection Act," so as to authorize municipal and county governing authorities to enact and enforce ordinances which are not in conflict with the provisions of said article; to provide for notification of the Department of Agriculture of any local enforcement actions by local governing

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authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4, the "Georgia Animal Protection Act," is amended by inserting at the end thereof a new Code Section 4-11-17 to read as follows:
"4-11-17. This article shall be cumulative and shall not prohibit the enactment and enforcement of local ordinances by a municipal or county governing authority on this subject which are not in conflict with this article; provided, however, that a municipal or county governing authority shall be required to provide timely written notice to the department of any enforcement action taken pursuant to such an ordinance against an operator licensed under this article who is alleged to be in violation of such local ordinance. The department shall be notified of the initiation of any such local enforcement action and of the final conclusions or ultimate outcome of any such action."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 42, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D

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Y Dean Fort
Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

HR 1489. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st and Skipper of the 137th:

A RESOLUTION

Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly shall adjourn at the close of the legislative day on Wednesday, March 27, 2002, and shall reconvene on Monday, April 1, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each such day shall be as ordered by the Senate and the hours for closing and convening the House on each such day shall be as ordered by the House.

Senator Starr of the 44th asked unanimous consent that HR 1489 be adopted. The consent was granted, and HR 1489 was adopted.
The Calendar was resumed.
SR 852. By Senator Kemp of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION conveying the reverter interest of the state in certain real property located in Glynn County, Georgia, heretofore conveyed pursuant to resolutions of the General Assembly to Boys Estate Incorporated, later known as Youth Estate, Inc., and now known as Morningstar Treatment Services, Inc.; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks
Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

SB 62. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Fort of the 39th, Ladd of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, Gingrey of the 37th and Brush of the 24th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-96 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prior service credit in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and related matters, so as to provide for creditable service for terms of military service begun when the military draft was in effect; to provide for the payment of an employee contribution with interest; to provide a time period for making application; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:

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Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

January 19, 2001

The Honorable Harold Ragan State Senator State Capitol, Room 121-F Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Senate Bill 62 (LC 21 6176)

Dear Senator Ragan:

This bill would amend provisions relating to military service credit under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. Under this bill, members would be able to receive military service credit for up to two years of uninterrupted active duty service which began during any period in which a military draft was in effect. Currently, members may only receive military service credit for time served on active duty during periods in which a military draft was in effect. This bill would also extend the deadline for applying for military service credit from December 31, 2001 to December 31, 2003.

This is to certify that this is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer

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Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Smith Starr
Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Secretary,

Please record me voting "Aye" on SB 62.

/s/ Jack Hill

SB 519. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees health insurance plan, so as to authorize the Board of Community Health to contract with any agricultural commodity commission created pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to provide for the inclusion in such plan of any such commissions employees and retiring employees and their spouses and dependents; to provide for terms and conditions of such coverage and inclusion; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable
Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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

SB 501. By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Mullis of the 53rd, Thomas of the 10th and Thomas of the 54th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of air ambulance services; to provide for definitions; to establish requirements for licensure; to provide for application for licensure; to require ambulances to comply with standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee offered the following substitute to SB 501:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of air ambulance services; to provide for definitions; to exempt air ambulances and air ambulance services from a certain program; to establish requirements for licensure; to provide for application for licensure; to require ambulances to comply with standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, is amended by striking paragraphs (1) through (4) of Code Section 3111-2, relating to definitions, and inserting in their respective places the following paragraphs:
"(1) 'Air ambulance' means any rotary aircraft used or intended to be used for transportation of sick or injured persons who may need medical attention during transport. (1.1) 'Air ambulance service' means the providing of emergency care and transportation by means of an air ambulance for an injured or sick person to or from a place where medical or hospital care is furnished. (1.2) 'Ambulance' means a motor vehicle that is specially constructed and equipped or an air ambulance and is intended to be used for the emergency transportation of patients, including dual purpose police patrol cars and funeral coaches or hearses which otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter. (2) 'Ambulance attendant' means a person responsible for the care of patients being transported in an ambulance. (3) 'Ambulance provider' means an agency or company providing ambulance service which is operating under a valid license from the Emergency Health Section of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Human Resources. (4) 'Ambulance service' means:
(A) The the providing of emergency care and transportation on the public streets and highways of this state for a wounded, injured, sick, invalid, or incapacitated human being to or from a place where medical or hospital care is furnished; (B) The provision of any air ambulance service; or (C) The provision of services specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph."

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection (g) to Code Section 31-11-3, relating to recommendations by local coordinating entity as to administration of EMSC Program and hearing and appeal, to read as follows:
"(g) This Code section shall not apply to air ambulances or air ambulance services."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-11-5, relating to rules and regulations, and inserting in its place the following:
"(3) Establishing criteria for the training of ambulance attendants and prescribing further, that ambulance attendants prior to employment as such must have completed the American Red Cross advanced first-aid course and an approved cardiopulmonary resuscitation course or other courses deemed equivalent by the department. Within nine months of initial employment an attendant must complete an approved emergency medical technician course with required tests and be certified as an emergency medical technician in this state; and".
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 31-11-7, relating to exercise of emergency vehicle privileges by ambulance drivers, and inserting in its place the following:
"31-11-7. The driver of an ambulance on the public streets, highways, and private access roads of this state, when responding to an emergency call or while transporting a patient, is authorized to operate the ambulance as an emergency vehicle pursuant to Code Section 40-6-6."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (2) of Code Section 31-11-11, relating to applicability of chapter, and inserting in its place the following:
"(2) A vehicle or aircraft that is operated by a person who is not licensed to furnish ambulance service which is rendering assistance temporarily in the case of a major catastrophe or emergency because the licensed ambulance services of the state are insufficient or unable to meet the demands thereof;".
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 31-11-30, relating to license requirement, and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) No person shall make use of the word 'ambulance' to describe any ground or air transportation or facility or service associated therewith which such person provides or to otherwise hold oneself out to be an ambulance service unless such person has a valid license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or is exempt from licensing under this chapter and is not the operator of an invalid car."

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SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (4) of Code Section 31-11-31, relating to application for license, and inserting in its place the following:
"(4) A description or photograph of each ambulance, including the make, model, year of manufacture, and motor and chassis number; and the color scheme, insignia, name, monogram, or other distinguishing characteristics to be used to designate the applicants ambulance or ambulances; (4.1) A description or photograph of each air ambulance, including the color scheme, insignia, name, monogram, or other distinguishing characteristics to be used to designate the applicants air ambulance or air ambulances; and".
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 31-11-33, relating to insurance coverage as condition of licensing, and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) Every ambulance operated on the streets, highways, and private access roads of this state by persons engaged in providing ambulance service shall have insurance coverage issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in this state providing at least the minimum coverage required for motor vehicles under Chapter 34 of Title 33; provided, however, in the case of ambulances operated by the state, the coverage required shall be the same coverage required for other state vehicles under Chapter 9 of Title 45. Every air ambulance operated by persons engaged in providing air ambulance service in this state shall have insurance coverage as described in Code Section 33-7-9."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 31-11-34, relating to standards for ambulances, and inserting in its place the following:
"31-11-34. Ambulances operated by persons engaged in providing ambulance service shall:
(1) Be suitable for the transportation of patients from the standpoint of health, sanitation, and safety and be maintained on suitable premises; (2) Have supplies and equipment readily available for dressing wounds, splinting fractures, controlling hemorrhaging, and providing oxygen; and (3) Be equipped with approved safety belts for the driver and for a passenger in the front seat if such seat is provided meet all standards as set forth in the departments rules and regulations."
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Ladd of the 41st offered the following amendment:

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Amend the committee substitute to SB 501:
by: Page 1, line 12, change the term "rotary" to "rotary-wing" and insert the term "for hire" after the term "used or intended to be used"
and on page 1, line 15, add the term "for-hire" before the word "providing"

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, nays 0, and the Ladd amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 45, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

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SB 483. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Bowen of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security police for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, so as to provide that such security police shall have jurisdiction over property controlled by the training center as well as property of the training center; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

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

The following general bill of the Senate, having been read the third time and final action suspended on Monday, March 25, 2002, pursuant to Senate Rule 143, and placed on the Senate Calendar for today, was continued on its passage:

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SB 355. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Bowen of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure shall not be required under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, so as to exempt autopsy photographs and post-mortem examination and autopsy reports from such disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The committee substitute and amendment offered by Senator Johnson of the 1st, et al. appear in the Journal of Monday, March 25, 2002. The Johnson, et al. amendment was automatically reconsidered.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 44, nays 0, and the Johnson, et al. amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 49, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
SB 401. By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Harp of the 16th, Hecht of the 34th and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-56 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of license or driving privilege for failure to respond to citation and reinstatement of license, so as to suspend driving privileges of a person who fails to respond to a traffic citation in federal court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Gingrey of the 37th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 401 by striking lines 1 through 4 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"To amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers licenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to suspension of license or driving privilege for failure to respond to citation and reinstatement of license; to change certain provisions relating to suspension of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses and issuance of new licenses following suspensions; to provide an effective date; to repeal ".
By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively.
By striking lines 8, 9, and 10 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers licenses, is amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-56, relating to suspension of license or driving privilege for failure to respond to citation and reinstatement of license, and inserting in its place the".
By inserting after Section 1 the following:
"SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, relating to suspension of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses and issuance of new licenses following suspensions, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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'(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the drivers license of any person who was under 21 years of age convicted at the time of committing an offense of hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident in violation of Code Section 40-6-270, racing on highways or streets, using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, reckless driving, any offense for which four or more points are assessable under subsection (c) of Code Section 40-5-57, purchasing an alcoholic beverage in violation of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, violation of paragraph (3) or (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 3-3-23, or violation of Code Section 40-6-391 shall be suspended by the department as provided by this Code section upon conviction of such offense; and the drivers license of any person under 18 years of age who has accumulated a violation point count of four or more points under Code Section 40-5-57 in any consecutive 12 month period shall be suspended by the department as provided by this Code section. A plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for purposes of this subsection. Notice of suspension shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; or, in lieu thereof, notice may be given by personal service upon such person. Such license shall be surrendered within ten days of notification of such suspension. Notice given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, mailed to the persons last known address shall be prima-facie evidence that such person received the required notice.'".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the Gingrey 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N

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Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

SB 296. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-4-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for arrests by citation for motor vehicle violations, issuance of warrants for arrest for failure of persons charged to appear in court, and bond, so as to change certain provisions relating to when an arrest may be made; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 296:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 17-4-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for arrests by citation for motor vehicle violations, issuance of warrants for arrest for failure of persons charged to appear in court, and bond, so as to change certain provisions relating to when an arrest may be made; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 17-4-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for arrests by citation for motor vehicle violations, issuance of warrants for arrest for failure of persons charged to appear in court, and bond, is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) A law enforcement officer may arrest a person accused of violating any law or ordinance governing the operation, licensing, registration, maintenance, or inspection of motor vehicles by the issuance of a citation, provided the offense is committed in his presence or information constituting a basis for arrest concerning the operation of a motor vehicle was received by the arresting officer from a law enforcement officer observing the offense being committed,; except that, where the offense results in an

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accident, when a violation of Code Section 40-6-163 is reported by a school bus driver as provided in said Code section, or when a violation of Code Section 40-6-163 is captured on a video recording device or other recorded image that provides visual evidence of the infraction, an investigating officer may issue citations regardless of whether the offense occurred in the presence of a law enforcement officer. The arresting officer shall issue to such person a citation which shall enumerate the specific charges against the person and the date upon which the person is to appear and answer the charges. Whenever an arresting officer makes an arrest concerning the operation of a motor vehicle based on information received from another law enforcement officer who observed the offense being committed, the citation shall list the name of each officer and each must be present when the charges against the accused person are heard."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 41, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson

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Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 1.

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

The following general bill of the Senate, having been read the third time and final action suspended on March 25, 2002, pursuant to Senate Rule 143, and placed on the Senate Calendar for today, was continued on its passage:

SB 546. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th and Ragan of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to provide that any report to the General Assembly required by such title shall be made to the members of the General Assembly on a disc or other format which is able to be read by a personal computer and saved to the computers hard drive; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The substitute offered by Senator Stokes of the 43rd as it appears in the Journal of Monday, March 25, 2002, was automatically reconsidered.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 45, nays 0, and the Stokes 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour
Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush
Burton Y Butler Y Cable

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes

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Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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 Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate stand in recess until 12:00 midnight, then adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
Senator Balfour called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen N Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts
Dean Fort Y Gillis Gingrey Y Golden Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 42, nays 1.

At 2:53 p.m. the President announced that the motion prevailed.

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The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 254. By Representatives Benfield of the 67th and Davis of the 60th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide for the transfer of contributions from the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System on behalf of state court judges; to provide for the repayment of any employee contributions withdrawn, together with interest thereon; and for other purposes.
HB 1343. By Representatives Burkhalter of the 41st, Walker of the 141st, Campbell of the 42nd, Jamieson of the 22nd, Ashe of the 46th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-7-43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to littering public or private property or waters, so as to change certain provisions relating to punishment for violations; to amend Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment and disposition of fines; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions of the uniform rules of the road; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abatement of nuisances generally; and for other purposes.
HB 1556. By Representatives Boggs of the 168th, Skipper of the 137th, Snow of the 2nd, Jenkins of the 110th and Sims of the 167th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional bondsmen, so as to provide that the sheriff of a county shall require any professional bondsman seeking to operate in such county to initiate a criminal background investigation of such person; to provide for the submission of fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.

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HB 1656. By Representatives Holland of the 157th and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide for a definition; to provide that the failure by a consumer credit counseling agency or any officer, employee, or agent thereof to disclose certain information shall be an unfair and deceptive trade practice and shall be unlawful; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

HR 946.

By Representatives Stanley of the 50th, Stanley of the 49th, Sinkfield of the 57th, Ashe of the 46th, Benfield of the 67th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Commission on Psychiatric Medication of School-Age Children; and for other purposes.

HR 1178. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Murphy of the 18th and Westmoreland of the 104th:

A RESOLUTION creating a Joint House and Senate Study Committee on the Certification or Licensure of Home Builders and Commercial General Contractors; and for other purposes.

HR 1296. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:

A RESOLUTION designating the "J.T. 'Sonny' King Memorial Regional Office" of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at Milledgeville; and for other purposes.

HR 1320. By Representatives Benfield of the 67th, Drenner of the 66th and Henson of the 65th:

A RESOLUTION designating that portion of Covington Highway within the city limits of Avondale Estates as a Blue Star Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

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HR 1372. By Representatives Smyre of the 136th, Walker of the 141st, Coleman of the 142nd and Reed of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Economic Development Through the Investment of State Pension Funds into Private Equities; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1337. By Representatives Sholar of the 179th, Royal of the 164th, Byrd of the 170th, Smith of the 12th, Pinholster of the 15th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the protection of American Indian human remains and burial objects, so as to provide that the Council on American Indian Concerns may impose a civil penalty under certain circumstances; to provide that the Governor may consult all Indian tribes recognized by general law for recommendations on membership to such council; to change the membership of such council; to provide for additional powers and duties of such council; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the department of archives and history, so as to repeal certain duties of such department relating to Indian affairs and the preservation of Indian culture and heritage; and for other purposes.
HB 1444. By Representatives Broome of the 160th, Buck of the 135th, Walker of the 141st, Stanley of the 50th, Stanley of the 49th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on local imposition of certain taxes, so as to provide that certain taxes shall be excluded in computing the limitation on the total amount of local sales and use taxes which may be levied; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

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HB 1389. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Parham of the 122nd, Hanner of the 159th, Twiggs of the 8th and Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to regulate low-speed vehicles; to redefine a term; to define a term; to change certain provisions relating to registration of motor vehicles not manufactured to comply with federal emission and safety standards applicable to new motor vehicles; to change certain provisions relating to requirement of compliance with federal safety standards; to provide special uniform rules of the road for low-speed vehicles; and for other purposes.
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 552. By Representative Cummings of the 27th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to define a certain term; and for other purposes.
HB 828. By Re presentative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, so as to provide for the licensing of the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics; and for other purposes.
HB 917. By Representatives Willard of the 44th, Benfield of the 67th and Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardians of minors, so as to enact the "Standby Guardianship Act"; and for other purposes.
HB 1515. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Royal of the 164th and Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to the sale or use of liquefied

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petroleum gas or other fuel used for certain horticultural purposes; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

HR 1287. By Representative Jackson of the 148th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property or real property interest located in Chatham County; and for other purposes.

HR 1374. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Rogers of the 20th, Buck of the 135th and others:

A RESOLUTION directing the placement of a portrait of Honorable Joe T. Wood, Sr., at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 342.

By Representatives Orrock of the 56th, Smyre of the 136th, Martin of the 47th, Coleman of the 142nd, Turnquest of the 73rd and others:

A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide for an adjustable base period for calculating eligibility to receive unemployment compensation; to provide that certain persons seeking part-time work are not disqualified from receiving benefits by that fact alone; and for other purposes.

HB 666. By Representative Snow of the 2nd:

A BILL to amend Code Section 47-2-263 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for certain past service as an assistant district attorney or employee of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council and the payment of employee contributions, so as to provide that such members may obtain creditable service for prior service as a law clerk or legal assistant to a superior court judge; and for other purposes.

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HB 1278. By Representatives Mueller of the 152nd, Day of the 153rd and Stephens of the 150th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of tax assessors, so as to change provisions relating to removal of members of such boards; to broaden the grounds for removal so that a member of the board of tax assessors may be removed by the county governing authority for any due cause shown; and for other purposes.
HB 1492. By Representatives Parham of the 122nd, Murphy of the 18th, Birdsong of the 123rd, Parrish of the 144th, Porter of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to coverage for equipment and self-management training for individuals with diabetes and enforcement; and for other purposes.
HB 1584. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 45-18-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a right of continuation of coverage for former employees, payment of premiums, establishment of terms and conditions by board, and appointment as United States attorney, so as to provide that if a former member of the Generally Assembly dies after ceasing to hold office but before he or she begins to receive a retirement benefit, and he or she has continued to participate in the state health plan, his or her surviving spouse and dependent children shall be entitled to continued coverage; and for other purposes.
HB 1590. By Representatives Westmoreland of the 104th, Hudgens of the 24th, Lunsford of the 109th and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs for quality basic education, so as to provide that for the purposes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C.A. Section 1400, et seq., students enrolled in home study programs shall be provided with the same special education and related services as students enrolled in private schools; and for other purposes.

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The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:
HB 1279. By Representatives Jenkins of the 110th, Reichert of the 126th, Holland of the 157th, Ray of the 128th and Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-9-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to costs for judges of the probate courts, Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to firearms licenses, and Chapter 8 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to custody of certain funds by judges of the probate courts, so as to change certain fees for judges of the probate courts; to clarify provisions relating to remitting funds to other agencies, advance cost, notices of claims and claims by creditors against estates of decedents or persons believed to be dead, and fees charged by other agencies for examination of records with regard to applications for firearms licenses; and for other purposes.
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1253. By Representatives Reichert of the 126th, Jenkins of the 110th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Stokes of the 92nd, Squires of the 78th and others:
A BILL to amend Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Uniform Commercial Code," so as to enact a new Article 5 relating to letters of credit; to strike former Article 5 in its entirety and replace it with a new article; to define terms; to provide for general matters relating to letters of credit; to provide for the rights of parties to letters of credit; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for transfer of letters of credit; to amend Article 9 of said Title 11, relating to secured transactions, so as to change various definitions in various Code sections and to amend a nonuniform provision; and for other purposes.
HB 1335. By Representatives Jenkins of the 110th, Day of the 153rd, Lane of the 146th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st and others:
A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of voters, so as to provide that certain applications for resident hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses shall also serve as applications for voter registration; and for other purposes.

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The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1224. By Representative Bordeaux of the 151st:
A BILL to provide for changes in laws pertaining to child support enforcement and to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for the trier of fact to vary the final sum certain monetary award of child support upon a written finding that special circumstances make the presumptive amount of support excessive or inadequate; to authorize the use of the National Medical Support Notice to enforce medical support provisions of a child support order; and for other purposes.
HB 1295. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Lane of the 146th, Amerson of the 7th, Coleman of the 142nd, Scheid of the 17th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for a special license plate supporting the National Rifle Association; and for other purposes.
HB 1338. By Representatives Boggs of the 168th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Reichert of the 126th, Walker of the 141st, Jenkins of the 110th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-13-49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forfeiture of certain contraband property, so as to change certain provisions relating to exemptions; and for other purposes.
HB 1417. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Holmes of the 53rd and Hudson of the 120th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state personnel administration, so as to redefine the terms "department" and "agency" as used in such article and thereby change the applicability of said article; to amend Code Section 5025-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the chief information officer of the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to change provisions relating to membership of certain authority personnel in the unclassified service of the merit system; and for other purposes.

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HB 1435. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 21-2-501 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to number of votes required for election, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding municipal candidates in certain cities; and for other purposes.
HB 1505. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to claims against and disposition of county fine and forfeiture funds, so as to provide for the use of a certain portion of the surplus from the fine and forfeiture fund for purposes of legal defense of indigents; and for other purposes.
HB 1585. By Representative Mobley of the 69th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-5-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to a person 65 years of age or older, so as to provide for additional acts of harm and better define the exceptions; and for other purposes.
HB 1657. By Representatives Holland of the 157th and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the elements and formation of contracts generally, so as to provide that certain provisions in a contract providing for binding arbitration or consenting to a legal jurisdiction outside of this state shall be void as against the policy of this state; and for other purposes.
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:
HB 1669. By Representatives Henson of the 65th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Royal of the 164th, Ashe of the 46th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to change certain provisions relating to grant certification; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; and for other purposes.

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The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 1361. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:

A BILL to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking, so as to enact the "Georgia Fair Lending Act"; to prohibit abusive home loan practices; to provide for definitions; to provide for prohibited practices and limitations relating to high-cost home loans; to create specific and numerous consumer protections for high-cost home loans; to provide for penalties and enforcement; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 501.

By Representatives Mueller of the 152nd, Bohannon of the 139th, Campbell of the 42nd, Callaway of the 81st, Hines of the 38th and others:

A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to sales by certain nonprofit humane societies for animals; and for other purposes.

HB 627. By Representative Bannister of the 77th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 47-6-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an election as to coverage, required coverage under the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, state contributions, and the preservation of rights and privileges, so as to change the date for an election of membership; and for other purposes.

HB 824. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Cash of the 108th, Jenkins of the 110th, Sanders of the 107th, Keen of the 174th and others:

A BILL to amend Code Section 36-32-6, of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases, so as to authorize prosecution via a summons or citation, without an accusation; and for other purposes.

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HB 967. By Representative Teper of the 61st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 34-8-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definition of employment for purposes of unemployment compensation, so as to exempt services performed by an individual who is employed by corporation which such individual wholly owns and which employs no other individuals; and for other purposes.
HB 1172. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Sinkfield of the 57th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parent and child relationship generally, so as to legitimize a child whose parent has established paternity; to provide for a father to legitimate his child by establishing paternity; to limit the issues in a paternity action; to provide for custody of a child during the pendency of a paternity petition; and for other purposes.
HB 1493. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to require the promulgation of rules and regulations to regulate in the public interest contracts and purchases involving the aggregate sum of $5,000.00 or more on behalf of students in public elementary and secondary schools; to provide for the contents of such rules and regulations; to require bidding, award to the lowest bidder, and monitoring of compliance with the contract or bid; and for other purposes.
HB 1526. By Representative Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding elections, so as to provide for the composition and number of congressional districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1613. By Representatives Twiggs of the 8th, Parham of the 122nd and Poag of the 6th:
A BILL to provide for operation of off-road vehicles on certain unpaved highways and insurance, registration, titling, and equipment requirements, related thereto; to amend Code Section 33-34-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicle accident

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reparations, so as to redefine a term; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change certain provisions relating to registration and license requirements and penalties; to change certain provisions relating to registration of motor vehicles not manufactured to comply with federal emission and safety standards applicable to new motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

HR 1222. By Representatives Smith of the 103rd, Brown of the 130th, Westmoreland of the 104th and Yates of the 106th:
A RESOLUTION designating the "Ellis Arnall Highway"; and for other purposes.
HR 1283. By Representatives Stephens of the 150th, Day of the 153rd, Skipper of the 137th, Walker of the 141st and Hanner of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Sonny Dixon Interchange; and for other purposes.
HR 1319. By Representative Rogers of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION designating the "Ronnie Green Parkway"; and for other purposes.
HR 1327. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Technology Corridor and providing for certain authority and duty of the Department of Transportation; and for other purposes.
HR 1348. By Representative Sims of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION designating the DeWayne King, USMC, Memorial Bridge and designating U.S. 441 in the unincorporated areas of Coffee County as the Max Lockwood Highway; and for other purposes.

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HR 1373. By Representative Bulloch of the 180th:
A RESOLUTION commending Henry P. Russell, Jr., and designating the Henry P. Russell, Jr., Parkway; and for other purposes.
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority t he following Bills of the House:
HB 1255. By Representatives Forster of the 3rd, Powell of the 23rd, Snow of the 2nd, Wiles of the 34th and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses, so as to change the limitations on operation of vehicles by holders of Class D permits during the initial six month period after receiving such permits; and for other purposes.
HB 1562. By Representatives Johnson of the 35th, Wix of the 33rd, Powell of the 23rd, Morris of the 155th and Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to change the definition of an abandoned motor vehicle to reduce the period of time a motor vehicle is left from five to three days; to reduce the period of time from five to three days when peace officers may have vehicles removed from public property; and for other purposes.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

HB 254. By Representatives Benfield of the 67th and Davis of the 60th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide for the transfer of contributions from the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System on behalf of state court judges; to provide for the repayment of any employee contributions withdrawn, together with interest thereon; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.

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HB 342. By Representatives Orrock of the 56th, Smyre of the 136th, Martin of the 47th, Coleman of the 142nd, Turnquest of the 73rd and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide for an adjustable base period for calculating eligibility to receive unemployment compensation; to provide that certain persons seeking part-time work are not disqualified from receiving benefits by that fact alone; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
HB 501. By Representatives Mueller of the 152nd, Bohannon of the 139th, Campbell of the 42nd, Callaway of the 81st, Hines of the 38th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to sales by certain nonprofit humane societies for animals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 552. By Representative Cummings of the 27th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to define a certain term; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 627. By Representative Bannister of the 77th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-6-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an election as to coverage, required coverage under the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, state contributions, and the preservation of rights and privileges, so as to change the date for an election of membership; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 666. By Representative Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to amend Code Section 47-2-263 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System

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of Georgia for certain past service as an assistant district attorney or employee of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council and the payment of employee contributions, so as to provide that such members may obtain creditable service for prior service as a law clerk or legal assistant to a superior court judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 824. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Cash of the 108th, Jenkins of the 110th, Sanders of the 107th, Keen of the 174th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 36-32-6, of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases, so as to authorize prosecution via a summons or citation, without an accusation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 828. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, so as to provide for the licensing of the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.
HB 917. By Representatives Willard of the 44th, Benfield of the 67th and Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardians of minors, so as to enact the "Standby Guardianship Act"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
HB 967. By Representative Teper of the 61st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 34-8-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definition of employment for purposes of unemployment compensation, so as to exempt services performed by an individual who is

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employed by corporation which such individual wholly owns and which employs no other individuals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HB 1172. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Sinkfield of the 57th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parent and child relationship generally, so as to legitimize a child whose parent has established paternity; to provide for a father to legitimate his child by establishing paternity; to limit the issues in a paternity action; to provide for custody of a child during the pendency of a paternity petition; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.

HB 1224. By Representative Bordeaux of the 151st:
A BILL to provide for changes in laws pertaining to child support enforcement and to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for the trier of fact to vary the final sum certain monetary award of child support upon a written finding that special circumstances make the presumptive amount of support excessive or inadequate; to authorize the use of the National Medical Support Notice to enforce medical support provisions of a child support order; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HB 1253. By Representatives Reichert of the 126th, Jenkins of the 110th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Stokes of the 92nd, Squires of the 78th and others:
A BILL to amend Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Uniform Commercial Code," so as to enact a new Article 5 relating to letters of credit; to strike former Article 5 in its entirety and replace it with a new article; to define terms; to provide for general matters relating to letters of credit; to provide for the rights of parties to letters of credit; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for transfer of letters of credit; to amend Article 9 of said Title 11, relating to secured transactions, so as to change

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various definitions in various Code sections and to amend a nonuniform provision; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
HB 1255. By Representatives Forster of the 3rd, Powell of the 23rd, Snow of the 2nd, Wiles of the 34th and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses, so as to change the limitations on operation of vehicles by holders of Class D permits during the initial six month period after receiving such permits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Public Safety Committee.
HB 1278. By Representatives Mueller of the 152nd, Day of the 153rd and Stephens of the 150th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of tax assessors, so as to change provisions relating to removal of members of such boards; to broaden the grounds for removal so that a member of the board of tax assessors may be removed by the county governing authority for any due cause shown; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1279. By Representatives Jenkins of the 110th, Reichert of the 126th, Holland of the 157th, Ray of the 128th and Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 15-9-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to costs for judges of the probate courts, Code Section 1611-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to firearms licenses, and Chapter 8 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to custody of certain funds by judges of the probate courts, so as to change certain fees for judges of the probate courts; to clarify provisions relating to remitting funds to other agencies, advance cost, notices of claims and claims by creditors against estates of decedents or persons believed to be dead, and fees charged by other agencies for examination of records with regard to applications for firearms licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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HB 1295. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Lane of the 146th, Amerson of the 7th, Coleman of the 142nd, Scheid of the 17th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for a special license plate supporting the National Rifle Association; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1297. By Representatives Everett of the 163rd, Bridges of the 9th, Pelote of the 149th, Poag of the 6th, James of the 140th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate grits as the official prepared food of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.

HB 1335. By Representatives Jenkins of the 110th, Day of the 153rd, Lane of the 146th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st and others:
A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of voters, so as to provide that certain applications for resident hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses shall also serve as applications for voter registration; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.

HB 1337. By Representatives Sholar of the 179th, Royal of the 164th, Byrd of the 170th, Smith of the 12th, Pinholster of the 15th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the protection of American Indian human remains and burial objects, so as to provide that the Council on American Indian Concerns may impose a civil penalty under certain circumstances; to provide that the Governor may consult all Indian tribes recognized by general law for recommendations on membership to such council; to change the membership of such council; to provide for additional powers and duties of such council; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code

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of Georgia Annotated, relating to the department of archives and history, so as to repeal certain duties of such department relating to Indian affairs and the preservation of Indian culture and heritage; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.
HB 1338. By Representatives Boggs of the 168th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Reichert of the 126th, Walker of the 141st, Jenkins of the 110th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-13-49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forfeiture of certain contraband property, so as to change certain provisions relating to exemptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
HB 1343. By Representatives Burkhalter of the 41st, Walker of the 141st, Campbell of the 42nd, Jamieson of the 22nd, Ashe of the 46th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-7-43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to littering public or private property or waters, so as to change certain provisions relating to punishment for violations; to amend Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment and disposition of fines; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions of the uniform rules of the road; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abatement of nuisances generally; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
HB 1361. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking, so as to enact the "Georgia Fair Lending Act"; to prohibit abusive home loan practices; to provide for definitions; to provide for prohibited practices and limitations relating to high-cost home loans; to create specific and numerous consumer protections for high-cost home loans; to provide for penalties and enforcement; and for other purposes.
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HB 1389. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Parham of the 122nd, Hanner of the 159th, Twiggs of the 8th and Greene of the 158th:
A BILL to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to regulate low-speed vehicles; to redefine a term; to define a term; to change certain provisions relating to registration of motor vehicles not manufactured to comply with federal emission and safety standards applicable to new motor vehicles; to change certain provisions relating to requirement of compliance with federal safety standards; to provide special uniform rules of the road for low-speed vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1417. By Representatives Walker of the 141st, Holmes of the 53rd and Hudson of the 120th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state personnel administration, so as to redefine the terms "department" and "agency" as used in such article and thereby change the applicability of said article; to amend Code Section 50-25-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the chief information officer of the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to change provisions relating to membership of certain authority personnel in the unclassified service of the merit system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Defense, Science and Technology Committee.
HB 1435. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 21-2-501 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to number of votes required for election, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding municipal candidates in certain cities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 1444. By Representatives Broome of the 160th, Buck of the 135th, Walker of the 141st, Stanley of the 50th, Stanley of the 49th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on local imposition of certain taxes, so as to provide that certain taxes shall be excluded in computing the limitation on the

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total amount of local sales and use taxes which may be levied; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 1492. By Representatives Parham of the 122nd, Murphy of the 18th, Birdsong of the 123rd, Parrish of the 144th, Porter of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to coverage for equipment and self-management training for individuals with diabetes and enforcement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HB 1493. By Representatives Yates of the 106th and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to require the promulgation of rules and regulations to regulate in the public interest contracts and purchases involving the aggregate sum of $5,000.00 or more on behalf of students in public elementary and secondary schools; to provide for the contents of such rules and regulations; to require bidding, award to the lowest bidder, and monitoring of compliance with the contract or bid; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Education Committee.

HB 1505. By Representative Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to claims against and disposition of county fine and forfeiture funds, so as to provide for the use of a certain portion of the surplus from the fine and forfeiture fund for purposes of legal defense of indigents; and for other purposes.
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HB 1515. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Royal of the 164th and Hudson of the 156th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to the sale or use of liquefied petroleum gas or other fuel used for certain horticultural purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HB 1526. By Representative Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding elections, so as to provide for the composition and number of congressional districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Reapportionment Committee.
HB 1556. By Representatives Boggs of the 168th, Skipper of the 137th, Snow of the 2nd, Jenkins of the 110th and Sims of the 167th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional bondsmen, so as to provide that the sheriff of a county shall require any professional bondsman seeking to operate in such county to initiate a criminal background investigation of such person; to provide for the submission of fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HB 1562. By Representatives Johnson of the 35th, Wix of the 33rd, Powell of the 23rd, Morris of the 155th and Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to change the definition of an abandoned motor vehicle to reduce the period of time a motor vehicle is left from five to three days; to reduce the period of time from five to three days when peace officers may have vehicles removed from public property; and for other purposes.
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HB 1584. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Shanahan of the 10th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 45-18-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a right of continuation of coverage for former employees, payment of premiums, establishment of terms and conditions by board, and appointment as United States attorney, so as to provide that if a former member of the Generally Assembly dies after ceasing to hold office but before he or she begins to receive a retirement benefit, and he or she has continued to participate in the state health plan, his or her surviving spouse and dependent children shall be entitled to continued coverage; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.
HB 1585. By Representative Mobley of the 69th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 16-5-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to a person 65 years of age or older, so as to provide for additional acts of harm and better define the exceptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Special Judiciary Committee.
HB 1590. By Representatives Westmoreland of the 104th, Hudgens of the 24th, Lunsford of the 109th and Jamieson of the 22nd:
A BILL to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs for quality basic education, so as to provide that for the purposes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C.A. Section 1400, et seq., students enrolled in home study programs shall be provided with the same special education and related services as students enrolled in private schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee.
HB 1613. By Representatives Twiggs of the 8th, Parham of the 122nd and Poag of the 6th:
A BILL to provide for operation of off-road vehicles on certain unpaved highways and insurance, registration, titling, and equipment requirements, related thereto; to amend Code Section 33-34-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicle accident reparations, so as to redefine a term; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia

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Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change certain provisions relating to registration and license requirements and penalties; to change certain provisions relating to registration of motor vehicles not manufactured to comply with federal emission and safety standards applicable to new motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

HB 1616. By Representative Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968," so as to change the definition of surface mining; to change the provisions relating to borrow pits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

HB 1656. By Representatives Holland of the 157th and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide for a definition; to provide that the failure by a consumer credit counseling agency or any officer, employee, or agent thereof to disclose certain information shall be an unfair and deceptive trade practice and shall be unlawful; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

HB 1657. By Representatives Holland of the 157th and Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the elements and formation of contracts generally, so as to provide that certain provisions in a contract providing for binding arbitration or consenting to a legal jurisdiction outside of this state shall be void as against the policy of this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Ethics Committee.

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HB 1669. By Representatives Henson of the 65th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Royal of the 164th, Ashe of the 46th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to change certain provisions relating to grant certification; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.

HB 1693. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th and Dodson of the 94th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-11.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement of liability of insurer to pay benefits to third party on behalf of insured, so as to include towing and storage costs in the losses for which an insurer must pay to a third party on behalf of an insured under a motor vehicle or automobile liability insurance policy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Insurance and Labor Committee.

HR 946. By Representatives Stanley of the 50th, Stanley of the 49th, Sinkfield of the 57th, Ashe of the 46th, Benfield of the 67th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Commission on Psychiatric Medication of School-Age Children; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

HR 1178. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Murphy of the 18th and Westmoreland of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION creating a Joint House and Senate Study Committee on the Certification or Licensure of Home Builders and Commercial General Contractors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee.

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HR 1222. By Representatives Smith of the 103rd, Brown of the 130th, Westmoreland of the 104th and Yates of the 106th:
A RESOLUTION designating the "Ellis Arnall Highway"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
HR 1283. By Representatives Stephens of the 150th, Day of the 153rd, Skipper of the 137th, Walker of the 141st and Hanner of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Sonny Dixon Interchange; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
HR 1287. By Representative Jackson of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property or real property interest located in Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Finance and Public Utilities Committee.
HR 1296. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:
A RESOLUTION designating the "J.T. 'Sonny' King Memorial Regional Office" of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at Milledgeville; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
HR 1319. By Representative Rogers of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION designating the "Ronnie Green Parkway"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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HR 1320. By Representatives Benfield of the 67th, Drenner of the 66th and Henson of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION designating that portion of Covington Highway within the city limits of Avondale Estates as a Blue Star Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.
HR 1327. By Representative Connell of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Technology Corridor and providing for certain authority and duty of the Department of Transportation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

HR 1348. By Representative Sims of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION designating the DeWayne King, USMC, Memorial Bridge and designating U.S. 441 in the unincorporated areas of Coffee County as the Max Lockwood Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

HR 1372. By Representatives Smyre of the 136th, Walker of the 141st, Coleman of the 142nd and Reed of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Economic Development Through the Investment of State Pension Funds into Private Equities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Retirement Committee.

HR 1373. By Representative Bulloch of the 180th:
A RESOLUTION commending Henry P. Russell, Jr., and designating the Henry P. Russell, Jr., Parkway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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HR 1374. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Rogers of the 20th, Buck of the 135th and others:
A RESOLUTION directing the placement of a portrait of Honorable Joe T. Wood, Sr., at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.
The Senate adjourned at 12:00 midnight.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, March 27, 2002 Thirty-fourth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following communications from His Excellency, Governor Roy Barnes, were received by the Secretary:
STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900
MARCH 25, 2002
The Honorable Mark Taylor Lieutenant Governor 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
The Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker of the House of Representatives 332 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Gentlemen:
Please be advised that I have line item vetoed the following Sections in House Bill 1001:
Section 32, pertaining to the Soil and Water Conservation Commission, page 35, line 1513;
Section 41, pertaining to the Department of Administrative Services, page 40, lines 1732 through 1734;

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Section 42, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 40, lines 1745 through 1748;
Section 42, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 94, lines 3882 through 3884;
Section 51, pertaining to the Department of Transportation, page 97, lines 3990 through 3994;
Section 51, pertaining to the Department of Transportation, page 98, lines 4011 through 4012;
Section 60, pertaining to Federal Funds, page 100, lines 4103 through 4107;
Section 61, pertaining to the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund for the Board of Regents, page 108, lines 4374 through 4379.
Please be further advised that I have denied the following Fund Allocations in House Bill 1001:
Item 12 on page 33 of the Comparative Summary of HB 1001, pertaining to the Department of Human Resources;
Item 4.e. on page 68 of the Comparative Summary of HB 1001, pertaining to General Obligation Bonds for the Boards of Regents and the Georgia Military College;
Section 61, pertaining to the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund for the Department of Human Resources, page 108, lines 4394 through 4400;
Section 61, pertaining to the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund for the Department of Technical and Adult Education, page 108, lines 4401 through 4407.
The Veto Messages and Fund Allocation Denials are attached for each item referenced above.
Sincerely, /s/ Roy E. Barnes
Vetoes House Bill 1001
Section 32, pertaining to the Soil and Water Conservation Commission, page 35, line 1513:

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$150,000 is appropriated to contracts as additional funds to recover past shortfalls from water planning programs. However, the planning programs are multiyear projects with previously identified research projects and objectives. Current funding levels are sufficient to accomplish the water planning programs' goals. Therefore, no shortfalls exist, and additional funding is not necessary. HB 1001 also includes an $11,400 reduction to the commission's contracts object class for a net change of $138,600. Therefore, the amended Contracts (line item 1513; page 35) of $1,663,600 is vetoed, the amendment is ineffectual, and the Contracts line item shall remain the original appropriation of $1,525,000 as in HB 175. (See Opinion Attorney General U74-36).
Section 41, pertaining to the Department of Administrative Services, page 40, lines 1732 through 1734: This language was approved in the 1996 session of the General Assembly to control the purchase of communications equipment that was not compatible with an 800-megahertz system. All communications equipment purchases are now under the direction of the Georgia Technology Authority and this language is inconsistent with general law. Therefore, this language (lines 1732 to 1734, page 40) in the Provisions Relative to Section 4, Department of Administrative Services is vetoed and has been vetoed previously.
Section 42, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 40, lines 1745 through 1748: As a part of the budget cuts to FY 1992, an Environmental Protection Division grant program that provided local governments with small loans for emergency water and sewer projects was eliminated. Later, this program was replaced with a state-funded loan program in the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA). This language was added to the appropriation bill at that time to highlight that a "loan" program was replacing a "grant" program. There has been no state funding for the GEFA emergency loan program since the end of FY 1999 and this language is no longer necessary. Therefore, this language (lines 1745 to 1748, page 40) in the Provisions Relative to Section 7, Department of Community Affairs is vetoed and has been vetoed previously.
Section 42, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 94, lines 3882 through 3884: This language authorizes the Department to provide a total of $74,100 in special support for the Southeast Georgia Regional Development Center for the Contracts for Regional Planning and Development object class. The Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees transferred state funds appropriated for this purpose in HB 175 from Contracts for Regional Planning and Development to the Contracts object class to properly classify funding for a contract with the Southeast Georgia Regional Development Center for the delivery of assistance and services to cites and counties within the center's service area. Due to that transfer, this language is no

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longer necessary. Therefore, this language (lines 3882 to 3884, page 94) in the Provisions Relative to Section 7, Department of Community Affairs is vetoed.
Section 51, pertaining to the Department of Transportation, page 97, lines 3990 through 3994: This language authorizes the Department to transfer position counts between budget functions provided that the Department's total position count shall not exceed the maximum number of annual positions assigned by law. All executive branch agencies are legally authorized to amend their budgets and transfer positions between budget functions when the Office of Planning and Budget has approved a properly drawn amendment to the annual operating budget. In addition, the number of positions in each budget function is not specified in the Governor's budget recommendation to the General Assembly or in the annual Appropriations Act making this language unnecessary. Therefore, this language (lines 3990 to 3994, page 97) in the Provisions Relative to Section 36, Department of Transportation is vetoed and has been vetoed previously.
Section 51, pertaining to the Department of Transportation, page 98, lines 4011 through 4012: This language authorizes the Department to utilize available funds for the purpose of installing call boxes on rural interstate highways. Interstate highway projects are prioritized by need and identified funding sources. At this time there is no identified funding source for call boxes on rural interstate highways, as no funds have been appropriated for this purpose. Therefore, this language (lines 4011 to 4012, page 98) in the Provisions Relative to Section 36, Department of Transportation is vetoed.
Section 60, pertaining to Federal Funds, page 100, lines 4103 through 4107: This language essentially provides a pool of federal money to be available only to supplant state funds. It prohibits an amendment of federal funds above the amount appropriated in the Appropriations Act for purposes other than to supplant state appropriations for the pertinent programs. This language limits the state's ability to accept additional federal funds as they become available throughout the fiscal year. Therefore, this language (lines 4103 to 4107, page 100) in Section 60 is vetoed and has been vetoed previously.
Section 61, pertaining to the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund for the Board of Regents, page 108, lines 4374 through 4379: This language authorizes bonds for construction of local public libraries. The General Assembly's comparative summary identifies four libraries for construction. The libraries added by the General Assembly included two libraries (Telfair County and Wheeler County) that were not on any priority list provided in the Board of Regents request. Also, documentation has not been received to verify that theses two counties own the land, have raised the required local funds and are ready to build. Two libraries are on the

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Regents priority list with Berrien County being first priority, but Clayton County being fifth priority. The veto of this bond appropriation does not indicate that funding for local libraries will no longer be considered. When our economy improves and several years of continuous funding for libraries can be assured, I will consider bond funding for local libraries provided it is based on the Regents priority ranking system and that all projects meet the appropriate criteria. The two key criteria are certification that the county government owns the land and has the required local match in place. All libraries in this proposed bond appropriation are not on the Regents priority ranking system and do not meet the requisite criteria. Therefore, this language (lines 4374 to 4379, page 108) in the Provisions Relative to Section 39, State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund is vetoed.
Fund Allocation Delays House Bill 1001
Item 12 on page 33 of the Comparative Summary of HB 1001, pertaining to the Department of Human Resources: This item contains language authorizing the Department to provide $300,00 in tobacco settlement funds to the Georgia Institute for Lung Cancer Research. Tobacco settlement funds are being appropriated to the Department of Human Resources as part of the state's efforts to eradicate cancer. One part of this effort is to support the best research and treatment practices available across the state and around the nation to reduce cancer incidents, morbidity and mortality rates in Georgia. In order to ensure the state has available to it the most promising research available, researchers should have a fair opportunity to apply for grants on a competitive basis rather than have funds designated to specific entities. Therefore, the Office of Planning and Budget is directed to not allot the funds for this purpose and instead should direct the Department of Human Resources to make the funds available to researchers through the use of challenge grants awarded through a competitive process.
Item 4.e. on page 68 of the Comparative Summary of HB 1001, pertaining to General Obligation Bonds for the Board of Regents and the Georgia Military College: This item contains language directing the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) not to release funds ($13,430,000) for an academic building at Georgia Military College (GMC) until GMC becomes administratively attached to the Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE). This language in the comparative summary is in conflict with the language included in Section 61, lines 4129 through 4135, of HB 1001 which appropriates funds for projects for the Board of Regents. The law (Code Section 20-3-561) says that GMC "shall receive any designated funds appropriated by the General Assembly through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or the Department of Technical and Adult Education," but HB 1001 appropriates funds for the Board of Regents. The curriculum and the students of GMC are more in line with the two-year colleges of Regents than the

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two-year technical colleges of DTAE. The state connection to GMC through the Board of Regents has served us well over the years and a substantial finding to the contrary should be the only reason to change that connection. Until the law is changed to attach GMC to DTAE for administrative purposes, any state funds made available to GMC should continue to flow through the Board of Regents. Therefore, I am directing the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission and the Board of Regents to ignore the language attached to item 4.e on page 68 of the Comparative Summary of HB 1001. GSFIC should issue bonds for GMC through the Board of Regents in the bond sale that includes the GMC project.
Section 61, pertaining to the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 108, lines 4394 through 4400: This language appropriates a principal amount of $500,000 in General Obligation Debt to finance a facility for the Department of Human Resources. According to Item 58 on page 76 of the Comparative Summary of HB 1001, these funds are earmarked to design a public health laboratory to replace the existing lab in Waycross. Based on pre-design activities, the Department of Human Resources requested funds in the FY 2003 budget to construct a new lab in Waycross. No design or construction funds for the lab were recommended in the FY 2003 budget recommendations to the General Assembly since the most suitable location for a new lab for South Georgia is in question. Therefore, I am directing the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission that bonds for this project as stated in lines 4394 to 4400, page 108 in the Provisions Relative to Section 39, State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund not be sold unless and until land is identified and acquired that is suitable to the state.
Section 61, pertaining to the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 108, lines 4401 through 4407: $690,000 in General Obligation Debt is appropriated to the Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE) for predesign of a classroom building at DeKalb Technical College. Since the predesign of this facility has been completed, it is assumed that these funds would be used for final design and engineering in preparation of putting the project out to bid. The predesign shows that this project is to be built on the site of an existing parking lot and requires the acquisition of non-state owned land contiguous to the DeKalb Technical College campus. Since no funds have been appropriated or identified to acquire the additional land needed for this construction project, completing the design work is premature at this time. Therefore, I am directing the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission to not sell bonds for this $690,000 DTAE project until such time as funds are appropriated for the necessary land acquisition.

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 568. By Senator Kemp of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for the specific repeal of a local Act; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 569. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Paul of the 40th, Scott of the 36th, James of the 35th and Price of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act approved March 20, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4440), and an Act approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4774), which continued in force and effect as part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1952 general election (Res. Act No. 88; Senate Resolution No. 85; Ga. L. 1952, p. 514) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia relating to the authority of the Fulton County Commissioners and Ex Officio Judges with respect to ad valorem taxation of real and personal property; to repeal that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1952 general election (Res. Act No. 88; Senate Resolution No. 85; Ga. L. 1952, p. 514); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
SB 570. By Senator Bowen of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Lilly; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers relative to the office of mayor; to provide

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for the submission of this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1975; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Agriculture Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 719 Do Pass by Substitute HB 1182 Do Pass as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ragan of the 11th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1070 Do Pass as Amended

SB 498

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hecht of the 34th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Defense, Science and Technology Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 1405

Do Pass by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Polak of the 42nd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1003 HB 1106 HB 1267 HB 1274 HB 1303

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

HB 1434 HB 1446 HB 1609 HR 1073 HR 1075

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 642 HB 1040 HB 1062 HB 1116

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass by Substitute

HB 1142 HB 1548 HB 1582 HB 1622

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Natural Resources Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1154 HB 1158 HB 1237

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

HB 1377 HB 1422 HB 1538

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1207 HB 1301 HB 1488 HB 1577 HB 1578 HB 1579 HB 1644 HB 1649 HB 1671 HB 1675 HB 1679 HB 1680 HB 1681 HB 1682 HB 1683 HB 1684

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1685 HB 1686 HB 1687 HB 1688 HB 1689 HB 1691 HB 1692 HB 1694 HB 1696 HB 1697 HB 1705 SB 543 SB 544 SB 557 SB 562 SB 565

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas, N. of the 10th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1128 HB 1175

HB 1179 HB 1320

HB 1333 HB 1368

HB 1476 HB 1482

HB 1494 HB 1575

HB 1604 HB 1629

Senator Crotts of the 17th asked unanimous consent that Senator Harp of the 16th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harp was excused.

Senator Jackson of the 50th asked unanimous consent that Senator Golden of the 8th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Golden was excused.

Senator Thomas of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Kemp of the 3rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Kemp was excused.

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The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey Guhl

Haines Hamrick Harbison Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen Paul

Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Williams

Those not answering were:

Brush Hecht Walker

Golden (exc) Harp (exc) Kemp (exc) Polak Vacancy, 19th

Senator Hecht was off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Beatty of the 47th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Jeff Williams of Maysville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Price of the 56th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Naresh Parikh.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 947. By Senator Dean of the 31st:

A RESOLUTION commending Jim C. Beck; and for other purposes.

SR 948. By Senator Dean of the 31st:

A RESOLUTION commending Pastor Joe E. Edwards; and for other purposes.

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SR 949. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Booker T. Washington Comprehensive High School and honoring the Class of 1952; and for other purposes.
SR 950. By Senator Thomas of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the First African Baptist Church of East Savannah; and for other purposes.
SR 951. By Senators Polak of the 42nd, Butler of the 55th, Ladd of the 41st, Burton of the 5th, Stokes of the 43rd and Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Cross Keys High School Indians boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
SR 952. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Bainbridge High School Air Force Junior ROTC Drill Team; and for other purposes.
SR 953. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Jackson of the 50th, Smith of the 25th and Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children; and for other purposes.
Senator Crotts of the 17th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Judiciary Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:
HB 1583. By Representatives Cash of the 108th, Lunsford of the 109th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Henry County, so as to provide for an additional judge for said court; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and HB 1583 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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Senator Crotts of the 17th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Judiciary Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:
HB 1325. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Sanders of the 107th, Cash of the 108th and Maddox of the 72nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Henry County, so as to authorize the court to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and each criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and HB 1325 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
Senator Crotts of the 17th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Reapportionment Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:
HB 1177. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Cash of the 108th, Sanders of the 107th and Yates of the 106th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Henry County from districts, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the districts from which members of the Board of Education of Henry County are elected; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and HB 1177 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
Senator Thomas of the 10th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Finance and Public Utilities Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:
HB 1245. By Representatives Ashe of the 46th, McKinney of the 51st and Teper of the 61st:
A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," so as to change certain provisions relating to use of proceeds of a sales and use tax for the Authority; and for other purposes.

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The consent was granted, and HB 1245 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

Senator Ladd of the 41st asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the State and Local Governmental Operations (General) Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:

SB 525. By Senator Ladd of the 41st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of community improvement districts in DeKalb County, approved April 19, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4786), so as to extend the time for the creation of community improvement districts under the Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and SB 525 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Wednesday, March 27 Thirty-fourth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 543

Gillis of the 20th TREUTLEN COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Treutlen County Board of Education, approved March 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2340), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. (SUBSTITUTE)

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Gillis of the 20th TREUTLEN COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Treutlen County, approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 807), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Thomas of the 10th Butler of the 55th Stokes of the 43rd Polak of the 42nd Burton of the 5th Ladd of the 41st DEKALB COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal certain provisions authorizing election on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. (SUBSTITUTE)
Thomas of the 2nd Johnson of the 1st SAVANNAH, CITY OF/CHATHAM COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, so as to change

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the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Thomas of the 2nd Johnson of the 1st CHATHAM COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Butler of the 55th Thomas of the 10th Polak of the 42nd Stokes of the 43rd Burton of the 5th Ladd of the 41st DEKALB COUNTY
A BILL to authorize DeKalb County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; and for other purposes.
Johnson of the 1st Thomas of the 2nd SAVANNAH, CITY OF/CHATHAM COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

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Hamrick of the 30th Hecht of the 34th DOUGLAS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Douglas County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Beatty of the 47th FRANKLIN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the judge of the Probate Court of Franklin County," so as to change the method of computing such officer's salary; and for other purposes.
Beatty of the 47th FRANKLIN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Franklin County," so as to change the method of computing such officer's salary; and for other purposes.
Beatty of the 47th FRANKLIN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the tax commissioner of Franklin County," so as to change the method of computing such officer's salary; and for other purposes.
Butler of the 55th Thomas of the 10th Polak of the 42nd Stokes of the 43rd Burton of the 5th Ladd of the 41st DEKALB COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing the Recorder's Court of DeKalb County, so as to change the punishments which may be imposed by the court; and for other purposes.

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HB 1649

Thomas of the 10th Polak of the 42nd Stokes of the 43rd Burton of the 5th Ladd of the 41st Butler of the 55th DEKALB COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, so as to change certain fees; to provide for certain fees; and for other purposes.

HB 1671

Cagle of the 49th Shafer of the 48th FORSYTH COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Forsyth County Board of Education, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 1675

Mullis of the 53rd Thomas of the 54th WHITFIELD COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Whitfield County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1679

Jackson of the 50th Beatty of the 47th BALDWIN, CITY OF

A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from City of Baldwin ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city who are less than 65 years of age and a homestead exemption from City of Baldwin ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the

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amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city who are 65 years of age or over or disabled; and for other purposes.
Gillis of the 20th JOHNSON COUNTY
A BILL to provide that members of the Board of Education of Johnson County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; and for other purposes.
Gillis of the 20th EMANUEL COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Bowen of the 13th WILCOX COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the continued existence of the Wilcox County School District and the Wilcox County Board of Education, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Hooks of the 14th PEACH COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Peach County," so as to provide for membership of such board of commissioners; to provide for the election and terms of office of members; to provide for the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Hooks of the 14th PEACH COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act Providing for the Board of Education of Peach County," so as to provide for membership of such board; to provide for the election and terms of office of

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members; to provide for the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Cable of the 27th CRAWFORD COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Crawford County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Ragan of the 11th EARLY COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Early County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Ragan of the 11th EARLY COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Early County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Early County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Cheeks of the 23rd Walker of the 22nd RICHMOND COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, so as to reapportion the districts for election of members of the board of education; to provide for elections pursuant to such reapportionment of districts; and for other purposes.
Cheeks of the 23rd Walker of the 22nd RICHMOND COUNTY/CITY OF AUGUSTA
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, so as to reapportion the

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districts for election of members of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission; to provide for elections pursuant to such reapportionment of districts; and for other purposes.
Hill of the 4th JENKINS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Jenkins County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purpose.
Hill of the 4th JENKINS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act establishing a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Jenkins, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Moore of the 18th HOUSTON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Houston County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Houston County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Cagle of the 49th Shafer of the 48th FORSYTH COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Forsyth County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Bowen of the 13th TIFT COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Tift County, so as to change the composition of commissioner districts from which members of the board are elected; and for other purposes.

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HB 1705

Cheeks of the 23rd WARREN COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

The substitutes to the following bills were put upon their adoption:

*SB 543

The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to SB 543:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Treutlen County Board of Education, approved March 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2340), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. An Act providing for the election of the members of the Treutlen County Board of Education, approved March 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2340), as amended, is amended by striking Sections 1, 2, and 3 and inserting in their place new Sections 1, 2, and 3 to read as follows:
"SECTION 1. The board of education of Treutlen County which existed immediately prior to the effective date of this Act is continued in existence but on and after the effective date of this Act shall be constituted as provided in this Act. The board of education of Treutlen County so continued and constituted, sometimes referred to in this Act as the 'board,' shall continue to have the powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities of that board as existed immediately prior to the effective date of this Act.

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(a) Those members of the board of education of Treutlen County who are serving as such immediately prior to the effective date of this Act and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. On and after the effective date of this Act, the board of education of Treutlen County shall consist of five members all of whom shall be elected from education districts described in subsection (b) of this section. (b) For purposes of electing members of the board of education, the Treutlen County School District is divided into five education districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. The five education districts shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: treutp2 Plan Type: Local User: Tara Administrator: Treutlen Co. (c) When used in such attachment, the terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a Block Group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the Treutlen County School District which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the Treutlen County School District which is described in that attachment as being in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any education district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. (d) No person shall be a member of the board if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Sections 45-2-1 and 20-2-51 of the O.C.G.A. or any other general law applicable to that office. (e) In order to be elected as a member of the board from an education district, a person must receive the number of votes cast as required by general law for that office in that district only. Only electors who are residents of that education district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from an education district, each candidate for such office shall specify the education district for which that person is a candidate and must reside in that education district. A person elected or appointed as a member of the board from an

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education district must continue to reside in that district during that persons term of office or that office shall become vacant.
SECTION 3. (a) The members of the reconstituted board of education of Treutlen County shall be elected as provided in this subsection. The first members from Education Districts 3 and 5 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2002. Those members of the board elected thereto from Education Districts 3 and 5 in 2002 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2006, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. The first members from Education Districts 1, 2, and 4 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2004. Those members of the board elected thereto from Education Districts 1, 2, and 4 in 2004 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2008, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. Those and all future successors to members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the time of the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years each. Members of the board shall serve for the terms of office specified therefor in this subsection and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (b) Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as they exist immediately prior to the effective date of this Act, shall continue to be designated as Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and on and after the effective date of this Act, such members of the board serving from those former education districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act. (c) All members of the board who are elected thereto shall be nominated and elected in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the 'Georgia Election Code.'
(d)(1) Any vacancy in office upon the board which occurs for any reason other than expiration of term shall be filled as follows:
(A) If the vacancy occurs during the final 27 months of a term of office, within 60 days after such occurrence, the remaining members of the board shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy; or (B) If the vacancy occurs at any time prior to the time specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, within 60 days after such occurrence, the remaining members of the board shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy until a successor is elected at a special election and qualified, which special election shall be held on the same date as the state-wide general election which is first held following the date of the vacancy.

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(2) Any person appointed to fill a vacancy in office pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall meet the same eligibility requirements specified for persons who are elected to such office. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection or elected to fill a vacancy under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall serve out the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified."
SECTION 2. It shall be the duty of the attorney of the board of education of Treutlen County to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Plan Name: treutp2 Plan Type: Local User: Tara Administrator: Treutlen Co.
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 001 Treutlen County
Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1027 1028 1033 1034 1035 1055 1056 1057 BG: 2 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3054 3055 3056 3057 BG: 4 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047

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1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5036 5037 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5072 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5999

District 003 Treutlen County
Tract: 9601 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2040 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1029 BG: 2 2000 2001 2028
District 004 Treutlen County
Tract: 9601 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2041 2069 2070 2071 2072 2993 2994 Tract: 9602 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2042 2997 2998 2999

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BG: 3 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3051 3052 3053 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3995 3996 3998 BG: 5 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5066 5067 5083 5084 5085 5086 5087 5088 5089 5090 5091 5092 5093 5996 5997 5998

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Tract: 9602 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3025 3026 3027 3039 3050 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3997 3999 BG: 4 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 BG: 5 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5038 5039 5068 5069 5070 5071
On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.
*SB 557
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to SB 557:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting

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Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, is amended by striking Sections1 and 2 and inserting in their place new Sections 1 and 2 to read as follows:
"SECTION 1. (a) There is created the board of education of DeKalb County. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Section 2 of this Act, for purposes of electing members of the board of education, the DeKalb County School District is divided into seven education districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: PNP4 Plan Type: Local User: Shantee Administrator: Dekalb. Education Districts 6 and 7 shall be and correspond to those two numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: deksbsup2 Plan Type: local User: Shantee Administrator: Dekalb. (b) When used in such attachment, the terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a Block Group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the DeKalb County School District which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the DeKalb County School District which is described in that attachment as being in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any education district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 2. (a) Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, as they exist on January 1, 2002, shall continue to be designated as Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, respectively, but as newly described under this Act and such members of the board serving from those former education districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act. (b) Those members of the board of education of DeKalb County who are serving as such on January 1, 2002, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and until the election and qualification of their respective successors. The successor to each such member shall be elected as provided in this section. (c) The first members for new Education Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 shall be nominated in a nonpartisan primary and elected in a nonpartisan election to be held and conducted at the same times as the general primary and general election in 2002. Those members of the board elected thereto from new Education Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 in 2002 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2006, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (d) The first members for new Education Districts 2, 4, and 6 shall be nominated in a nonpartisan primary and elected in a nonpartisan election to be held and conducted at the same times as the general primary and general election in 2004. Those members of the board elected thereto from new Education Districts 2, 4, and 6 in 2004 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2008, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (e) Those and all future successors to members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the nonpartisan primary and election held and conducted at the same times as the general primary and election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years each and until their respective successors are elected and qualified."
SECTION 2. It is the purpose of this Act to reapportion the districts from which members of the board of education of DeKalb County are to be elected in the November 2002 general election and in subsequent general elections, and this Act results from changes in population based on the United States decennial census of 2000. It is not the intention of the General Assembly to affect the membership of current members of the board, their terms of office, or the manner in which their successors shall be elected, and such matters shall remain as provided by law on the effective date of this Act until otherwise amended by law, except to the extent of reapportioning the districts represented by such members.

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SECTION 3. It shall be the duty of the attorney of the board of education of DeKalb County to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 4. Section 3, this section, and the provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the regular election in 2002 of members of the board of education of DeKalb County shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. The remaining provisions of this Act shall become effective January 1, 2003.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Plan Name: PNP4 Plan Type: Local User: Shantee Administrator: Dekalb
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 001 DeKalb County
Tract: 211 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1010 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3022 3023 3024 3999 BG: 4 Tract: 212.02 Tract: 212.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1032 1033 1034 Tract: 212.07 Tract: 212.08 Tract: 212.09 Tract: 212.10 Tract: 212.11 Tract: 212.12 Tract: 212.13 Tract: 212.14

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Tract: 213.01 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3015 3016 BG: 4 Tract: 213.03 Tract: 213.04 Tract: 214.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1028 BG: 3 3000 3003 Tract: 214.04 BG: 2 2012 Tract: 217.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1017 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 BG: 4 4020 4021 4022 4023 4025 Tract: 217.05 Tract: 217.06 Tract: 218.05 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Tract: 218.06 BG: 1 1004 1005 1023 1024 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 BG: 3 Tract: 218.08 Tract: 218.09 Tract: 218.10 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 4 Tract: 218.11 Tract: 218.12

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District 002 DeKalb County
Tract: 201 BG: 1 1013 1014 1022 1026 1027 1028 1029 Tract: 211 BG: 1 1008 1009 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 BG: 2 BG: 3 3020 3021 Tract: 212.04 BG: 1 1028 1029 1030 1031 Tract: 213.02 BG: 3 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 214.01 Tract: 214.03 BG: 1 1011 1012 1013 1014 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 BG: 2 BG: 3 3001 3002 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 Tract: 214.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Tract: 214.05 Tract: 214.06 Tract: 215.01 Tract: 215.02 Tract: 216.01 Tract: 216.02 Tract: 216.03 Tract: 217.03

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BG: 1 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1030 1999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4024 4999 Tract: 217.04 Tract: 218.05 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 Tract: 218.10 BG: 3 Tract: 220.01 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 Tract: 221 BG: 1 1003 Tract: 222 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4035 Tract: 223.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4013 Tract: 223.02 Tract: 224.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008

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BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 224.02 Tract: 224.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 225 BG: 1 1003 1004 Tract: 226 BG: 3 3013 Tract: 230 BG: 1 1012
District 003 DeKalb County
Tract: 220.01 BG: 4 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 220.07 BG: 1 1006 1007 BG: 2 2016 2017 Tract: 220.08 BG: 1 1014 Tract: 221 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 BG: 2 Tract: 229

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Tract: 230 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 Tract: 231.01 Tract: 231.02 Tract: 231.05 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 Tract: 231.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 231.07 Tract: 231.08 Tract: 232.06 BG: 4 4009 4010 4011 4012 Tract: 234.04 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3011 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1000 1006 1007 Tract: 234.10 Tract: 234.11 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Tract: 234.12 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 BG: 3 Tract: 234.13

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BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 Tract: 234.14 BG: 1 1011 1012 1013 1014 Tract: 235.01 Tract: 235.04 Tract: 235.05 Tract: 235.06 Tract: 235.07 Tract: 236.01 Tract: 236.02 Tract: 236.03 Tract: 237 Tract: 238.01 Tract: 238.02 Tract: 238.03
District 004 DeKalb County
Tract: 218.05 BG: 4 Tract: 218.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1025 1046 1047 1048 1049 Tract: 219.02 Tract: 219.04 Tract: 219.06 Tract: 219.07 Tract: 219.08 Tract: 219.09 Tract: 220.04 Tract: 220.05 Tract: 220.06 Tract: 220.07 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021

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Tract: 220.08 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 2 Tract: 231.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2016 BG: 4 Tract: 231.06 BG: 1 1006 Tract: 232.04 Tract: 232.06 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 Tract: 232.08 Tract: 232.09 BG: 1 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 Tract: 232.10 Tract: 232.11 Tract: 232.12 Tract: 233.06 BG: 1 1012 1015 1016 1017 Tract: 233.07 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4
District 005 DeKalb County
Tract: 232.03 Tract: 232.09 BG: 2

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2000 2016 Tract: 233.02 Tract: 233.03 Tract: 233.05 Tract: 233.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1013 1014 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 233.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 BG: 5 Tract: 233.09 Tract: 233.10 Tract: 234.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 234.11 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Tract: 234.12 BG: 2 2010 2011 Tract: 234.13 BG: 1 1000 1001 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013

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BG: 2 Tract: 234.14 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1015 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 234.15 Tract: 234.16 Tract: 234.17 Tract: 234.18
Plan Name: deksbsup2 Plan Type: local User: Shantee Administrator: Dekalb
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 006 DeKalb County
Tract: 211 Tract: 212.02 Tract: 212.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1032 1033 1034 Tract: 212.07 Tract: 212.08 Tract: 212.09 Tract: 212.10 Tract: 212.11 Tract: 212.12 Tract: 212.13 Tract: 212.14 Tract: 213.01 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3015 3016 BG: 4 Tract: 213.03 Tract: 213.04 Tract: 214.03

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BG: 1 BG: 2 2003 2004 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 BG: 3 Tract: 214.04 BG: 2 2012 Tract: 214.05 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2028 2029 2037 2038 2039 2040 Tract: 216.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1017 1999 Tract: 217.03 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4999 Tract: 217.04 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3023 3024 3025 BG: 9 Tract: 217.05 Tract: 217.06 Tract: 218.05 Tract: 218.06 Tract: 218.08 Tract: 218.09 Tract: 218.10 Tract: 218.11 Tract: 218.12 Tract: 219.02 Tract: 219.04 Tract: 219.06 Tract: 219.07 Tract: 219.08

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Tract: 219.09 Tract: 220.01 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 Tract: 220.04 Tract: 220.05 Tract: 220.06 Tract: 220.07 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 Tract: 220.08 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 2 Tract: 231.06 BG: 1 1006 Tract: 232.04 Tract: 232.06 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2998 2999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 Tract: 232.08 Tract: 232.09 Tract: 232.10 Tract: 232.11 Tract: 232.12 Tract: 233.02 Tract: 233.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4013 4015 4016 4017 4998 Tract: 233.05

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Tract: 233.06 Tract: 233.07 Tract: 233.09
District 007 DeKalb County
Tract: 201 BG: 1 1013 1014 1022 1026 1027 1028 1029 Tract: 212.04 BG: 1 1028 1029 1030 1031 Tract: 213.02 BG: 3 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 214.01 Tract: 214.03 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Tract: 214.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Tract: 214.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2027 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2041 2042 Tract: 214.06 Tract: 215.01 Tract: 215.02 Tract: 216.01 BG: 1 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1021 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 216.02 Tract: 216.03 Tract: 217.03

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BG: 4 4017 Tract: 217.04 BG: 3 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 220.01 BG: 4 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 220.07 BG: 1 1006 1007 BG: 2 2016 2017 Tract: 220.08 BG: 1 1014 Tract: 221 Tract: 222 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4035 Tract: 223.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4013 Tract: 223.02 Tract: 224.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 224.02

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Tract: 224.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 225 BG: 1 1003 1004 Tract: 226 BG: 3 3013 Tract: 229 Tract: 230 Tract: 231.01 Tract: 231.02 Tract: 231.05 Tract: 231.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 231.07 Tract: 231.08 Tract: 232.03 Tract: 232.06 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 BG: 3 BG: 4 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 Tract: 233.03 BG: 1 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4

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4010 4011 4012 4014 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4999 Tract: 233.10 Tract: 234.04 Tract: 234.05 Tract: 234.10 Tract: 234.11 Tract: 234.12 Tract: 234.13 Tract: 234.14 Tract: 234.15 Tract: 234.16 Tract: 234.17 Tract: 234.18 Tract: 235.01 Tract: 235.04 Tract: 235.05 Tract: 235.06 Tract: 235.07 Tract: 236.01 Tract: 236.02 Tract: 236.03 Tract: 237 Tract: 238.01 Tract: 238.02 Tract: 238.03

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bills as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bills on the Local Consent Calendar, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp
Hecht

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey E Golden
Guhl

Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local bills, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

The bills on the Local Consent Calendar, except SB 543 and SB 557, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

SB 543 and SB 557, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed by substitute.

HB 975 HB 357 HB 1174 HB 1393 HB 1352

SENATE RULES CALENDAR Wednesday, March 27, 2002
THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Superior Court Clerks' Retirement; cost of living benefit; increase (RET-44th) Cummings-27th
Magistrate courts; training requirements; certain magistrates (JUDY-46th) McBee-88th
Wildlife; weapons for hunting; crossbow; handguns (NAT R-5th) Morris-155th
OneGeorgia Authority; transfer to Department of Community Affairs (Substitute)(EDT&CA-44th) Royal-164th
Physician's assistants; supervision by physician; notification (H&HS-54th) Childers-13th

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HB 1203

Superior courts; certain military records; regulations (V&CA-15th) Birdsong-123rd

HB 1058 Pen raised quail; dog training; hunting (NAT R-49th) Lane-146th

HB 571

Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement; payments into fund (RET-50th) Jenkins-110th

HB 1425 White County; homestead exemption (F&PU-50th) Bridges-9th

HB 1049 State employees; organ donors; paid leave (APPROP-14th) Childers-13th

HB 525

Health insurance; maternity benefits; notices (I&L-43rd) Harrell-62nd

HR 981

Ridley Community in Murray County; designate (EDT&CA-54th) Poag-6th

HR 1087

Flood Town Christmas Community in Murray County; designate (EDT&CA-54th) Poag-6th

HB 84

Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act; enact (B&FI-12th) Martin-47th

HB 557

Judicial Retirement; survivors benefit fund(Substitute)(RET-51st) Buck-135th

HB 1101 Retirement and Pensions Code; corrections (S JUDY-32nd) Walker-141st

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

HB 975. By Representative Cummings of the 27th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 47-14-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the board of trustees of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund, so as to increase the allowable discretionary cost of living benefit increase; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Starr of the 44th.

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The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

The Honorable Bill Cummings State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

October 23, 2001

SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 975 (LC 21 6557S) Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund

Dear Chairman Cummings:

This bill would authorize the board of trustees of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund to grant a one-time cost-of-living postretirement benefit increase to persons who retired on or before July 1, 2002. This bill specifies that the benefit increase may not exceed 4 percent per annum.

This bill, as written, would not increase costs to the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund. If this legislation is enacted, the board of trustees would be authorized, but not required, to grant a cost-of-living postretirement benefit increase to persons who retired on or before July 1, 2002. Any future increase in the retirement benefit may only be granted upon the recommendation of the Fund's actuary and upon assurance that the Fund would continue to meet the minimum funding standards required by O.C.G.A. 4720-10.

The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 4-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

(1)

The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability

which will result from the bill.

$

0

(2)

The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded

actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill. $

0

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(3)

The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued

liability created by this bill would be amortized.

N/A

(4)

The amount of the annual normal cost which will result

from the bill.

$

0

(5)

The employer contribution rate currently in effect.

A portion of fines, fees, and bond forfeitures

(6)

The employer contribution rate recommended (in

conformity with minimum funding standards specified

in Code Section 47-20-10).

A portion of fines, fees, and bond forfeitures

(7)

The dollar amount of the increase in the annual employer

contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement

system in an actuarially sound condition.

$

0

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

The Honorable Bill Cummings State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 23, 2002

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 975 (Substitute) (LC 21 6690S)

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Dear Representative Cummings:

This bill would amend provisions relating to the powers and duties of the board of trustees of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia. If this bill is enacted, the board of trustees would be authorized to provide for a one-time increase in the maximum monthly retirement benefit payable to persons retired or retiring under this chapter. Such increase shall not exceed 4 percent of the maximum monthly benefit then in effect, and shall be in addition to any other increase provided by Chapter 14 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Such decisions must be based upon the recommendations of the actuary, the actuarial soundness of the Fund, and by other factors as the board of trustees deems relevant.

This is to certify that the changes made in this substitute bill are nonfiscal amendments as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law. The actuarial investigation and State Auditor's Summary previously prepared for LC 21 6557S is still applicable to House Bill 975.
Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Gillis Y Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thompson Walker
Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

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

HB 357. By Representatives McBee of the 88th and Campbell of the 42nd:

A BILL to amend Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, so as to clarify training requirements for certification of magistrates who are active members of the State Bar of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Haines of the 46th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks
Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Senator Price of the 56th asked unanimous consent that Senator Lamutt of the 21st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Lamutt was excused.
Senator Haines of the 46th asked unanimous consent that Senator Polak of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 1174.By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Lane of the 146th and Scott of the 165th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to wildlife, so as to provide that it shall be lawful to hunt wildlife with a crossbow under certain conditions; to repeal a provision permitting certain handguns to be used in hunting under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Burton of the 5th.
Senators Williams of the 6th, Gillis of the 20th, Bowen of the 13th and Hooks of the 14th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1174 by striking lines 1 and 2 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"To amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to provide for a license to hunt in the vicinity of a certain type of feeder for grain for deer and wild hogs; to provide that it shall be lawful to entice and hunt hogs and deer by means of such a feeder in the southern zone for establishing deer season; to provide that it shall be lawful to"
By striking line 8 and 9 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section"
By inserting following line 31 of page 2 the following: "Said title is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 27-3-9, relating to the unlawful enticement of game, and inserting in lieu there thereof the following:

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'(a) It Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, it shall be unlawful for any person to place, expose, deposit, distribute, or scatter any corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feeds or bait so as to constitute a lure or attraction or enticement for any game bird or game animal on or over any area where hunters are or will be hunting. It shall be lawful on private lands in the southern zone for establishing deer season for a person licensed as provided in Code Section 27-2-32 to hunt deer and feral hogs within the vicinity of corn, wheat, or other feeds used as a lure or attraction or enticement for deer and hogs provided such feeds are placed in a feeder designed to protect the contents from the elements; provided, however, that the hunter must remain farther than 25 yards from such feeder. The department shall issue licenses for hunting deer and feral hogs within the vicinity of a feeder containing corn, wheat, or other feeds as provided in this subsection.'
SECTION 3."

Senator Kemp of the 3rd offered the following amendment to the Williams, et al. amendment to HB1174 by adding on line 26 page 1 of the amendment the following:
This amendment shall sunset on July 1, 2005 unless renewed by the General Assembly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 38, nays 1, and the Kemp amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 24, nays 15, and the Williams, et al. amendment was adopted as amended.

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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen N Brown Y Brush N Burton Y Butler Y Cable

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp N Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson N James Y Johnson

E Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes

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N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey E Golden N Guhl

Y Kemp N Ladd E Lamutt N Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis N Paul

Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 32, nays 13.

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

Senator Thomas of the 10th asked unanimous consent that Senator Butler of the 55th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Butler was excused.

Senators Starr of the 44th and Hecht of the 34th recognized the Jonesboro High School Mock Trial Team, 2002 State Champions, commended by SR 942, adopted previously. Katie Powers, captain of the Jonesboro High School Mock Trial team, addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 1393.By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Porter of the 143rd and others:

A BILL to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to transfer the OneGeorgia Authority from the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism to the Department of Community Affairs; to change certain provisions regarding duties of the Department of Community Affairs; to change certain provisions relating to contracts with public and private individuals and entities; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Starr of the 44th.

The Senate Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1393:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to transfer the OneGeorgia Authority from the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism to the Department of Community Affairs; to change certain provisions regarding duties of the Department of Community Affairs; to change certain provisions relating to contracts with public and private individuals and entities; to change certain provisions regarding the creation, membership, powers, and authority of the OneGeorgia Authority; to provide for additional powers; to change certain provisions regarding specific powers of such authority; to provide for the transfer of personnel positions and establish employment status with respect to the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 50-8-3, relating to the duties of the department, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The department shall serve as the principal department in the executive branch of state government for local government affairs. The department shall perform the states role in local government affairs by carrying out the states duties, responsibilities, and functions in local government affairs and by exercising its power and authority in local government affairs. Without limiting the generality of the purposes served by the department, the department shall:
(1) Develop, promote, sustain, and assist local governments; (2) Provide a liaison between local governments and other governments, including the state government and the federal government; (3) Act as the states principal department for local government affairs and local government services generally and for programs, functions, and studies in local government affairs and local government services and act as the coordinator on the state government level for such programs, studies, and functions provided by the department and for those provided by others; (4) Act as the states principal department for developing, promoting, maintaining, and encouraging coordinated and comprehensive planning; (5) Develop, promote, sustain, and assist local governments in the performance of their duties and responsibilities under law to their citizens, including among such duties and responsibilities of local governments coordinated and comprehensive planning; the provision of infrastructure and other public works and improvements; the development, promotion, and retention of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities; the provision of transportation systems; and the promotion of housing supply; (6) Serve as the representative of the Governor to local governments and in local government affairs on a regular basis and on special assignments as authorized by the Governor;

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(7) Assist the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority for any purpose necessary or incidental in the administration and performance of the Georgia Housing and Finance Authoritys duties, powers, responsibilities, and functions as provided in Chapter 26 of this title; and (8) Assist the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority for any purpose necessary or incidental in the administration and performance of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authoritys duties, powers, responsibilities, and functions as provided in Part 10 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12; and (9) Assist the OneGeorgia Authority for any purpose necessary or incidental in the administration and performance of the OneGeorgia Authoritys duties, powers, responsibilities, and functions as provided in Chapter 34 of this title."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Code Section 50-89, relating to contracts with public and private entities or individuals, to be designated subsection (e), to read as follows:
"(e) The department shall have the power to enter into contracts with the OneGeorgia Authority for any purpose necessary or incidental in assisting the OneGeorgia Authority in carrying out or performing its duties, responsibilities, and functions; provided, however, that all such assistance shall be performed on behalf of and pursuant to the lawful purposes of the OneGeorgia Authority and not on behalf of the department; and provided, further, that such assistance shall not include the authorization of the issuance of any bonds or other indebtedness of the authority. The department may undertake joint or complementary programs with the OneGeorgia Authority, including the provision for joint or complementary services, within the scope of their respective powers."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 50-34-3, relating to the creation, membership, power, and authority of the OneGeorgia Authority, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"50-34-3. (a) There is created a body corporate and politic to be known as the OneGeorgia Authority which shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the state, and not a state agency, and a public corporation performing an essential governmental function. (b) The authority is assigned to the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism for administrative purposes only. (c)(b) The authority shall consist of the Governor, who shall serve as chair of the authority; the Lieutenant Governor, who shall serve as vice chair of the authority; the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, who shall serve as secretary of the authority; the commissioner of community affairs; the commissioner of industry, trade, and tourism; and the commissioner of revenue.

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(d)(c) Except for the authorization of the issuance of bonds, the authority may delegate to the executive director such powers and duties as it may deem proper. (e)(d) The Governor shall appoint an executive director of the authority whose compensation shall be fixed by the authority. The executive director shall appoint such directors, deputies, and assistants and hire such staff as may be necessary to manage the operations of the authority and may fix their compensation. The executive director may organize the authority into such divisions, sections, or offices as may be deemed necessary or convenient. (f)(e) No part of the funds of the authority shall inure to the benefit of or be distributed to its members or officers or other private persons, except that the authority shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to reimburse expenses incurred. In addition, the authority shall be authorized and empowered to make loans and grants, allocate credits, provide financial assistance, and otherwise exercise its other powers in furtherance of its corporate purposes. No such loans or grants or financial assistance shall be made to, no credits shall be allocated to, and no property shall be purchased or leased from or sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of to any member or officer of the authority in his or her individual capacity or by virtue of partnership or ownership of a for profit corporation. This subsection does not preclude loans or grants to, financial assistance or allocation of credit to, or purchase or lease from or sale, lease, or disposal of property to any subsidiary corporation of the authority. (g)(h) The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority, and, in connection therewith, Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 shall be fully applicable."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 50-34-6, relating to the specific powers of the OneGeorgia Authority, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"50-34-6. (a) The authority shall have any and all powers necessary or convenient to its usefulness in carrying out and effectuating the purposes and provisions of this chapter which are not in conflict with the Constitution of this state, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following powers:
(1) To sue and be sued in contract and in tort and to complain and defend in all courts; (2) To adopt and alter a corporate seal; (3) To adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business, the election and duties of officers and employees of the authority, and such other matters as the authority may determine; (4) To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including professional and administrative staff and personnel, financial advisers, consultants, fiscal agents, trustees, and accountants and to fix their compensation and pay their expenses,

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including the power to contract with the Department of Community Affairs and any other department, agency, board, commission, or authority of state government for professional, technical, clerical, and administrative support as may be required; (5) To procure or to provide insurance against any loss in connection with its programs, property, and other assets; (6) To borrow money and to issue notes and bonds and other obligations to accomplish its public purposes and to provide for the rights of the lenders or holders thereof; (7) To pledge, mortgage, convey, assign, hypothecate securities, or otherwise encumber any property of the authority, including, but not limited to, real property, fixtures, personal property, intangible property, revenues, income, charges, fees, or other funds and to execute any lease, trust indenture, trust agreement, resolution, agreement for the sale of the authoritys bonds, loan agreement, mortgage, deed to secure debt, trust deed, security agreement, assignment, or other agreement or instrument as may be necessary or desirable, in the judgment of the authority, to secure any such bonds, which instruments or agreements may provide for foreclosure or forced sale of any property of the authority upon default in any obligation of the authority, either in payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest or in the performance of any term or condition contained in any such agreement or instrument; the state, on behalf of itself and each political subdivision, public body corporate and politic, or taxing district therein, waives any right it or such political subdivision, public body corporate and politic, or taxing district may have to prevent the forced sale or foreclosure of any property of the authority upon such default and agrees that any agreement or instrument encumbering such property may be foreclosed in accordance with law and the terms thereof; (8) To extend credit, to make loans, to participate in the making of loans, to provide credit enhancement, and to provide or procure insurance; (9) To collect fees and charges in connection with its bonds, loans, commitments, insurance, credit enhancement, and servicing, including, but not limited to, reimbursement of costs of financing; (10) To sell loans, security interests, and other obligations of the authority at public or private sale; to negotiate modifications or alterations in loans, security interests, and other obligations of the authority; to foreclose on any security interest in default or commence any action to protect or enforce any right conferred upon it by any law, security agreement, deed of trust, deed to secure debt, contract, or other agreement; to bid for and purchase property which was the subject of such loan, security interest, or other obligation of the authority at any foreclosure or at any other sale; to acquire or take possession of such property; and to exercise any and all rights as provided by law or contract for the benefit or protection of the authority or holders of the authoritys notes, bonds, or other obligations; (11) To procure or to make and execute contracts, agreements, and other instruments, including interest rate swap or currency swap agreements, letters of credit, or other

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credit facilities or agreements, and to take such other actions and do such other things as the authority may deem appropriate to secure the payment of any loan, lease, or purchase payment owed to the authority or any bonds or other obligations issued by the authority, including the power to pay the cost of obtaining any such contracts, agreements, and other instruments; (12) To receive and use the proceeds of any tax levied by the state or a local government or taxing district of the state enacted for the purposes of providing credit enhancement or for any other purpose for which the authority may use its own funds pursuant to this chapter; (13) To receive and administer gifts, grants, and devises of money and property of any kind; to administer trusts; and to receive such part of the proceeds paid to the State of Georgia pursuant to funds received by the state pursuant to the settlement of the lawsuit filed by the state against certain tobacco companies (State of Georgia, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Civil Action #E-61692, V19/246 (Fulton County Superior Court, 19 December 9, 1998)), as the General Assembly shall from time to time appropriate for the purposes of the authority, and to sell, convey, or otherwise encumber such moneys appropriated from the proceeds of such settlement by capitalizing or securitizing the same and entering into contracts pertaining thereto in order to enable the authority, in its judgment, to better accomplish the purposes of this chapter; (14) To acquire real and personal property in its own name to promote any of the public purposes of the authority or for the administration and operation of the authority; (15) To provide and administer grant moneys for any of the public purposes of the authority and to comply with all conditions attached thereto; (16) To contract for any period, not exceeding 50 years, with the state, any institution, department, agency, or authority of the state, or any local government within the state for the use by the authority of any facilities or services of any such entity or for the use by any such entity of any facilities or services of the authority, provided that such contracts shall deal with such activities and transactions as the authority and any such entity with which the authority contracts are authorized by law to undertake; (17) To invest any accumulation of its funds, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, funds received from the issuance of bonds and any sinking funds or reserves in any manner as it determines is in its best interests and to purchase its own bonds and notes; (18) To hold title to any project financed by it, but it shall not be required to do so; (19) To establish eligibility standards for financing and financial assistance and technical assistance authorized for projects under this chapter; (20) To sell or otherwise dispose of unneeded or obsolete equipment or property of every nature and every kind;

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(21) To lease as lessor any facility or any project for such rentals and upon such terms and conditions as the authority considers advisable and not in conflict with this chapter; (22) To sell by installment or otherwise to sell by option or contract for sale and to convey all or any part of any item of any project or facility for such price and upon such terms and conditions as the authority considers advisable and which are not in conflict with this chapter; (23) To manage property, intangible, real, and personal, owned by the authority or under its control by lease or by other means; (24) To do any and all things necessary, desirable, convenient, or incidental for the accomplishment of the objectives of this chapter and to exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions which is not in conflict with the public purposes of the authority or the Constitution and laws of this state, including:
(A) The power to retain accounting and other financial services; (B) The power to purchase all kinds of insurance, including, without limitation, insurance against tort liability and against risks of damage to property; (C) The power to indemnify and hold harmless any parties contracting with the authority or its agents from damage to persons or property; and (D) The power to act as self-insurer with respect to any loss or liability and to create insurance reserves; (25) To incorporate one or more nonprofit corporations as subsidiary corporations of the authority for the purpose of carrying out any of the powers of the authority and to accomplish any of the purposes of the authority. Any such subsidiary corporation shall be a nonprofit corporation, a public body, a political subdivision of the state, and an instrumentality of the state and shall exercise essential governmental functions. Any subsidiary corporations created pursuant to this power shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the 'Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,' and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filings. The members of the board of directors of any such corporation shall be appointed by the authority and may include persons who are members of the authority; provided, however, that a majority of the members of the board of directors of any such corporation shall be persons who are not members of the authority and who are not officials or employees of the State of Georgia. Upon dissolution of any subsidiary corporation of the authority, any assets shall revert to the authority or to any successor to the authority or, failing such succession, to the State of Georgia. The authority shall not be liable for the debts or obligations or bonds of any subsidiary corporation or for the actions or omissions to act of any subsidiary corporation unless the authority expressly so consents; (26) To lease any authority owned facilities or property or any state owned facilities or property which the authority is managing under contract with the state; and no such lease agreement shall be deemed to be a contract subject to any law requiring that contracts shall be let only after receipt of competitive bids;

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(27) To provide advisory, technical, consultative, training, management, educational, project assistance, and other services related to the purposes of the authority to the state and any institution, department, agency, or authority of the state, to any local government, or to any nonprofit or for profit business, corporation, partnership, association, sole proprietorship, or other entity or enterprise and to enter into contracts with the foregoing, including without limitation the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism Community Affairs, to provide such services; and the state, any institution, department, agency, or authority of the state, including without limitation the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism Community Affairs, and any local government are authorized to enter into contracts with the authority for such services, to perform all duties required by the contract, and to pay for such services as may be provided them; (28) To impose restrictive covenants which shall be deemed to be running with the land to any person, corporation, partnership, or other form of business entity which receives financial assistance from the authority, which form of financial assistance shall include tax credits, bond financing, grants, guarantees of the authority, guarantees of the state, insurance of the authority, and all other forms of financial assistance, regardless of whether the authority enjoys privity of estate or whether the covenant touches and concerns the property burdened; and such restrictive covenants shall be valid for a period of up to the later of 40 years or the termination or satisfaction of such financial assistance, notwithstanding any other provision of law; (29) To enter into partnership agreements, to sell and purchase partnership interests, and to serve as general or limited partner of a partnership created to further the public purposes of the authority; (30) To allocate and issue any federal or state tax credits for which the authority is designated as the state allocating agency; (31) To make and execute contracts and all other instruments necessary or convenient for the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers and functions under this chapter; (32) To cooperate with and exchange services, personnel, and information with any federal, state, or local governmental agency; (33) To adopt regulations for its own governance regarding cost-effective distribution of authority funds and prioritization of projects, subject to the direction of the General Assembly with regard to funds appropriated for the purposes of the authority; and (34) The authority shall have the power to contract with the Department of Community Affairs and any other To contract with any department, agency, board, commission, or authority of state government for any purpose necessary or incidental to carrying out or performing the duties, responsibilities, or functions of the authority in exercising the power and management of the authority; provided, however, such contracts shall not delegate the authorization of the issuance of any bonds or other indebtedness of the authority. No part of the funds or assets of the authority shall be distributed to the Department of Community Affairs or any other any department, authority, agency, board, or commission of the state unless otherwise provided by

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law, except that the authority shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to reimburse expenses incurred and, except as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the authority, to fulfill the purposes of the authority as set forth in this chapter. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as precluding the provision by any department, authority, board, commission, or agency of the state and the authority of joint or complementary services or programs within the scope of their respective powers. The Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism Community Affairs is authorized to acquire, construct, operate, maintain, expand, and improve a project for the purposes of the authority, and for the public good and general welfare, to contract with the authority for any such acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, expansion, or improvement and to pay the cost of such project from any lawful fund source available to the department, including without limitation, where applicable, funds received by appropriation, proceeds of general obligation debt, funds of local government, grants of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof, gifts, and otherwise.; and (35) To establish the Georgia Value-Added Agriculture Program and to develop and encourage value-added opportunities for farmers and agricultural producers in the state through establishment of an agricultural development fund and other means deemed appropriate by the authority. (b) The powers enumerated in each paragraph of subsection (a) of this Code section are cumulative of and in addition to those powers enumerated in the other paragraphs of subsection (a) of this Code section and elsewhere in this chapter and no such power limits or restricts any other power of the authority. (c) This chapter, being for the welfare of this state and being for the welfare of its citizens, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes specified in this chapter. (d) No portion of the state ceiling, as defined in Code Section 36-82-182, shall be set aside or reserved, and no separate pool or share shall be created within the state ceiling, for the purpose of reserving for or allocating to the authority a portion of the state ceiling for use by the authority in the financing of, or the provision of financial assistance for, any enterprise. The distribution to the authority by the Department of Community Affairs of any portion of the state ceiling for the purpose of permitting the financing of any enterprise shall be accomplished based upon the merits of each enterprise and shall be accomplished upon the same terms and conditions, without preference or priority of any kind, as shall be applicable to the distribution of any portion of the state ceiling for the benefit of any enterprise proposed to be financed by a local authority. (e) No personal financial information submitted to the authority in connection with any of its programs shall be subject to public disclosure. (f) All contracts of the authority with any department, agency, board, commission, or authority of state government shall be subject to review and approval by a subcommittee of the board of directors to consist of the Lieutenant Governor, who shall

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chair such subcommittee; the commissioner of community affairs; and the commissioner of industry, trade, and tourism."

SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section immediately following Code Section 50-34-17, to be designated Code Section 50-34-18, to read as follows:
"50-34-18. Effective July 1, 2002, without diminishing the powers of the authority pursuant to Code Section 50-34-6, all personnel positions authorized by the authority in Fiscal Year 2002 shall be transferred to the Department of Community Affairs. All employees of the authority on June 30, 2002, whose positions are transferred by the authority to the Department of Community Affairs shall become employees of the Department of Community Affairs and shall become employees in the unclassified service of the state merit system as defined by Code Section 45-20-6."
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 41, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd E Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
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Y Gillis Y Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Marable Y Moore
Mullis Y Paul

Y Thompson Walker
Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0.

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

HB 1352. By Representative Childers of the 13th:

A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician's assistants, acupuncture, and respiratory care, so as to provide for the supervision of physician's assistants by a physician; to provide definitions; to require notice to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners of the names of physicians who serve as alternate supervising physicians for each physician's assistance; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Thomas of the 54th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd E Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson

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Y Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

At 12:01 p.m., the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 1:30 p.m.

At 1:30 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th asked unanimous consent that Senator Lee of the 29th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Lee was excused.

Senator Price of the 56th asked unanimous consent that Senator Johnson of the 1st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Johnson was excused.

Senator Thomas, D. of the 54th asked unanimous consent that Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Gingrey of the 37th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senators Mullis and Gingrey were excused.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 1203. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Smyre of the 136th and others:

A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the recordation and index of military service records, so as to provide that certain military records recorded in the superior courts shall be kept under lock; to provide for persons who may review and receive certified copies of such records; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Harbison of the 15th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Dean Fort Gillis E Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht
Hill Hooks Y Jackson James E Johnson Kemp Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore E Mullis Paul

E Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Williams

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

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

HB 1058. By Representatives Lane of the 146th, Morris of the 155th, Hudson of the 156th and Walker of the 141st:

A BILL to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to provide for the release of quail for purposes of dog training; to provide for marking and recovering such quail; to provide for the use of a shotgun with ammunition for dog training; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Cagle of the 49th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan

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Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts
Dean Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

E Harp Y Hecht
Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James E Johnson
Kemp Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore E Mullis Paul

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 38, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 27, 2002

Mr. Secretary,

Please record me as voting "Aye" on HB 1058. I was off the floor on budget business.

/s/ Jack Hill

Senator Stokes of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 571. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 47-11-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment to Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement

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Fund of Georgia of a portion of fees collected in connection with marriage licenses, the duty to record and report collection, interest, delinquent payments, and penalties, so as to provide for the payment into such fund of certain additional amounts; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Fort of the 39th.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

February 9, 2001

The Honorable Curtis Jenkins State Representative State Capitol, Room 401 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Representative Jenkins:

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 571 (LC 21 6316)

This bill would amend provisions relating to the payment to Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of a portion of fees collected in connection with marriage licenses. Under this bill, judges of the probate courts would be required to withhold and pay to the board $2.00 of each civil filing and $1.00 of the fee paid for each application for a license to carry a pistol or revolver.

This is to certify that this is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht
Hill Hooks Y Jackson James E Johnson Kemp Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore E Mullis Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 0.

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

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 27, 2002
I missed the votes on HB 1203, HB 1058 and HB 571 today. I intended to vote Yes on these 3 bills. Will you please reflect this in your records.
Thanks,
/s/ Senator Rene D. Kemp

The Calendar was resumed.

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HB 1425. By Representatives Bridges of the 9th and Twiggs of the 8th:

A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain White County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jackson of the 50th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James E Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore E Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 0.

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

Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that HB 1049 be dropped to the foot of the calendar. The consent was granted, and HB 1049 was dropped to the foot of the Senate Rules Calendar for today.

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HB 525. By Representatives Harrell of the 62nd, Unterman of the 84th, McClinton of the 68th, Channell of the 111th and Lord of the 121st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-24-58.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health benefit policy coverage for certain maternity benefits, so as to change the provisions regarding required notices; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Stokes of the 43rd.
Senator Stokes of the 43rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 525 by striking lines 10 through 12 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"this Code section and any rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner relating to this Code section. The notice shall be in writing and prominently".
By striking line 19 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "by maternity benefits of the health benefit policy is pregnant in substantially the following form:".

On the adoption of the amendment, there was no objection and the Stokes 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp
Hecht Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson James E Johnson Y Kemp Ladd

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate

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N Crotts Dean Fort
Y Gillis E Gingrey E Golden N Guhl

Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore E Mullis N Paul

Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 3.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

RE: HB 525

3/27/02

I was in the conference room outside the chamber and missed this call, but I vote YES on the bill.

/s/ Greg Hecht

The Calendar was resumed.

HR 981. By Representative Poag of the 6th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Ridley Community in Murray County as a community; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Thomas of the 54th.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan

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Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts
Dean Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey E Golden N Guhl

E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James E Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore E Mullis Y Paul

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 38, nays 1.

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

HR 1087. By Representative Poag of the 6th:

A RESOLUTION designating the Flood Town Christmas Community in Murray County; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Thomas of the 54th.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James E Johnson

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes

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Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts
Dean Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey E Golden N Guhl

Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore E Mullis Y Paul

Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 39, nays 1.

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

HB 84. By Representatives Martin of the 47th, Allen of the 117th, Reichert of the 126th and Campbell of the 42nd:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, and Chapter 2 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to debtor and creditor relations, so as to enact the Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James E Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate

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Y Crotts Dean Fort
Y Gillis E Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore E Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 0.

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

HB 557. By Representatives Buck of the 135th and Cummings of the 27th:

A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that the board of directors of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System may provide a survivors benefit for members, retired members, and former members; to define a certain term; to establish a survivors benefits fund; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Fort of the 39th.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

January 4, 2002

The Honorable Bill Cummings State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Substitute to House Bill 557 (LC 21 6665S)
Dear Representative Cummings:

This bill would establish an additional fund, to be known as the "survivors benefit fund", under the Georgia Judicial Retirement System. Such benefits would be provided in the form of group term life insurance protection for the members of the retirement system. Under this bill, employers and employees would be required to make contributions for

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survivors benefits at a rate established by the board of trustees. Such contributions and the income derived from deposits and investments would be used for the payments of benefits and expenses necessary for the maintenance of survivors benefit coverage. The bill would prohibit such benefits and expenses from becoming an obligation of the pension accumulation fund.
This is to certify that this substitute bill is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
The Senate Retirement Committee offered the following substitute to HB 557:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that the board of directors of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System may provide a survivors benefit for members, retired members, and former members; to define certain terms; to establish a survivors benefits fund; to provide for the administration of the fund; to provide for contributions to the fund; to provide for rules and regulations; to authorize such retirement system to contract with the Employees Retirement System of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, is amended by inserting at the end of Article 2 of Chapter 23, relating to the administration and management of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, the following:
"47-23-29. (a) Wherever the term 'survivors benefits' is used or referred to in this chapter, it shall be construed to be group term life insurance. Whenever reference is made in this Code section to members of this retirement system, such reference shall include active superior court judges subject to Chapter 8 of this title. (b) Pursuant to the provisions of this Code section and rules and regulations adopted for such purpose, the board of trustees may provide for survivors benefits for members, former members, and retired members of the retirement system; provided, however, that the provisions of this Code section shall apply only to persons who are active members of this retirement system on or after July 1, 2002.

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(c) There shall be established an additional fund, to be known as the 'survivors benefit fund,' which shall be administered in the following manner:
(1) There shall be accumulated in the survivors benefit fund the payments made to the fund as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, including interest earned on deposits and investments of such payments; (2) There shall also be accumulated in the survivors benefit fund the payments required of retired members and vested former members covered for survivors benefits as provided in subsections (g) and (h) of this Code section, together with interest earned on such payments; and (3) All assets of the survivors benefit fund and all income, interest, and dividends derived from deposits and investments shall be used for the payments of benefits and expenses necessary for the maintaining of survivors benefit coverage. Such benefits and expenses shall in no manner become an obligation of the pension accumulation fund. (d) Contributions for survivors benefits shall be provided for and administered in the following manner: (1) After notice from the board of trustees, each employer shall cause to be deducted from the earnable compensation of each member during every payroll period the additional amount established by the board of trustees, but such amount shall not exceed one-half of 1 percent of the members earnable compensation. Such deductions shall be made under the same conditions as set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 47-3-41; and (2) There is authorized an employer payment to the fund which shall be a percentage of the earnable compensation of the members of the retirement system. The board of trustees shall establish the rate of such payment, but in no case shall such rate, when added to the members contributions, exceed 1 percent. Funds for employer payment shall be requested in the same manner as provided in Article 5 of this chapter. (e) The board of trustees may adopt any rules or regulations which are not in conflict with this Code section and which it deems necessary in establishing and maintaining the plan of operation, including benefit tables and other provisions of coverage. Such rules and regulations shall include the following: (1) A members payment for coverage shall vest in the member no rights other than for the period for which the member has paid the required additional contributions into the survivors benefit fund; (2) A notice by the board of trustees to members that the additional contributions provided for in this Code section will be credited in the future to the individual members annuity savings account shall suspend any and all survivors benefit coverage then in effect, provided that such action shall be applicable to all members alike and without prejudice to any survivors benefits pending in the case of a thendeceased member; and (3) Subsequent to any notice released under paragraph (2) of this subsection, any additional notice made in the same manner and within 12 months of the original notice to the effect that coverage is again available shall reestablish survivors benefits

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to those members formerly covered and to all new members who are otherwise eligible. (f) The board of trustees may determine the date on which the plan for survivors benefit coverage shall be placed into operation. The board of trustees shall notify all employers who, in turn, shall notify the members that additional contributions will commence on the determined date. (g) The survivors benefits program may provide for a reduction of benefits after the attainment of a certain age and for a different or no contribution after retirement based on such reduction in benefits. The board of trustees is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out this subsection. (h) Any other provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations to the contrary notwithstanding, any member who withdraws from service before attaining age 60 but whose right to a service retirement allowance has vested under Code Section 47-23-102 may continue paying the amount under this Code section which the member was paying at the time of withdrawing from service, together with the amount of the employer contribution in effect at the time of such withdrawal, in which case the benefits under this Code section shall remain fixed at the same amount as they would have been had the member died on the day immediately preceding the members withdrawal. Only those members with at least 18 years of creditable service at the time of withdrawal from service shall be eligible under this subsection, subject to the provisions of subsection (g) of this Code section.
47-23-30. The board of trustees may provide group term life insurance protection for the members of the retirement system as the survivors benefits program provided for in Code Section 47-23-29 by contracting for such service with the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Georgia for the inclusion of members of this retirement system in the program of group life insurance protection conducted for the benefit of the members of such retirement system. Such contract must provide benefits to those persons entitled to benefits under Code Section 47-23-29. All or any part of funds and other assets previously accumulated for the purposes of Code Section 47-23-29 may be used by the board of trustees in the execution of this contract. Contributions for such coverage shall be provided for and collected as set forth in subsection (d) of Code Section 47-23-29."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:

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Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
February 18, 2002
The Honorable Vincent D. Fort State Senator Legislative Office Building, Room 305-B Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Substitute to House Bill 557 (LC 21 6884S)
Dear Senator Fort:
This bill would establish an additional fund, to be known as the "survivors benefit fund", under the Georgia Judicial Retirement System. Such benefits would be provided in the form of group term life insurance protection for the members of the retirement system. Under this bill, employers and employees would be required to make contributions for survivors benefits at a rate established by the board of trustees. Such contributions and the income derived from deposits and investments would be used for the payments of benefits and expenses necessary for the maintenance of survivors benefit coverage. This bill would authorize members with 18 years of creditable service to continue making contributions to the fund if they withdraw from service before age 60. Such member would be required to pay the employee and employer contribution in effect at the time of withdrawal. It should be noted that this bill would prohibit such benefits and expenses from becoming an obligation of the pension accumulation fund.
This is to certify that this substitute bill is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 38, 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.

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On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James E Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore E Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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 1101. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Bordeaux of the 151st:

A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions in Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and in Acts of the General Assembly amending Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Tanksley of the 32nd.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:

Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400 January 10, 2002

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The Honorable Bill Cummings State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Representative Cummings:

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 1101 (LC 25 2340)

This bill would correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions included in Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

This is to certify that this is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey E Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison E Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James E Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore E Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R E Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0.

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

Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate adjourn, pursuant to HR 1489, until 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2002.

On the motion, Senator Balfour of the 9th called for the yeas and nays. The call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle
Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey E Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Hamrick Harbison
E Harp Hecht
Y Hill Hooks
Y Jackson James
E Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore E Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R E Thompson
Walker Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 2:27 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, April 1, 2002
Thirty-fifth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.

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

Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:
HB 1586. By Representative Smith of the 19th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Etowah Water and Sewer Authority, so as to change provisions relating to the issuance of revenue bonds; to remove a monetary limitation on debt of the authority; to provide for a limitation of 40 years on the maturity of revenue bonds of the authority; to provide expressly for certain intergovernmental contracts between the authority and Dawson County; and for other purposes.
HB 1707. By Representatives Dean of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 43rd, Sinkfield of the 57th, Stanley of the 49th, Stanley of the 50th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of the offices of tax receiver of Fulton County and tax collector of Fulton County into the office of tax commissioner of Fulton County, so as to provide for the election of the tax commissioner of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1761. By Representative McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1762. By Representatives Channell of the 111th and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Sinclair Water Authority, so as to change a provision relating to notice of meetings of the governing board of the Sinclair Water Authority; and for other purposes.
HB 1763. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Wix of the 33rd, Wiles of the 34th, Parsons of the 40th, Johnson of the 35th and others:
A BILL to authorize the City of Marietta to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
HB 1764. By Representative McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lincoln County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1765. By Representatives Hudson of the 156th, Scott of the 165th and Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Tift County Board of Education, so as to redistrict the Tift County Board of Education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1766. By Representative Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1767. By Representative Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Upson County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1771. By Representative Anderson of the 116th:
A BILL to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro, so as to change the method of filling vacancies in the office of mayor and city councilmember; and for other purposes.
HB 1775. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd and Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Walker County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 1776. By Representatives Forster of the 3rd and Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1777. By Representative Skipper of the 137th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Lee County, so as to change certain provisions regarding the compensation of the chairperson and the other members of the board; and for other purposes.
HB 1778. By Representative Skipper of the 137th:
A BILL to amend an Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Lee County on a salary, so as to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Lee County shall have jurisdiction to try certain misdemeanor cases arising in the county where the defendant waives a jury trial and pleads guilty to such misdemeanor; and for other purposes.
HB 1779. By Representative Stokes of the 92nd:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Porterdale; and for other purposes.

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HB 1780. By Representative Parrish of the 144th:

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition and election of the Board of Education of Emanuel County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1781. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:

A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Monroe County, Georgia," so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.

HB 1782. By Representatives Burkhalter of the 41st, Willard of the 44th and Campbell of the 42nd:

A BILL to amend an Act to provide for an additional $10,000.00 homestead exemption from certain City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, so as to increase the exemption amount; and for other purposes.

HB 1788. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Reichert of the 126th, Randall of the 127th, Graves of the 125th and Ray of the 128th:

A BILL to repeal an Act amending the Act establishing the Board of Public Education and Orphanage of Bibb County and which was contingent upon approval of the voters of Bibb County in a referendum to be conducted on the date of the November, 2002, general election; and for other purposes.

SB 357.

By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Bowen of the 13th, Starr of the 44th, Hooks of the 14th, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-180.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the allocation of water and waste-water usage among tenants and charging tenants for usage, so as to provide that the owner of a building who allocates water to tenants may be considered the owner of a public water system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 382. By Senator Lee of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of LaGrange Gas Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer

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powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and to authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to authorize the execution of resolutions and trust indentures to secure the payment of the revenue bonds of the authority and to define the rights of the holders of such obligations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 394.

By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Resources and its governing board and commissioner, so as to change the composition of the Board of Human Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 496. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th and Lee of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families and Children, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3945), so as to include senior citizens within the purview of the authoritys undertaking; to provide for an additional member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 79.

By Senators James of the 35th and Mullis of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insuring and indemnification of public officers and employees, so as to change certain definitions; to change provisions relating to payment of temporary disability compensation to certain public safety employees; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to change references to "fireman" to "firefighter" and references to "firemen" to "firefighters"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 364.

By Senators Walker of the 22nd, Harbison of the 15th, Stokes of the 43rd and Thomas of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, so as to change the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Authority to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission; to authorize the commission to disburse trust fund money for operating expenses which shall be kept to a minimum; to provide that no funds shall be disbursed until approved by the Governor; to require the commission to recommend disbursement of funds before the Governor may authorize such disbursement; to provide for related matters, to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 100.

By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Bowen of the 13th and Thomas of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefit options, payment to the surviving spouse, the effect of reemployment, the effect of changes in retirement benefits, and payment on the death of a member under the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide that the retirement benefits of a member of such fund who retired with at least 30 years of creditable service shall not be affected if such member returns to service as a peace officer; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

HB 1586. By Representative Smith of the 19th:

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Etowah Water and Sewer Authority, so as to change provisions relating to the issuance of revenue bonds; to remove a monetary limitation on debt of the authority; to provide for a limitation of 40 years on the maturity of revenue bonds of the authority; to provide expressly for certain intergovernmental contracts between the authority and Dawson County; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1707. By Representatives Dean of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 43rd, Sinkfield of the 57th, Stanley of the 49th, Stanley of the 50th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of the offices of tax receiver of Fulton County and tax collector of Fulton County into the office of tax commissioner of Fulton County, so as to provide for the election of the tax commissioner of Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1761. By Representative McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1762. By Representatives Channell of the 111th and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Sinclair Water Authority, so as to change a provision relating to notice of meetings of the governing board of the Sinclair Water Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1763. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Wix of the 33rd, Wiles of the 34th, Parsons of the 40th, Johnson of the 35th and others:
A BILL to authorize the City of Marietta to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1764. By Representative McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lincoln County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1765. By Representatives Hudson of the 156th, Scott of the 165th and Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Tift County Board of Education, so as to redistrict the Tift County Board of Education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1766. By Representative Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1767. By Representative Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Upson County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1771. By Representative Anderson of the 116th:
A BILL to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro, so as to change the method of filling vacancies in the office of mayor and city councilmember; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1775. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd and Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Walker County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1776. By Representatives Forster of the 3rd and Snow of the 2nd:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1777. By Representative Skipper of the 137th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Lee County, so as to change certain provisions regarding the compensation of the chairperson and the other members of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1778. By Representative Skipper of the 137th:
A BILL to amend an Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Lee County on a salary, so as to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Lee County shall have jurisdiction to try certain misdemeanor cases arising in the county where the defendant waives a jury trial and pleads guilty to such misdemeanor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1779. By Representative Stokes of the 92nd:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Porterdale; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1780. By Representative Parrish of the 144th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition and election of the Board of Education of Emanuel County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1781. By Representative Jenkins of the 110th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Monroe County, Georgia," so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1782. By Representatives Burkhalter of the 41st, Willard of the 44th and Campbell of the 42nd:
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for an additional $10,000.00 homestead exemption from certain City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, so as to increase the exemption amount; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1788. By Representatives Lucas of the 124th, Reichert of the 126th, Randall of the 127th, Graves of the 125th and Ray of the 128th:
A BILL to repeal an Act amending the Act establishing the Board of Public Education and Orphanage of Bibb County and which was contingent upon approval of the voters of Bibb County in a referendum to be conducted on the date of the November, 2002, general election; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Banking and Financial Institutions Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

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HB 1215 Do Pass HB 1361 Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Cheeks of the 23rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 1443 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Health and Human Services Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 1350 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stokes of the 43rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Higher Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 961 HB 1306 HB 1557

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 4th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Interstate Cooperation Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1407 SR 842 SR 863

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator James of the 35th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Natural Resources Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 1406 Do Pass HR 1111 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Retirement Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 210 HB 227 HB 254 HB 387 HB 552

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 666 HB 931 HB 947 HB 949

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Fort of the 39th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1245 HB 1289 HB 1325 HB 1347 HB 1436 HB 1489 HB 1524 HB 1544 HB 1583 HB 1672 HB 1676 HB 1701 HB 1711 HB 1712 HB 1713 HB 1714 HB 1719 HB 1721 HB 1723 HB 1727 HB 1729 HB 1730 HB 1731 HB 1732

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1734 HB 1735 HB 1736 HB 1737 HB 1738 HB 1743 HB 1745 HB 1746 HB 1747 HB 1748 HB 1749 HB 1750 HB 1752 HB 1753 HB 1755 HB 1756 HB 1757 HB 1759 SB 525 SB 563 SB 567 SB 568 SB 569 SB 570

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas, N. of the 10th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Transportation Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1398 Do Pass HR 1074 Do Pass

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HR 1215 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Starr of the 44th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1068 Do Pass HB 1083 Do Pass

HB 1163 Do Pass HB 1192 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Harbison of the 15th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1003 HB 1040 HB 1062 HB 1070 HB 1106

HB 1116 HB 1142 HB 1154 HB 1158 HB 1182

HB 1237 HB 1267 HB 1274 HB 1303 HB 1377

HB 1405 HB 1422 HB 1434 HB 1446 HB 1538

HB 1548 HB 1582 HB 1609 HB 1622 HB 642

HB 719 HR 1073 HR 1075 SB 498

Senator Lee of the 29th asked unanimous consent that Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Meyer von Bremen was excused.

Senator Harbison of the 15th asked unanimous consent that Senator Stokes of the 43rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Stokes was excused.

Senator Guhl of the 45th asked unanimous consent that Senator Ladd of the 41st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ladd was excused.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thomas of the 54th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thomas was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen

Golden Guhl Haines Harbison

Paul Price Ragan Scott

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Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Gingrey

Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis

Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Tanksley Tate Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were: Hamrick

Hecht

Ladd(exc)

Polak

Stokes(exc) Thomas, D(exc)

Meyer von Bremen(exc) Vacancy, 19th

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Polak

Hecht

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Dean of the 31st introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend L. Alton Wilson of Dallas, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Brown of the 26th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Hugh Smisson.

Senator Moore of the 18th recognized the 116th Bomb Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard, commended by SR 776, adopted previously. Colonel Tom Lynn, Wing Commander, addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 954. By Senator Williams of the 6th:

A RESOLUTION commending Ron Widener; and for other purposes.

SR 955. By Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of John Frank Hodges; and for other purposes.

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SR 956. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and achievements of Viola Hart Felton; and for other purposes.
SR 957. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aaron Kent; and for other purposes.
SR 958. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Keith Sellers and designating Keith Sellers Day; and for other purposes.
SR 959. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Bankhead brothers on becoming Eagle Scouts; and for other purposes.
SR 960. By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th and Bowen of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Procter and Gamble; and for other purposes.
SR 961. By Senator Brush of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anita J. W. Cummings upon the occasion of her selection as Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 963. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th, Smith of the 25th, Thomas of the 10th, Jackson of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the YWCA of Greater Atlanta on its 100th Anniversary; and for other purposes.
Senator Hooks of the 14th spoke to SR 956, adopted previously, honoring the life and achievements of Viola Hart Felton.
Senator Stephens of the 51st asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Reapportionment Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:

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HB 1632. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Morganton, so as to change the number of members of the city council; to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmembers; to change the provisions relating to vacancies; and for other purposes
The consent was granted, and HB 1632 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
Senator Dean of the 31st asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Natural Resources Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:
HB 1542. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Cummings of the 27th, West of the 101st, Hembree of the 98th, Snelling of the 99th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act known as the "West Georgia Regional Water Authority Act," so as to remove Douglas County as a member county of the West Georgia Regional Water Authority; to change the membership of the authority; to change the provisions relating to quorums; to change the definition of the term "member county"; to change the definition of the term "West Georgia region"; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and HB 1542 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

Senator Lamutt of the 21st asked unanimous consent that Senator Polak of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Polak was excused.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

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(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 525

Burton of the 5th Thomas, N. of the 10th

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Ladd of the 41st Polak of the 42nd Stokes of the 43rd Butler of the 55th DEKALB COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of community improvement districts in DeKalb County, approved April 19, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4786), so as to extend the time for the creation of community improvement districts under the Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Golden of the 8th Ragan of the 11th Bowen of the 13th BROOKS, COLQUITT, GRADY, MITCHELL & THOMAS COUNTIES
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Joint Recreation Authority of Brooks, Colquitt, Grady, Mitchell, and Thomas Counties and to authorize such authority to acquire, own, operate, manage, construct, equip, maintain, modify, improve, expand, and operate sports, cultural, and recreational facilities and areas of all kinds and descriptions; to provide for the validation of revenue bonds and supporting agreements pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law"; to grant to the authority sovereign immunity; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions to which the authority shall be a party; to provide for construction of this Act; to provide for conveyance of property upon dissolution; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Gillis of the 20th CITY OF SOPERTON
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Soperton, approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4212), as amended, so as to change the description of the council districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights

SB 568 SB 569
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Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Kemp of the 3rd MCINTOSH COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for the specific repeal of a local Act; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
James of the 35th Scott of the 36th Tate of the 38th Fort of the 39th Paul of the 40th Price of the 56th FULTON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act approved March 20, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4440), and an Act approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4774), which continued in force and effect as part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1952 general election (Res. Act No. 88; Senate Resolution No. 85; Ga. L. 1952, p. 514) and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia relating to the authority of the Fulton County Commissioners and Ex Officio Judges with respect to ad valorem taxation of real and personal property; to repeal that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1952 general election (Res. Act No. 88; Senate Resolution No. 85; Ga. L. 1952, p. 514); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bowen of the 13th CITY OF LILLY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Lilly; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the

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city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers relative to the office of mayor; to provide for the submission of this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1975; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Crotts of the 17th HENRY COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Henry County, so as to authorize the court to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and each criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; and for other purposes.
Cheeks of the 23rd BURKE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Moore of the 18th Walker of the 22nd Cheeks of the 23rd Brown of the 26th Cable of the 27th RICHMOND/BIBB COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the office of County Treasurer in any county with a population of not more than 165,000 and not less than 150,000, according to the 1970 Federal decennial census, or any future federal census, and to provide the procedure whereby the County Treasurer in any county with a population of not more than 165,000 and not less than 150,000, according to said census, shall be eligible to become County Treasurer Emeritus, so as to revise and change the population and census application; and for other purposes.

HB 1524

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Cheeks of the 23rd BURKE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Burke County, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1544

Guhl of the 45th WALTON COUNTY

A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Walton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.

HB 1583

Crotts of the 17th HENRY COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Henry County, so as to provide for an additional judge for said court; and for other purposes.

HB 1672

Shafer of the 48th Cagle of the 49th FORSYTH COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act to create the State Court of Forsyth County, so as to create an additional judge for such court; and for other purposes.

HB 1711

Beatty of the 47th CITY OF BOWMAN

A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Bowman; and for other purposes.

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HB 1712

Brush of the 24th MCDUFFIE COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for a seven-member Board of Education of McDuffie County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board or education; and for other purposes.

HB 1713

Brush of the 24th MCDUFFIE COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1714

Brush of the 24th CITY OF THOMSON

A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Thomson, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1719

Haines of the 46th CLARKE COUNTY

A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Clarke County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older; and for other purposes.

HB 1721

Dean of the 31st HARALSON COUNTY

A BILL to amend the "Haralson County Water Authority Act," so as to change provisions relating to purchasing and sales by the authority; to specify procedures for such purchases and sales; to

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remove the limit on the principal amount of revenue bonds which can be issued; and for other purposes.

HB 1723

Beatty of the 47th CITY OF COMMERCE

A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Commerce, so as to change the compensation for members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 1727

Beatty of the 47th CITY OF COMER

A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Comer; and for other purposes.

HB 1729

Cagle of the 49th HALL COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Hall County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1730

Cagle of the 49th HALL COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Hall County, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1731

Johnson of the 1st Thomas, R. of the 2nd CHATHAM COUNTY/CITY OF SAVANNAH

A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Chatham County and City of Savannah School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are disabled; and for other purposes.

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HB 1732

Ragan of the 11th DECATUR COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Decatur County, so as to reapportion the Board of Education of Decatur County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1734

Ragan of the 11th DECATUR COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Decatur County, so as to change the compensation to be paid to the judge and the solicitor of such court; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1735

Brush of the 24th COLUMBIA COUNTY

A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Columbia County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the total assessed value of the homestead after a five-year phase-in period for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or over; and for other purposes.

HB 1736

Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY

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 the judges of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

Senator Lamutt of the 21st asked unanimous consent that HB 1736 on the Local Consent Calendar be held until April 2, 2002. The consent was granted, and HB 1736 was held.

HB 1737 HB 1738 HB 1743 HB 1745 HB 1746 HB 1747

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Hooks of the 14th MACON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Macon County School District, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Hooks of the 14th MACON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Macon County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Haines of the 46th CLARKE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Classic Center Authority for Clarke County, so as to provide for additional purposes of the authority; and for other purposes.
Hooks of the 14th CITY OF ELLAVILLE
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Ellaville; and for other purposes.
Meyer von Bremen of the 12th CALHOUN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to increase the number of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Calhoun from three to five," so as to provide new commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Hooks of the 14th SCHLEY COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1748

Hooks of the 14th SCHLEY COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to stagger the terms of office of members of the Board of Education of Schley County," so as to provide the compensation of the members of such board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 1749

Blitch of the 7th BERRIEN COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Berrien County, so as to change the number of commissioners; to change the composition of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1750

Hooks of the 14th SCHLEY COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Schley County School District, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1752

Hooks of the 14th WEBSTER COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the board of education of Webster County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1753

Gingrey of the 37th CITY OF KENNESAW

A BILL to authorize the City of Kennesaw to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

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HB 1755

Guhl of the 45th CITY OF SOCIAL CIRCLE

A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from City of Social Circle independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.

HB 1756

Hooks of the 14th WEBSTER COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Webster County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bills relating to homestead exemption require a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1757

Guhl of the 45th WALTON COUNTY

A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Walton County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.

HB 1759

Mullis of the 53rd Thomas, D. of the 54th CITY OF FORT OGLETHORPE

A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from all City of Fort Oglethorpe ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are totally disabled and whose annual net income does not exceed $14,000.00; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore
Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, except HB 1736, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR Monday, April 1, 2002

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HB 360

Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2001; enact (Substitute)(Amendment) (JUDY-10th) Manning-32nd

HB 1220

Securities; regulate viatical investments (Amendment)(B&FI-50th) Stallings-100th

HB 1223

Foreign corporations; transacting business without certificate of authority; flat fee (I COOP-35th) Squires-78th

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Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee
The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
HB 360. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Reece of the 11th, Smith of the 103rd, Mueller of the 152nd, Barnard of the 154th and others:
A BILL to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for voluntary relinquishment of a newborn under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Thomas of the 10th.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 360 by striking line 16 on page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002.'".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.
Senators Beatty of the 47th, Cable of the 27th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Shafer of the 48th and Price of the 56th offered the following substitute to HB 360:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for voluntary relinquishment of a newborn under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide that a mother who leaves a newborn child in the custody of an employee, agent, or staff member of a medical facility in specified circumstances shall not be prosecuted for specified crimes because of such act; to provide for duties of medical facilities accepting a newborn child for inpatient admission and the Department of Human Resources; to provide for reimbursement for certain costs; to provide for civil and criminal immunity for medical facilities and their employees; to define certain terms; to provide that prior to performing an abortion, a physician shall provide the pregnant woman with certain

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information; to provide that the physician shall obtain the womans informed written consent; to provide for exceptions for incapacitated persons; to provide procedures for transmitting such information; to provide for an exception for medical emergencies; to provide for the preparation of certain written information and the maintenance of an information telephone line; to provide for a penalty; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, is amended by adding two new chapters to be designated Chapter 10A and Chapter 10B to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 10A
19-10A-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2001.'
19-10A-2. As used in this chapter, the term 'medical facility' shall mean any licensed general or specialized hospital, institutional infirmary, health center operated by a county board of health, or facility where human births occur on a regular and ongoing basis which is classified by the Department of Human Resources as a birthing center, but shall not mean physicians or dentists private offices.
19-10A-3. It is the express purpose and intent of the General Assembly in enacting this chapter to prevent injuries to and deaths of newborn children that are caused by a mother who abandons the newborn.
19-10A-4. A mother shall not be prosecuted for the crimes of cruelty to a child, Code Section 165-70; contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a child, Code Section 16-12-1; or abandonment of a dependent child, Code Section 19-10-1, because of the act of leaving her newborn child in the physical custody of an employee, agent, or member of the staff of a medical facility who is on duty, whether there in a paid or volunteer position; provided that the newborn child is no more than one week old and the mother shows proof of her identity, if available, to the person with whom the newborn is left and provides her name and address.

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19-10A-5. The Department of Human Resources shall investigate and report to the General Assembly as to children left with a medical facility pursuant to Code Section 19-10A-4, including in such report the desirability and cost effectiveness of a dedicated toll-free telephone line for providing information to and answering questions from the public and employees and staff members of medical facilities concerning the acts and consequences thereof contemplated in Code Section 19-10A-4.
19-10A-6. A medical facility which accepts for inpatient admission a child left pursuant to Code Section 19-10A-4 shall be reimbursed by the Department of Human Resources for all reasonable medical and other reasonable costs associated with the child prior to the child being placed in the care of the department. A medical facility shall notify the Department of Human Resources at such time as the child is left and at the time the child is medically ready for discharge. Upon notification that the child is medically ready for discharge, the Department of Human Resources shall take physical custody of the child within six hours. The Department of Human Resources upon taking physical custody shall promptly bring the child before the juvenile court as required by Code Section 15-11-47.
19-10A-7. Medical facilities and their employees, agents, and staff members shall not be liable for civil damages or subject to criminal prosecution for failure to discharge the duties provided for in this chapter. The immunity provided in this chapter shall in no way be construed as providing immunity for any acts of negligent treatment of the child taken into custody.
CHAPTER 10B
19-10B-1. As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Abortion information' means a communication including the following: (A) A full, reasonable, and comprehensible medical explanation of the nature, benefits, and risks of and alternatives to the proposed procedures or protocols to be followed in the pregnant womans particular case; (B) An instruction that the woman may withdraw her consent at any time prior to the performance of the procedure; (C) An offer for the woman to speak with the physician who is to perform the abortion so that he or she may answer any questions that the woman may have and provide further information concerning the procedures and protocols; (D) A statement of the probable gestational age of the fetus at the time the abortion is to be performed;

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(E) An offer to review the printed materials described in subsection (e) of this Code section. This offer for the woman to review the material shall advise her that:
(i) The department publishes printed materials that describe the fetus and lists agencies that offer alternatives to abortion; (ii) Medical assistance benefits may be available for prenatal care, childbirth, and neonatal care and that more detailed information on the availability of such assistance is contained in the printed materials published by the department; (iii) The father of the fetus is liable to assist in the support of her child, even in instances where he has offered to pay for the abortion, that assistance in the collection of such support is available, and that more detailed information on the availability of such assistance is contained in the printed materials published by the department; and (iv) She has the right to review the materials printed by the department and that copies will be provided to her free of charge if she chooses to review them; and (F) A synopsis of the provisions of Chapter 10A of this title, the 'Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2001.' (2) 'Informed written consent' means the knowing and voluntary written consent to abortion by a pregnant woman of any age, after she has been provided abortion information as required by Code Section 19-10B-3, and without undue inducement or any element of force, fraud, deceit, duress, or other form of constraint or coercion by the physician who is to perform the abortion or his or her agent. (3) 'Medical emergency' means any condition which, on the basis of the physicians good faith clinical judgment, so complicates the medical condition of a pregnant woman as to necessitate the immediate abortion of her pregnancy to avert her death or for which a delay will create a serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function.
19-10B-2. Before performing any abortion, inducing any miscarriage, or terminating a pregnancy, the physician shall provide abortion information to the pregnant woman as provided in Code Section 19-10B-3 and shall obtain the informed written consent of the pregnant woman; provided, however, that if the woman has been adjudicated incapacitated by any court of competent jurisdiction or if the physician knows or has good reason to believe that such woman is incapacitated as adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction, then only after such abortion information has been provided to and written permission given by a parent, guardian, or other person standing in loco parentis to the woman, may the physician perform the abortion or otherwise terminate the pregnancy.
19-10B-3. Any informed consent obtained without first providing abortion information as provided in this chapter shall be void and of no effect. Abortion information shall be provided by telephone or in person to the woman at least 24 hours before the abortion by the physician who is to perform the abortion, by a referring physician, or by a

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licensed professional or practical nurse working under the direct supervision of either the physician who is to perform the abortion or the referring physician; provided, however, that the abortion information may be provided instead by a licensed health care professional working under the direct supervision of either the physician who is to perform the abortion or the referring physician. Where the woman has advised that the pregnancy is the result of a rape, the information in division (1)(E)(iii) of subsection (a) of this Code section may be omitted. If the pregnant woman chooses to review the materials published by the department that describe the fetus and list agencies that offer alternatives to abortion, such materials shall be provided to her at least 24 hours before the abortion or mailed to her at least 72 hours before the abortion by first class mail or, if the woman requests, by certified mail, restricted delivery.
19-10B-4. The abortion information required by this Code section may be provided by telephone without conducting a physical examination of or tests upon the woman, in which case the information required to be provided may be based on facts supplied by the woman and whatever other relevant information is reasonably available to the physician. If a physical examination, tests, or the availability of other information to the physician or the nurse subsequently indicates, in the medical judgment of the physician or the nurse, a revision of the information previously supplied to the woman, that revised information may be communicated to the woman at any time prior to the performance of the abortion.
19-10B-5. The physician need not obtain the informed written consent of the woman when the abortion is to be performed pursuant to a medical emergency.
19-10B-6. On or before December 31, 2002, the department shall publish, in English and in each language which is the primary language of 2 percent or more of the population of this state, the following printed materials in such a way as to ensure that the information is easily comprehensible:
(1) Geographically indexed materials designed to inform the woman of public and private agencies and services available to assist a woman through pregnancy; upon childbirth and while the child is dependent, including, but not limited to, information on services relating to adoption; paternity establishment and child support enforcement; child development; child rearing and stress management; and pediatric and maternal health care. The materials shall include a comprehensive list of the names and telephone numbers of the agencies or, at the option of the department, printed materials including a toll-free, 24 hour telephone number which may be called to obtain, orally, such a list and description of agencies in the locality of the caller and the services they offer;

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(2) Materials designed to inform the woman of the probable anatomical and physiological characteristics of the human fetus at two-week gestational increments from the time when a woman can be known to be pregnant to full term, including any relevant information on the possibility of the fetuss survival and pictures or drawings representing the development of the human fetus at two-week gestational increments. Such pictures or drawings shall contain the dimensions of the fetus and shall be realistic and appropriate for the stage of pregnancy depicted. The materials shall be objective, nonjudgmental, and designed to convey only accurate scientific information about the human fetus at the various gestational ages; (3) Materials containing objective information describing the methods of abortion procedures commonly employed, the medical risks commonly associated with each such procedure, the possible detrimental psychological effects of abortion, and the medical risks commonly associated with carrying a child to term. The department shall make these materials available at each local health department and, upon request, to any person or entity in reasonable numbers and without cost to the requesting party; and (4) A synopsis of the provisions of Chapter 10B of this title, the 'Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2001.'
19-10B-7. Any physician who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a $5,000.00 civil penalty."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Beatty of the 47th asked unanimous consent that his substitute be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the substitute was withdrawn.

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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott

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Y Bowen N Brown N Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks
Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd N Lamutt N Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 6.

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

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

Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1663. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Smyre of the 136th, Taylor of the 134th, Hugley of the 133rd, Smith of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; and for other purposes.
HB 1783. By Representative Rogers of the 20th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Lake Sidney Lanier Watershed Governance Council," so as to change certain provisions relating to membership; and for other purposes.

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HB 1787. By Representatives Hines of the 38th, Wiles of the 34th, Wix of the 33rd, Collins of the 29th and Franklin of the 39th:
A BILL to authorize the City of Acworth to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.

HB 1789. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Jenkins of the 110th and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from certain Jones County School District ad valorem taxes for education purposes in the amount of $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead of certain residents of that county; and for other purposes.

HB 1790. By Representative Stephens of the 150th:
A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1791. By Representatives Scheid of the 17th, Grasse of the 16th and Pinholster of the 15th:
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 the salary system, so as to provide for a change in the salary of the clerk of the superior court, the judge of the probate court, and the judge of the magistrate court of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.

HB 1792. By Representatives Scheid of the 17th, Grasse of the 16th and Pinholster of the 15th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the membership of the Board of Education of Cherokee County, so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the members of said board of education; and for other purposes.

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HB 1793. By Representatives Scheid of the 17th, Grasse of the 16th and Pinholster of the 15th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Cherokee County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1794. By Representatives Scheid of the 17th, Grasse of the 16th and Pinholster of the 15th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the numbering of positions of membership on the Cherokee County Board of Education, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1796. By Representatives Cash of the 108th, Sanders of the 107th and Lunsford of the 109th:
A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of McDonough, so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1799. By Representatives Lane of the 146th and Lanier of the 145th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Bulloch County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1800. By Representative Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to create the office of commissioner of Dade County as the governing authority of said county; to provide for the election and term of office of the commissioner; to provide for filling of vacancies in the office of commissioner; to provide for oaths; to provide for bonds; to provide for the compensation of the commissioner; to provide for the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the commissioner; to provide reports on financial affairs; to repeal an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dade County; and for other purposes.
HB 1801. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of a chairperson and four members of the Worth County Board of Education, so as to reapportion the education districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1802. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a board of commissioners of Worth County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Senator Stokes of the 43rd recognized the Atlanta Chapter of the YWCA on its 100th anniversary, commended by SR 963, adopted previously. The President of the Atlanta Chapter addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Marable of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Moore of the 18th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Moore was excused.
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 1220. By Representatives Stallings of the 100th, Parrish of the 144th, Harbin of the 113th, Lord of the 121st, Ray of the 128th and others:
A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securities, so as to regulate viatical investments; to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to define certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to securities exempt from registration; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Jackson of the 50th.
The Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1220 by inserting "or policy owner" after "insured" on line 21 of page 2.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 39, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan

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Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis
Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable E Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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 1223. By Representatives Squires of the 78th, Hammontree of the 4th, Reichert of the 126th, Ragas of the 64th and Willard of the 44th:

A BILL to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to provide a flat fee for foreign corporations transacting business in the state without a certificate of authority; to delete multiple year and partial year references where a flat fee is specified; to specify that professional corporations or limited liability companies may serve as the registered agent for service for a limited partnership; to clarify the Secretary of State's $10.00 filing fee for acceptance of service in the applicable Code sections; to amend Code Section 10-1-416, relating to the appointment of the Secretary of State as agent for service of process, so as clarify filing fee; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator James of the 35th.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please record the following vote. I was away from the floor. HB 1223 - Aye vote.

/s/ Doug Haines

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:

SB 364. By Senators Walker of the 22nd, Harbison of the 15th, Stokes of the 43rd and Thomas of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, so as to change the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Authority to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission; to authorize the commission to disburse trust fund money for operating expenses which shall be

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kept to a minimum; to provide that no funds shall be disbursed until approved by the Governor; to require the commission to recommend disbursement of funds before the Governor may authorize such disbursement; to provide for related matters, to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 364 by striking lines 16 through 19 of page 2 and inserting in their places the following:
"(3) The Department of Public Safety; and (4) The Department of Community Health; and (5) The Department of Human Resources. The remaining 11 ten members of the authority commission shall be appointed by the Governor, eight seven of whom shall be citizens who have sustained brain or spinal cord injury".

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 364.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 364.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 100. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Bowen of the 13th and Thomas of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefit options, payment to the surviving spouse, the effect of reemployment, the effect of changes in retirement benefits, and payment on the death of a member under the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide that the retirement benefits of a member of such fund who retired with at least 30 years of creditable service shall not be affected if such member returns to service as a peace officer; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 47-17-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefit options, payment to the surviving spouse, the effect of reemployment, the effect of changes in retirement benefits, and payment on the death of a member under the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide that the retirement benefits of a member of such fund who retired with at least 30 years of creditable service after attaining the age of 55 years shall not be affected if such member returns to service as a peace officer; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 47-17-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefit options, payment to the surviving spouse, the effect of reemployment, the effect of changes in retirement benefits, and payment on the death of a member under the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund, is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(g)(1) Except as provided in paragraph paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, any member who again becomes employed as a peace officer after having been placed on retirement under this Code section shall immediately notify the secretary-treasurer of such reemployment. Retirement benefits being paid to such member shall be

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terminated as of the date of such reemployment and shall remain terminated for the duration of such reemployment. During such period of reemployment, said member shall pay regular monthly dues into this fund. Upon meeting the requirements provided by law, such member shall be entitled to all benefits provided for in Code Sections 47-17-81 and 47-17-82; but such member shall not be entitled to any increase in retirement benefits by virtue of service during the period of reemployment unless such reemployment is for a term of three years or more, in which instance such member may again apply for retirement as if he or she had not previously been retired; and he or she shall be entitled to such benefits as may be provided by law at that time, if he or she so chooses. (2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to a retired member employed in any capacity for 1,040 hours or less in any calendar year. (3) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to a member otherwise qualified for a normal service retirement under this chapter with at least 30 years of creditable service and who has attained the age of 55. Any such member may continue or reenter employment as a peace officer and shall for all purposes be considered a retired member of this fund."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2002, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 100.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour
Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
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Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 46, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 100.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:

SB 79. By Senators James of the 35th and Mullis of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insuring and indemnification of public officers and employees, so as to change certain definitions; to change provisions relating to payment of temporary disability compensation to certain public safety employees; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to change references to "fireman" to "firefighter" and references to "firemen" to "firefighters"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

Amend SB 79 by striking "2001" on line 11 of page 7 and inserting "2002" in lieu thereof.

Senator James of the 35th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 79.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour
Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht

E Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp E Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee E M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate E Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 46, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 79.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:

SB 403. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for eligibility and qualifications; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act relating to the Board of Education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent

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members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for eligibility and qualifications; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act relating to the Board of Education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, is amended by striking Section 1 and inserting in its place the following:
"SECTION 1. (a) The Board of Education of the Carroll County School District which existed on June 30, 2002, is continued in existence but on and after July 1, 2003, shall be constituted as provided in this Act. The Board of Education of the Carroll County School District so continued and constituted, sometimes referred to in this Act as the 'board,' shall continue to have the powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities of that board as existed immediately prior to July 1, 2003. (b) Those members of the Board of Education of the Carroll County School District who are serving as such on June 30, 2002, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. On and after July 1, 2003, the Board of Education of the Carroll County School District shall consist of six members all of whom shall be elected from education districts described in subsection (c) of this section. (c) For purposes of electing members of the board of education, the Carroll County School District is divided into six education districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. The six education districts shall be and correspond to those six numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: carrollsbp5 Plan Type: LOCAL User: PaulH Administrator: Carroll SB. (d) When used in such attachment, the terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a Block Group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the Carroll County School District which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the Carroll County School District which is described in that attachment as being in a

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particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any education district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. (e) No person shall be a member of the board if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Sections 45-2-1 and 20-2-51 of the O.C.G.A. or any other general law applicable to that office. (f) In order to be elected as a member of the board from an education district, a person must receive the number of votes cast as required by general law for that office in that district only. Only electors who are residents of that education district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from an education district, each candidate for such office shall specify the education district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected or appointed as a member of the board from an education district must continue to reside in that district during that persons term of office or that office shall become vacant. (g) The first members of the reconstituted Board of Education of the Carroll County School District from Education Districts 2, 3, and 5 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2002. Those members of the board elected thereto from Education Districts 2, 3, and 5 in 2002 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2006, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. The first members of such reconstituted board from Education Districts 1, 4, and 6 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2004. Those members of the board elected thereto from Education Districts 1, 4, and 6 in 2004 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2008, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. Those and all future successors to members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the time of the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years. Members of the board shall serve for the terms of office specified therefor in this subsection and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (h) Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as they exist on June 30, 2002, shall continue to be designated as Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and on and after July 1, 2002, such members of the board serving from those former education districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this section.

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(i) All members of the board who are elected thereto shall be nominated and elected in nonpartisan elections as provided in Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A. (j) Any vacancy in office upon the board which occurs for any reason shall be filled pursuant to Code Section 20-2-54.1 of the O.C.G.A."
SECTION 2. It shall be the duty of the attorney of the Board of Education of the Carroll County School District to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Plan Name: carrollsbp5 Plan Type: LOCAL User: PaulH Administrator: Carroll SB
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 001 Carroll County
Tract: 9901.01 Tract: 9901.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3038 3997 3998 3999 BG: 4

District 002 Carroll County
Tract: 9901.02 BG: 3 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 Tract: 9902 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1020 1050

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Tract: 9907.01 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 Tract: 9907.02 BG: 2 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Tract: 9907.03 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2998 2999
District 003 Carroll County
Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1103 1104 1105 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1999 BG: 3 3002 3006 3007 3009 3010 3011 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3999 Tract: 9905.01 BG: 1 1000 1002 1003 1004 1007 1008 1009 1018 1019 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1043 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1058 1065 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1073 1074 1078 1083 1084 1085 1088 1089 1090 1091 BG: 2 2012 2013 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029

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Tract: 9905.02 BG: 1 1004 BG: 2 2005 2006 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1033 1034 1035 1040 1042 1044 1046 1047 1048 1049 1051 1999 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Tract: 9912 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1029

District 004 Carroll County
Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1006 1007 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 BG: 2 BG: 3 3019 3027 Tract: 9908 BG: 2 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2995 Tract: 9909 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 Tract: 9910 BG: 3 3038 3043 3044 3045 Tract: 9912 BG: 1

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1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4
District 005 Carroll County
Tract: 9905.01 BG: 2 2016 2017 BG: 3 3002 3003 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3012 Tract: 9907.01 BG: 1 1033 1034 1035 1036 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 Tract: 9908 BG: 1 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1057 1058 1059 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2996 2997 2998 Tract: 9909 BG: 2 2002 Tract: 9910 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2011 2016 2017 2026 2030 2031 2032 2033 2036 2037 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2997 2998 BG: 3

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3007 3008 3011 3012 3013 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3022 3023 3024 3025 3027 3028 3030 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3039 3040 3041 3042 Tract: 9911 BG: 2 2030 2031 2033 2035 2036 2037 2042 2044 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2999 BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3016 3017 3019 BG: 4 BG: 5

District 006 Carroll County
Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1052 BG: 2 2000 Tract: 9907.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1023 1024 1026 1028 1032 1037 1038 1997 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3009 3010 3011 3012 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3997 3999 Tract: 9907.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2031 2032 2033 2034 2999 Tract: 9907.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1009 1017 1018 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2027 2028 2029 2997 Tract: 9908

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1042 1055 1056 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1999 BG: 2 2000 2999

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Senator Hamrick of the 30th asked unanimous consent that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 403.
The consent was granted, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 403.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 404. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, approved February 28, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3546), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent chairpersons and members; to provide for eligibility and qualifications; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, approved February 28, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3546), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent chairpersons and members; to provide for eligibility and qualifications; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, approved February 28, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3546), as amended, is amended by striking Sections 2, 3, and 4 and inserting in their places the following:
"SECTION 2. The Board of Commissioners of Carroll County which existed on December 31, 2001, is continued in existence but on and after July 1, 2002, shall be constituted as provided in this Act. The Board of Commissioners of Carroll County so continued and constituted, sometimes referred to in this Act as the 'board,' shall continue to have the powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities of that board as existed immediately prior to July 1, 2002.
SECTION 3. (a) Those members of the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County who are serving as such on June 30, 2002, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. On and after July 1, 2002, the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County shall consist of seven members six of whom shall be elected from commissioner districts described in subsection (b) of this section and the member who is chairperson and who is elected at large as provided in Section 4 of this Act. (b) For purposes of electing members of the board of commissioners, other than the chairperson, Carroll County is divided into six commissioner districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. The six commissioner districts shall be and correspond to those six numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: carrollccp5 Plan Type: LOCAL User: Gina Administrator: Carroll CC. (c) When used in such attachment, the terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a Block Group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of Carroll County which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of Carroll County which is described in that attachment as being in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous

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part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any commissioner district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia.
SECTION 4. (a) No person shall be a member of the board if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Section 45-2-1 of the O.C.G.A. or any other general law applicable to that office. (b) In order to be elected as a member of the board from a commissioner district, a person must receive the number of votes cast as required by general law for that office in that district only. Only electors who are residents of that commissioner district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from a commissioner district, each candidate for such office shall specify the commissioner district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected or appointed as a member of the board from a commissioner district must continue to reside in that district during that persons term of office or that office shall become vacant. (c) The member of the board who is chairperson of the board may reside anywhere within Carroll County and, if elected, must receive the number of votes cast for that office as required by general law in the entire county. The chairperson must continue to reside within the county during that persons term of office or that office shall become vacant. (d) The first members of the reconstituted Board of Commissioners of Carroll County from Commissioner Districts 2, 4, and 6 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2002. Those members of the board elected thereto from Commissioner Districts 2, 4, and 6 in 2002 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2006, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. The first members of the reconstituted Board of Commissioners of Carroll County from Commissioner Districts 1, 3, and 5 and the chairperson shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November 2004. The chairperson and those members of the board elected thereto from Commissioner Districts 1, 3, and 5 in 2004 shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election and shall serve for initial terms of office which expire December 31, 2008, and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. Those and all future successors to the chairperson and the members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the time of the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years. The

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chairperson and members of the board shall serve for the terms of office specified therefor in this subsection and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (e) All members of the board who are elected thereto shall be nominated and elected in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the 'Georgia Election Code.' (f) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as they exist on December 31, 2001, shall continue to be designated as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and on and after July 1, 2002, such members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this section."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 18 and inserting in its place a new Section 18 to read as follows:

Reserved."

"SECTION 18.

SECTION 3. It shall be the duty of the attorney of the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Plan Name: carrollccp5 Plan Type: LOCAL User: Gina Administrator: Carroll CC

Redistricting Plan Components Report

District 001 Carroll County
Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1087 1088 1098 1101 1102 1103 1104 BG: 2 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2048 Tract: 9905.01 BG: 1

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1001 1003 1004 1005 1006 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1036 1042 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1079 1080 1081 1082 1084 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2018 2031 2032 BG: 3 3000 3001 3004 3010 3011 Tract: 9905.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 BG: 3 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1010 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1045 1998 BG: 2 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Tract: 9907.01 BG: 1 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3027 3030 3031 3032 3033 3040 3041 3049 3996 3998 3999 Tract: 9907.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1016 1017 1018 1024 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2027 2028 2029 2997 Tract: 9910 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1015 1016 1019 1020 1023 1999 BG: 2 2020 2021 2022 2023 2042 2043 2044 2048 2050 2051 2052 2053

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2058 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3005 3006 3007 3008 3018 3019 3999 Tract: 9911 BG: 1 1019 1023 1030

District 002 Carroll County
Tract: 9901.01 Tract: 9901.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3038 3997 3998 3999 BG: 4 Tract: 9907.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2005 2008 2018 2019 2020 2022 2999
District 003 Carroll County
Tract: 9901.02 BG: 3 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 Tract: 9902 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1099 1100 BG: 2 2002 2003 2014 2015

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Tract: 9905.01 BG: 1 1000 1002 1007 1008 1018 1019 1058 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1033 1034 1035 1044 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2017 2018 2019 Tract: 9907.01 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2021 Tract: 9907.02 BG: 2 2006 2007 2009 2021 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Tract: 9907.03 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2025 2026 2998 2999
District 004 Carroll County
Tract: 9905.01 BG: 2 2005 2006 2008 2009 2033 2034 2035 2036 Tract: 9906 BG: 2 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 BG: 3 Tract: 9907.01 BG: 1 1011 1020 1021 1022 1025 1027 1029 1030 1031 1998 1999 BG: 3 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3050 3051 3052 3053 Tract: 9907.03 BG: 1 1014 1015 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053

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1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1999 Tract: 9910 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1013 1014 1017 1018 1021 1022 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2045 2046 2047 2049 2054 2055 2056 2057 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2997 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3039 3040 3041 3042 Tract: 9911 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1020 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1031 1032 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3015 3016 3018 3019 3020 BG: 5 5000 5001 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5022 5026 5027 5028 5030 5999

District 005 Carroll County
Tract: 9905.01 BG: 2 2016 2017 BG: 3 3002 3003 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3012 Tract: 9907.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1023 1024 1026 1028 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1997 BG: 2 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

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2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2999 BG: 3 3000 3025 3026 3028 3029 3997 Tract: 9907.02 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2031 2032 2033 2034 Tract: 9908 Tract: 9909 Tract: 9910 BG: 2 2074 BG: 3 3038 3043 3044 3045 Tract: 9911 BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3017 BG: 4 BG: 5 5002 5003 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5023 5024 5025 5029 5031 5997 5998
District 006 Carroll County
Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1076 1105 BG: 2 2000 2001 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9904 Tract: 9905.01 BG: 1 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1043 1078 1083 1085 BG: 2 2013 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029

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Senator Hamrick of the 30th asked unanimous consent that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 404.
The consent was granted, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 404.
Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:16 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, April 2, 2002
Thirty-sixth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

The Journal was confirmed.

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:

HB 1523. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Buck of the 135th, Smyre of the 136th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Public Transportation Fund, so as to change certain provisions relating to priority of expenditures from the fund; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes as to motor fuels; and for other purposes.

SB 220.

By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Starr of the 44th, Cheeks of the 23rd, Bowen of the 13th, Golden of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-7-21, of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of state court judges, restrictions on the practice of law, removal, discipline, and involuntary retirement, so as to change the provisions relating to qualifications for election and reelection of judges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 361. SB 388.

By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Smith of the 25th, James of the 35th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Blitch of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Georgia Organic Certification and Labeling Act," so as to provide that no person who produces, processes, distributes, or handles an advertised, promoted, identified, tagged, stamped, packaged, or labeled organic food or feed ingredient, article, commodity, or product may substitute or commingle any ingredient, article, commodity, or product which does not comply with Code Section 2-21-3; to repeal the requirement that certain organic food or feed ingredients bear the official seal of the certifying entity; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Golden of the 8th, Smith of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Marable of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings of the Board of Corrections, so as to adjust the quorum requirement for the Board of Corrections consistent with the increase in the boards size due to the 2000 census; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 61.

By Senators Streat of the 19th, Tate of the 38th, Cheeks of the 23rd, Butler of the 55th and Bowen of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to indemnification of law enforcement officers, firemen, prison guards, and publicly employed emergency medical technicians, so as to provide for the indemnification of state highway employees with respect to death or permanent disability; to change certain provisions relating to definitions of terms; to provide for the inclusion of certain persons in the Georgia State Indemnification Commission; to authorize appropriation of funds to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund; to provide for the payment of indemnification to state highway employees; to provide for requirements for applications for indemnification; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 389.

By Senators Jackson of the 50th, Smith of the 25th, Butler of the 55th, Marable of the 52nd and Tate of the 38th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to enable the State of Georgia to transfer and exchange inmates with foreign countries that have entered into treaties with the United States for that purpose; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SB 571. By Senators Hecht of the 34th and Hamrick of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing a new charter for the City of Lithia Springs, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4842), as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 572. By Senator Cheeks of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to voting members of the commission; to change the provisions relating to the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for the veto of ordinances, resolutions, and other actions of the commission; to provide for the overriding of vetoes; to provide for practices and procedures; to change the provisions relating to the mayor pro tempore and the selection, powers, and duties thereof; to change the provisions relating to committees and the appointment and service of members thereof; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 573. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4551), so as to change the compensation and per diem expense

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allowance of the chairperson and members of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

SB 574. By Senator Butler of the 55th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pine Lake; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for administrative affairs and responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th asked unanimous consent that the Senate suspend Rule 105 (b) in order to allow the first reading and committee assignment of the following bill of the House:

HB 1523. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Buck of the 135th, Smyre of the 136th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Public Transportation Fund, so as to change certain provisions relating to priority of expenditures from the fund; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes as to motor fuels; and for other purposes.

Senator Walker of the 22nd objected.

On the motion, Senator Seabaugh of the 28th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty

Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison

N Polak Y Price N Ragan

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N Blitch N Bowen N Brown N Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable
Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis
Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

Y Harp Hecht
N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Scott Y Seabaugh N Shafer N Smith N Starr N Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R
Thompson N Walker
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 17, nays 30; the motion failed, and the Senate failed to suspend Rule 105(b) to allow for the first reading and committee assignment of HB 1523.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

HB 1663. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Smyre of the 136th, Taylor of the 134th, Hugley of the 133rd, Smith of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1783. By Representative Rogers of the 20th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Lake Sidney Lanier Watershed Governance Council," so as to change certain provisions relating to membership; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1787. By Representatives Hines of the 38th, Wiles of the 34th, Wix of the 33rd, Collins of the 29th and Franklin of the 39th:
A BILL to authorize the City of Acworth to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1789. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Jenkins of the 110th and Parham of the 122nd:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from certain Jones County School District ad valorem taxes for education purposes in the amount of $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead of certain residents of that county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1790. By Representative Stephens of the 150th:
A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1791. By Representatives Scheid of the 17th, Grasse of the 16th and Pinholster of the 15th:
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 the salary system, so as to provide for a change in the salary of the clerk of the superior court, the judge of the probate court, and the judge of the magistrate court of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1792. By Representatives Scheid of the 17th, Grasse of the 16th and Pinholster of the 15th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the membership of the Board of Education of Cherokee County, so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the members of said board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1793. By Representatives Scheid of the 17th, Grasse of the 16th and Pinholster of the 15th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Cherokee County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1794. By Representatives Scheid of the 17th, Grasse of the 16th and Pinholster of the 15th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the numbering of positions of membership on the Cherokee County Board of Education, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1796. By Representatives Cash of the 108th, Sanders of the 107th and Lunsford of the 109th:
A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of McDonough, so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1799. By Representatives Lane of the 146th and Lanier of the 145th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Bulloch County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1800. By Representative Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to create the office of commissioner of Dade County as the governing authority of said county; to provide for the election and term of office of the commissioner; to provide for filling of vacancies in the office of commissioner; to provide for oaths; to provide for bonds; to provide for the compensation of the commissioner; to provide for the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the commissioner; to provide reports on financial affairs; to repeal an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dade County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1801. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of a chairperson and four members of the Worth County Board of Education, so as to reapportion the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1802. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a board of commissioners of Worth County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Appropriations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

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HB 1002 HB 1162 HB 1547

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass as Amended Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hooks of the 14th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Insurance and Labor Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 342 HB 716 HB 1121 HB 1155 HB 1314

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

HB 1324 HB 1369 HB 1441 HB 1492 HB 1693

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Brown of the 26th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 639 HB 1064 HB 1150 HB 1238

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

HB 1256 HB 1291 HB 1437 HB 1562

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Rules Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SR 848

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Scott of the 36th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1177 HB 1474 HB 1497 HB 1632

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1733 HB 1754 HB 1782 SB 566

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas, N. of the 10th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Special Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 917 Do Pass HB 1172 Do Pass

HB 1338 Do Pass by Substitute HB 1585 Do Pass by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tanksley of the 32nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Transportation Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1111 HB 1587 HR 1222 HR 1283

Do Pass as Amended Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HR 1319 HR 1320 HR 1327 HR 1373

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Starr of the 44th District, Chairman

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1945

Mr. President:

The Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 2 HB 487 HB 1337

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute

HB 1413 HB 1433 HB 1564

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Harbison of the 15th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1002 HB 1064 HB 1068 HB 1083 HB 1111 HB 1121 HB 1150 HB 1155 HB 1162 HB 1163 HB 1172 HB 1192

HB 1215 HB 1238 HB 1245 HB 1256 HB 1289 HB 1291 HB 1306 HB 1314 HB 1324 HB 1337 HB 1338 HB 1350

HB 1361 HB 1369 HB 1398 HB 1406 HB 1407 HB 1413 HB 1433 HB 1437 HB 1441 HB 1443 HB 1489 HB 1492

HB 1547 HB 1557 HB 1562 HB 1564 HB 1585 HB 1587 HB 1676 HB 1693 HB 1701 HB 2 HB 210 HB 227

HB 254 HB 342 HB 387 HB 487 HB 552 HB 639 HB 666 HB 716 HB 917 HB 931 HB 961 HR 1074

HR 1111 HR 1215 HR 1222 HR 1283 HR 1319 HR 1320 HR 1327 HR 1373 SR 842 SR 848 SR 863

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis

Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore

Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Tate Thomas,D Thomas,N

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Golden Guhl Haines

Mullis M V Bremen Paul

Thomas,R Walker

Those not answering were: Balfour Hecht Thompson

Beatty Johnson Williams

Gingrey Polak Vacancy, 19th

Senator Polak was off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 2, 2002

Mr. Frank Eldridge Secretary of the Senate 353 Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Mr. Secretary:

I arrived at the Capitol late and began voting after lunch due to illness. My assistant asked Senator Tanksley to excuse me, however he forgot.
Please see that this is reflected in the journal. Thanks very much.

Sincerely, /s/ Senator Steve Thompson

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator Thomas, of the 54th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Danny Cochran of Chatsworth, Georgia , who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Hill of the 4th introduced Miss Savannah, Laura Moore, who addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Haines of the 46th introduced the University of Georgia basketball coach, Jim Harrick, who addressed the Senate briefly.

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1947

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 962. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:

A RESOLUTION commending the life and achievements of Raymond Cook Singletary, Jr., and expressing congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

April 2, 2002 Thirty-sixth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 566

Lee of the 29th LAGRANGE, CITY OF

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Downtown LaGrange Development Authority, approved March 5, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2623), as amended, so as to change the limits of the Downtown LaGrange District; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1177

Crotts of the 17th HENRY COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Henry County from districts, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the districts from which members of the Board of Education of Henry County are elected; and for other purposes.

HB 1474

Harp of the 16th HARRIS COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Harris County, so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Harris County; and for other purposes.

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Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1497

Johnson of the 1st TYBEE, CITY OF

A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from all City of Tybee Island ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $80,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a twoyear phase-in period for certain residents of that city; and for other purposes.

HB 1632

Stephens of the 51st MORGANTON, CITY OF

A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Morganton, so as to change the number of members of the city council; to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmembers; to change the provisions relating to vacancies; and for other purposes

HB 1733

Harp of the 16th HARRIS COUNTY

A BILL to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of sheriff of Harris County; and for other purposes.

HB 1736

Gingrey of the 37th Thompson of the 33rd Lamutt of the 21st Tate of the 38th Tanksley of the 32nd COBB COUNTY

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 the judges of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 113, Senator Lamutt of the 21st filed the following objection:

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1949

As provided in Senate Rule 113, we, the undersigned Senators, hereby file an objection to HB 1736 which is on the Local Consent Calendar for today, and hereby request that it be moved to the Senate Local Contested Calendar.

/s/ Lamutt of the 21st /s/ Tanksley of the 32nd /s/ Tate of the 38th Date: April 2, 2002

Pursuant to Senate Rule 113, HB 1736 was placed on the Senate Local Contested Calendar for today.

HB 1754

Harp of the 16th MARION COUNTY

A BILL to reconstitute the Board of Education of Marion County and provide for its powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities; to continue in office current members of such board; to provide for new education districts; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following local bill relating to homestead exemption requires a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1782

Shafer of the 48th Price of the 56th ALPHARETTA, CITY OF

A BILL to amend an Act to provide for an additional $10,000.00 homestead exemption from certain City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, so as to increase the exemption amount; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen

Y Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison Harp Hecht

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh

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Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 41, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, except HB 1736, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following local, contested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Contested Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONTESTED CALENDAR

Tuesday, April 2, 2002 Thirty-sixth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 1736

Gingrey of the 37th Thompson of the 33rd Lamutt of the 21st Tate of the 38th Tanksley of the 32nd COBB COUNTY
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 the judges of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

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Senator Lamutt of the 21st asked unanimous consent that HB 1736 be placed on the Table.

The consent was granted, and HB 1736 was placed on the Table.

Senator Dean of the 31st recognized the Rockmart High School wrestling team, commended by SR 680, adopted previously.

CONSENT CALENDAR FOR
LOCAL BILLS ASSIGNED AS GENERAL BILLS

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2002

THIRTY-SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 1252

Fitzgerald, City of; certain officials; compensation (SLGO(G)-10th) Hudson-156th

HB 1259

Atkinson County; education districts; reapportion (SLGO(G)-10th) Sims-167th

HB 1294

Atkinson County; commissioner districts; reapportion (SLGO(G)-10th) Sims-167th

HB 1426

Ben Hill County; vehicle registration period (SLGO(G)-10th) Hudson-156th

HB 1569

Ben Hill County; commissioner districts; reapportion (SLGO(G)-10th) Hudson-156th

HB 1570

Ben Hill County; education districts; reapportion (SLGO(G)-10th) Hudson-156th

HB 1469

Lumpkin County; homestead exemption; certain residents (F&PU-50th) Amerson-7th

HB 1470

Lumpkin County; homestead exemption; certain residents (F&PU-50th) Amerson-7th

HB 1263

Catoosa County; office of commissioner; create; repeal certain Act (SLGO(G)-54th) Forster-3rd

1952

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HB 1267 HB 1119 HB 1274

Fulton County; homestead exemption; certain residents (Substitute) (F&PU-38th) Stanley-50th
Pulaski County; education districts; reapportion (Reappor-18th) Floyd-138th
Smyrna, City of; homestead exemption (F&PU-33rd) Johnson-35th

The substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:
*HB 1267
The Senate Finance and Public Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1267:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide for a homestead exemption from certain Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and whose annual household income does not exceed $39,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. (a) As used in this Act, the term:
(1) "Ad valorem taxes for county purposes" means all ad valorem taxes for county purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Fulton County, including, but not limited to, taxes to pay interest on and to retire bonded indebtedness and for general fund and special service district purposes. (2) "Base year" means the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which the exemption under this Act is first granted to the most recent owner of such homestead. (3) "Homestead" means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., with the additional qualification that it shall include only the primary residence and not more than five contiguous acres of land immediately surrounding such residence. (4) "Income" means federal adjusted gross income for federal income tax purposes.

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(5) "Senior citizen" means a person who is 65 years of age or over on or before January 1 of the year in which application for the exemption under this Act is made. (b) Each resident of Fulton County who is a senior citizen is granted an exemption on that persons homestead from all Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds its base year assessed value if that persons income, together with the income of the spouse of such person who resides within such homestead, does not exceed $39,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year. This exemption shall not apply to taxes assessed on improvements to the homestead or additional land that is added to the homestead after January 1 of the base year. If any real property is removed from the homestead, the base year assessed value shall be calculated reflecting such removal. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (c)(1) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section unless the person or persons agent files an affidavit and application with the tax commissioner of Fulton County giving:
(A) The persons age and the amount of income which the person and the persons spouse residing within such homestead received during the last taxable year; and (B) Such information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner of Fulton County to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. (d) The tax commissioner of Fulton County shall provide affidavit and application forms for the exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section which shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. (e) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-550.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application, affidavit, and certificate, if required, as provided in subsection (c) of this section, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section to notify the tax commissioner of Fulton County in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. (f) The exemption granted by this Act shall not apply to or affect state ad valorem taxes, county or independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, or municipal taxes for municipal purposes. The homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption applicable to county ad valorem taxes for county purposes. (g) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2003.

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SECTION 2. Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Fulton County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Fulton County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the August, 2002, state-wide general primary, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The election 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 Fulton County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Act be approved which provides a homestead exemption from certain Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and whose annual household income does not exceed $39,000.00?"

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, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 2003. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by Fulton County. It shall be the election superintendents duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 3. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bills as reported, was agreed to.
On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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1955

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable
Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts
Dean Y Fort
Gillis Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the legislation, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

The legislation on the Consent Calendar for Local Bills Assigned as General Bills, except HB 1267, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1267, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 1106 HB 1548 HB 585 HB 587

SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2002
THIRTY-SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Ad valorem tax exemptions; certain counties; population classification (F&PU-17th) Lunsford-109th
Counties; disputed boundary lines (JUDY-17th) Lunsford-109th
Pharmacy benefit managers; licensing and inspection (Substitute) (H&HS-43rd) Parham-122nd
EPD rules/regulations; risk assessment and cost benefit analysis (Amendment)(NAT R-12th) McCall-90th

1956

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HB 1368 HB 1154 HB 1109 HB 1552 HB 1553 HB 1025 HB 1070 HB 1049 HB 1313 HB 1538 HB 1040 HB 947 HB 949 HR 1144

Drivers' licenses; renewal applications; mail or electronic transmission (Amendment)(PUB SAF-32nd) Smith-175th
Local governments; forestry resources, streets, and roads; powers (Substitute)(NAT R-20th) Floyd-138th
Motor Vehicle Safety, Department of; board and commissioner; per diem (TRANS-50th) Parham-122nd
Colbert, City of; homestead exemption (F&PU-47th) Hudgens-24th
Madison County; education districts; reapportion (Reappor-47th) Hudgens-24th
Sales tax exemption; urban transit systems; amend provisions (F&PU-31st) Buck-135th
Death penalty cases; appeals; General Assembly notify victim's family (Amendment)(CORR-30th) Irvin-45th
State employees; organ donors; paid leave (APPROP-14th) Childers-13th
Income tax; retirement income exclusion; increase amount (F&PU-26th) Birdsong-123rd
Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority; assign to Department of Natural Resources (NAT R-14th) Skipper-137th
Liens; cost of care; traumatic burn care medical practice (JUDY-24th) Powell-23rd
Fulton County School Employees Pension; postretirement benefit (RET- 38th) Ashe-46th
Fulton County School Employees Pension; amend cost of living provisions (RET- 38th) Ashe-46th
Glynn County; convey property (Substitute)(F&PU-31st) Tillman-173rd

HB 1086

Food sales establishments; business license; posting (Substitute) (V&CA-35th) Ray-128th

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1957

HB 1087 HB 1088 HB 1116 HB 1205 HB 1110 HB 1042 HB 719 HR 1073 HB 1422 HB 1609 HB 136

Nuisances; define "agricultural area" (Substitute)(Amendment) (AG-27th) Ray-128th
Food standards; nonresident wholesale fish dealer; fees (NAT R-26th) Ray-128th
Civil cases; pretrial order; additional witnesses (Substitute)(JUDY-12th) Holland-157th
North Georgia College; abandoned military scholarships (H ED-4th) Birdsong-123rd
Transportation; vehicles subject to weighing, measuring, inspecting; refusal to stop (TRANS-50th) Parham-122nd
Boats; required lifesaving equipment (NAT R-49th) Lane-146th
Veterinary medicine; substantial revision; State Board; provisions (Substitute)(AG-11th) James-140th
Ad valorem tax; separate class; certain low-income projects - CA (F&PU-15th) Buck-135th
Soil and Water Conservation Commission; amend provisions (NAT R-20th) Sims-167th
Cobb County; tax commissioner and chief clerk; salary (F&PU-33rd) Wiles-34th
Regional educational service agencies; sales to private schools (Amendment)(ED-52nd) Birdsong-123rd

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

1958

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HB 1106. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th and Cash of the 108th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to revise and change the population and census application of certain provisions relating to the definition of homestead; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Crotts of the 17th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable
Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis
Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Thomas Graf.

The Calendar was resumed.

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1959

HB 1548. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Murphy of the 18th, Cash of the 108th, Westmoreland of the 104th and Yates of the 106th:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings to determine disputed county boundary lines, so as to provide that, subject to certain conditions, the affected counties may by mutual agreement determine where the disputed boundary line should lie; to provide that upon making certain findings the Secretary of State may accept such agreement and determine that it resolves the matter; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Crotts of the 17th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Dean Y Fort Gillis Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 0.

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

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HB 585. By Representatives Parham of the 122nd, Graves of the 125th, West of the 101st, Coleman of the 142nd, Childers of the 13th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to provide for the licensing and inspection of pharmacy benefit managers; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Stokes of the 43rd.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to HB 585:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to provide for the licensing and inspection of pharmacy benefit managers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, is amended by adding following Code Section 26-4-110 a new Code section to read as follows:
"26-4-110.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Enrollee' means a person eligible to receive health care benefits under a health benefit plan. (2) 'Health benefit plan' means any hospital or medical insurance policy or certificate, health care plan contract or certificate, qualified higher deductible health plan, health maintenance organization subscriber contract, or any managed care plan. (3) 'Insurer' means a corporation or other entity which is licensed or otherwise authorized to offer a health benefit plan in this state. (4) 'Pharmacy benefits manager' means any person, corporation, or other entity that administers the prescription drug, prescription device, or both prescription drug and device portion of a health benefit plan on behalf of an insurer. (b) Every pharmacy benefit manager which performs any act which constitutes the practice of pharmacy as defined in Code Section 26-4-4 shall be licensed to practice as a pharmacy in this state and shall comply with those provisions of 26-4-110, except subsections (h), (i), and (j) thereof. As a condition for licensing, every pharmacy benefit manager shall permit the board or agents or employees thereof to inspect the premises of such pharmacy benefit manager whether those premises are located within or outside this state."

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

1961

Senator Walker of the 22nd offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to HB 585 by striking "Article 6 of" on line 1 on page 1; by inserting "pharmacists and" before "pharmacies" on line 2 on page 1; by inserting "to provide for the regulation of the activities and use of pharmacy technicians;" after "so as" on line 2 on page 1; by redesignating Sections 1 and 2 as Sections 2 and 3, respectively; and by inserting after line 4 on page 1 the following:
"SECTION 1. Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, is amended by striking subsection (d) of Code Section 26-4-82, relating to duties requiring professional judgment, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (d) to read as follows: '(d) The board of pharmacy shall promulgate rules and regulations regarding the activities and utilization of pharmacy technicians in pharmacies; provided, however, that the pharmacist to pharmacy technician ratio shall not exceed one pharmacist providing direct supervision of two three pharmacy technicians. The board may consider and approve an application to increase the ratio in a pharmacy located in a licensed hospital. Such application must be made in writing and must be submitted to the board by the pharmacist in charge of a specific hospital pharmacy in this state. One of the three technicians must have successfully passed a certification program approved by the board of pharmacy. No technician shall work in this state without registering with the board within a period of time as prescribed by the board and meeting all qualifications as set forth by the board. This subsection shall become effective only upon the expressed and specific appropriation of funds by the General Assembly to carry out the purpose of this Act.'"

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the Walker amendment #1 was adopted.
Senator Walker of the 22nd offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to HB 585 by inserting on line 21 of page 1 immediately after the word "act" the words "in this state".

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 43, nays 0, and the Walker amendment #2 was adopted.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on HB 585 was suspended and the bill was placed on the General Calendar.

HB 587. By Representatives McCall of the 90th, Skipper of the 137th, Royal of the 164th, Day of the 153rd and Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to conservation and natural resources, so as to provide a statement of legislative findings; to define certain terms; to require a cost-benefit analysis as a prerequisite to the promulgation or adoption of administrative rules and regulations implementing Acts of the General Assembly relating to asbestos safety, safe drinking water, safe dams, surface mining, clean air, clean water, solid waste and hazardous waste management, radiation control, and other Acts relating to the environment and of certain actions taken by the Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources relative to such laws: and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th.
The Senate Natural Resources Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 587 by striking on line 10 of page 3 the word "Four" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "Five".
By striking at the end of line 13 of page 3 the word "and".
By striking at the end of line 14 of page 3 the symbol "." and inserting in lieu thereof "; and" and by inserting immediately following such line the following:
"(E) One representative from labor trained in health and safety."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.
Senators Haines of the 46th, Polak of the 42nd, Tanksley of the 32nd, Harp of the 16th, Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Hecht of the 34th and Moore of the 18th offered the following amendment:

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1963

Amend HB 587 by striking Section 1 and renumbering subsequent sections accordingly, and on page 4, line 14, following the word "guidelines," add the following:
"and upon their approval by the General Assembly,"

Senator Harp of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Harbison of the 15th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harbison was excused.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Haines of the 46th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty N Blitch N Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle
Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean Y Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill N Hooks N Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price N Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer N Smith Y Starr N Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate N Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R
Thompson Walker N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 30, and the Haines, et al. amendment was lost.

Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Johnson of the 1st and Price of the 56th offered the following substitute to HB 587:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To be known as the "Regulatory Reform Act of 2002"; to provide for a short title, findings, and a statement of purpose; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code

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of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to provide that the state and each county, municipality, consolidated government, school district, or political subdivision thereof shall be bound by each statute enacted by the General Assembly and by any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to such statute unless the words of the statute plainly, clearly, and unmistakably show that the intention of the General Assembly is otherwise; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to conservation and natural resources, so as to provide a statement of legislative findings; to define certain terms; to create the Advisory Committee on Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members; to provide that the committee shall establish guidelines and procedures controlling such risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis; to provide that the Board of Natural Resources may use such guidelines in the promulgation of rules and regulations relating to environmental protection; to amend Code Section 31-6-21.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures for rule making by the Department of Community Health, so as to correct a crossreference; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," so as to provide requirements relative to the formulation, drafting, and adoption of rules or amendments to existing rules; to provide a definition; to provide for advisory committees; to provide for cost benefit analyses and risk assessments; to provide for public records; to provide for notices and the contents thereof; to provide for reduction of the economic impact of rules and amendments on small businesses and citizens; to provide for and change certain existing procedures relating to the review of proposed rules by committees of the General Assembly and the procedures connected therewith; to provide for hearings and reports; to provide for the periodic review of rules; to provide for additional duties of agencies; 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. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Regulatory Reform Act of 2002."
SECTION 2. (a) The General Assembly of Georgia finds that real opportunity is created by free enterprise, not government. Unnecessary government regulations can smother the flame of small business and creativity. In fact, government regulation can be the biggest threat to the survival of small business. Every Georgia family pays thousands of dollars to comply with federal and state regulations. These regulations cost business by reducing profits, lowering salaries, and increasing costs to consumers. The cost of regulations is more than a hidden tax on consumers; regulations also cost jobs. It is the purpose of this Act to limit the future ability of agencies to write and implement regulations that stifle

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business and cost consumers without affecting their ability to protect the health and safety of Georgians. (b) The General Assembly further finds that:
(1) Public health, environmental, and safety regulations, standards, and policies have led to dramatic improvements in human health and the environment in Georgia. Some of those regulations, standards, and policies have been costly to implement and less effective than they could have been. Regulatory activities should be based upon a realistic consideration of risk and on an adequate consideration of costs and potential benefits; (2) Environmental and public health problems are becoming increasingly complex and difficult to discern, and, at the same time, the costs of making further environmental and public health improvements are also increasing considerably. It is estimated that the citizens of the United States spend approximately $300 billion annually in complying with federal, state, and local environmental protection laws and regulations. We need to ensure that those dollars are being spent wisely in Georgia. Georgia needs new approaches, based on the best scientific, technical, and economic information, to achieve further improvements; (3) Public health, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and polices adopted by Georgia should be based upon the best scientific information available and should achieve the greatest overall reduction in risk to public health and the environment in the most cost-effective and flexible manner possible; (4) The citizens have a right to be fully informed about the costs, benefits, or any adverse effects on the economy resulting from state regulations and about the policies that underlie regulatory decisions by agencies of this state, and they have a right to know whether Georgia is achieving the goals expressed in those regulations and policies; and (5) The goal of this Act is to provide the same or greater environmental, public health, and safety protection to the citizens of Georgia but to do it in a manner that is more effective and efficient.
SECTION 3. Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, is amended by striking Code Section 1-3-8, relating to the binding effect of legislation upon the state, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 1-3-8 to read as follows:
"1-3-8. The state and each county, municipality, consolidated government, school district, or political subdivision thereof shall be is not bound by each statute enacted by the General Assembly and by any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to such statute the passage of a law unless it is named therein or unless the words of the law statute are so plain, clear, and unmistakable as to leave no doubt as to plainly, clearly, and unmistakably show that the intention of the General Assembly is otherwise."

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SECTION 4. Chapter 1 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to conservation and natural resources, is amended by designating the existing provisions of such chapter as "Article 1" and by inserting at the end thereof a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 2 12-1-20. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Board of Natural Resources. (2) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of natural resources. (3) 'Committee' means the Advisory Committee on Risk Assessment and CostBenefit Analysis created by this article. (4) 'Department' means the Department of Natural Resources. (5) 'Division' means the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. (6) 'Environmental rule or regulation' means a rule or regulation promulgated by the board to enforce or implement an Act of the General Assembly relating to environmental protection.
12-1-21. There is created within the department the Advisory Committee on Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis. The committee shall consist of 12 members appointed as follows:
(1) Four members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives as follows:
(A) One person with expertise in cost-benefit analysis; (B) One person representing county government; (C) One representative from a public health advocacy organization; and (D) One representative from industry; (2) Four members appointed by the President of the Senate as follows: (A) One person representing municipal government; (B) One person with expertise in risk assessment; (C) One representative of an environmental organization; and (D) One representative from agriculture; and (3) Four members appointed by the Governor as follows: (A) One person with expertise in cost-benefit analysis; (B) One person with expertise in risk assessment; (C) One representative from the division; and (D) One representative from industry.
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The committee shall prepare guidelines for use by the board, the department, and the division in conducting risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses. At a minimum, such guidelines shall include:
(1) Procedures and practices for conducting risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses to ensure that such assessments and analyses are conducted in accordance with the best accepted professional standards and methods of scientific, technical, and economic analyses; (2) Models and assumptions to be used, including a discussion of their plausibility, and criteria for when they should be used; (3) Criteria for conducting uncertainty analyses; (4) Criteria for reporting the results of risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses in a way that is reasonably understandable to the public, clearly conveys information about uncertainty and variability, and adequately reveals the science, economic information, and policy judgments, if any, embodied in these assessments and analyses; (5) Criteria for the appropriate use of peer review to help improve the quality of those assessments and analyses; and (6) Criteria for cost-benefit analyses that include consideration of all costs and benefits, including avoidance costs, delayed costs, costs of loss of environmental resources, and benefits to environmental resources including, but not limited to, fish, habitat, and wetlands.
12-1-23. (a) Not later than June 30, 2003, the committee shall submit proposed guidelines, along with a summary of the guidelines, to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, the board, and the commissioner of natural resources and shall concurrently make the recommended guidelines available to the public. (b) Before establishing the final guidelines, the committee shall conduct at least three public hearings on the recommended guidelines and may submit the proposed guidelines to independent and external experts for review. The committee shall hold at least one such public hearing in each portion of the state: south, central, and north Georgia. Not later than December 31, 2003, the committee shall develop and publish final guidelines. (c) The committee shall cease to exist on the date of publication of the final guidelines in accordance with this Code section. (d) Following the publication of the committees guidelines, the board may use such guidelines in promulgating environmental rules and regulations. (e) Any person who conducts an independent risk assessment or cost-benefit analysis of a proposed environmental rule or regulation may submit such assessment or analysis to the board for consideration."

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SECTION 5. Code Section 31-6-21.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures for rule making by the Department of Community Health, is amended by striking subsection (b) of said Code section and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) The department shall transmit three copies of the notice provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) subparagraph (a)(5)(A) of Code Section 50-13-4 to the legislative counsel. The copies shall be transmitted at least 30 days prior to that departments intended action. Within five days after receipt of the copies, if possible, the legislative counsel shall furnish the presiding officer of each house with a copy of the notice and mail a copy of the notice to each member of the Health and Human Services Committee of the Senate and each member of the Health and Ecology Committee of the House of Representatives. Each such rule and any part thereof shall be subject to the making of an objection by either such committee. Any rule or part thereof to which no objection is made by both such committees may become adopted by the department at the end of such 30 day period. The department may not adopt any such rule or part thereof which has been changed since having been submitted to those committees unless:
(1) That change is to correct only typographical errors; (2) That change is approved in writing by both committees and that approval expressly exempts that change from being subject to the public notice and hearing requirements of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-4; (3) That change is approved in writing by both committees and is again subject to the public notice and hearing requirements of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-4; or (4) That change is again subject to the public notice and hearing requirements of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-4 and the change is submitted and again subject to committee objection as provided in this subsection. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the department from adopting any rule or part thereof without adopting all of the rules submitted to the committees if the rule or part so adopted has not been changed since having been submitted to the committees and objection thereto was not made by both committees."
SECTION 6. Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," is amended by striking Code Section 50-13-4, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules, emergency rules, limitations on actions to contest rules, and legislative override of rules, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 50-13-4 to read as follows:
"50-13-4. (a)(1) For purposes of this subsection, rules or amendments of a substantive nature shall include those rules or amendments which affect the health, safety, or welfare of the public, but shall not include rules or amendments which merely restate statutes or which provide internal procedures for the administration of the agency. (2) During the formulation or drafting of any proposed rule of a substantive nature or any amendment to an existing rule of a substantive nature, the agency shall consult

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with a representative sampling of individuals and representatives of businesses that might be affected by the proposed rule or amendment. An agency is authorized to appoint an advisory committee composed of representatives of those people, businesses, and interests which might be affected by a proposed rule to assist the agency in the formulation or drafting of such proposed rule. (3) In the promulgation and adoption of any rule, each agency shall seek alternatives which will legally and feasibly meet the stated objectives of the statutes and which will be less expensive to those individuals and businesses, will produce more flexibility in compliance and enforcement, and will provide better notice to and understanding by the affected individuals and businesses of the reasons for and manner of enforcement of the rule or amendment. (4) Prior to giving the notice required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (5) of this subsection for any proposed rule or amendment of a substantive nature, the agency shall complete or compile a cost benefit analysis and a risk assessment which shall include an examination of any appropriate scientific research concerning the risk or condition which the rule or amendment is designed to abate or control. Such cost benefit analysis and risk assessment shall be public records and shall be made available for public inspection and copying in the same manner as other public records of the agency. (5) Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule, other than interpretive rules or general statements of policy, the agency shall:
(1)(A) Give at least 30 days notice of its intended action. The notice shall include an exact copy of the proposed rule, which has been developed after consultation with a representative sample of affected businesses and individuals or an advisory committee, and a synopsis of the proposed rule. The synopsis shall be distributed with and in the same manner as the proposed rule. The synopsis shall contain a statement of the purpose and the main features of the proposed rule, and, in the case of a proposed amendatory rule, the synopsis also shall indicate the differences between the existing rule and the proposed rule. If the proposed rule or amendment is a rule or amendment of a substantive nature, the synopsis shall include the cost benefit analysis and risk assessment required by paragraph (4) of this subsection. The notice shall also include the exact date on which the agency shall consider the adoption of the rule and shall include the time and place in order that interested persons may present their views thereon. The notice shall also contain a citation of the authority pursuant to which the rule is proposed for adoption and, if the proposal is an amendment or repeal of an existing rule, the rule shall be clearly identified. The notice shall be mailed to all persons and organizations who have requested in writing that they be placed upon a mailing list which shall be maintained by the agency for advance notice of its rule-making proceedings and who have tendered the actual cost of such mailing as from time to time estimated by the agency. At the time the notice is mailed, a copy of the notice and synopsis, including the cost benefit analysis and risk assessment required by paragraph (4) of this subsection, shall be posted on the Internet and made available by the agency for electronic

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access and downloading at no cost to any citizen seeking electronic access to such information; (2)(B) Afford to all interested persons reasonable opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments, orally or in writing. In the case of substantive rules, opportunity for oral hearing must be granted if requested by 25 persons who will be directly affected by the proposed rule, by a governmental subdivision, by a standing committee of the General Assembly to which the proposed rule is referred pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, or by an association having not less than 25 members. The agency shall consider fully all written and oral submissions respecting the proposed rule. Upon adoption of a rule, the agency, if requested to do so by an interested person either prior to adoption or within 30 days thereafter, shall issue a concise statement of the principal reasons for and against its adoption and incorporate therein its reason for overruling the consideration urged against its adoption; (3)(C) In the formulation and adoption of any rule which will have an economic impact on businesses in the state, work to reduce the economic impact of the rule on small businesses which are independently owned and operated, are not dominant in their field, and employ 100 employees or less by implementing one or more of the following actions when it is legal and feasible in meeting the stated objectives of the statutes which are the basis of the proposed rule:
(A)(i) Establish differing compliance or reporting requirements or timetables for small businesses; (B)(ii) Clarify, consolidate, or simplify the compliance and reporting requirements under the rule for small businesses; (C)(iii) Establish performance rather than design standards for small businesses; or (D)(iv) Exempt small businesses from any or all requirements of the rules; and (4)(D) In the formulation and adoption of any rule, an agency shall choose an alternative that does not impose excessive regulatory costs on any regulated person or entity which costs could be reduced by a less expensive alternative that fully accomplishes the stated objectives of the statutes which are the basis of the proposed rule. (b) If any agency finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare, including, but not limited to, summary processes such as quarantines, contrabands, seizures, and the like authorized by law without notice, requires adoption of a rule upon fewer than 30 days notice and states in writing its reasons for that finding, it may proceed without prior notice or hearing or upon any abbreviated notice and hearing that it finds practicable to adopt an emergency rule. The rule may be effective for a period of not longer than 120 days but the adoption of an identical rule under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) subparagraphs (a)(5)(A) and (a)(5)(B) of this Code section is not precluded. (c) It is the intent of this Code section to establish basic minimum procedural requirements for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of administrative rules. Except for

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emergency rules which are provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, the provisions of this Code section are applicable to the exercise of any rule-making authority conferred by any statute, but nothing in this Code section repeals or diminishes additional requirements imposed by law or diminishes or repeals any summary power granted by law to the state or any agency thereof. (d) No rule adopted after April 3, 1978, shall be valid unless adopted in exact compliance with subsections paragraph (5) of subsection (a) and subsection (e) of this Code section and in substantial compliance with the remainder of this Code section. A proceeding to contest any rule on the ground of noncompliance with the procedural requirements of this Code section must be commenced within two years from the effective date of the rule. (e) The agency shall transmit the notice provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) subparagraph (a)(5)(A) of this Code section to the legislative counsel. The notice shall be transmitted at least 30 days prior to the date of the agencys intended action. Within three days after receipt of the notice, if possible, the legislative counsel shall furnish the presiding officers of each house with a copy of the notice, and the presiding officers shall assign the notice to the chairperson of the appropriate standing committee in each house for review and any member thereof who makes a standing written request. In the event a presiding officer is unavailable for the purpose of making the assignment within the time limitations, the legislative counsel shall assign the notice to the chairperson of the appropriate standing committee. The legislative counsel shall also transmit within the time limitations provided in this subsection a notice of the assignment to the chairperson of the appropriate standing committee. Each standing committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives is to which a proposed rule is assigned pursuant to this subsection and each member of such standing committee are granted all the rights provided for interested persons and governmental subdivisions in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) subparagraph (a)(5)(B) of this Code section. (f) In the event a standing committee to which a notice is assigned as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section files an objection to a proposed rule prior to its adoption, it shall be the duty of the chairperson of such standing committee to conduct a meeting of such committee within 20 days of the date such objection is filed for the purpose of receiving the comments of the public and the agency concerning the legality of, the necessity for, the impact of, and the appropriateness of such proposed rule. It shall be the duty of the agency head or a representative thereof to attend such standing committee meeting and respond to questions concerning such proposed rule. All comments and testimony given at such meeting and any recommendations of the committee shall be reduced to writing and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the agency and made a part of the record in the proceeding for the adoption of such rule. If the committee which filed the objection is then satisfied that the proposed rule is appropriate or needs some alteration to make it appropriate, the committee may thereupon withdraw or modify the objection, in writing, and shall file a copy of such withdrawal or modification of the objection with the agency. If the objection is not withdrawn and the agency adopts the proposed rule over the objection, the rule may be

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considered by the branch of the General Assembly whose committee objected to its adoption by the introduction of a resolution for the purpose of overriding the rule at any time within the first 30 days of the next regular session of the General Assembly. It shall be the duty of any agency which adopts a proposed rule over such objection so to notify the presiding officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the chairmen chairpersons of the Senate and House committees to which the rule was referred, and the legislative counsel within ten days after the adoption of the rule. In the event the resolution is adopted by such branch of the General Assembly, it shall be immediately transmitted to the other branch of the General Assembly. It shall be the duty of the presiding officer of the other branch of the General Assembly to have such branch, within five days after the receipt of the resolution, to consider the resolution for the purpose of overriding the rule. In the event the resolution is adopted by two-thirds of the votes of each branch of the General Assembly, the rule shall be void on the day after the adoption of the resolution by the second branch of the General Assembly. In the event the resolution is ratified by less than two-thirds of the votes of either branch, the resolution shall be submitted to the Governor for his or her approval or veto. In the event of his the Governors veto, the rule shall remain in effect. In the event of his the Governors approval, the rule shall be void on the day after the date of his or her approval. (g)(1) Subsection (f) of this Code section shall not apply to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, but paragraph (2) of this subsection shall apply to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. (2) In the event the chairman of any standing committee to which a proposed rule relative to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources is assigned notifies the agency that the committee objects to the adoption of the rule or has questions concerning the purpose, nature, or necessity of the rule, it shall be the duty of the agency to consult with the committee prior to the adoption of the rule. In the event a proposed rule which is assigned to a standing committee pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section is projected to have an economic impact of $1 million or more, as determined by the cost benefit analysis, on businesses and citizens in this state, it shall be the duty of the chairperson of such standing committee to conduct a meeting of the committee within 20 days of the date such rule is assigned to the committee for the purpose of receiving the comments of the public and the agency concerning the legality of, the necessity for, the impact of, and the appropriateness of such proposed rule. It shall be the duty of the agency head or a representative thereof to attend such standing committee meeting and respond to questions concerning such proposed rule. All comments and testimony given at such meeting shall be reduced to writing and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the agency and made a part of the record in the proceeding for the adoption of such rule. (h) Subsections (a) through (g) of this Code section shall not apply to environmental protection programs delegated by the federal government to the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. However,

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subsections (a) through (g) shall apply to environmental programs not federally delegated. (h)(i) The provisions of subsections (e) and (f) of this Code section shall apply to any rule of the Department of Human Resources that is promulgated pursuant to Code Section 31-2-7 or 31-45-10, except that the presiding officer of the Senate is directed to assign the notice of such a rule to the chairperson of the Senate Defense, Science and Technology Committee and the presiding officer of the House of Representatives is directed to assign the notice of such a rule to the chairperson of the House Committee on Industry. As used in this subsection, the term 'rule' shall have the same meaning as provided in paragraph (6) of Code Section 50-13-2 and shall include interpretive rules and general statements of policy, notwithstanding any provision of subsection (a) of this Code section to the contrary."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 50-13-4.1 following Code Section 50-13-4 to read as follows:
"50-13-4.1. (a) At least once in each four-year period, beginning with the four-year period commencing on January 1, 2000, each agency shall review all of its rules to determine whether any existing rule is no longer necessary, is obsolete, or seeks to accomplish a result which could be accomplished in a more efficient, less burdensome, or less costly manner. After conducting such review, each agency shall prepare a written report summarizing its findings, its supporting reasons, and any proposed course of action. For each rule, the report must include a concise statement of:
(1) The rules effectiveness in achieving its objectives, including a summary of any available data supporting the conclusions reached; (2) Criticisms of the rule received during the four-year period immediately preceding the date of the report, including a summary of any petitions or requests for waiver of or exceptions to the rule tendered to the agency or granted by the agency; and (3) Alternative solutions to the criticisms and the reasons they were rejected or the changes made in the rule in response to those criticisms and the reasons for the changes. (b) A copy of the report shall be sent to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the President of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and the legislative counsel. The agency, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make copies of the report available for public inspection and copying. (c) It shall be the duty of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to assign each such report to one or more standing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives for review and comment. The chairpersons of the committees to which any such report is assigned shall call a joint meeting or meetings of the committees to review such report and make suggestions to the agency and to the

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General Assembly concerning any changes in the rules or the statutes which the committees feel are appropriate."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-13, relating to opportunity for hearings in contested cases, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (4) to read as follows:
"(4) Unless precluded by law, informal disposition may be made of any contested case by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order, or default. It shall be the duty of every agency to provide reasonable assistance and education concerning the requirements of the laws of this state and the rules of the agency to any person or entity in order to achieve compliance with such laws and rules before commencing any contested case. A contested case shall be undertaken only after a reasonable attempt to achieve compliance with the laws and rules has failed to achieve such compliance;"
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the substitute.

The President ruled the substitute not germane.

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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts

N Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt

N Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D

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Y Dean N Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 7.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I hit the nay button on HB 587. My vote should have been YES for the bill as amended. I previously voted for all the amendments.

/s/ Doug Haines

HB 1368. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd, Parham of the 122nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and Dukes of the 161st:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide for renewal of drivers' licenses upon applications submitted by means other than personal appearance before the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety; to change certain provisions relating to license requirement, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Tanksley of the 32nd.

The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 1368 by striking lines 1 through 4 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the
following: "To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change certain provisions relating to applications and fees for drivers licenses; to change certain provisions relating to".

By inserting "to provide an effective date;" after "requirement;" on line 7 of page 1.

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By striking lines 10 and 11 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by striking subsection (c)".
By striking "article" on line 21 of page 1 and inserting "title" in lieu thereof.
By redesignating Section 3 as Section 5.
By striking "(2) Every" on line 7 of page 2 and inserting "(2) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (c) of this Code section, every Every" in lieu thereof.
By inserting between lines 30 and 31 of page 2 the following:
"SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-5-25, relating to applications and fees for drivers licenses, by striking paragraph (2) of subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: '(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, each applicant for the issuance, reissuance, or renewal of a Class C, M, A, or B drivers license under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall accompany such application with a license fee of as established by the commissioner, not to exceed $8.00, if such applicant executes an anatomical gift pursuant to Code Section 40-5-6.'
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 40, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.
Senators Johnson of the 1st and Price of the 56th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1368 by inserting "to change certain provisions relating to issuance of licenses, contents, signature requirements, and fingerprints;" after "local licenses;" on line 5 of page 1.
By inserting between lines 19 and 20 of page 1 the following:
"SECTION 1A.

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Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 40-5-28, relating to issuance of licenses, contents, signature requirements, and fingerprints, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
'40-5-28. The department shall, upon payment of the required fee, issue to every applicant qualifying therefor a drivers license indicating the type or general class of vehicles the licensee may drive, which license shall be upon a form prescribed by the department and which shall bear thereon a distinguishing number assigned to the licensee, a color photograph of the licensee, the licensees full name, either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space upon which the licensee shall write his or her usual signature with a pen and ink immediately upon receipt of the license, and such other information or identification as is required by the department. In addition, any drivers license issued on or after July 1, 2002, to a person who is not a citizen of the United States shall bear a green stripe thereon. No license shall be valid until it has been so signed by the licensee. Specifically but without limitation, the department may require applicants to submit fingerprints by means of an inkless fingerprint scanning device upon application.'".

Senator Gingrey of the 37th offered the following amendment: Amend AM 25 0561 to HB 1368 by on line 19 changing 2002 to 2003

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 27, and the Gingrey amendment to the Johnson, Price amendment was lost.

On the adoption of the Johnson, Price amendment, Senator Johnson of the 1st, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable N Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean

N Haines N Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson
James Y Johnson N Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N

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N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Thomas,R Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 30, and the Johnson, Price 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate
Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Thompson Walker Y Williams

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 communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2002

1979

April 2, 2002
Lt. Governor Mark Taylor 240 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Governor:
I apologize for any confusion on the Internet drivers license bill (HB 1368) this morning. That bill had already been assigned to Senator Tanksley. I simply handled it in committee when Charlie was busy with another committee that afternoon. I neglected to tell the chairman it should be the Senator from the 32nd instead of the 33rd. I should have remembered it in rules but left early due to being ill.
Sandy had asked Senator Tanksley to excuse me this morning so I could stay home and rest and prepare for the gas bill in committee this afternoon. Charlie simply forgot to get me excused.
I'm sorry for the lack of communication.
Sincerely, /s/ Senator Steve Thompson
At 12:23 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 2:00 p.m.
At 2:00 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:
HB 1784. By Representatives Childers of the 13th, Smith of the 12th and Reece of the 11th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Rome ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.

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HB 1785. By Representatives Childers of the 13th, Smith of the 12th and Reece of the 11th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Floyd County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
HB 1798. By Representative McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Lincoln County, so as to provide for compensation for members of the board; and for other purposes.
HB 1804. By Representatives Wix of the 33rd, Johnson of the 35th, Golick of the 30th, Parsons of the 40th, Wiles of the 34th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act known as the "South Cobb Development Authority Act," so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of the authority; and for other purposes.
HB 1805. By Representatives Wix of the 33rd, Johnson of the 35th, Golick of the 30th, Parsons of the 40th, Wiles of the 34th and others:
A BILL to authorize Cobb County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
HB 1806. By Representative Anderson of the 116th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Gough; and for other purposes.
HB 1807. By Representatives Cash of the 108th, Lunsford of the 109th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend and restate an Act known as the "Henry County Development Authority Act," so as to substantially revise the laws relating to the Henry County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

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HB 1808. By Representative Stephens of the 150th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Bloomingdale, so as to extend the present corporate limits of said municipality and annex and incorporate certain additional land to said municipality; and for other purposes.
HB 1811. By Representative Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Dade County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for the composition and membership of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 1812. By Representative McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Elbert County for the purpose of determining if a change in the form of government is desired by the people of said county; to provide for the creation of a study committee to determine what changes in the form of government of said county may be appropriate; to provide that the creation of said study committee shall be contingent on the results of the referendum election; and for other purposes.
HB 1813. By Representative Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Brantley County, so as to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Brantley County for the purpose of ascertaining if a change in the form of government of Brantley County is desired by the people of said county; and for other purposes.
HB 1814. By Representative Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for election of the members of the Board of Education of Brantley County, so as to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in the Brantley County school district for the purpose of ascertaining if a change in the manner of electing the Board of Education of Brantley County is desired by the people of said school district; and for other purposes.

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SB 537. SB 538. SB 542. SB 560.

By Senator Williams of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Toombs County, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5121), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members to the Board of Education of Laurens County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3821), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3976), so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Laurens County; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for a certain submission; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County, approved March 23, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 430), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the selection, powers, and duties of the vice chairperson; to change certain provisions regarding compensation of members of the board; to provide for the selection, powers, and duties of the clerk of the board; to provide for the exercise of powers, duties, and authority of the board; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd and Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Jefferson County, approved February 23, 1984 (Ga. L.

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1984, p. 3627), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 561. By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd and Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the chairperson and the members of the board of education of Jefferson County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 551. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Marable of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Joint Cartersville-Bartow County Regional Industrial Development Authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for vacancies, organization, meetings, and expenses; to prohibit authority employees and members from having certain interests; to provide for definitions; to provide for revenue bonds and their form, signatures thereon, negotiability, sale, and use of proceeds from such sales; to provide for interim documents and for lost or mutilated documents; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 1154. By Representative Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources, so as to redesignate certain provisions of said article; to provide that county governing authorities may by ordinance require notice of certain timber harvesting operations; to prescribe

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the content of such notice and related procedures; to provide penalties for violations; to prohibit local governing authorities from imposing other notice, bond, or permit requirements for timber harvesting or forest products hauling operations; to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change certain provisions relating to powers of counties; to change certain provisions relating to powers of municipalities; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Gillis of the 20th.
The Senate Natural Resources Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1154:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources, so as to redesignate certain provisions of said article; to provide that local governing authorities may by ordinance require notice of certain timber harvesting operations; to prescribe the content of such notice and related procedures; to provide for certain bonds or letters of credit; to provide penalties for violations; to prohibit local governing authorities from imposing other notice, security, or permit requirements for timber harvesting or forest products hauling operations; to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change certain provisions relating to powers of counties; to change certain provisions relating to powers of municipalities; to change certain provisions relating to obstructing, encroaching on, or injuring public roads; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources, is amended by designating Code Section 12-6-23, relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal, form, and exceptions, as a new Part 1A of said article and by adding to said new part a new Code Section 12-6-24 to read as follows:
"12-6-24. (a)(1) A county governing authority may by ordinance or resolution require all persons or firms harvesting standing timber in any unincorporated area of such county for delivery as pulpwood, logs, poles, posts, or wood chips to any woodyard or processing plant located inside or outside this state to provide notice of such harvesting operations to the county governing authority or the designated agent thereof prior to cutting any such timber.

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(2) A municipal governing authority may by ordinance or resolution require all persons or firms harvesting standing timber in any incorporated area of such municipality for delivery as pulpwood, logs, poles, or wood chips to any woodyard or precessing plant located inside or outside this state to provide notice of such harvesting operations to the municipal governing authority or the designated agent thereof prior to cutting any such timber. (b) Any ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall conform to the following requirements: (1) Prior written notice shall be required of any person or firm harvesting such timber for each separate tract to be harvested thereby, shall be in such form as prescribed by rule or regulation of the director, and shall consist of:
(A) A map of the area which identifies the location of the tract to be harvested and, as to those trucks which will be traveling to and from such tract for purposes of picking up and hauling loads of cut forest products, the main point of ingress to such tract from a public road and, if different, the main point of egress from such tract to a public road; (B) A statement as to whether the timber will be removed pursuant to a lump sum sale, per unit sale, or owner harvest for purposes of ad valorem taxation under Code Section 48-5-7.5; (C) The name, address, and daytime telephone number of the timber seller if the harvest is pursuant to a lump sum or per unit sale or of the timber owner if the harvest is an owner harvest; and (D) The name, business address, business telephone number, and nighttime or emergency telephone number of the person or firm harvesting such timber; (2) Notice may submitted in person, by transmission of an electronic record via telefacsimile or such other means as approved by the governing authority, or by mail; (3) The governing authority may require persons or firms subject to such notice requirement to deliver a bond or letter of credit as provided by this paragraph, in which case notice shall not be or remain effective for such harvesting operations unless and until the person or firm providing such notice has delivered to the governing authority or its designated agent a valid surety bond, executed by a surety corporation authorized to transact business in this state, protecting the county or municipality, as applicable, against any damage caused by such person or firm in an amount specified by the governing authority not exceeding $5,000.00 or, at the option of the person or firm harvesting timber, a valid irrevocable letter of credit issued by a bank or savings and loan association, as defined in Code Section 7-1-4, in the amount of and in lieu of such bond. For purposes of this paragraph, any such surety bond or letter of credit shall be valid only for the calendar year in which delivered; (4) Notice shall be effective for such harvesting operation on such tract within such unincorporated area of the county or incorporated area of the municipality upon receipt of the same by the applicable governing authority or its designated agent and, if applicable, compliance with the requirements of paragraph (3) of this subsection and until such time as the person or firm giving such notice has completed the

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harvesting operation for such tract; provided, however, that any subsequent change in the facts required to be provided for purposes of such notice shall be reported to the governing authority or its designated agent within three business days after such change; (5) Notice requirements shall be applicable to any such timber harvested on or after the effective date of the ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this Code section; and (6) Violation of the notice requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this Code section shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.00. (c) The director shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary for purposes of the standard form required by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) Any municipal governing authority or designated agent thereof which receives a notice required by ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this Code section regarding timber harvesting operations to be conducted in whole or in part within the corporate limits of such municipality shall transmit a copy of such notice to the governing authority of the county or the designated agent thereof. (e)(1) No county, municipality, or other political subdivision in this state shall require any person or firm harvesting standing timber therein for delivery as pulpwood, logs, poles, posts, or wood chips to any woodyard or processing plant located inside or outside this state to provide any notice of or plan or security for such harvesting or hauling of forest products except as provided by this Code section. (2) No county, municipality, or other political subdivision in this state shall require any person or firm harvesting standing timber therein for delivery as pulpwood, logs, poles, posts, or wood chips to any woodyard or processing plant located inside or outside this state to obtain any permit for such harvesting or hauling of forest products, including without limitation any permit for any new driveway in connection with timber harvesting operations; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not otherwise limit the authority of a county or municipality to regulate roads or streets under its jurisdiction in accordance with Title 32."
SECTION 2. Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, is amended by striking paragraph (10) of Code Section 32-4-42, relating to powers of counties, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(10) In addition to the powers specifically delegated to it in this title and except as otherwise provided by Code Section 12-6-24, a county shall have the authority to adopt and enforce rules, regulations, or ordinances; to require permits; and to perform all other acts which are necessary, proper, or incidental to the efficient operation and development of the county road system; and this title shall be liberally construed to that end. Any power vested in or duty placed on a county but not implemented by specific provisions for the exercise thereof may be executed and carried out by a

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county in a reasonable manner subject to such limitations as may be provided by law; and"
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by striking paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 32-4-92, relating to powers of municipalities, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(7) Except as otherwise provided by Code Section 12-6-24, a A municipality may regulate and control the use of the public roads on its municipal street system and on portions of the county road systems extending within the corporate limits of the municipality. Any municipality may regulate the parking of vehicles on any such roads in order to facilitate the flow of traffic and to this end may require and place parking meters on or immediately adjacent to any or all of such roads for the purpose of authorizing timed parking in designated spaces upon the payment of a charge for such privilege. A municipality also may place such parking meters on or adjacent to any public road on the state highway system located within the corporate limits of the municipality when authorized by the department pursuant to Code Section 32-6-2;"
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 32-6-1, relating to obstructing, encroaching on, or injuring public roads, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"32-6-1. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct, encroach upon, solicit the sale of any merchandise on, or injure materially any part of any public road. , and any For purposes of this Code section, the term 'obstruct' shall include without limitation the causing of any buildup of rock, gravel, mud, dirt, chemicals, or other materials by continued ingress or egress of vehicles or of any natural waters dammed or redirected by diversion to an extent which presents a hazard to the traveling public. (b) Any person who unlawfully obstructs, encroaches upon, or injures said public road shall be responsible for reimbursing the Department of Transportation or the applicable local governing authority in the case of a road which is part of a county road system or municipal street system for the costs of removal of said obstructions or encroachments and the costs of repairs to the public road incurred by such department or local governing authority, including any costs associated with traffic management; provided, however, that such costs shall be limited to those costs which are directly incurred from such damages. Costs incurred for traffic management may include, but not be limited to, costs incurred for flagging, signing, or provision of detours, provided that these activities are directly caused by the obstruction, encroachment, or injury to the public road system. The court may, in addition to any other sentence authorized by law, order a person convicted of violating this Code section to make such restitution for the offense. (c) Nothing However, nothing in this Code section shall abridge or limit any authority provided by law for the installation and operation of vending machines at welcome centers, tourist centers, and safety rest areas. Nothing in this Code section shall limit in

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any way the departments authority to lease property to state or federal agencies, counties, or municipalities as provided for in Code Section 32-7-5, or limit the Department of Transportations ability to grant a license to any utility or railroad corporation as defined in Code Section 46-1-1."
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 33, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson
Kemp Ladd Y Lamutt Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
April 2, 2002

Please record my affirmative vote on the sub to HB 1154. I was out of the chamber on Senate business.

/s/ Doug Haines

HB 1109. By Representative Parham of the 122nd:

A BILL to amend Code Section 40-16-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board and commissioner of motor vehicle safety, so as to change certain provisions relating to per diem expense allowances of board members; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jackson of the 50th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson
Kemp Ladd Y Lamutt Lee Y M V Bremen Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

HB 1552. By Representative Hudgens of the 24th:

A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from City of Colbert ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the City of Colbert, which is in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to City of Colbert ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Beatty of the 47th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh
Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

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HB 1553. By Representative Hudgens of the 24th:

A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of education of Madison County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Beatty of the 47th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

HB 1025. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Sims of the 167th, Jamieson of the 22nd and Heard of the 89th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to change

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certain provisions regarding the exemption with respect to urban transit systems; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Dean of the 31st.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle
Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd N Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 1.

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

HB 1070. By Representatives Irvin of the 45th, Sims of the 167th, O'Neal of the 139th, Walker of the 141st, Lunsford of the 109th and others:

A BILL to amend Code Section 17-17-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notification to victim of accused's motion for new trial or appeal, release on bail or recognizance, appellate proceedings, and outcome of appeal, so as to provide that, in cases in which the accused is convicted of a capital offense and receives the death penalty, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to notify the victim's family of the filing and disposition of

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appeals from and other legal proceedings regarding such conviction and to provide the family with periodic reports on the status of such matters; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hamrick of the 30th.
The Senate Corrections, Correctional Institutions and Property Committee offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 1070 by inserting after "conviction" on line 6 on page 1 "which the Attorney General is defending".
By striking lines 18 through 20 on page 1.
By striking "(2)" on line 21 on page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof "(1)".
By inserting after "conviction" on line 22 on page 1 "which are being defended by the Attorney General ".
By striking "(3)" on line 25 on page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof "(2)".
By inserting after "conviction" on line 26 on page 1 "which is being defended by the Attorney General ".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes

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Y Cagle Cheeks
Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Kemp Ladd Y Lamutt Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

HB 1049. By Representatives Childers of the 13th, Millar of the 59th, Stephens of the 150th, Henson of the 65th and Orrock of the 56th:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to leaves of absence for public officers and employees, so as to provide for state employees to receive a leave of absence, with pay, for serving as an organ or bone marrow donor; to provide a definition of the term "organ"; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Thomas of the 54th.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

February 25, 2002

The Honorable Buddy Childers State Representative State Capitol, Room HM-1 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: Fiscal Note House Bill 1049 (LC 30 0183)

Dear Representative Childers:

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1995

This Bill would award State employees who serve as donors of bone marrow or organs with paid leaves of absence of seven or thirty days respectively. While current law provides a paid leave for kidney donation, the Bill would broaden the range of body parts giving qualification. The Bill would become effective when passed and signed.

The term, "organ", is defined in the Bill. However, the meanings of "serves as an organ donor" and "donation" are not sufficiently specific for estimates of the timing, number, or dollar amounts of paid leaves to be made. According to the Bill, an "employee. . . who serves as an organ donor for the purpose of transplantation shall receive a leave of absence, with pay." Qualification seems to come from a statement from a medical practitioner "who is to perform such transplantation procedure" but, evidently, who hasn't done so. Though qualified, the employee is perhaps not yet free to take paid leave. Later in the Bill, the qualification for leave becomes non-applicable if "donation" does not occur. If "donation" means subjection of the employee to the transplantation procedure, the statement from the medical practitioner should have been expected to come from one who has already performed the procedure. The employee leaves then would go to those who already had been involved in transplantation (donation?) rather than to those who were committed to such involvement (donation?). Should transplantation occur only when a donor loses his or her life (in, say, an auto accident), the latter definition of "donation" rather than the former would no doubt be preferred by employees.

Lacking definitions of "serving as a donor", "donation", and of the timing of leave and pay that follows from them, the fiscal consequences of the offer of paid leaves for State employees are not determinable.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

/s/ Bill Tomlinson, Director Office of Planning and Budget

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott

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Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hecht Hill
Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens
Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senator Lee of the 29th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Lee was excused.

HB 1313. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd and Buck of the 135th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the computation of taxable net income for income tax purposes, so as to increase the amount of retirement income exclusion; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Brown of the 26th.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400 February 8, 2002

The Honorable Thomas Buck, Chairman House Ways and Means Committee State Representative State Capitol, Room 133

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2002

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Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Chairman Buck:

Subject: Fiscal Note House Bill 1313 (LC 18 1578)

This Bill would raise the maximum amount of retirement income which could be excluded from net taxable income for taxpayers 62 years of age or older under Georgia's individual income tax. Currently, the exclusion limit is $14, 000. For taxable year 2002, the exclusion limit would rise to $14,500; for taxable year 2003 and years following, a limit would climb to $15, 000. The new provisions would become effective on January 1, 2002.

The fiscal impact of raising the exclusion has been estimated using a simulation model for taxpayers of age 62 or older. distributions of gross income for tax-years 1986 through 1998 have been fitted to filer classes, personal and dependent exemptions, standard and itemized deductions, 65-and-over deductions, and retirement exclusions. Time sensitive measures of central tendency and variation for those distributions have been identified and have been projected froward for tax-years 1999 through 2003. Finally, the respective income tax liabilities for the 62-and-over group under the $14, 000 and $14, 500 and $14, 500 and $15,000 exclusions respectively have been compared.

The Bill would reduce the yield of the individual income tax in tax-year 2002 by roughly $6.1 million and in 2003 by roughly $6.4 million. The reduction rises from 2002 to 2003 because of rising number of retirees and growing levels of taxable income. In later years, the annual revenue reduction can be expected to continue to climb.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

/s/ Bill Tomlinson, Director Office of Planning and Budget

Senators Johnson of the 1st, Stephens of the 51st and Price of the 56th offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 1313 by striking line 1 of page 1 through line 14 of page 2 and inserting in their place the following:
"To amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to provide that income of taxpayers who are 65

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years of age or older which is from any source other than certain earned income shall not be subject to state income tax; to provide for a three-year phase in of such exclusion; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, is amended by striking paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (a) and inserting in their place new paragraphs (4), (5), and (5.1) to read as follows:
'(4)(A) Income received from public pension or retirement funds, programs, or systems the income from which is exempted by federal law or treaty when the income is otherwise included in the taxpayers federal adjusted gross income. (B) Except as specifically provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, paragraph (5) of this subsection, paragraph (5.1) of this subsection, and paragraph (7) of this subsection, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1989, no income from a public pension or retirement fund, program, or system (including those pension or retirement funds, programs, or systems provided for in Title 47) shall be exempt from income taxation in this state, notwithstanding any provision of Title 47 or any other provision of law to the contrary; (5)(A) Retirement income otherwise included in Georgia taxable net income not to exceed the exclusion amount as follows:
(i) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1989, and prior to January 1, 1990, retirement income not to exceed an exclusion amount of $8,000.00 per year received from any source; (ii) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1990, and prior to January 1, 1994, retirement income not to exceed an exclusion amount of $10,000.00 per year received from any source; (iii) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1994, and prior to January 1, 1995, retirement income from any source not to exceed an exclusion amount of $11,000.00; (iv) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1995, and prior to January 1, 1999, retirement income from any source not to exceed an exclusion amount of $12,000.00; (v) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1999, and prior to January 1, 2000, retirement income from any source not to exceed an exclusion amount of $13,000.00; (vi) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2000, and prior to January 1, 2001, retirement income not to exceed an exclusion amount of $13,500.00 per year received from any source; and (vii) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2001, retirement income from any source not to exceed an exclusion amount of $14,000.00 with respect to

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taxpayers who do not qualify for the exclusion pursuant to paragraph (5.1) of this subsection. (B) In the case of a married couple filing jointly, each spouse shall if otherwise qualified be individually entitled to exclude retirement income received by that spouse up to the exclusion amount, so that the total amount excluded on such joint return may if otherwise allowable be up to twice the individual exclusion amount. (C) The exclusion provided for in this paragraph shall not apply to or affect and shall be in addition to those adjustments to net income provided for under any other paragraph of this subsection. (D) A taxpayer shall be eligible for the exclusion granted by this paragraph only if the taxpayer: (i) Is 62 years of age or older during any part of the taxable year; or (ii) Is permanently and totally disabled in that the taxpayer has a medically demonstrable disability which is permanent and which renders the taxpayer incapable of performing any gainful occupation within the taxpayers competence. (E) For the purposes of this paragraph, retirement income shall include but not be limited to interest income, dividend income, net income from rental property, capital gains income, income from royalties, income from pensions and annuities, and no more than $4,000.00 of an individuals earned income. Earned income in excess of $4,000.00, including but not limited to net business income earned by an individual from any trade or business carried on by such individual, wages, salaries, tips, and other employer compensation, shall not be regarded as retirement income. The receipt of earned income shall not diminish any taxpayers eligibility for the retirement income exclusion allowed by this paragraph except to the extent of the express limitation provided in this subparagraph. (F) The commissioner shall by regulation require proof of the eligibility of the taxpayer for the exclusion allowed by this paragraph.; (G) The commissioner shall by regulation provide that for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1989, and ending before October 1, 1990, penalty and interest may be waived or reduced for any taxpayer whose estimated tax payments and tax withholdings are less than 70 percent of such taxpayers Georgia income tax liability if the commissioner determines that such underpayment or deficiency is due to an increase in net taxable income attributable directly to amendments to this paragraph or paragraph (4) of this subsection enacted at the 1989 special session of the General Assembly and not due to willful neglect or fraud; (5.1)(A) As used in this paragraph, the term "qualified income" means all income of a taxpayer from any source but shall not include wages or salary. (B)(i) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2003, and prior to January 1, 2004, 33 percent of qualified income of a taxpayer who is 65 years of age or older during any part of the taxable year. (ii) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2004, and prior to January 1, 2005, 66 percent of qualified income of a taxpayer who is 65 years of age or older during any part of the taxable year.

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(iii) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2005, all qualified income of a taxpayer who is 65 years of age or older during any part of the taxable year. (C) The commissioner shall by regulation require proof of the eligibility of the taxpayer for the exclusion allowed by this paragraph;'.
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2003."

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Price of the 56th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp
Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 23, nays 27, and the Johnson, Stephens, Price amendment was lost.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan

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2001

Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

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

HB 1538. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th and Floyd of the 138th:

A BILL to amend Article 11 of Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority, so as to assign the authority to the Department of Natural Resources for administrative purposes only; to change certain provisions regarding books and records; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hooks of the 14th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks

Y Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith

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Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

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N Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Starr Stephens
Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 2.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following communication was received by the Secretary:
The State Senate
April 2, 2002
Re: HB 1538
Please let the record reflect that I inadvertently pressed the red (nay) button instead of the green (yes). My true vote is Yes to HB 1538.
/s/ Carol Jackson
HB 1040. By Representatives Powell of the 23rd, Connell of the 115th, Harbin of the 113th and Jackson of the 112th:
A BILL to amend Part 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospitals and nursing homes, so as to allow a traumatic burn care medical practice to have a lien on a cause of action accruing to an injured person for the costs of care and treatment arising out of the cause of action; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Brush of the 24th.

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2003

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

HB 947. By Representative Ashe of the 46th:

A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund," so as to provide a postretirement benefit increase; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Tate of the 38th.

The following Fiscal Notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

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August 8, 2001
The Honorable Bill Cummings State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 947 (Substitute) (LC 21 6558S)
Dear Representative Cummings:
This bill would amend provisions relating to retirement benefits for members of the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund. Specifically, this bill would increase the monthly benefit paid to such members by the sum of $2.00 for each year that the member has been retired and additionally by a sum, not to exceed $2.00, for each year of creditable service obtained by the member.
This is to certify that this retirement bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
October 14, 2001

Honorable Bill Cummings, Chairman House Retirement Committee State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 947 (LC 21 6558S) Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund
Dear Chairman Cummings:

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This bill would amend provisions relating to retirement benefits for members of the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund. Specifically, this bill would increase the monthly benefit paid to retirees and beneficiaries by the sum of $2.00 for each year that the member has been retired, and additionally by a sum, not to exceed $2.00, for each year of creditable service obtained by the member. The maximum monthly benefit allowed under this legislation would be $2,150.

The first year cost of this legislation would be $1,632,000 in order to meet the concurrent funding requirements of O.C.G.A. 47-20-50. The first year cost represents an increase of 1.21% in the employer contribution rate. The cost estimate includes $1,511,000 each year for the next 10 years to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability and $121,000 in interest. The estimated cost is based on current member data, actuarial assumptions, and actuarial methods. It should be noted that changes in any of these variables could affect the cost of this legislation. Any future costs associated with this legislation would be paid for with funds provided by the Fulton County Board of Education.

The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$ 10,951,000

(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$ 1,511,000

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued liability created by this bill would be amortized. 10

(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result

from the bill.

$

0

(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.

9.25%

(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).

10.46%

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(7) The dollar amount of the increase in the annual employer

contribution which is necessary to maintain the

retirement system in an actuarially sound condition.

$ 1,632,000*

* The first year cost to the retirement system is $121,000 greater than the amount required each year for the next 10 years to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability. The difference is the projected lost earnings from interest, since contributions are not made at the beginning of the fiscal year.

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks
Crotts Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Price
Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 949. By Representative Ashe of the 46th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to continue the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund," so as to change the provisions of such Act relating to the grant and calculation of cost of living benefit increases; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Tate of the 38th.
The following Fiscal Notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400 August 8, 2001
The Honorable Bill Cummings State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 949 (Substitute) (LC 21 6559S)
Dear Representative Cummings:
This bill would amend provisions relating to retirement benefits for certain members and beneficiaries of the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund. Specifically, this bill would provide for a cost-of-living benefit increase equal to 3 percent of the pension benefit received by the member or beneficiary. This increase would only apply to those members or beneficiaries who have been receiving retirement benefits for two or more years. This bill requires the board of education to provide all funding necessary to implement the provisions of this legislation.
This is to certify that this retirement bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
October 14, 2001
Honorable Bill Cummings, Chairman House Retirement Committee State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 949 (LC 21 6559S) Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund
Dear Chairman Cummings:
This bill would amend provisions relating to retirement benefits for certain members and beneficiaries of the Fulton County School Employees Pension Fund. Specifically, this bill would provide for an annual cost-of-living increase equal to 3 percent of the pension benefit received by the member or beneficiary. This increase would only apply, however, to those members or beneficiaries who have been receiving retirement benefits for two or more years.
The first year cost of this legislation would be $2,261,000 in order to meet the concurrent funding requirements of O.C.G.A. 47-20-50. The first year cost represents an increase of 1.68% in the employer contribution rate. The cost estimate includes $1,400,000 each year for the next 10 years and $469,000 each year for the next 22 years to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability. In addition, this cost estimate includes $225,000 each year to fund the normal cost and $167,000 in interest. The estimated cost is based on current member data, actuarial assumptions, and actuarial methods. It should be noted that changes in any of these variables could affect the cost of this legislation. Any future costs associated with this legislation would be paid for with funds provided by the Fulton County Board of Education.
The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

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(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$ 15,310,000

(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$ 1,869,000*

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued liability created by this bill would be amortized.

10 years and 22 years*

(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result from the bill.

$

225,000

(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.

9.25%

(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).

10.93%

(7) The dollar amount of the increase in the annual employer contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement system in an actuarially sound condition. $ 2,261,000**

* According to the actuary, the first year cost to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability is $1,869,000. Of this total, $1,400,000, associated with inactive members, would be amortized over a 10-year period. The remaining $469,000, associated with active members, would be amortized over 22 years.

** The first year cost to the retirement system is $167,000 greater than the combined sum of the amount required each year to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability and the normal cost. The difference is the projected lost earnings from interest, since contributions are not made at the beginning of the fiscal year.

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis
Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

HR 1144. By Representatives Tillman of the 173rd, Smith of the 169th, Mosley of the 171st, Coleman of the 142nd, Keen of the 174th and others:
A RESOLUTION conveying certain state owned real property located in Glynn County, including easements for use and access over certain state owned property located in Glynn County; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Kemp of the 3rd.

The Senate Finance and Public Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to HR 1144:

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A RESOLUTION
Conveying certain state owned real property located in Glynn County, Georgia; including easements for use and access over certain state owned property located in Glynn County, Georgia; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property, consisting of approximately 24.8 acres located in the City of Brunswick, G.M. District 26, Glynn County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Tract "A" of the said real property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Brunswick, being located in the G.M. District 26 of Glynn County, and containing approximately 0.843 acres as shown on a plat of survey prepared by the Shupe Surveying Company, P.C., more particularly Gary R. Nevill, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2401, dated December 20, 2001, and issued January 30, 2002, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission (hereinafter the "Conveyance Property"); and
WHEREAS, Tract "B" of the said real property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Brunswick, being located in the G.M. District 26 of Glynn County, and containing approximately 0.023 acres as shown on a plat of survey prepared by Shupe Surveying Company, P.C., more particularly Gary R. Nevill, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2401, dated December 20, 2001, and issued January 30, 2002, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission (hereinafter the "Easement Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Access Easement (Existing Paved Roadway and general right of ingress and egress) of the said real property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Brunswick, being located in the G.M. District 26 of Glynn County, and containing approximately 0.668 acres, also known as "Conservation Way", as shown on a plat of survey prepared by Shupe Surveying Company, P.C., more particularly Gary R. Nevill, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2401, dated December 20, 2001, and issued January 30, 2002, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission (hereinafter the "Access Easement"), and includes the general right of ingress and egress from the Conveyance Property to the Easement Property over and across the high ground and floating docks between the Conveyance Property and Easement Property; and
WHEREAS, said property is under the custody and management of the Department of Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America is in need of expanding its Coast Guard presence in Glynn County, Georgia; and

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WHEREAS, the location of a Coast Guard facility in Glynn County, Georgia, would be of great benefit to the local region and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has agreed to pay fair market value for the above-referenced Conveyance Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. That the State of Georgia is the owner of 0.843 acres of hereinabove described real property located in Glynn County, Georgia, previously identified as the Conveyance Property; and further that the State of Georgia is the owner of 0.023 acres of hereinabove described real property located in Glynn County, Georgia, previously identified as the Easement Property; and further that the State of Georgia is the owner of 0.668 acres of hereinabove described real property located in Glynn County, Georgia, previously identified as the Access Easement.
SECTION 2. That the above-described Conveyance Property shall be conveyed by the State of Georgia to the United States of America, for the benefit of the United States Coast Guard, and that easements over the above-described Easement Property and over the above-described Access Easement shall be granted by the State of Georgia to the United States of America, for the benefit of the United States Coast Guard, for the consideration of $347,000.00 and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged by the State of Georgia and the United States of America.
SECTION 3. That the conveyance of property and grant of easements herein conveyed and granted shall be subject to the following provisions and stipulations, the rights and obligations of the State of Georgia to be effectuated by its Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the rights and obligations of the United States of America to be effectuated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG):
(a) USCG agrees that it shall construct its new Station Brunswick upon the Conveyance Property based on the design and plans previously approved by the DNR. (b) USCG agrees that it shall construct all parking spaces for its new Station Brunswick, including parking for visitors, reservists, and USCG vehicles, boat trailers, and other mobile equipment, totally within the Conveyance Property. (c) USCG agrees that it shall construct, build, and erect all signage necessary to notify the public of access to the new Station Brunswick; provided, however, that all such signage shall be erected only at locations approved in writing by the DNR Coastal Resources Division Director. (d) USCG and the DNR agree that maintaining or controlling vehicular access to both the new Station Brunswick or to the DNRs Coastal Regional Headquarters will, at

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times, be necessary. USCG and the DNR agree that certain special events and festivals such as the DNRs annual Coastfest will involve special management of vehicular access to and from the site and agree to cooperate in directing traffic as may be necessary and not impeding essential USCG operations. (e) USCG agrees that it shall have no right to use the Marine Services Building located on adjacent property of the DNR except by written permission of the DNRs Coastal Resources Division Director. (f) USCG acknowledges that access to its floating dock that is to be constructed on the Easement Property in conjunction with the construction of its new Station Brunswick, is available only across the fixed and floating docks of the DNR. USCG also acknowledges that the location of power, water, and telephones to the USCG floating dock will also be across the fixed and floating docks of the DNR. USCG agrees that the DNR shall have the right to control such access and location of utilities. The DNR agrees that such access and utility location shall not be unreasonably denied. (g) USCG will not impede or obstruct or DNRs use and enjoyment of the north side of its existing floating docks and agrees that in the event that USCG causes shoaling to occur between the marsh on the north side of the USCG floating dock and the USCG floating dock so as to prevent access by DNRs vessels to the back side of the DNRs docks at low tide, USCG shall dredge and remove the shoaling in accordance with appropriate law. (h) USCG agrees that its present temporary building located on DNR property shall be removed within 45 days of the completion of the new Station Brunswick, as DNR has a pressing need to utilize the property presently occupied by the USCG temporary building.
SECTION 4. That the State of Georgia, subject to the other provisions of this resolution, for and in consideration of the above-referenced consideration and the mutual public purposes and benefits bestowed upon the parties, does hereby remise, convey, and forever quitclaim unto the United States of America any and all right, title, and interest of the State of Georgia in the above-described Conveyance Property, and hereby further grants unto the United States of America the aforementioned easement rights in the Easement Property and the Access Easement.
SECTION 5. That the conveyance of the above-described Conveyance Property and the grant of the easements to the Easement Property and Access Easement shall become effective upon the payment of the above-described consideration and the formal acceptance by the United States of America, such acceptance to be indicated by the signature of the appropriate official of the United States of America; and if not so accepted, this resolution shall expire five years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 6. That the executive director of the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect this resolution.

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SECTION 7. That a Memorandum of Conveyance concerning the Conveyance Property, Easement Property, and Access Easement, including the formal acceptance by the United States of America, shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Glynn County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 8. That this resolution shall become effective upon the signature of the Governor.
SECTION 9. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 42, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority was adopted by substitute.
HB 1086. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th, Royal of the 164th and Purcell of the 147th:
A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Food Act," so as to provide that certain food sales establishments shall post licenses on the premises in an open and conspicuous manner so as to be visible to the public; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator James of the 35th.
The Senate Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1086:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to provide that certain food sales establishments shall post licenses on the premises in an open and conspicuous manner so as to be visible to the public; to provide that neither the state nor any county, municipality, or consolidated government shall issue or renew any business or occupation license or permit for any food sales establishment until the food sales establishment complies with certain requirements; to change certain definitions relating to milk and milk food products; to adopt certain standards and requirements relating to milk and milk food products; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, is amended by striking Code Section 26-2-25, relating to licensing of food sales establishments, and inserting in its place the following:
"26-2-25. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a food sales establishment without having first obtained a license from the Commissioner. No license issued under this article shall be suspended or revoked except for health and sanitation reasons or violations of this article and until the licensee to be affected shall be provided with reasonable notice thereof and an opportunity for hearing, as provided under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Licenses issued under this article shall be valid

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until suspended or revoked and shall not be transferable with respect to persons or location. There shall be no fee for such license. Each food sales establishment licensed pursuant to this Code section shall post such license on the premises in an open and conspicuous manner so as to be visible to the public. Neither the state nor any county, municipality, or consolidated government shall issue or renew any business or occupation license or permit for any food sales establishment until the establishment complies with the requirements of this article."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 26-2-231, relating to definitions of terms used in the "Georgia Dairy Act of 1980," and inserting in its place the following:
"(b) Unless otherwise defined in this article, the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in the May, 1999 2001, Amended Version of the 'Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance' Recommendations of the United States Public Health Service - Food and Drug Administration and supplements thereto:
(1) 'Raw cows milk'; (2) 'Grade A whole milk'; (3) 'Grade A milk, pasteurized'; (4) 'Grade A skim milk'; (5) 'Grade A buttermilk'; (6) 'Grade A chocolate milk'; (7) 'Grade A modified solids milk'; and (8) 'Pasteurization.'"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 26-2-238, relating to standards and requirements for milk and milk food products generally, and inserting in its place the following:
"26-2-238. The standards and requirements of the May, 1999 2001, Amended Version of the 'Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance' Recommendations of the United States Public Health Service - Food and Drug Administration and supplements thereto, except as otherwise provided in this article, are expressly adopted as the standards and requirements for this state. Future changes in and supplements to said milk ordinance may be adopted by the Commissioner as a part of the standards and requirements for this state."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 29, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts
Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd N Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 2.

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

HB 1087. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Floyd of the 138th, Royal of the 164th and Purcell of the 147th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations as nuisances, so as to provide for additional definitions; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Cable of the 27th.

The Senate Agriculture Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1087:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations as nuisances, so as to change the provisions relating to the declared policy of the state; to provide for additional definitions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations as nuisances, is amended by striking subsections (a) and (b) of said Code section and inserting in their place the following:
"(a) It is the declared policy of the state to conserve, protect, and encourage the development and improvement of its agricultural land and facilities for the production of food and other agricultural products. When nonagricultural land uses extend into agricultural areas or when there are changed conditions in or around the locality of an agricultural facility, agricultural operations often become the subject of nuisance actions. As a result, agricultural facilities are sometimes forced to cease operations. Many others are discouraged from making investments in farm improvements or adopting new technology or methods. It is the purpose of this Code section to reduce losses of the states agricultural resources by limiting the circumstances under which agricultural facilities and operations may be deemed to be a nuisance.
(b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Agricultural area' means any land which is, or may be, legally used for an agricultural operation under applicable zoning laws, rules, and regulations at the time of commencement of the agricultural operation of the agricultural facility at issue and throughout the first year of operation of such agricultural facility. Any land which is not subject to zoning laws, rules, and regulations at the time of commencement of an agricultural operation of an agricultural facility and throughout the first year of operation of such agricultural facility shall be deemed an 'agricultural area' for purposes of this Code section. (1)(2) 'Agricultural facility' includes, but is not limited to, any land, building, structure, pond, impoundment, appurtenance, machinery, or equipment which is used for the commercial production or processing of crops, livestock, animals, poultry, honeybees, honeybee products, livestock products, poultry products, or products which are used in commercial aquaculture. Such term shall also include any farm labor camp or facilities for migrant farm workers. (2)(3) 'Agricultural operation' means:
(A) The plowing, tilling, or preparation of soil at an agricultural facility; (B) The planting, growing, fertilizing, or harvesting of crops;

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(C) The application of pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals, compounds, or substances to crops, weeds, or soil in connection with the production of crops, livestock, animals, or poultry; (D) The breeding, hatching, raising, producing, feeding, keeping, slaughtering, or processing of livestock, hogs, equines, chickens, turkeys, poultry or other fowl normally raised for food, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, dogs, rabbits, or similar farm animals for commercial purposes; (E) The production and keeping of honeybees, the production of honeybee products, and honeybee processing facilities; (F) The production, processing, or packaging of eggs or egg products; (G) The manufacturing of feed for poultry or livestock; (H) The rotation of crops; (I) Commercial aquaculture; (J) The application of existing, changed, or new technology, practices, processes, or procedures to any agricultural operation; and (K) The operation of any roadside market. (4) 'Changed conditions' means any one or more of the following: (A) Any change in the use of land in an agricultural area; (B) An increase in the magnitude of an existing use of land in or around the locality of an agricultural facility and includes, but is not limited to, urban sprawl into an agricultural area in or around the locality of an agricultural facility, or an increase in the number of persons making any such use, or an increase in the frequency of such use; or (C) The construction or location of improvements on land in or around the locality of an agricultural facility closer to an agricultural facility than those improvements located on such land at the time of commencement of the agricultural operation of the agricultural facility at issue and throughout the first year of operation of said agricultural facility. (5) 'Urban sprawl' means either of the following, or both: (A) The conversion of agricultural areas from traditional agricultural use to residential use; or (B) An increase in the number of residences in an agricultural area which increase is unrelated to the use of the agricultural area for traditional agricultural purposes."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Cable of the 27th offered the following amendment:

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Amend the Committee Substitute to HB1087 by On line 37, page 2, after the word "operation" change "of" to "or".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 39, nays 0, and the Cable amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 39, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton
Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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

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HB 1088. By Representatives Ray of the 128th, Royal of the 164th and Purcell of the 147th:

A BILL to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fish and other seafoods, so as to change the provisions relating to fees for a nonresident or alien wholesale fish dealer; to provide for reciprocal agreements; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Brown of the 26th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price
Ragan Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

On the motion, Senator Balfour of the 9th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler N Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick E Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt E Lee N M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Starr Stephens Y Stokes Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 8; the motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 3:44 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, April 3, 2002
Thirty-seventh Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 391.

By Senators Kemp of the 3rd and Johnson of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Sapelo Island Heritage Authority Act," so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for the appointment of certain members; to provide for reimbursement of expenses; to provide for a quorum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 409.

By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Tate of the 38th, Thomas of the 10th, Blitch of the 7th, Jackson of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Building Authority, so as to authorize the Georgia Building Authority to operate child care and child development centers; to authorize the Georgia Building Authority to enter into contracts for the operation of such centers; to purchase, rent, lease, sell, and otherwise acquire and dispose of personal and real property for the operation of such centers; to authorize the Georgia Building

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Authority to apply for and obtain all such licenses, permissions, regulatory approvals, and similar matters for the operation of such centers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 439.

By Senators Butler of the 55th, Stokes of the 43rd, Ladd of the 41st, Thomas of the 10th, Polak of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to provide that the police chief or chief executive officer of the security force created by said Act shall have the authority to administer the oath of office to any eligible peace officer employed as a member of such force; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 530.

By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th and Harp of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional bondsmen, so as to require continuing education as a condition of a professional bondsman or bail recovery agent conducting business in a county; to provide for the approval of continuing education programs; to provide a maximum fee for continuing education; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 405.

By Senators Polak of the 42nd, Thomas of the 10th, Burton of the 5th, Stokes of the 43rd, Ladd of the 41st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of county taxes, so as to revise and change the population and census application and certain provisions regarding payment of ad valorem taxes in installments; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal of certain provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 253.

By Senators Hecht of the 34th, Tanksley of the 32nd and Seabaugh of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Limited Liability Company Act," so as to change certain definitions and crossreferences; to change the provisions relating to approval rights of members and managers; to change the provisions relating to distributions upon the event of dissociation; to change the provisions relating to assignment of limited liability company interest; to change the provisions relating to taxation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 347.

By Senators Williams of the 6th and Kemp of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-4-130.1, relating to open seasons, creel and possession limits, and minimum size limits for certain finfish species, so as to provide that trawlers shall be exempt from the creel and possession limits for flounder, whiting, spot, and Atlantic croaker; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 358.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bowen of the 13th, Blitch of the 7th, Williams of the 6th, James of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of fire extinguishers and suppression systems, so as to change the powers and authority of the Commissioner with regard to licensees or permittees who violate the provisions of such chapter, rules and regulations of the Commissioner, and order and notices of the Commissioner; to change the grounds for suspension, revocation, and refusal to issue, renew, or continue licenses and permits; to authorize the Commissioner to impose fines for violations of such chapter; to authorize the Commissioner to place licensees or permittees on probation under such reasonable terms and conditions as the Commissioner may determine; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 369.

By Representatives Watson of the 70th, Mobley of the 69th, Bordeaux of the 151st, Sailor of the 71st and Forster of the 3rd:
A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures regarding new trials, so as to provide for extraordinary motions for new trials based on newly discovered evidence regarding paternity of a child; to provide requirements for filing such a motion; to provide that relief on such motion shall be granted if genetic testing conclusively shows that the alleged father is not the natural father of the child and if the alleged father has not adopted the child and if the child was not conceived by artificial insemination; and for other purposes.

HB 557.

By Representatives Buck of the 135th and Cummings of the 27th:
A BILL to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that the board of directors of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System may provide a survivors benefit for members, retired members, and former members; to define a certain term; to establish a survivors benefits fund; and for other purposes.

HB 1393. By Representatives Royal of the 164th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Porter of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to transfer the OneGeorgia Authority from the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism to the Department of Community Affairs; to change certain provisions regarding duties of the Department of Community Affairs; to change certain provisions relating to contracts with public and private individuals and entities; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

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HB 525.

By Representatives Harrell of the 62nd, Unterman of the 84th, McClinton of the 68th, Channell of the 111th and Lord of the 121st:

A BILL to amend Code Section 33-24-58.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health benefit policy coverage for certain maternity benefits, so as to change the provisions regarding required notices; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:

SR 965. By Senator Scott of the 36th:

A RESOUTION creating the Joint MARTA Finance Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Rules Committee.

SR 977. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Beatty of the 47th, Cagle of the 49th, Mullis of the 53rd, Brush of the 24th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the State Road and Tollway Authority to use tolls from individual projects to pay for only those individual projects, and no others; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Appropriations Committee.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1784. By Representatives Childers of the 13th, Smith of the 12th and Reece of the 11th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Rome ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1785. By Representatives Childers of the 13th, Smith of the 12th and Reece of the 11th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Floyd County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1798. By Representative McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Lincoln County, so as to provide for compensation for members of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1804. By Representatives Wix of the 33rd, Johnson of the 35th, Golick of the 30th, Parsons of the 40th, Wiles of the 34th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act known as the "South Cobb Development Authority Act," so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of the authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1805. By Representatives Wix of the 33rd, Johnson of the 35th, Golick of the 30th, Parsons of the 40th, Wiles of the 34th and others:
A BILL to authorize Cobb County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1806. By Representative Anderson of the 116th:
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Gough; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1807. By Representatives Cash of the 108th, Lunsford of the 109th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend and restate an Act known as the "Henry County Development Authority Act," so as to substantially revise the laws relating to the Henry County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1808. By Representative Stephens of the 150th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Bloomingdale, so as to extend the present corporate limits of said municipality and annex and incorporate certain additional land to said municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1811. By Representative Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Dade County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for the composition and membership of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1812. By Representative McCall of the 90th:
A BILL to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Elbert County for the purpose of determining if a change in the form of government is desired by the people of said county; to provide for the creation of a study committee to determine what changes in the form of government of said county may be appropriate; to provide that the creation of said study committee shall be contingent on the results of the referendum election; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1813. By Representative Smith of the 169th:
A BILL to amend an act creating the board of commissioners of Brantley County, so as to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Brantley County for the purpose of ascertaining if a change in the form of

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government of Brantley County is desired by the people of said county; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1814. By Representative Smith of the 169th:

A BILL to amend an Act providing for election of the members of the Board of Education of Brantley County, so as to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in the Brantley County school district for the purpose of ascertaining if a change in the manner of electing the Board of Education of Brantley County is desired by the people of said school district; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Banking and Financial Institutions Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 547 HB 1253 HB 1669

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Cheeks of the 23rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1112 HB 1178 HB 1402 HB 1449

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1457 HB 1559 HB 1568 HR 1105

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002 The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
April 1, 2002
Honorable Frank Eldridge, Jr. Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Eldridge:
The Senate Committee on Higher Education met on Wednesday, March 27, 2002, and considered Governor Roy Barnes' appointees to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Senate that the following appointees be confirmed:
Honorable Wanda Yancey Rodwell of DeKalb County, for the term of office beginning March 18, 2002, and ending January 1, 2005.
Honorable William H. Cleveland, II, of Fulton County, for the term of office beginning October 4, 2001, and ending January 1, 2002, and beginning January 2, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.
Honorable Hugh A. Carter, Jr., of Fulton County, for the term of office beginning January 2, 2002, and ending January 1, 2009.
If you require further information, please call on me.
Sincerely,
/s/ Jack Hill

Mr. President:
The Health and Human Services Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

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HB 69 HB 828 HB 1344 HB 1400 HB 1565

Do Pass

HR 946 Do Pass

Do Pass by Substitute

SR 910

Do Pass by Substitute

Do Pass by Substitute

SR 934

Do Pass as Amended

Do Pass

SR 941

Do Pass

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted,

Senator Stokes of the 43rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 885 HB 1104 HB 1136 HB 1206

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1279 HB 1514 HB 1556

Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Natural Resources Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1056 HB 1616 HB 1699

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Reapportionment Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1526 Do Pass HB 1667 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Golden of the 8th District, Chairman

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Minority Report April 3, 2002

I file an objection and opposition to HB 1667 pursuant to Senate Rule 117, due to its violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. HB 1667 was passed out of Reapportionment Committee today.
/s/ Senator Price of the 56th Mr. President:

The Rules Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1297 Do Pass HR 1296 Do Pass

HR 1374 Do Pass

SR 926

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Scott of the 36th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1586 HB 1707 HB 1758 HB 1761 HB 1762 HB 1763 HB 1764 HB 1765 HB 1766 HB 1767 HB 1771 HB 1775 HB 1776 HB 1777

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1778 HB 1779 HB 1780 HB 1781 HB 1787 HB 1788 HB 1791 HB 1792 HB 1793 HB 1794 HB 1796 HB 1799 HB 1801 HB 1802

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

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The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1056 HB 1104 HB 1112 HB 1136 HB 1178 HB 1206

HB 1253 HB 1279 HB 1297 HB 1344 HB 1400 HB 1402

HB 1449 HB 1457 HB 1514 HB 1526 HB 1556 HB 1559

HB 1565 HB 1568 HB 1616 HB 1667 HB 1669 HB 1699

HB 547 HB 69 HB 828 HB 885 HR 1105 HR 1296

HR 1374 HR 946 SR 910 SR 926 SR 934 SR 941

Senator Kemp of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Blitch of the 7th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Blitch was excused.

Senator Johnson of the 1st asked unanimous consent that Senator Gingrey of the 37th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Gingrey was excused.

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Fort Gillis Golden Guhl Haines

Hamrick Harbison Harp Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Lee Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen

Paul Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Williams

Those not answering were:

Blitch(exc) Polak Vacancy, 19th

Gingrey(exc) Tate

Hecht Walker

The following members were off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present:

Senators: Tate

Hecht

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The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Senator Dean of the 31st introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Don Hattaway of Cartersville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 964. By Senator Brown of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the birthday and the life of Joyce Welch Gresham; and for other purposes.
SR 966. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending the exemplary public service career of Lydia Jackson Sartain; and for other purposes.
SR 967. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending the mayor, council, municipal staff, and citizens of Lavonia, Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 968. By Senators Dean of the 31st and Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Honorable Hugh Marion Gillis and requesting the naming of a public fishing area in his honor; and for other purposes.
SR 969. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Northgate High School Varsity Wrestling Team; and for other purposes.
SR 970. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Franklin Hall; and for other purposes.
SR 971. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Rodney J. Hall; and for other purposes.

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SR 972. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:

A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of C. A. "Tony" Griffin; and for other purposes.

SR 973. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:

A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mark W. Neville; and for other purposes.

SR 974. By Senators Johnson of the 1st and Thomas of the 2nd:

A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Bobby Reed, Jr.; and for other purposes.

SR 975. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Butler of the 55th and Stokes of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION commending Dennis Scott; and for other purposes.

SR 976. By Senators Marable of the 52nd and Dean of the 31st:

A RESOLUTION commending Jason Swinford; and for other purposes.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

April 3, 2002 Thirty-seventh Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 1586

Jackson of the 50th ETOWAH WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Etowah Water and Sewer Authority, so as to change provisions relating to the issuance of revenue bonds; to remove a monetary limitation on debt of the authority; to provide for a limitation of 40 years on the maturity of revenue bonds of the authority; to provide expressly for certain intergovernmental contracts between the authority and Dawson County; and for other purposes.

HB 1707
HB 1758 HB 1761 HB 1762

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Fort of the 39th James of the 35th Tate of the 38th Hecht of the 34th Price of the 56th Shafer of the 48th Scott of the 36th FULTON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of the offices of tax receiver of Fulton County and tax collector of Fulton County into the office of tax commissioner of Fulton County, so as to provide for the election of the tax commissioner of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd SMYRNA, CITY OF
A BILL to authorize the City of Smyrna to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.

Brush of the 24th LINCOLN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

Smith of the 25th SINCLAIR WATER AUTHORITY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Sinclair Water Authority, so as to change a provision relating to notice of meetings of the governing board of the Sinclair Water Authority; and for other purposes.

2038 HB 1763
HB 1764 HB 1765 HB 1766 HB 1767

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Lamutt of the 21st Gingrey of the 37th Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd MARIETTA, CITY OF
A BILL to authorize the City of Marietta to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
Brush of the 24th LINCOLN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lincoln County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Bowen of the 13th TIFT COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Tift County Board of Education, so as to redistrict the Tift County Board of Education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Lee of the 29th PIKE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Cable of the 27th UPSON COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Upson County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1771 HB 1775 HB 1776 HB 1777 HB 1778

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Cheeks of the 23rd WAYNESBORO, CITY OF
A BILL to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro, so as to change the method of filling vacancies in the office of mayor and city councilmember; and for other purposes.

Mullis of the 53rd WALKER COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Walker County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.

Thomas of the 54th CATOOSA COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

Hooks of the 14th LEE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Lee County, so as to change certain provisions regarding the compensation of the chairperson and the other members of the board; and for other purposes.

Hooks of the 14th LEE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Lee County on a salary, so as to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Lee County shall have jurisdiction to try certain misdemeanor cases arising in the county where the defendant waives a jury trial and pleads guilty to such misdemeanor; and for other purposes.

2040 HB 1779 HB 1780 HB 1781 HB 1787
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Guhl of the 45th PORTERDALE, CITY OF
A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Porterdale; and for other purposes.
Gillis of the 20th EMANUEL COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition and election of the Board of Education of Emanuel County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Cable of the 27th MONROE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Monroe County, Georgia," so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; and for other purposes.
Gingrey of the 37th ACWORTH, CITY OF
A BILL to authorize the City of Acworth to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
Cable of the 27th Moore of the 18th Brown of the 26th BIBB COUNTY
A BILL to repeal an Act amending the Act establishing the Board of Public Education and Orphanage of Bibb County and which was contingent upon approval of the voters of Bibb County in a referendum to be conducted on the date of the November, 2002, general election; and for other purposes.

HB 1791 HB 1792 HB 1793 HB 1794 HB 1796

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Price of the 56th Stephens of the 51st CHEROKEE COUNTY
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 the salary system, so as to provide for a change in the salary of the clerk of the superior court, the judge of the probate court, and the judge of the magistrate court of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.
Price of the 56th Stephens of the 51st CHEROKEE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the membership of the Board of Education of Cherokee County, so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the members of said board of education; and for other purposes.
Price of the 56th Stephens of the 51st CHEROKEE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Cherokee County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Price of the 56th Stephens of the 51st CHEROKEE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the numbering of positions of membership on the Cherokee County Board of Education, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Crotts of the 17th McDONOUGH, CITY OF
A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of McDonough, so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; and for other purposes.

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Hill of the 4th BULLOCH COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Bulloch County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1801

Bowen of the 13th WORTH COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of a chairperson and four members of the Worth County Board of Education, so as to reapportion the education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1802

Bowen of the 13th WORTH COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a board of commissioners of Worth County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 44, nays 0.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

CONSENT CALENDAR FOR
LOCAL BILLS ASIGNED AS GENERAL BILLS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002 THIRTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 1676

Coffee County; board of education; compensation (SLGO(G)-10th) Sims-167th

HB 1701 Eastman, City of; new charter (SLGO(G)-10th) Coleman-142nd

HB 1269

Seminole County; magistrate court; law library fee (S JUDY-32nd) Broome-160th

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D

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Y Dean Fort
Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker
Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

The legislation on the Consent Calendar for Local Bills Assigned as General Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please record my vote as a yes on the additional Local Calendar as assigned as general bills.
/s/ Tommie Williams 6th District

Senator Price of the 56th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Joy Maxey.

Senator Thomas of the 10th introduced National Basketball Association player, Dennis Scott, commended by SR 975, adopted previously. Mr. Scott addressed the Senate briefly.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002 THIRTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 1622 Dentistry; practicing without license; felony (JUDY-22nd) Jackson-148th

HB 1433

Sunday sales; beer and wine by the drink; certain counties and municipalities; referendum (Substitute)(V&CA-15th) Amerson-7th

HB 1062 HB 996

Cruelty to children in second degree; add nonmerger provision (Substitute)(JUDY-12th) Barnes-97th
Code of Georgia; corrections (S JUDY-32nd) Walker-141st

HB 997

Elections Code; corrections (S JUDY-32nd) Walker-141st

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HB 1361 HB 1324 HB 1369 HB 1176 HB 1002 HB 585
HB 254 HB 955 HB 1303 HB 1434 HB 1407 HB 1441 HB 1068 HB 1236

Georgia Fair Lending Act; enact (Substitute)(B&FI-33rd) Smith-175th
Property insurance; consumer product repair cost; certain exception (I&L-17th) Shaw-176th
Insurance; retail vendors of communications equipment; limited license (Substitute)(I&L-15th) Boggs-168th
Trusts; redefine "foreign corporation" (B&FI-48th) Parrish-144th
General appropriations; FY 2002-2003 (Substitute)(APPROP-14th) Murphy-18th
Pharmacy benefit managers; licensing and inspection (Substitute) (Amendments)(H&HS-43rd) Parham-122nd
(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on April 2, 2002.)
Judicial Retirement; state court judges; transfer funds from Employees' Retirement (RET-22nd) Benfield-67th
Teachers Retirement; 25 years' service; obtain 3 additional years (RET-39th) Massey-86th
Marine manufacturers; contracts with dealers; termination provisions (Substitute)(F&PU-50th) Houston-166th
Income tax and Higher Education Savings Plan; amend provisions (F&PU-32nd) Buck-135th
State government; administer federal faith-based programs (I COOP-43rd) Smith-175th
Insurance premium tax credits; certified capital companies; provisions (Substitute)(I&L-32nd) Smith-175th
High school diplomas; issue to certain veterans (V&CA-30th) Stephens-150th
Public officers and employees; certain military duty; additional pay (SLGO(G)-53rd) Williams-5th

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HB 1245 HB 1421 HB 917 HB 765 HB 1128 HB 696 HB 1405 HB 1562 HB 1205 HB 1350 HB 1422 HB 1083 HB 487 HB 1210 HB 210

MARTA; sales tax proceeds; change provisions (Substitute)(SLGO-10th) Ashe-46th
Certain counties; superior court clerk; repeal Act providing additional compensation (APPROP-31st) Skipper-137th
Standby Guardianship Act; enact (S JUDY-32nd) Willard-44th
Teachers Retirement; creditable service; early childhood development service (RET-39th) James-140th
Motor vehicle liability; local governments; waiver of immunity (Substitute)(I&L-26th) Bordeaux-151st
Open records; emergency "911" calls; redact certain information (Substitute)(PUB SAF-29th) Birdsong-123rd
Public officers and employees on military duty; salary differential (Substitute)(DS&T-42nd) Birdsong-123rd
Abandoned motor vehicles; removal of vehicles; time (Substitute) (JUDY-12th) Johnson-35th
North Georgia College; abandoned military scholarships (H ED-4th) Birdsong-123rd
Community Health, Department of; grants to rural hospitals (H&HS-4th) Channell-111th
Soil and Water Conservation Commission; amend provisions (NAT R-20th) Sims-167th
Athletic trainers; license qualifications (V&CA-15th) McBee-88th
Archives and History; change Department to Division; amend provisions (V&CA-44th) Buckner-95th
Child abuse; access to records by child-caring and child-placing agencies (H&HS-38th) Sinkfield-57th
Teachers Retirement; return to service; elementary and secondary teachers (RET-52nd) McBee-88th

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HB 1192 Crimes; certain air bag installation; prohibition (V&CA-24th) Snow-2nd

HB 1575 Civil actions; monetary limit; jury of 12 (JUDY-18th) Davis-60th

HB 1333

Counties; single commissioner government; salary (JUDY-53rd) Snow-2nd

HB 1629

Henry County; sheriff's office; vacancies; deputies (PUB SAF-17th) Cash-108th

HB 931

Employees' Retirement; full retirement benefit; certain reemployment (RET-39th) Cummings-27th

HB 552

Employees' Retirement; redefine creditable service (RET-39th) Cummings-27th

HB 1320

Grounds for continuance; appellate court cases; General Assembly members (JUDY-30th) Bordeaux-151st

HB 1077

State deferred compensation programs; certain employees participate (SLGO(G)-40th) Holmes-53rd

HB 719

Veterinary medicine; substantial revision; State Board; provisions (Substitute)(AG-11th) James-140th

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

HB 1622. By Representatives Jackson of the 148th, Smyre of the 136th, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Childers of the 13th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, so as to change a conviction for practicing dentistry without a license to a felony and to establish penalties for such conviction; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Walker of the 22nd.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts
Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks
Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To: Secretary of the Senate

April 3, 2002

I was present in the chamber and intended to vote for HB1622 this morning. I was talking with a constituent and failed to vote the green button. Thank you.

/s/ Bill Stephens Senator 51st District

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
April 3, 2002
On HB 1622, I was downstairs working on other legislation. I vote YES on HB 1622.
/s/ Greg Hecht 34th District
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 1433. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to authorize counties and municipalities in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is lawful for consumption on the premises to permit and regulate the Sunday sale of malt beverages and wine for consumption on the premises in certain licensed establishments if approved by referendum; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Harbison of the 15th.
The Senate Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1433:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to authorize counties and municipalities in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is lawful for consumption on the premises to permit and regulate the Sunday sale of malt beverages and wine for consumption on the premises in certain licensed establishments if approved by referendum; to provide for the ballot question; to provide for the validity of certain resolutions or ordinances enacted pursuant to authorizations granted by other subsections of such Code section; to provide for hours of sale in certain facilities; to provide that the provisions of this Act are cumulative; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, is amended by inserting a new subsection to be designated subsection (p) to read as follows:
"(p)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, in all counties or municipalities in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is lawful for consumption on the premises, the governing authority of the county or municipality may, by resolution or ordinance conditioned on approval in a referendum, authorize the sale of malt beverages and wine for consumption on the premises on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 12:00 Midnight in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross sales from the sale of prepared meals or food in all of the combined retail outlets of the individual establishment where food is served and in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross income from the rental of rooms for overnight lodging. (2) Any governing authority desiring to permit and regulate Sunday sales pursuant to this subsection, but only after a referendum election, shall so provide by proper resolution or ordinance conditioned on a referendum. Not less than ten nor more than 60 days after the date of approval of such resolution or ordinance, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of the county or municipality to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of Sunday sales to the electors of the county or municipality for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of the election for a day not less than 30 nor more than 60 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published in the official organ of the county once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the governing authority of (name of municipality or county) be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of malt beverages and wine for beverage purposes by the drink?"

All persons desiring to vote for approval of Sunday sales shall vote "Yes," and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of Sunday sales shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on the question are for approval of Sunday sales, the governing authority may by appropriate resolution or ordinance permit and regulate Sunday sales by licensees. Otherwise, such Sunday sales shall not be permitted. The expense of the election shall be borne by the county or municipality in which the election is held. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct the election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. (3) Notwithstanding this subsection or any other provision of law, all county or municipal resolutions or ordinances enacted prior to the effective date of this Code section pursuant to the authorizations granted by subsections (a) through (i) of this

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Code section are declared to be valid and shall remain in full force and effect unless affirmatively repealed by the governing authority of the county or municipality. (4) In any municipality in which the sale of alcohol on Sunday is legal, such sale may begin at 9:00 A.M. in contiguous properties upon which is located a festival marketplace and entertainment project which is financed in whole or in part by public funds and which contains a minimum of 200,000 square feet of gross leasable space for retail sales and entertainment purposes and which is located in the central business district of any such municipality if more than 50 percent of such contiguous properties are owned or controlled by a governmental entity. (5) The provisions of this subsection are in addition to or cumulative of and not in lieu of any other provisions of this title granting certain authority to a county or municipality relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 29, nays 1, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush
Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht
Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr
Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

N Marable N Moore N Mullis Y Paul

Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 11.

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

HB 1062. By Representatives Barnes of the 97th, Dodson of the 94th, Seay of the 93rd, Wix of the 33rd and Buckner of the 95th:

A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to add a nonmerger provision for the offense of cruelty to children in the second degree; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1062:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to add a nonmerger provision for the offense of cruelty to children in the second degree; to provide for the crime of endangerment of a child under the age of 16; to provide for various degrees of endangering a child under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties; to provide that the offense is in addition to other punishment; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, is amended in Code Section 16-5-70, relating to cruelty to children,
by inserting a new subsection (f) to read as follows: "(f) The offense of cruelty to children in the second degree shall not be merged with a forcible felony, battery, or family violence battery, nor shall such offense be merged into another violation of cruelty to children in the second degree, and each violation shall be considered a separate offense."

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SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code Section 16-5-73 to follow Code Section 16-5-72, relating to reckless abandonment, to read as follows:
"16-5-73. (a) A parent, guardian, or other person having immediate control or custody of a child under the age of 16 commits the offense of endangering a child in the first degree if the person intentionally or with criminal negligence engages in conduct that causes death, bodily injury, or mental injury to the child. (b) A parent, guardian, or other person having immediate control or custody of a child under the age of 16 commits the offense of endangering a child in the second degree if the person intentionally or with criminal negligence engages in conduct that places the child in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or mental injury. A parent, guardian, or other person having immediate control or custody of a child under the age of 16 may not be held criminally liable under this subsection if there was a reasonable apprehension in the mind of the parent, guardian, or other person having immediate control or custody of the child that an act or failure to act would result in serious bodily injury caused by the family violence primary aggressor.
(c)(1) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years. (2) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (d) Any violation of this Code section shall be in addition to any other offense as provided by law. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit the use of the affirmative defense of: (1) Justification where a parent or person in loco parentis conducts reasonable discipline of a child under the age of 16 as provided in paragraph (3) of Code Section 16-3-20; or (2) Any other affirmative defense as provided by law."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2002.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Haines of the 46th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the SCS to HB 1062 by inserting "to amend Code Section 17-3-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecution of certain offenses, so as to extend the time from which the applicable period within which a prosecution must be commenced begins to run;" after "exceptions;" on line 6 of page 1.

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By inserting between lines 20 and 21 of page 2 the following:
"SECTION 2A. Code Section 17-3-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecution of certain offenses, is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
'(a) If the victim of a violation of: (1) Code Section 16-5-70, relating to cruelty to children; (2) Code Section 16-6-1, relating to rape; (3) Code Section 16-6-2, relating to sodomy and aggravated sodomy; (4) Code Section 16-6-3, relating to statutory rape; (5) Code Section 16-6-4, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation; (6) Code Section 16-6-5, relating to enticing a child for indecent purposes; or (7) Code Section 16-6-22, relating to incest,
is under 16 years of age on the date of the violation, the applicable period within which a prosecution must be commenced under Code Section 17-3-1 or other applicable statute shall not begin to run until the victim has reached the age of 16 30 or the violation is reported to a law enforcement agency, prosecuting attorney, or other governmental agency, whichever occurs earlier. Such law enforcement agency or other governmental agency shall promptly report such allegation to the appropriate prosecuting attorney.'".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the Haines amendment #1 was adopted.
Senator Johnson of the 1st offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to HB 1062 by striking on lines 1 and 2 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 relating to cruelty to children, so as to add a nonmerger provision for the offense of cruelty".
By inserting after the word and symbol "exceptions;" on line 6 of page 1 the following: "to amend Code Section 16-12-1, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, so as to redefine the term "serious injury" to include sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 16 years; to provide for an effective date;".
By striking from line 10 of page 1 "Article 5 of Chapter 5 of".

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By striking the word "article" from line 18 of page 1 and replacing it with the word "title".
By renumbering sections 3 and 4 on lines 21 and 24 of page 2 as sections 4 and 5 respectively and inserting between lines 20 and 21 of page 2 the following:
"SECTION 3. Said title relating to crimes and offenses, is further amended by striking paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-1, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(4) 'Serious injury' means an injury involving a broken bone, the loss of a member of the body, the loss of use of a member of the body, or the substantial disfigurement of the body or of a member of the body, or an injury which is life threatening, or any sexual abuse of a child under 16 years of age by means of an act described in subparagraph (a)(4)(A), (a)(4)(G), or (a)(4)(I) of Code Section 16-12-100.'".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 37, nays 0, and the Johnson amendment #2 was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 40, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D

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Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

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

HB 996. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Bordeaux of the 151st:

A BILL to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to correct typographical, stylistic, capitalization, punctuation, and other errors and omissions in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and in Acts of the General Assembly amending the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Tanksley of the 32nd.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

HB 997. By Representatives Walker of the 141st and Bordeaux of the 151st:

A BILL to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to correct typographical, stylistic, and other errors and omissions in Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and in Acts of the General Assembly amending Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Tanksley of the 32nd.

Senator Burton of the 5th offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 997 by inserting after "Annotated;" on line 7 on page 1 "to change the forms of identification authorized to identify electors at the polls;" and by redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively, and by inserting after line 3 on page 2 the following:

"SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 21-2-417, relating to presentation of identification to poll workers, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-2417 to read as follows:
'21-2-417. (a) Each elector shall present proper identification to a poll worker at or prior to completion of a voters certificate at any polling place and prior to such persons admission to the enclosed space at such polling place. Proper identification shall consist of any one of the following:
(1) A valid Georgia drivers license; (2) A valid identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by a branch, department, agency, or entity of the State of Georgia, any other state, or the United States authorized by law to issue personal identification; (3) A valid United States passport; (4) A valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government, this state, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of this state;

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(5) A valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by any employer of the elector in the ordinary course of such employers business; (6) A valid student identification card containing a photograph of the elector from any public or private college, university, or postgraduate technical or professional school located within the State of Georgia; or (7) A valid Georgia license to carry a pistol or revolver; (8) A valid pilots license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or other authorized agency of the United States; (9)(7) A valid United States military identification card containing a photograph of the elector; (10) A certified copy of the electors birth certificate; (11) A valid social security card; (12) Certified naturalization documentation; or (13) A certified copy of court records showing adoption, name, or sex change. (b) If an elector is unable to produce any of the items of identification listed in subsection (a) of this Code section, he or she shall sign a statement under oath in a form approved by the Secretary of State, separate and distinct from the electors voter certificate, swearing or affirming that he or she is the person identified on the electors voter certificate. Such person shall be allowed to vote without undue delay. Falsely swearing or affirming such statement under oath shall be punishable as a felony, and the penalty shall be distinctly set forth on the face of the statement.'"

On the adoption of the amendment, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty E Blitch Y Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean
Fort N Gillis

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp N Hecht Y Hill N Hooks N Jackson
James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee N M V Bremen N Marable

Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R N Thompson

E Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

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N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Walker Y Williams

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 30, nays 16, and the Burton amendment was adopted.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, action on HB 997 was suspended and the bill was placed on the Senate General Calendar.
HB 1361. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking, so as to enact the "Georgia Fair Lending Act"; to prohibit abusive home loan practices; to provide for definitions; to provide for prohibited practices and limitations relating to high-cost home loans; to create specific and numerous consumer protections for high-cost home loans; to provide for penalties and enforcement; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Thompson of the 33rd.
The Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1361:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking, so as to enact the "Georgia Fair Lending Act"; to prohibit abusive home loan practices; to provide for definitions; to provide for prohibited practices and limitations relating to covered home loans and high-cost home loans; to create specific and numerous consumer protections for covered home loans and high-cost home loans; to provide for penalties and enforcement; to provide for exceptions for unintentional violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for applicability and an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking, is amended by adding a new Chapter 6A to read as follows:

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"CHAPTER 6A
7-6A-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Fair Lending Act.'
7-6A-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Acceleration' means a demand for immediate repayment of the entire balance of a home loan. (2) 'Affiliate' means any company that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another company, as set forth in 12 U.S.C. Section 1841, et seq. (3) 'Annual percentage rate' means the annual percentage rate for the loan calculated at closing according to the provisions of 15 U.S.C. Section 1606, the regulations promulgated thereunder by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Official Staff Commentary on Regulation Z published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. For purposes of this chapter, the annual percentage rate shall be determined as follows:
(A) For a variable rate loan with a temporary initial rate that is lower than the rate that will apply after the temporary rate expires, the annual percentage rate shall not include such temporary initial rate; (B) For a variable rate loan, the annual percentage rate shall be determined by using the index rate and adding the maximum margin permitted during the term of the loan; and (C) For all other home loans with rates that may later increase, the rate shall be determined based on the maximum interest rate permitted during the term of the loan. (4) 'Bona fide discount points' means loan discount points knowingly paid by the borrower for the express purpose of reducing, and which in fact do result in a bona fide reduction of, the interest rate applicable to the home loan; provided, however, that the undiscounted interest rate for the home loan does not exceed by more than one percentage point the required net yield for a 90 day standard mandatory delivery commitment for a home loan with a reasonably comparable term from either the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, whichever is greater. (5) 'Borrower' means any natural person obligated to repay the loan including a coborrower or cosigner. (6) 'Covered home loan' means a home loan in which: (A) Without regard to whether the loan transaction is or may be a 'residential mortgage transaction' as that term is defined in 12 C.F.R. 226.2(a)(24), the annual percentage rate of the loan at consummation is such that it exceeds (i) for a home loan secured by a first lien, the higher of (I) four percentage points above prime rate or (II) two percentage points above the required net yield for a 90 day standard

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mandatory delivery commitment for a home loan with a reasonably comparable term from either the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, whichever is greater, or (ii) for a home loan secured by a junior lien, the higher of (I) five and one-half percentage points above prime rate or (II) three percentage points above the required net yield for a 90 day standard mandatory delivery commitment for a loan with a reasonably comparable term from either the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, whichever is greater; (B) The total points and fees payable in connection with the loan, excluding not more than two bona fide discount points, exceed 3 percent of the total loan amount; or (C) The home loan is such that it is considered a high-cost home loan under this chapter. (7) 'Creditor' means a person who extends consumer credit that is subject to a finance charge or is payable by written agreement in more than four installments or a person who purchases or is assigned a home loan. Creditor shall also mean any person brokering a home loan, which shall include any person who directly or indirectly solicits, processes, places, or negotiates home loans for others or offers to solicit, process, place, or negotiate home loans for others or who closes home loans which may be in the persons own name with funds provided by others and which loans are thereafter assigned to the person providing the funding of such loans, provided that creditor shall not include a person who is an attorney providing legal services in association with the closing of a home loan. (8) 'High-cost home loan' means a home loan in which the terms of the loan meet or exceed one or more of the thresholds as defined in paragraph (19) of this Code section. (9) 'Home loan' means a loan, including an open-end credit plan where the principal amount does not exceed the conforming loan size limit for a single-family dwelling as established by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the loan is secured by a mortgage, security deed, or deed to secure debt on real estate located in this state upon which there is located or there is to be located a structure or structures, including a manufactured home, designed principally for occupancy of from one to four families and which is or will be occupied by a borrower as the borrowers principal dwelling, except that home loan shall not include a reverse mortgage transaction, a loan that provides bridge financing for the initial construction of a borrowers dwelling on land owned by the borrower, or a loan primarily for business, agricultural, or commercial purposes. (10) 'Make' or 'makes' means to originate a loan or to engage in brokering of a home loan including the soliciting, processing, placing, or negotiating of a home loan made or offered by a person brokering a home loan. (11) 'Manufactured home' means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected on site is 320 or more square feet and which is built

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on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with a permanent foundation when erected on land secured in conjunction with the real property on which the manufactured home is located and connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein; except that such term shall include any structure which meets all the requirements of this paragraph except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq. Such term does not include rental property or second homes or manufactured homes when not secured in conjunction with the real property on which the manufactured home is located. (12) 'Open-end credit plan' or 'open-end loan' means a loan in which (A) a creditor reasonably contemplates repeated transactions; (B) the creditor may impose a finance charge from time to time on an outstanding balance; and (C) the amount of credit that may be extended to the borrower during the term of the loan, up to any limit set by the creditor, is generally made available to the extent that any outstanding balance is repaid. (13) 'Points and fees' means:
(A) All items included in the definition of finance charge in 12 C.F.R. 226.4(a) and 12 C.F.R. 226.4(b) except interest or the time price differential. All items excluded under 12 C.F.R. 226.4(c)(7) are excluded from points and fees provided that the creditor does not receive direct or indirect compensation in connection with the charge and the charge is not paid to an affiliate of the creditor; (B) All compensation paid directly or indirectly to a mortgage broker from any source, including a broker that originates a loan in its own name in a table funded transaction, including but not limited to yield spread premiums, yield differentials, and service release fees; (C) Premiums or other charges for credit life, credit accident, credit health, credit personal property, or credit loss-of-income insurance or debt cancellation coverage, whether or not the debt cancellation coverage is insurance under applicable law, that provides for cancellation of all or part of a borrowers liability in the event of loss of life, health, personal property, or income or in the case of accident written in connection with a home loan and premiums or other charges for life, accident, health, or loss-of-income insurance without regard to the identity of the ultimate beneficiary of such insurance. In determining points and fees for the purposes of this paragraph, premiums or other charges shall only include those payable at or before loan closing and are included whether they are paid in cash or financed and whether the amount represents the entire premium for the coverage or an initial payment; (D) The maximum prepayment fees and penalties that may be charged or collected under the terms of the loan documents;

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(E) All prepayment fees or penalties that are charged to the borrower if the loan refinances a previous loan made or currently held or serviced by the same creditor or an affiliate of the creditor; and (F) For open-end loans, points and fees are calculated in the same manner as for loans other than open-end loans, based on the minimum points and fees that a borrower would be required to pay in order to draw on the open-end loan an amount equal to the total credit line and maintain the outstanding balance for the term of the loan. (14) 'Prime rate' means the most recent bank prime loan rate published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as published in statistical release H-15 or any publication which may supersede it, as of the day a home loan is consummated. (15) 'Process,' 'processes,' or 'processing' means to act as a processor. (16) 'Processor' means any person that prepares paperwork necessary for or associated with the closing of a home loan, including but not limited to promissory notes, disclosures, deeds, and closing statements, provided that processor shall not include persons on the grounds that they are engaged in data processing or statement generation services for home loans. (17) 'Servicer' means the same as set forth in 24 C.F.R. 3500.2. (18) 'Servicing' means the same as set forth in 24 C.F.R. 3500.2. (19) 'Threshold' means: (A) Without regard to whether the loan transaction is or may be a 'residential mortgage transaction' as that term is defined in 12 C.F.R. 226.2(a)(24), the annual percentage rate of the loan is such that it equals or exceeds that set out in Section 152 of the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994, 15 U.S.C. Section 1602(aa), and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Federal Reserve Board, including Section 12 C.F.R. 226.32; or (B) The total points and fees payable in connection with the loan, excluding not more than two bona fide discount points, exceed: (i) 5 percent of the total loan amount if the total loan amount is $20,000.00 or more or (ii) the lesser of 8 percent of the total loan amount or $1,000.00 if the total loan amount is less than $20,000.00. (20) 'Total loan amount' means the principal of the loan minus those points and fees as defined in paragraph (13) of this Code section that are included in the principal amount of the loan. For open-end loans, the total loan amount shall be calculated using the total credit line available under the terms of the home loan minus those points and fees as defined in paragraph (13) of this Code section that are included in the total credit line. (21) 'Variable rate loan' means any home loan where the rate of interest charged may change during the term of the loan, provided such rate is calculated by using an index that can change due to circumstances beyond the direct control of the creditor or servicer and adding a margin.

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7-6A-3. All home loans shall be subject to the following limitations and prohibited practices:
(1) No creditor shall make a home loan that finances, directly or indirectly, (A) any credit life, credit accident, credit health, credit personal property, or credit loss-ofincome insurance or debt cancellation coverage, whether or not the debt cancellation coverage is insurance under applicable law, that provides for cancellation of all or part of a borrowers liability in the event of loss of life, health, personal property, or income or in the case of accident written in connection with a home loan; or (B) any life, accident, health, or loss-of-income insurance without regard to the identity of the ultimate beneficiary of such insurance; provided, however, that for the purposes of this Code section, any premiums or charges calculated and paid on a periodic basis that are not added to the principal of the loan shall not be considered financed directly or indirectly by the creditor; (2) No creditor or servicer shall recommend or encourage default on an existing loan or other debt prior to and in connection with the closing or planned closing of a home loan that refinances all or any portion of such existing loan or debt; (3) No creditor or servicer may charge a borrower a late payment charge unless the loan documents specifically authorize the charge, the charge is not imposed unless the payment is past due for ten days or more, and the charge does not exceed 5 percent of the amount of the late payment. A late payment charge may not be imposed more than once with respect to a single late payment and no late payment charge may be charged with respect to any subsequent payment that would have been a full payment but for the previous default or the imposition of the previous late payment charge; and (4) No creditor or servicer may charge a fee for informing or transmitting to any person the balance due to pay off a home loan or to provide a release upon prepayment. When such information is provided by facsimile or if it is provided upon request within 60 days of the fulfillment of a previous request, a creditor or servicer may charge a processing fee up to $10.00. Payoff balances shall be provided within a reasonable time but in any event no more than five business days after the request.
7-6A-4. No creditor may engage in the unfair act or practice of 'flipping' a home loan. Flipping occurs when a creditor makes a covered home loan to a borrower that refinances an existing home loan that was consummated within the prior five years when the new loan does not provide reasonable, tangible net benefit to the borrower considering all of the circumstances, including the terms of both the new and refinanced loans, the cost of the new loan, and the borrowers circumstances. In addition, the home loan refinancing transaction shall be presumed to be a flipping where a covered home loan refinances an existing home loan that was consummated within the prior five years and that is a special mortgage originated, subsidized, or guaranteed by or through a state, tribal, or local government or a nonprofit organization, which either bears a below-market interest rate at the time the loan was originated or has nonstandard payment terms beneficial to the borrower, such as payments that vary with income, are limited to a

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percentage of income, or where no payments are required under specified conditions and where, as a result of the refinancing, the borrower will lose one or more of the benefits of the special mortgage.
7-6A-5. High-cost home loans shall be subject to the following limitations and prohibited practices:
(1) No prepayment fees or penalties shall be provided for in the loan documents for a high-cost home loan or charged the borrower after the last day of the twenty-fourth month following the loan closing or which exceed in the aggregate:
(A) In the first 12 months after the loan closing, more than 2 percent of the loan amount prepaid; or (B) In the second 12 months after the loan closing, more than 1 percent of the amount prepaid; (2) A high-cost home loan shall not contain a scheduled payment that is more than twice as large as the average of earlier scheduled payments. This provision does not apply when the payment schedule is adjusted to the seasonal or irregular income of the borrower; (3) A high-cost home loan shall not include payment terms under which the outstanding principal balance will increase at any time over the course of the loan because the regular periodic payments do not cover the full amount of interest due; (4) A high-cost home loan shall not contain a provision that increases the interest rate after default. This provision does not apply to interest rate changes in a variable rate loan otherwise consistent with the provisions of the loan documents, provided the change in the interest rate is not triggered by the event of default or the acceleration of the indebtedness; (5) A high-cost home loan shall not include terms under which more than two periodic payments required under the loan are consolidated and paid in advance from the loan proceeds provided to the borrower; (6) Without regard to whether a borrower is acting individually or on behalf of others similarly situated, any provision of a high-cost home loan agreement that allows a party to require a borrower to assert any claim or defense in a forum that is less convenient, more costly, or more dilatory for the resolution of a dispute than a judicial forum established in this state where the borrower may otherwise properly bring the claim or defense or limits in any way any claim or defense the borrower may have is unconscionable and void; (7) A creditor shall not make a high-cost home loan without first receiving certification from a counselor with a third-party nonprofit organization approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority that the borrower has received counseling on the advisability of the loan transaction; (8) A creditor shall not make a high-cost home loan unless a reasonable creditor would believe at the time the loan is consummated that the borrower residing in the

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home will be able to make the scheduled payments associated with the loan based upon a consideration of his or her current and expected income, current obligations, employment status, and other financial resources, other than the borrowers equity in the collateral that secures repayment of the loan. There is a rebuttable presumption that the borrower residing in the home is able to make the scheduled payments to repay the obligation if, at the time the loan is consummated, said borrowers total monthly debts, including amounts under the loan, do not exceed 50 percent of said borrowers monthly gross income as verified by tax returns, payroll receipts, and other third-party income verification; (9) A creditor or servicer shall not pay a contractor under a home improvement contract from the proceeds of a high-cost home loan unless:
(A) The creditor or servicer is presented with an affidavit of the contractor that the work has been completed, which affidavit meets the requirements of Code Section 44-14-361.2; and (B) The proceeds are disbursed in an instrument payable to the borrower or jointly to the borrower and the contractor or, at the election of the borrower, through a third-party escrow agent in accordance with terms established in a written agreement signed by the borrower, the drafter of the instrument, and the contractor prior to the disbursement; (10) A creditor or servicer shall not charge a borrower any fees or other charges to modify, renew, extend, or amend a high-cost home loan or to defer any payment due under the terms of a high-cost home loan; (11) A creditor that makes a high-cost home loan shall not require a borrower to waive his or her right to a judicial hearing or to any and all rights which the borrower may have under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution or to notice and judicial hearing prior to the exercise by the creditor of any right or remedy provided to the creditor in the home loan agreement. Any creditor making a high-cost home loan or servicer of a high-cost home loan who has the legal right to foreclose must use the judicial foreclosure procedures set out in Code Section 44-14-49 for judicial foreclosure in equity, Code Section 44-14-180 for judicial foreclosure of a mortgage, or Code Section 44-14-210 for judicial foreclosure of a deed to secure debt, whichever is appropriate. The borrower shall have the right to assert in such proceeding the nonexistence of a default and any other claim or defense to acceleration and foreclosure including any based on any violations of this chapter, though no such claim or defense shall be deemed a compulsory counterclaim. The right of a creditor to seek a deficiency judgment against a borrower following a judicial foreclosure of a high-cost home loan shall be subject to confirmation by the court in accordance with the standards set forth in Code Section 44-14-161; (12) If a creditor or servicer asserts that grounds for acceleration of a high-cost home loan exist and requires the payment in full of all sums secured by the security instrument, the borrower or anyone authorized to act on the borrowers behalf shall have the right at any time, up to the time title is transferred by means of foreclosure by judicial proceeding and sale or otherwise, to cure the default and reinstate the high-

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cost home loan by tendering the total amount of principal, interest, late fees, and escrow deposits in arrears, not including any acceleration. Cure of default as provided in this paragraph shall reinstate the borrower to the same position as if the default had not occurred and shall nullify as of the date of the cure any acceleration of any obligation under the security instrument or note arising from the default;
(13)(A) To cure a default under this paragraph a borrower shall not be required to pay any charge, fee, or penalty attributable to the exercise of the right to cure a default as provided for in this Code section, other than the fees specifically allowed by this Code section. The borrower shall not be liable for any attorney fees relating to the borrowers default that are incurred by the creditor or servicer prior to or during the 30 day period set forth in this paragraph, nor for any such fees in excess of $100.00 that are incurred by the creditor or servicer after the expiration of the 30 day period but prior to the time the creditor or servicer files a foreclosure action or takes other action to seize or transfer ownership of the home. After the creditor or servicer files a foreclosure action or takes other action to seize or transfer ownership of the home, the borrower shall only be liable for attorney fees that are reasonable and actually incurred by the creditor or servicer based on a reasonable hourly rate and a reasonable number of hours plus any other reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the creditor or servicer. (B) If a default is cured prior to the initiation of any action to foreclose or to seize or transfer a home, the creditor or servicer shall not institute the foreclosure proceeding or other action for that default. If a default is cured after the initiation of any action to foreclose, the creditor or servicer shall take such steps as are necessary to terminate the foreclosure proceeding or other action. (C) Before any action is filed to foreclose upon the home or other action is taken to seize or transfer ownership of a home, a notice of the right to cure the default must be delivered to the borrower informing the borrower of the following:
(i) The nature of the default claimed on the high-cost home loan and of the borrowers right to cure the default by paying the sum of money required to cure the default. If the amount necessary to cure the default will change during the 30 day period after the effective date of the notice due to the application of a daily interest rate or the addition of late fees as allowed by this chapter, the notice shall give sufficient information to enable the borrower to calculate the amount at any point during the 30 day period; (ii) The date by which the borrower shall cure the default to avoid acceleration and initiation of foreclosure or other action to seize the home which date shall not be less than 30 days after the date the notice is effective and the name and address and phone number of a person to whom the payment or tender shall be made; (iii) That, if the borrower does not cure the default by the date specified, the creditor or servicer may take steps to terminate the borrowers ownership in the property by commencing a foreclosure proceeding or other action to seize the home; and

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(iv) The name and address of the creditor or servicer and the telephone number of a representative of the creditor or servicer whom the borrower may contact if the borrower disagrees with the creditors or servicers assertion that a default has occurred or the correctness of the creditors or servicers calculation of the amount required to cure the default; (14) A high-cost home loan shall not contain nor shall a creditor or servicer enforce a provision that permits a creditor or servicer, in its sole discretion, to accelerate the indebtedness. This paragraph does not prohibit acceleration of the loan in good faith due to the borrowers failure to abide by the material terms of the loan; and (15) All high-cost home loan agreements shall contain the following notice: 'Notice: This is a mortgage subject to special rules under the "Georgia Fair Lending Act." Purchasers or assignees of this mortgage may be liable for all claims and defenses by the borrower with respect to the mortgage.'
7-6A-6. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, where a home loan was made, arranged, or assigned by a person selling either a manufactured home or home improvements to the dwelling of a borrower, the borrower may assert against the creditor, any assignee, or holder in any capacity all affirmative claims and any defenses that the borrower may have against the seller or home improvement contractor, provided that this subsection shall not apply to loans other than high-cost home loans unless applicable law requires a certificate of occupancy, inspection, or completion to be obtained and said certificate is not obtained. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who purchases or is otherwise assigned a high-cost home loan shall be subject to all affirmative claims and any defenses with respect to the loan that the borrower could assert against the original creditor or creditors of the loan. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a borrower of a covered home loan, after notice of acceleration or foreclosure of the loan or if in default more than 60 days, may assert a violation of this chapter against any creditor or servicer by way of offset in an original action, as a claim to enjoin foreclosure, as a defense or counterclaim to an action to collect amounts owed, or to preserve or obtain possession of the home secured by the home loan. (d) It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to attempt in bad faith to avoid the application of this chapter by dividing any loan transaction into separate parts or structuring a home loan transaction as an open-end loan for the purpose of evading the provisions of this chapter when the loan would have been a high-cost home loan if the loan had been structured as a closed-end loan or engaging in any other subterfuge with the intent of evading any provision of this chapter.
7-6A-7. (a) Any person found by a preponderance of the evidence to have violated this chapter shall be liable to the borrower for the following:

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(1) Actual damages, including consequential and incidental damages; (2) Statutory damages equal to the recovery of two times the interest paid under the loan and forfeiture of interest due under the loan for any violation of paragraph (1) or (2) of Code Section 7-6A-3, any violation of Code Section 7-6A-4, or any violation of Code Section 7-6A-5; (3) Punitive damages subject to Code Section 51-12-5.1; and (4) Costs and reasonable attorney fees. (b) A borrower may be granted injunctive, declaratory, and such other equitable relief as the court deems appropriate in an action to enforce compliance with this chapter including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a court shall have the discretion not to require a borrower of a covered home loan seeking injunctive or other equitable relief under the provisions of this chapter to make a tender upon a showing that the borrower has a reasonable likelihood of being successful on the merits. When tender is not required by the court, upon application to the court by the creditor, the court shall require the borrower to pay into the registry of the court all regularly scheduled home loan payments including property taxes and homeowners hazard insurance premiums if required by escrow agreement which are the responsibility of the borrower payable to the creditor or servicer under the terms of the home loan agreement which become due after the filing of the legal action, said home loan payments to be paid as such become due, and such other expenses provided under the home loan agreement as the court may deem just, provided that regularly scheduled payments shall not include any payments allegedly due under any acceleration provision of the home loan. If the creditor or servicer and the borrower disagree as to the amount of the home loan payments due, either or both of them may submit to the court any written home loan agreement for the purpose of establishing the amount of home loan payments to be paid into the registry of the court; (2) If the borrower should fail to make any regularly scheduled payment as it becomes due after the filing of this action, upon application to the court by the creditor or servicer, the court may issue an order denying the borrowers petition for injunctive or other equitable relief, and vacating any decree for injunctive or equitable relief previously entered by the court; and (3) The court shall order the clerk of the court to pay to the creditor or any person the creditor may designate the payments claimed under the home loan agreement paid into the registry of the court as said payments are made; provided, however, that, if the borrower claims that he or she is entitled to all or any part of the funds and such claim is an issue of controversy in the litigation, the court shall order the clerk to pay to the creditor or any person the creditor may designate without delay only that portion of the funds to which the borrower has made no claim in the proceedings or may make such other order as is appropriate under the circumstances. That part of the funds which is a matter of controversy in the litigation shall remain in the registry of the court until a determination of the issues by the trial court. If either party appeals the decision of the trial court, that part of the funds equal to any sums found by the

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trial court to be due from the creditor or servicer to the borrower shall remain in the registry of the court until a final determination of the issues. The court shall order the clerk to pay to the creditor or any person the creditor may designate without delay the remaining funds in court and all payments of future home loan payments made into court pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection unless the borrower can show good cause that some or all of such payments should remain in court pending a final determination of the issues. (c) The remedies provided in this chapter shall be cumulative. (d) Any violation of this chapter may be enforced pursuant to Code Section 9-11-23. (e) The right of rescission granted and defined under 15 U.S.C. Section 1601, et seq., and a right of rescission for any violation of paragraph (1) or (2) of Code Section 7-6A3, any violation of Code Section 7-6A-4, or any violation of Code Section 7-6A-5 shall be available to a borrower of a high-cost home loan at any time during the term of the loan not to exceed a period of 15 years after the consummation of the loan. (f) The brokering of a home loan that violates the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a violation of such provisions. (g) Without regard to whether a borrower is acting individually or on behalf of others similarly situated, any provision of a home loan agreement that allows a party to require a borrower to assert any claim or defense in a forum that is less convenient, more costly, or more dilatory for the resolution of a dispute than a judicial forum established in this state where the borrower may otherwise properly bring the claim or defense or limits in any way any claim or defense the borrower may have is unconscionable and void. A contractual authorization for a power of sale procedure shall be enforceable under this chapter with respect to a home loan other than a high-cost home loan so long as the borrower has not waived other remedies available in law or equity, whether acting individually or on behalf of others similarly situated, or rights to civil discovery or appeal. (h) An action under this chapter may be brought within four years of the date of the last payment made or 15 years after the date of the first scheduled payment, whichever is earlier, by the borrower under the home loan. (i) The remedies provided in this chapter are not intended to be the exclusive remedies available to a borrower nor must the borrower exhaust any administrative remedies provided under this chapter or any other applicable law before proceeding under this Code section.
7-6A-8. (a) The Attorney General, the district attorneys of this state, and the commissioner of banking and finance shall have jurisdiction to enforce this chapter through their general regulatory powers and through civil process. The Commissioner of Insurance shall have like authority to enforce paragraph (1) of Code Section 7-6A-3. (b) Any person, including members, officers, and directors of a creditor, who knowingly violates this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is

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subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 for each violation or to imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both.
7-6A-9. A creditor or servicer of a home loan who, when acting in good faith, fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter will not be deemed to have violated this chapter if the creditor or servicer establishes that either:
(1) Within 90 days of the loan closing and prior to receiving any notice from the borrower of the compliance failure, the creditor or servicer has offered appropriate restitution to the borrower and appropriate adjustments are made to the loan; or (2) Within 90 days of discovering a compliance failure and prior to receiving any notice of the compliance failure and the compliance failure was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures reasonably adapted to avoid such errors, the borrower is notified of the compliance failure, appropriate restitution is offered to the borrower, and appropriate adjustments are made to the loan. Examples of a bona fide error include clerical, calculation, computer malfunction and programming, and printing errors. An error of legal judgment with respect to a persons obligations under this chapter is not a bona fide error.
7-6A-10. The provisions of this chapter shall be severable and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is declared to be invalid or is preempted by federal law or regulation, the validity of the remainder of this chapter shall not be affected thereby. If any provision of this chapter is declared to be inapplicable to any category of persons or any specific category, type, or kind of loan or portions thereof, the provisions of this chapter shall nonetheless continue to apply with respect to all other persons and all other loans or portions thereof.
7-6A-11. No municipality or county shall enact any ordinance or law that regulates the terms of home loans or that makes the eligibility of any person or entity to do business with the municipality or county dependent upon the terms of home loans originated or serviced by such person or entity."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective October 1, 2002, and shall apply with respect to all home loans made or entered into after that date.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senators Scott of the 36th, Thompson of the 33rd, Cheeks of the 23rd and Fort of the 39th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Banking and Finance Committee substitute to HB 1361 by inserting on line 7 of page 1, following the word and symbol "intent;", the following:
"to enact the 'Prevention of Predatory Lending Through Education Act'; to define certain terms; to create within the Governors Office of Consumer Affairs the Council for the Prevention of Predatory Lending Through Education; to provide for membership, terms, and officers; to provide that the council shall investigate the circumstances surrounding questionable home loans and to refer complaining consumers to appropriate governmental agencies or consumer protection organizations for assistance; to provide that the council shall design, approve, and implement education programs that inform and educate consumers, particularly those most vulnerable to being taken advantage of by predatory and unscrupulous lenders, as to the dangers and pitfalls of entering into a home loan through cooperation and contracting with community based organizations to accomplish such directive; to provide that the council shall refer individual cases in which there is evidence of an apparent violation of federal or state laws or regulations to the appropriate governmental agency for further investigation and action; to provide that the council shall conduct an extensive state-wide study of the root cause of home loans which go into default and foreclosure, using as much empirical data as are available, and recommend to the Governor proposed consumer protection legislation;"
By striking the quotation marks at the end of line 23 of page 14 and inserting immediately following such line the following:
"7-6A-12. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Prevention of Predatory Lending Through Education Act.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Council' means the Council for the Prevention of Predatory Lending Through Education created by this Code section. (2) 'Home loan' means a loan or agreement to extend credit made to a natural person, which loan is secured by a deed to secure debt, security deed, mortgage, security instrument, deed of trust, or other document representing a security interest or lien upon any interest in one-to-four family residential property or a manufactured home located in Georgia, regardless of where made, including the renewal or refinancing of any such loan. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term specifically includes a home equity line of credit or other similar agreement. (3) 'Predatory or unscrupulous lending practices' includes, without limitation, making unaffordable loans based on the borrowers home equity without regard to the borrowers ability to repay the obligation; inducing a borrower to refinance a loan repeatedly and charging additional points and fees, even though refinancing may not

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be in the borrowers interest; and engaging in fraud or deception to conceal the true nature of the loan obligation from an unsuspecting or unsophisticated borrower. (c) There is created within the Governors Office of Consumer Affairs the Council for the Prevention of Predatory Lending Through Education to be composed of four members appointed by the Governor, four members appointed by the President of the Senate, and four members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The members appointed should represent every area of the state and should come from a diversity of economic and consumer advocacy backgrounds. The members shall serve without compensation but shall receive the same per diem and mileage allowance as authorized for members of the General Assembly. The administrator or his or her designee shall serve as chairperson. The members of the council shall elect such other officers as the council deems necessary. Of the initial four members appointed by each appointing authority, two shall serve terms of one year and two shall serve terms of two years. Thereafter, members shall serve terms of two years and may be reappointed in the same manner as the initial appointment. (d) The council shall meet upon the call of the chairperson; provided, however, that the council shall meet no less often than once a month. The council shall have the authority, when a majority of the members deem necessary, to hold public hearings throughout the state and to receive input from citizens and organizations concerning local problems involving predatory lending. (e) The council shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To design and approve education programs that inform and educate consumers, particularly those most vulnerable to being taken advantage of by predatory or unscrupulous lending practices, as to the dangers and pitfalls of entering into a home loan; (2) To cooperate with community based organizations to accomplish such directive. The council may accept and review proposals from community based nonprofit organizations to conduct such educational programs and enter into contracts with such organizations for the provision of such services; (3) To operate and publish a state-wide toll-free number to receive consumer complaints relating to predatory or unscrupulous lending practices in relation to home loans. The council shall also maintain a list of nonprofit consumer counselor organizations. Upon the written complaint of a consumer, to investigate the circumstances surrounding a home loan and, if appropriate, to refer the complaining consumer to appropriate governmental agencies, consumer protection, or consumer counselor organizations for assistance; (4) To refer individual allegations of predatory or unscrupulous lending practices in which there is evidence of an apparent violation of federal or state laws or regulations to the appropriate governmental agency for further investigation and action; (5) To cooperate with legitimate lending institutions to assist the industry in identifying and eliminating unscrupulous predatory lenders within the industry; (6) To conduct an extensive state-wide study of the root cause of home loans which go into default and foreclosure, using as much empirical data as are available, and to

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develop and recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly proposed
consumer protection legislation; and
(7) To perform such other functions as necessary to carry out the intention of this Code section."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 44, nays 0, and the Scott, et al. amendment #1 was adopted.
Senators Fort of the 39th and Scott of the 36th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee substitute to HB 1361 by striking lines 21 through 23 of page 14 and inserting in lieu thereof the following "home loans.'"

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 11, nays 33, and the Fort, Scott amendment #2 was lost.
Senators Fort of the 39th and Scott of the 36th offered the following amendment #3:
Amend the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee substitute to HB 1361 by striking on 31 of page 6 the following words "that was consumated within the prior five years:
"existing home loan when the new loan".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 13, nays 32, and the Fort, Scott amendment #3 was lost.
Senator Cagle of the 49th offered the following amendment #4:
Amend the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee substitute to HB 1361 by striking line 13 of page 3 and inserting in its place the following:
"exceed one or more of the thresholds as defined in paragraph (19) of this Code section and which also meet the annual percentage rates set out in 15 U.S.C. Section 1602(aa) and the regulations adopted thereunder."
By striking line 14 of page 3 and inserting in its place the following: "(9) 'Home loan' means a loan where the principal ".

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By inserting "and" at the end of line 32 of page 4, by striking "; and" from line 35 of page 4 and inserting in lieu thereof a period, and by striking lines 36 and 37 of page 4 and lines 1 and 2 of page 5.
By striking lines 27 through 29 of page 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "of the loan."
By striking lines 14 through 16 of page 11 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "this chapter unless such open-end loan meets the definition in 12 C.F.R. Section 226.2(a)(20)."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 32, and the Cagle amendment #4 was lost.
Senator Cagle of the 49th offered the following amendment #5:
Amend the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee substitute to HB 1361 by inserting "(i)" following "(D)" on line 31 of page 4 and by striking line 32 of page 4 and inserting in its place the following:
"under the terms of the loan documents on all loans where the borrower is not given the option of a loan without prepayment fees and penalties. (ii) Where the borrower has the choice of a loan program without prepayment fees and penalties, the borrower shall be provided within three business days of applying for such loan with a schedule of the rate for loans with prepayment fees and penalties as compared to loans with no prepayment fees and penalties. (iii) Where the loan terms change while the loan is in the application phase, the borrower shall be given in writing within three days of the change in loan terms a schedule of the rate for loans with prepayment fees and penalties as compared to loans with no prepayment fees and penalties. The disclosure of a change in loan terms shall occur at least three business days prior to loan closing and shall allow the borrower a choice of accepting an interest rate with prepayment fees or an interest rate with no prepayment fees. The disclosure shall be provided in the form of two columns with the interest rate or rates, prepayment fees, and penalties associated with a loan in one column and the interest rate without such fees and penalties in the second column. The borrower shall acknowledge a choice of program by his or her signature on the form;".

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 12, nays 33, and the Cagle amendment #5 was lost.

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Senators Cheeks of the 23rd and Thompson of the 33rd offered the following amendment #6:
Amend the Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions substitute to HB 1361 by striking lines 10 through 14 of page 13 and inserting in their place the following:
"any claim or defense the borrower may have is unconscionable and void."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 47, nays 0, and the Cheeks, Thompson amendment #6 was adopted.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th offered the following amendment #7:
Amend the committee substitute to HB 1361 by striking on page 4, line 25 through 27 and inserting the following:
"with a home loan. In determining points and fees for the purposes of this paragraph,"
also by striking on page 6, line 6 through line 8 and inserting the following:
"the case of accident written in connection with a home loan; or provided, however, that for the purposes of this code "

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th asked unanimous consent that his amendment #7 be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 52, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush Y Burton

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr

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Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 2.

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

Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that HB 1361 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted, and HB 1361 was immediately transmitted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:
HB 1700. By Representative Smith of the 91st:
A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Newton County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1703. By Representative Smith of the 91st:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Newton County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1760. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd and Forster of the 3rd:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Fort Oglethorpe, so as to abolish the office of city manager; to provide that the office of mayor shall be a full-time position; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to make conforming amendments to the charter; and for other purposes.
HB 1769. By Representatives Roberts of the 162nd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to comprehensively revise an Act creating the Chehaw Park Authority; and for other purposes.
HB 1815. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new Board of Education for Polk County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
HB 1816. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to create the State Court of Turner County; and for other purposes.
HB 1817. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Turner County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1818. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Turner County, so as to reapportion the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1819. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court, and the Tax Commissioner of Turner County," so as to provide a salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Turner County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1820. By Representative Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Cochran, so as to change the corporate limits of such city by annexing certain territory in Bleckley County into such city; and for other purposes.
HB 1821. By Representative Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the board of education of Telfair County, so as to redistrict the board of education of Telfair County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1822. By Representative Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to annex certain territory to the City of Eastman and thereby change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1823. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th and Williams of the 5th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Varnell, so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1824. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th and Williams of the 5th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Whitfield County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
HB 1825. By Representative Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Pike County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a five-year phase-in period for certain residents of that county who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
HB 1826. By Representative Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

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HB 1827. By Representative Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from all Pike County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who are totally disabled and whose annual net income does not exceed $12,000.00; and for other purposes.
HB 1828. By Representative Shanahan of the 10th:
A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Resaca, so as to change certain provisions regarding terms and qualifications for office; to repeal certain provisions regarding the mayor's status as chief executive officer; to repeal certain provisions regarding the mayor's powers with respect to ordinances; to change certain provisions regarding a quorum and voting; and for other purposes.
SB 543. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Treutlen County Board of Education, approved March 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2340), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 544. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Treutlen County, approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 807), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

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SB 328. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6337), and an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4490), so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
At 1:20 p.m., the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 2:30 p.m.
At 2:30 p.m., the President called the Senate to order.
Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th asked unanimous consent that HB 1062 be immediately transmitted to the House.
The consent was granted, and HB 1062 was immediately transmitted.
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 1324. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Lord of the 121st, Dodson of the 94th, Harbin of the 113th and Golick of the 30th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, so as to provide an exception for retailers that sell consumer products and wholly owned subsidiaries of such retailers that assume the risk of an expense or portion thereof for the cost of repair or replacement of such consumer products under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Crotts of the 17th.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Haines Hamrick Y Harbison Harp Hecht Y Hill Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Marable Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Seabaugh Y Shafer Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 32, nays 0.

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

Senator Starr of the 44th assumed the Chair.

HB 1369. By Representatives Boggs of the 168th, Lord of the 121st, Harbin of the 113th, Maddox of the 72nd and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 33-23-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited licenses, so as to provide a limited license for retail vendors of communications equipment and their employees who sell insurance coverages for the loss, theft, mechanical failure, or malfunction of or damage to communications equipment; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Harbison of the 15th.
The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1369:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Code Section 33-23-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited licenses, so as to provide a limited license for retail vendors of communications equipment and their employees who sell insurance coverages for the loss, theft, mechanical failure, or malfunction of or damage to communications equipment; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 33-23-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited licenses, is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) and adding a new subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section for credit insurance licenses, and subsection (c) of this Code section for rental companies, and subsection (d) of this Code section for communications equipment, the Commissioner may provide by rule or regulation for licenses which are limited in scope to specific lines or sublines of insurance."
"(d)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'communications equipment' shall mean handsets, pagers, personal digital assistants, portable computers, automatic answering devices, cellular telephones, batteries, and other devices or their accessories used to originate or receive communications signals or service for individual customer use only and includes services related to the use of such devices including, but not limited to, individual customer access to a wireless network. (2) The Commissioner shall issue limited licenses to each business location of a retail vendor of communications equipment which covers employees and authorized representatives of such retail vendors for the sale and offer for sale of insurance policies covering only the loss, theft, mechanical failure, or malfunction of or damage to communications equipment. (3) The sale of such insurance policies shall be limited to sales in connection with the sale of or provision of service for communications equipment by the retail vendor. (4) As a prerequisite for issuance of a limited license under this subsection, there shall be filed with the Commissioner a written application for such limited license, signed by the applicant or an officer of the applicant, on such form or forms, and supplements thereto, and containing such information as the Commissioner may prescribe. (5) Each retail vendor licensed pursuant to this subsection shall provide a training program in which employees and authorized representatives of the retail vendor are trained by a licensed instructor and receive basic insurance instruction about the kind of coverage authorized in this subsection and offered for purchase by prospective purchasers of communications equipment or service. (6) No prelicensing examination shall be required for issuance of such license."

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Brush Y Burton Y Butler Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Haines Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Hooks Y Jackson Y James Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 0.

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
April 3, 2002

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Please record my votes on 2 bills which I missed while off the floor on Senate business.

HB 1324 - YES HB 1369 - YES

Thank you.

/s/ Doug Haines

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 1176. By Representatives Parrish of the 144th, Bordeaux of the 151st and Stallings of the 100th:

A BILL to amend Article 16 of Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreign trustees, so as to include in the definition of "foreign corporation" any bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, any corporation organized or existing under the laws of any state which borders upon this state, and any national banking association whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Shafer of the 48th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Thomas,N

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Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0.

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

The President resumed the Chair.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

SR 983. By Senators Walker of the 22nd, Starr of the 44th and Dean of the 31st:

A RESOLUTION

Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly shall adjourn at the close of the legislative day on Wednesday, April 3, 2002, and shall reconvene on Tuesday, April 9, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each such day shall be as ordered by the Senate and the hours for closing and convening the House on each such day shall be as ordered by the House.

Senator Johnson of the 1st offered the following amendment #1:
Amend SR 983 by amending the resolution by changing "Tuesday, April 9" to "Monday, April 8" on line 4.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch Y Bowen

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh

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N Brown Brush Burton
N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean
Fort N Gillis E Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore
Mullis Y Paul

Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes
Tanksley N Tate
Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 17, nays 30, and the Johnson amendment was lost.

Senator Johnson of the 1st offered the following amendment #2: Amend SR 983 by changing "Wednesday, April 3" to Thursday, April " on line 3.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean
Fort N Gillis

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson

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E Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 22, nays 31, and the Johnson amendment was lost.

Senator Cagle of the 49th offered the following amendment #3: Amend SR 983 by adding on page 1 line 4 after 2002 and sine die on April 11, 2002.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 9, nays 25, and the Cagle amendment was lost.

Senator Johnson of the 1st offered the following amendment #4: Amend SR 983 by changing line 3 from "Tuesday, April 9" to "Monday, April 15".

Senator Johnson of the 1st asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.

On the adoption of the resolution, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean
Fort

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R

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Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 31, nays 22.

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

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 1002. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:

A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hooks of the 14th.

The Senate Committee on Appropriations offered the following substitute to H.B. 1002:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003; to make and provide such appropriations 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, 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 GEORGIA:

That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from funds from the Federal Government and the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus, reserves and a revenue estimate of $14,454,000,000 (excluding indigent trust fund receipts, tobacco fund receipts and lottery receipts) for State Fiscal Year 2003.
PART I.

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. General Assembly. State Funds Personal Services - Staff Personal Services - Elected Officials Regular Operating Expenses Travel - Staff Travel - Elected Officials Capital Outlay Per Diem Differential Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees - Staff Contracts - Staff Per Diem and Fees - Elected Officials Contracts - Elected Officials Photography Expense Reimbursement Account
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Senate Functional Budgets
Senate and Research Office Lt. Governor's Office Secretary of the Senate's Office Total
House Functional Budgets
House of Representatives and Research Office Speaker of the House's Office Clerk of the House's Office Total
Joint Functional Budgets
Legislative Counsel's Office

Total Funds $ 6,229,383 $ 1,108,792 $ 1,460,811 $ 8,798,986
Total Funds $ 13,514,003 $ 468,482 $ 1,691,716 $ 15,674,201
Total Funds $ 3,541,174

$ 36,084,470 $ 18,881,715 $ 5,766,807 $ 2,749,434 $ 140,000 $ 3,500 $0 $0 $ 1,299,000 $ 364,700 $ 7,500 $ 698,000 $ 115,303 $ 95,000 $3,376,511 $ 830,000 $ 105,000 $ 1,652,000 $ 36,084,470 $ 36,084,470
State Funds $ 6,229,383 $ 1,108,792 $ 1,460,811 $ 8,798,986
State Funds $ 13,514,003 $ 468,482 $ 1,691,716 $ 15,674,201
State Funds $ 3,541,174

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Legislative Fiscal Office Legislative Budget Office Ancillary Activities Budgetary Responsibility Oversight Committee Total

$ 2,473,556 $ 1,230,312 $ 3,935,400 $ 430,841 $ 11,611,283

$ 2,473,556 $ 1,230,312 $ 3,935,400 $ 430,841 $ 11,611,283

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 Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for membership in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other compacts, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, furnishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; provided, however, before the Legislative Services Committee authorizes the reconstruction or renovation of legislative office space, committee rooms, or staff support service areas in any State-owned building other than the State Capitol, the committee shall measure the need for said space as compared to space requirements for full-time state agencies and departments and shall, prior to approval of renovation or reconstruction of legislative office space, consider the most efficient and functional building designs used for office space and related activities; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst and for the Legislative Fiscal Office; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for Code Revision; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government; and for payments to Presidential Electors. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, such payments to Presidential Electors shall be paid from funds provided for the Legislative Branch of Government, and the payment and receipt of such allowances shall not be in violation of any law.

The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate 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 for which payments are made from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid from other appropriations.

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Section 2. Department of Audits. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

PART II JUDICIAL BRANCH

Section 3. Judicial Branch. State Funds Personal Services Other Operating Prosecuting Attorney's Council Judicial Administrative Districts Payment to Council of Superior Court Clerks Payment to Resource Center Computerized Information Network
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Judicial Branch Functional Budgets
Supreme Court Court of Appeals Superior Court - Judges Superior Court - District Attorneys Juvenile Court Institute of Continuing Judicial Education Judicial Council

Total Funds $ 8,867,690 $ 11,667,428 $ 48,915,181 $ 44,488,982 $ 1,464,336 $ 1,234,973 $ 14,405,439

$ 31,236,900 $ 25,729,100 $ 863,300 $ 530,000 $ 117,000 $ 76,400 $ 1,072,400 $ 203,000 $0 $ 2,330,000 $ 315,700 $ 31,236,900 $ 31,236,900
$138,090,139 $ 17,386,921 $116,612,920 $ 3,719,573 $ 1,939,121 $ 48,500 $ 800,000 $ 628,375 $141,135,410 $138,090,139
State Funds $ 7,547,324 $ 11,571,428 $ 48,915,181 $ 42,945,077 $ 1,464,336 $ 1,234,973 $ 14,320,439

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Judicial Qualifications Commission Indigent Defense Council Georgia Courts Automation Commission Georgia Office Of Dispute Resolution Total

$ 268,279 $ 7,517,177 $ 1,950,368 $ 355,557 $ 141,135,410

Section 4. Department of Administrative Services. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of
Administrative Services Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Rents and Maintenance Expense Utilities Payments to DOAS Fiscal Administration Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Capital Outlay Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Operations Telephone Billings Radio Billings Materials for Resale Public Safety Officers Indemnity Fund Health Planning Review Board Operations Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame Payments to Golf Hall of Fame Alternative Fuels Grant State Self Insurance Fund Payments to Georgia Technology Authority Removal of Hazardous Waste
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

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$ 268,279 $ 7,517,177 $ 1,950,368 $ 355,557 $138,090,139
$ 43,539,424
$ 18,603,006 $ 4,663,277 $ 298,253 $ 20,418 $ 174,400 $ 3,359,883 $ 1,101,375 $ 497,335 $ 730,597 $ 245,435 $0 $0 $0 $ 2,350,000 $ 1,039,022 $0 $0 $ 6,014,012 $ 496,375 $ 35,000 $ 48,500 $ 75,000 $ 500,000 $0 $ 23,738,147 $ 100,000 $ 64,090,035 $ 43,539,424

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Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Support Services Statewide Business Risk Management Executive Administration Governor's Small Business Center State Properties Commission Office of the Treasury State Office of Administrative Hearings Total

Total Funds $ 32,290,330 $ 14,091,587 $ 3,528,632 $ 3,491,010 $ 2,398,048 $ 1,073,484 $ 634,723 $ 2,074,388 $ 4,507,833 $ 64,090,035

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Building Authority

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Capital Outlay

Utilities

Contractual Expense

Facilities Renovations and Repairs

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Executive Division

$ 2,090,816

Facilities Operations

$ 27,378,770

Property Resources

$ 6,343,197

Internal Operations

$ 2,091,473

Transportation

$ 2,277,766

External Operations

$ 4,164,941

State Funds $ 29,446,110 $ 1,249,621 $ 3,499,262 $ 496,375
2,346,048 $ 1,060,787 $ 664,723 $ 572,589 $ 4,203,909 $ 43,539,424
$0 $ 15,055,192 $ 8,489,556 $ 11,843 $ 200,000 $ 63,835 $ 322,000 $ 15,071 $ 261,916 $ 681,124 $ 4,201,795 $ 5,508,583 $ 8,096,639 $ 1,439,409 $0 $ 44,346,963 $0
State Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

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Total

$ 44,346,963

$0

C. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Technology Authority Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Rents and Maintenance Expense Telephone Billings Radio Billings Materials for Resale Transfers to GIS Clearinghouse
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$0 $ 53,818,093 $ 5,370,000 $ 640,000 $0 $ 468,425 $ 19,517,244 $ 2,929,105 $ 6,000 $ 22,436,256 $ 3,249,000 $0 $ 84,523,000 $ 501,019 $ 6,194,830 $0 $199,652,972 $0

Section 5. Department of Agriculture. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Market Bulletin Postage Payments to Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories in Canton, Dalton, Douglas,
Oakwood, Statesboro, Carroll, Macon, Mitchell, and Monroe Veterinary Fees

$ 41,230,259 $ 34,267,955 $ 4,344,894 $ 1,069,428 $ 276,255 $ 462,082 $ 667,341 $ 1,132,197 $ 398,176 $ 33,500 $ 1,723,644 $ 1,143,240 $ 3,646,523
$ 3,112,043 $ 160,000

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Indemnities Advertising Contract Renovation, Construction, Repairs and Maintenance
Projects at Major and Minor Markets Capital Outlay Contract - Federation of Southern Cooperatives Boll Weevil Eradication Program
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Plant Industry Animal Industry Marketing Internal Administration Fuel and Measures Consumer Protection Field Forces Seed Technology Total

Total Funds $ 9,172,398 $ 16,691,388 $ 7,710,212 $ 7,490,763 $0 $ 11,912,727 $ 802,790 $ 53,780,278

Section 6. Department of Banking and Finance. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

Section 7. Department of Community Affairs. State Funds Personal Services

$ 20,000 $ 525,000
$ 653,000 $ 105,000 $ 40,000 $0 $ 53,780,278 $ 41,230,259
State Funds $ 7,793,224 $ 13,559,253 $ 3,960,212 $ 7,303,763 $0 $ 8,613,807 $0 $ 41,230,259
$ 11,049,163 $ 9,331,238 $ 394,025 $ 420,853 $ 12,767 $ 2,347 $ 207,978 $ 545,179 $ 124,341 $ 10,435 $0 $ 11,049,163 $ 11,049,163
$ 46,631,330 $ 22,672,427

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Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Real Estate Rentals

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Computer Charges

Telecommunications

Capital Felony Expense

Contracts for Regional Planning and Development

Local Assistance Grants

Appalachian Regional Commission Assessment

HUD-Community Development Block Pass thru Grants

Payment to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority

Community Service Grants

Home Program

ARC-Revolving Loan Fund

Local Development Fund

Payment to State Housing Trust Fund

Payments to Sports Hall of Fame

Regional Economic Business Assistance Grants - GHFA

EZ/EC Administration

EZ/EC Grants

Regional Economic Development Grants

Contracts for Homeless Assistance

HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance

Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

GHFA - Georgia Cities Foundation

Georgia Leadership Infrastructure Investment Fund

Quality Growth Program

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Executive Division

$ 20,704,271

Planning and Environmental Management Division $ 4,550,127

Business and Financial Assistance Division

$ 37,569,542

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$ 2,068,605 $ 678,602 $0 $ 354,394 $ 1,488,569 $ 1,008,976 $ 775,658 $ 578,636 $ 543,967 $0 $ 2,022,408 $ 14,936,970 $ 133,355 $ 30,000,000 $ 315,000 $ 5,000,000 $ 3,165,581 $0 $ 617,500 $ 3,281,250 $ 842,541 $ 1,986,720 $0 $0 $ 1,128,125 $ 1,250,000 $ 50,000,000 $ 4,735,517 $ 1,500,000 $ 550,000 $ 250,000 $151,884,801 $ 46,631,330
State Funds $ 20,532,527 $ 4,322,051 $ 5,916,184

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Housing Finance Division Finance Division Administrative and Computer Support Division Georgia Music Hall of Fame Division Community Services Division Rural Development Division Total

$ 9,016,706 $ 3,197,330 $ 2,391,884 $ 1,606,003 $ 66,838,509 $ 6,010,429 $ 151,884,801

$ 3,316,541 $ 1,512,843 $ 533,379 $ 815,259 $ 3,672,117 $ 6,010,429 $ 46,631,330

Section 8. Department of Community Health. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Medicaid Services Tobacco Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Medicaid Benefits, Penalties and Disallowances Audit Contracts Special Purpose Contracts Purchase of Service Contracts Grant in Aid to Counties Health Insurance Payments Medical Fair Loan Repayment Program Medical Scholarships Capitation Contracts for Family Practice Residency Residency Capitation Grants Student Preceptorships Medical Student Capitation Mercer School of Medicine Grant Morehouse School of Medicine Grant SREB Payments Pediatric Residency Capitation

$ 1,492,924,082 $ 18,116,681 $ 33,192,499 $ 9,070,745 $ 470,802 $0 $ 80,136 $ 92,692,589 $ 1,730,148 $ 757,659 $ 1,749,139 $ 404,309,485 $ 4,569,936,649 $ 1,097,500 $ 64,732 $ 183,244 $ 764,826 $ 975,000,000 $ 27,000 $ 400,000 $ 762,000 $ 4,137,000 $ 2,202,803 $ 100,000 $ 3,889,600 $ 19,740,098 $ 8,489,983 $ 481,300 $ 474,240

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2099

Preventive Medicine Capitation Total Funds Budgeted Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Departmental Functional Budgets
Commissioner's Office Medicaid Benefits, Penalties and Disallowances Program Management - Medicaid Systems Management - Medicaid Office of General Counsel Office of Communications Office of Human Resources General Administration Minority Health Women's Health Employee Health Benefits Health Planning Georgia Board for Physician Workforce Board of Medical Examiners Medical Education Board Primary and Rural Health Total

$ 120,000 $ 6,131,924,177 $ 18,116,681 $ 1,492,924,082

Total Funds $ 1,312,032 $ 4,569,936,649 $ 46,810,111 $ 101,986,274 $ 1,327,419 $ 523,032 $ 408,399 $ 78,069,916 $ 688,383 $ 612,663 $ 1,280,187,464 $ 2,503,376 $ 40,102,368 $ 2,439,729 $ 1,462,134 $ 3,554,228 $ 6,131,924,177

State Funds $ 824,702 $ 1,421,741,283 $ 15,631,499 $ 18,165,471 $ 769,854 $ 261,516 $ 246,182 $ 2,867,928 $ 470,086 $ 595,536 $0 $ 2,305,244 $ 40,102,368 $ 2,439,729 $ 1,462,134 $ 3,157,231 $ 1,511,040,763

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Indigent Trust Fund Per Diem and Fees Contracts Benefits
Total Funds Budgeted Indigent Trust Fund Budgeted

$ 148,828,880 $0 $ 8,200,000 $ 360,067,504 $ 368,267,504 $ 148,828,880

C. Budget Unit: State Funds - PeachCare for Kids Tobacco Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment

$ 54,207,074 $ 4,970,705 $ 373,107 $ 120,254 $ 50,000 $0 $ 1,155

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Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts PeachCare Benefits, Penalties and Disallowances
Total Funds Budgeted Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 250,000 $0 $ 12,350 $0 $ 8,005,806 $ 198,453,092 $ 207,265,764 $ 4,970,705 $ 54,207,074

Section 9. Department of Corrections. State Funds - Administration, Institutions and Probation Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay Utilities Court Costs County Subsidy County Subsidy for Jails County Workcamp Construction Grants Central Repair Fund Payments to Central State Hospital for Meals Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities Payments to Public Safety for Meals Inmate Release Fund Health Services Purchases University of Georgia - College of Veterinary Medicine Contracts Minor Construction Fund
Total Funds Budgeted

$ 946,654,413 $ 581,987,191 $ 66,977,432 $ 2,051,490 $ 854,756 $ 3,823,685 $ 6,212,437 $ 7,737,217 $ 8,171,718 $ 37,000 $ 86,812,832 $0 $ 27,607,721 $ 1,300,000 $ 36,075,994 $ 5,450,000 $0 $ 1,093,624 $ 4,268,025 $ 1,627,150 $ 577,160 $ 1,450,000 $ 125,672,841 $ 449,944 $ 903,000 $ 971,141,217

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2101

Indirect DOAS Funding State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Executive Operations Administration Human Resources Field Probation Facilities Programs Total

Total Funds $ 30,810,948 $ 35,648,564 $ 9,396,576 $ 69,706,612 $ 682,110,593 $ 143,467,924 $ 971,141,217

$ 450,000 $ 946,654,413
State Funds $ 30,003,948 $ 35,648,564 $ 9,396,576 $ 69,706,612 $ 666,894,998 $ 135,003,715 $ 946,654,413

Section 10. Department of Defense. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Office of the Adjutant General Georgia Air National Guard Georgia Army National Guard Total

Total Funds $ 2,781,544 $ 6,422,909 $ 27,398,081 $ 36,602,534

$ 8,462,759 $ 15,851,108 $ 17,747,248 $ 90,875 $0 $ 52,800 $ 128,625 $ 44,010 $ 1,021,973 $ 1,421,895 $ 244,000 $0 $ 36,602,534 $ 8,462,759
State Funds $ 2,450,591 $ 912,896 $ 5,099,272 $ 8,462,759

Section 11. State Board of Education A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Education Tobacco Funds

$ 5,905,178,553 $ 30,000,000

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Operations: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Utilities Capital Outlay QBE Formula Grants: Kindergarten/Grades 1 - 3 Grades 4 - 8 Grades 9 - 12 Limited English-Speaking Students Program Alternative Programs Vocational Education Laboratories Special Education Gifted Remedial Education Additional Instruction Staff Development and Professional Development Media Indirect Cost Pupil Transportation Local Five Mill Share Mid-Term Adjustment Reserve Teacher Salary Schedule Adjustment Other Categorical Grants: Equalization Formula Sparsity Grants Special Education Low - Incidence Grants Non-QBE Grants: Next Generation School Grants Youth Apprenticeship Grants

$ 39,756,713 $ 7,950,546 $ 1,511,817 $0 $ 361,612 $ 1,110,653 $ 2,217,576 $ 30,190,505 $ 10,606,995 $ 2,239,313 $ 800,451 $0
$ 1,627,171,321 $ 1,479,094,496 $ 713,494,640 $ 57,621,711 $ 65,512,925 $ 180,496,314 $ 702,118,965 $ 155,980,376 $ 23,205,028 $ 46,495,792 $ 28,976,031 $ 145,120,212 $ 878,977,026 $ 167,551,763 $ (1,102,013,446) $0 $0
$ 278,259,401 $ 6,548,910 $ 852,291
$ 875,000 $ 4,340,000

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High School Program

$ 65,748,808

Payment of Federal Funds to Board of Technical & Adult Education $ 27,650,639

Vocational Research and Curriculum

$ 293,520

Education of Children of Low-Income Families

$ 240,262,432

Even Start

$ 4,025,312

Instructional Services for the Handicapped

$ 157,076,091

Retirement (H.B. 272 and H.B. 1321)

$ 5,508,750

Tuition for the Multi-Handicapped

$ 1,900,000

PSAT

$ 756,500

School Lunch (Federal)

$ 188,375,722

Joint Evening Programs

$ 267,333

Education of Homeless Children/Youth

$ 961,413

Pay for Performance

$ 8,000,000

Pre-School Handicapped Program

$ 22,472,973

Mentor Teachers

$ 1,250,000

Environmental Science Grants

$ 151,000

Advanced Placement Exams

$ 1,608,000

Serve America Program

$ 1,042,976

Drug Free School (Federal)

$ 11,639,743

School Lunch (State)

$ 38,137,852

Charter Schools

$ 8,836,638

Emergency Immigrant Education Program

$ 4,036,740

Title VI

$ 17,767,503

State and Local Education Improvement

$ 26,531,797

Health Insurance - Non-Cert. Personnel and Retired Teachers

$ 107,826,070

Innovative Programs

$ 1,190,215

Title II Math/Science Grant (Federal)

$ 7,466,425

Migrant Education

$ 274,395

Regional Education Service Agencies

$ 12,074,667

Severely Emotionally Disturbed

$ 67,340,280

Georgia Learning Resources System

$ 5,030,812

Special Education at State Institutions

$ 4,046,930

Robert C. Byrd Scholarship (Federal)

$ 1,150,500

Comprehensive School Reform

$ 6,018,289

Character Education

$ 350,000

National Teacher Certification

$ 2,398,337

Health Insurance Adjustment

$0

Principal Supplements

$ 5,967,000

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Class Size Reduction Grants For School Nurses Reading Programs Student Testing Internet Access School Improvement Teams Communities in Schools Georgia Learning Connection Knowledge is Power Program Postsecondary Options
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets State Administration Student Learning and Achievement Governor's Honors Program Quality and School Support Federal Programs Technology Local Programs Georgia Academy for the Blind Georgia School for the Deaf Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Total

$ 40,455,269

$ 30,000,000

$ 34,460,185

$ 14,265,573

$ 4,135,763

$ 21,636,228

$ 1,553,697

$0

$ 600,000

$ 4,015,000

$ 6,763,982,314

$0

$ 30,000,000

$ 5,905,178,553

Total Funds

State Funds

$ 15,077,513

$ 12,349,170

$ 24,912,159

$ 10,540,844

$ 1,469,926

$ 1,392,337

$ 8,734,803

$ 3,261,336

$ 8,922,028

$ 55,520

$ 18,482,276

$ 13,283,277

$ 6,667,586,133 $ 5,877,157,651

$ 6,165,490

$ 5,586,957

$ 5,743,337

$ 5,248,986

$ 6,888,649

$ 6,302,475

$ 6,763,982,314 $ 5,935,178,553

B. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education

$0

Computers in the Classroom

$0

Distance Learning - Satellite Dishes

$0

Post Secondary Options

$0

Educational Technology Centers

$0

Assistive Technology

$0

Applied Technology Labs

$0

Financial and Management Equipment

$0

Alternative Programs

$0

Fort Discovery National Science Center

$0

Capital Outlay

$0

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002
Learning Logic Sites Student Information System
Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted
C. Budget Unit: Office of School Readiness Pre-Kindergarten - Grants Pre-Kindergarten - Personal Services Pre-Kindergarten - Operations Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Utilities Capital Outlay Federal Programs Standards of Care
Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 12. Employees' Retirement System. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications

2105
$0 $0 $0 $0
$ 1,315,264 $234,126,041 $ 5,844,799 $ 5,215,957 $ 1,209,764 $ 36,500 $ 50,000 $0 $0 $0 $ 5,000 $0 $ 3,000 $ 11,000 $0 $0 $ 75,495,529 $ 424,000 $322,421,590 $245,186,797 $ 1,315,264
$ 26,000 $ 2,826,530 $ 488,800 $ 29,000 $0 $ 12,450 $ 1,269,708 $ 345,740 $ 82,002

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Per Diem and Fees Contracts Benefits to Retirees
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

Section 13. Forestry Commission. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Ware County Grant Ware County Grant for Southern Forest World Ware County Grant for Road Maintenance Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Reforestation Field Services General Administration and Support Total

Total Funds $ 2,031,856 $ 36,516,230 $ 4,424,269 $ 42,972,355

Section 14. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases

$ 355,000 $ 1,452,000 $ 26,000 $ 6,887,230 $ 26,000
$ 36,716,233 $ 31,588,500 $ 6,244,849 $ 182,385 $ 1,212,845 $ 1,706,331 $ 357,000 $ 11,518 $ 993,627 $ 9,500 $ 577,300 $ 60,000 $ 28,500 $0 $0 $ 42,972,355 $ 36,716,233
State Funds $0 $ 32,460,119 $ 4,256,114 $ 36,716,233
$ 65,946,304 $ 52,429,252 $ 6,796,109 $ 680,342 $ 1,191,897

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002

Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Evidence Purchased Capital Outlay Crime Victims Assistance Program Criminal Justice Grants
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Investigative Georgia Crime Information Center Forensic Sciences Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Total

Total Funds $ 6,259,730 $ 30,060,469 $ 10,408,635 $ 20,270,763 $ 31,601,783 $ 98,601,380

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$ 862,590 $ 631,960 $ 651,289 $ 1,128,972 $ 2,231,277 $ 2,285,654 $ 428,667 $0 $ 1,500,000 $ 27,783,371 $ 98,601,380 $ 65,946,304
State Funds $ 6,259,730 $ 28,646,799 $ 10,408,635 $ 20,270,763 $ 360,377 $ 65,946,304

Section 15. Office of the Governor. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Cost of Operations Mansion Allowance Governor's Emergency Fund Intern Program Expenses

$ 45,745,323 $ 22,256,865 $ 1,591,555 $ 380,049 $0 $ 98,207 $ 528,967 $ 1,112,401 $ 586,282 $ 2,670,014 $ 8,236,398 $ 4,718,365 $ 40,000 $ 3,261,681 $ 358,595

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Art Grants of State Funds Art Grants of Non-State Funds Humanities Grant - State Funds Art Acquisitions - State Funds Children and Youth Grants Juvenile Justice Grants Georgia Crime Victims Assistance Program Grants to Local Systems Grants - Local EMA Grants - Other Grants - Civil Air Patrol Criminal Justice Grants Troops to Teachers Flood - Contingency
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Governor's Office Office of Equal Opportunity Office of Planning and Budget Council for the Arts Office of Consumer Affairs Child Advocate Human Relations Commission Professional Standards Commission Georgia Emergency Management Agency Education Accountability Total

Total Funds $ 8,378,641 $ 1,132,877 $ 11,822,001 $ 5,430,137 $ 4,827,396 $ 787,192 $ 471,072 $ 9,331,795 $ 7,251,706 $ 2,607,751 $ 52,040,568

$ 4,010,880 $ 274,194 $ 179,645 $0 $0 $0 $0 $ 482,540 $ 1,085,000 $0 $ 57,000 $0 $ 111,930 $0 $ 52,040,568 $ 45,745,323
State Funds $ 8,378,641 $ 829,906 $ 11,822,001 $ 4,721,044 $ 4,259,707 $ 787,192 $ 471,072 $ 9,219,865 $ 2,648,144 $ 2,607,751 $ 45,745,323

Section 16. Department of Human Resources. State Funds Tobacco Funds 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel

$ 1,383,027,116 $ 47,748,385
$ 117,944,889 $ 5,568,693 $ 2,348,842

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Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Real Estate Rentals

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Computer Charges

Telecommunications

Special Purpose Contracts

Service Benefits for Children

Purchase of Service Contracts

Major Maintenance and Construction

Grant-In-Aid to Counties

Postage

Payments to DCH-Medicaid Benefits

Grants to County DFACS - Operations

Operating Expenses

Brain and Spinal Trust Fund Benefits

Total Funds Budgeted

Indirect DOAS Services Funding

Tobacco Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Commissioner's Office

$ 1,100,090

Office of Planning and Budget Services

$ 4,103,822

Office of Adoptions

$ 9,866,686

Children's Community Based Initiative

$ 10,173,332

Human Resources and Organization Development $ 1,325,637

Computer Services

$ 74,644,906

Technology and Support

$ 16,600,259

Facilities Management

$ 7,020,997

Regulatory Services - Program Direction and Support $ 816,116

Child Care Licensing

$ 3,604,262

Health Care Facilities Regulation

$ 11,999,873

Office of Investigation

$ 6,617,730

Office of Financial Services

$ 9,913,489

Office of Audits

$ 2,758,555

Human Resource Management

$ 6,709,587

$0 $ 461,311 $ 9,242,224 $ 4,972,880 $ 41,619,944 $ 59,169,122 $ 16,841,188 $0 $0 $ 87,855,208 $ 163,451 $0 $ 2,052,936 $ 33,961,019 $0 $0 $ 500,000 $ 382,701,707 $0 $ 8,278,248 $ 187,414,877
State Funds $ 1,100,090 $ 4,075,306 $ 6,369,822 $ 9,898,332 $ 1,325,637 $ 35,771,281 $ 15,738,185 $ 5,720,964 $ 746,116 $ 3,577,693 $ 5,895,408 $ 1,941,174 $ 5,523,779 $ 2,758,555 $ 6,709,587

2110

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Transportation Services Office of Facilities and Support Services Indirect Cost Policy and Government Services Aging Services DDSA Council Brain and Spinal Trust Fund Benefits Office of Child Support Enforcement Total 2. Public Health Budget: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Special Purpose Contracts Purchase of Service Contracts Grant-In-Aid to Counties Major Maintenance and Construction Postage Medical Benefits
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
District Health Administration Newborn Follow-Up Care Oral Health Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Sickle Cell, Vision and Hearing High-Risk Pregnant Women and Infants

$ 17,391,703 $ 18,468,380 $0 $ 1,313,982 $ 94,249,336 $ 1,592,615 $ 500,000 $ 81,930,350 $ 382,701,707

$ 2,880,864 $ 18,468,380 $ (15,823,148) $ 1,313,982 $ 62,735,909 $ 15,119 $ 500,000 $ 18,450,090 $ 195,693,125

$ 55,341,491 $ 77,868,867 $ 945,967 $0 $ 292,867 $ 1,509,862 $ 1,161,649 $ 12,857,618 $ 720,745 $ 1,237,699 $ 292,000 $ 29,291,980 $ 156,510,752 $0 $ 196,680 $ 6,138,072 $ 344,366,249 $0 $ 25,873,781 $ 172,740,416

Total Funds $13,347,984 $ 1,346,863 $ 2,837,037 $ 2,136,648 $ 7,716,183 $ 5,350,597

State Funds $13,190,416 $ 1,133,032 $ 2,511,862 $ 925,786 $ 6,949,364 $ 5,350,597

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002

2111

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Family Planning Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Grant in Aid to Counties Children's Medical Services Emergency Health Primary Health Care Epidemiology Immunization Community Tuberculosis Control Family Health Management Infant and Child Health Maternal Health - Perinatal Chronic Disease Diabetes Cancer Control Director's Office Vital Records Health Services Research Environmental Health Laboratory Services Community Health Management AIDS Drug and Clinic Supplies Adolescent Health Public Health - Planning Councils Early Intervention Injury Control Smoking Prevention and Cessation HIV Waiver Public Health - Division Indirect Cost Total 3. Family and Children Services Budget: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment

$ 3,239,108 $ 11,903,137 $ 85,090,169 $ 71,635,062 $ 13,323,266 $ 2,958,210 $ 570,586 $ 7,307,126 $ 1,659,211 $ 5,836,580 $ 1,954,974 $ 876,449 $ 2,871,613 $ 1,654,488 $ 1,723 $ 8,580,304 $ 2,939,435 $ 2,213,461 $ 739,938 $ 2,112,967 $ 8,352,259 $ 244,148 $ 22,412,684 $ 12,152,398 $ 12,697,085 $ 77,311 $ 13,118,467 $ 334,097 $ 14,774,681 $0 $0 $ 344,366,249

$ 1,009,476 $ 6,109,573 $0 $ 70,648,511 $ 6,493,954 $ 1,514,862 $ 465,963 $ 5,338,807 $0 $ 4,277,394 $ 1,103,684 $ 659,684 $ 1,204,054 $ 1,654,488 $ 1,723 $ 8,580,304 $ 2,661,369 $ 1,936,625 $ 739,938 $ 1,581,492 $ 8,023,259 $ 244,148 $ 15,559,204 $ 4,079,320 $ 3,097,550 $ 59,814 $ 10,536,070 $ 222,092 $ 14,774,681 $0 $(4,024,899) $198,614,197

$ 14,111,032 $ 3,410,939 $ 1,289,817 $0 $ 237,019

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Real Estate Rentals

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Computer Charges

Telecommunications

Children's Trust Fund

Cash Benefits

Special Purpose Contracts

Service Benefits for Children

Purchase of Service Contracts

Postage

Grants to County DFACS - Operations

Total Funds Budgeted

Indirect DOAS Services Funding

Tobacco Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Director's Office

$ 995,468

Social Services

$ 6,630,795

Administrative Support

$ 4,764,064

Quality Assurance

$ 3,762,415

Community Services

$ 13,827,049

Field Management

$ 2,779,896

Human Resources Management

$ 4,208,363

Economic Support

$ 3,606,038

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$ 114,134,948

SSI - Supplemental Benefits

$0

Refugee Programs

$ 2,795,420

Energy Benefits

$ 7,223,130

County DFACS Operations - Eligibility

$ 128,419,461

County DFACS Operations - Social Services

$ 136,371,281

Food Stamp Issuance

$ 3,190,752

County DFACS Operations - Homemakers Services $ 9,184,819

County DFACS Operations - Joint and Administration $ 77,679,916

County DFACS Operations - Employability Program $ 28,481,647

Employability Benefits

$ 43,105,900

Legal Services

$ 6,546,322

$ 535,702 $ 6,981,954 $ 6,837,844 $0 $ 688,660 $ 7,665,688 $123,303,498 $ 7,134,127 $432,813,612 $ 31,112,611 $ 2,401,505 $379,437,124 $1,017,961,132 $0 $ 3,341,218 $ 424,890,575
State Funds $ 995,468 $ 6,118,754 $ 2,778,235 $ 3,762,415 $ 1,650,566 $ 2,529,233 $ 2,445,745 $ 3,606,038 $ 48,247,444 $0 $0 $0 $ 62,181,599 $ 53,499,293 $0 $ 3,065,665 $ 33,431,594 $ 10,745,017 $ 15,838,963 $ 2,670,531

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002

2113

Family Foster Care Institutional Foster Care Specialized Foster Care Adoption Supplement Prevention of Foster Care Troubled Children Child Day Care Special Projects Children's Trust Fund Indirect Cost Total 4. Community Mental Health/Mental
Retardation and Institutions: Personal Services Operating Expenses Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Utilities Major Maintenance and Construction Community Services
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Southwestern State Hospital Augusta Regional Hospital Northwest Regional Hospital at Rome Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Central State Hospital Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Gracewood State School and Hospital West Central Regional Hospital Outdoor Therapeutic Programs Community Mental Health Services Community Mental Retardation Services Community Substance Abuse Services Program Direction and Support

$ 68,066,454 $ 26,552,414 $ 8,534,752 $ 46,039,968 $ 17,895,675 $ 60,539,258 $ 181,000,622 $ 3,958,617 $ 7,665,688 $0 $ 1,017,961,132

$ 36,007,662 $ 12,391,780 $ 3,971,061 $ 24,591,338 $ 9,709,222 $ 33,149,436 $ 55,616,937 $ 3,918,617 $ 7,665,688 $ (12,356,508) $ 428,231,793

$ 291,779,634 $ 55,774,605 $ 200,000 $ 9,483,000 $ 1,991,161 $ 660,554,803 $ 1,019,783,203 $ 1,313,100 $ 10,255,138 $ 597,981,248

Total Funds $ 30,491,396 $ 22,467,957 $ 28,877,198 $ 39,797,995 $ 113,540,705 $ 20,856,360 $ 48,892,468 $ 22,833,929 $ 4,208,993 $ 285,893,712 $ 278,684,876 $ 98,637,904 $ 14,903,181

State Funds $ 17,802,462 $ 17,377,874 $ 19,341,286 $ 30,103,350 $ 66,984,478 $ 17,228,790 $ 21,336,523 $ 18,888,565 $ 3,268,303 $ 204,007,703 $ 130,306,794 $ 47,279,389 $ 8,589,931

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Regional Offices Total
Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Operating Expenses Community Services Case Services Children's Trust Fund Cash Benefits Special Purpose Contracts Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Grant-In-Aid to Counties Major Maintenance and Construction Utilities Postage Payments to DCH-Medicaid Benefits Grants to County DFACS - Operations Medical Benefits Brain and Spinal Trust Fund Benefits
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 9,696,529 $ 5,720,938 $1,019,783,203 $ 608,236,386
$ 479,177,046 $ 86,848,499 $ 4,584,626 $ 200,000 $ 991,197 $ 11,287,788 $ 13,116,483 $ 61,315,406 $ 59,889,867 $ 18,767,547 $ 55,774,605 $ 660,554,803 $0 $ 7,665,688 $ 123,303,498 $ 7,426,127 $ 432,813,612 $ 148,259,799 $ 156,510,752 $ 2,154,612 $ 9,483,000 $ 4,651,121 $ 33,961,019 $ 379,437,124 $ 6,138,072 $ 500,000 $ 2,764,812,291 $ 1,313,100 $ 47,748,385 $ 1,383,027,116

Section 17. Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism. State Funds Tobacco Funds Personal Services

$ 28,725,467 $ 65,430,712 $ 12,728,860

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002

Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Local Welcome Center Contracts Marketing Georgia Ports Authority Lease Rentals Foreign Currency Reserve Waterway Development in Georgia Lanier Regional Watershed Commission Georgia World Congress Center One Georgia Fund
Total Funds Budgeted Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Economic Development Trade Tourism Film Total

Total Funds $ 77,581,273 $ 7,491,095 $ 2,850,492 $ 5,584,997 $ 648,322 $ 94,156,179

Section 18. Department of Insurance. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals

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$ 1,118,395 $ 593,806 $ 20,000 $ 62,597 $ 391,336 $ 852,119 $ 442,215 $ 53,200 $ 1,360,286 $ 253,100 $ 10,799,553 $0 $0 $ 50,000 $0 $0 $ 65,430,712 $ 94,156,179 $ 65,430,712 $ 28,725,467
State Funds $ 77,581,273 $ 7,491,095 $ 2,850,492 $ 5,584,997 $ 648,322 $ 94,156,179
$ 15,961,304 $ 14,421,902 $ 702,947 $ 463,030 $ 80,176 $ 30,400 $ 223,000 $ 601,164

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Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Health Care Utilization Review
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Internal Administration Insurance Regulation Industrial Loans Regulation Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulations Special Insurance Fraud Fund Total

Total Funds $ 5,429,808 $ 5,813,072 $ 499,689 $ 4,686,015 $ 569,220 $ 16,997,804

$ 383,143 $ 92,042 $0 $0 $ 16,997,804 $ 15,961,304
State Funds $ 5,429,808 $ 5,813,072 $ 499,689 $ 3,649,515 $ 569,220 $ 15,961,304

Section 19. Department of Juvenile Justice. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Utilities Institutional Repairs and Maintenance Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers Service Benefits for Children Purchase of Service Contracts Capital Outlay Juvenile Justice Reserve Children and Youth Grants Juvenile Justice Grants
Total Funds Budgeted

$ 274,799,669 $ 164,615,021 $ 14,965,102 $ 2,155,293 $ 214,143 $ 1,001,029 $ 1,872,910 $ 3,041,474 $ 2,307,499 $ 5,514,460 $ 3,687,454 $ 3,262,322 $ 655,000 $0 $ 87,630,495 $0 $0 $0 $ 250,000 $ 1,687,100 $ 292,859,302

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State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Regional Youth Development Centers Youth Development Centers YDC Purchased Services Court Services Day Centers Group Homes Community Corrections Law Enforcement Office Assessment and Classification Multi-Service Centers Youth Services Administration Office of Training Children and Youth Coordinating Council Total

$ 274,799,669

Total Funds $ 71,908,834 $ 72,450,294 $ 40,670,498 $ 32,049,960 $ 619,520 $ 1,408,795 $ 42,035,575 $ 1,564,473 $ 831,391 $ 4,359,070 $ 19,270,393 $ 3,182,401 $ 2,508,098 $ 292,859,302

State Funds $ 70,404,874 $ 70,508,439 $ 39,578,601 $ 27,545,153 $ 619,520 $ 1,408,795 $ 35,039,059 $ 1,564,473 $ 831,391 $ 4,269,070 $ 19,249,795 $ 3,182,401 $ 598,098 $ 274,799,669

Section 20. Department of Labor. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Labor Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications WIA Contracts Per Diem and Fees Contracts W.I.N. Grants Payments to State Treasury Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Division Of Rehabilitation Services

$ 17,671,462 $ 91,041,768 $ 7,405,831 $ 1,481,527 $ 34,858 $ 566,309 $ 2,750,087 $ 2,789,246 $ 2,030,660 $ 54,500,000 $ 2,863,761 $ 1,323,287 $0 $ 1,287,478 $0 $168,074,812 $ 17,671,462
$ 29,731,459

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Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Case Services Special Purpose Contracts Purchase of Services Contracts Major Maintenance and Construction Utilities Postage
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Business Enterprise Program Administration Disability Adjudication Georgia Industries for the Blind Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute Total

Total Funds $ 86,252,419 $ 1,584,536 $ 4,174,761 $ 54,867,080 $ 11,806,275 $ 29,245,757 $ 187,930,828

$ 91,988,113 $ 13,963,645 $ 2,008,995 $ 39,095 $ 1,015,890 $ 5,790,455 $ 7,230,026 $ 4,739,695 $ 2,573,235 $ 3,138,419 $ 41,304,191 $ 1,085,245 $ 12,798,824 $ 255,000 $0 $0 $187,930,828 $ 100,000 $ 29,731,459
State Funds $ 18,977,169 $ 343,758 $ 2,697,115 $0 $ 706,900 $ 7,006,517 $ 29,731,459

Section 21. Department of Law. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges

$ 15,558,651 $ 15,179,627 $ 719,600 $ 183,617 $0 $0 $ 302,292

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002
Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Books for State Library
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 22. Merit System of Personnel Administration. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Equipment Real Estate Rents Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Payments to State Treasury
Total Funds Budgeted Federal Funds Other Agency Funds Agency Assessments Deferred Compensation State Funds Budgeted
Section 23. Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications

2119
$ 837,469 $ 194,200 $ 19,424,422 $0 $ 199,150 $ 37,040,377 $ 15,558,651
$0 $ 8,414,696 $ 1,126,141 $ 107,263 $0 $ 651,119 $ 335,350 $ 919,326 $ 1,682,822 $ 184,400 $ 820,675 $ 14,241,792 $0 $ 1,430,262 $ 12,125,640 $ 685,890 $0
$ 91,937,811 $ 61,651,453 $ 8,476,832 $ 462,062 $ 327,206 $ 738,335 $ 12,561,537 $ 2,536,453 $ 3,179,499

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Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay Motor Vehicle Tag Purchase Post Repairs Conviction Reports Driver's License Processing Postage Investment for Modernization
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Funding State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Administration Operations Enforcement Total

Total Funds $ 32,500,460 $ 54,150,562 $ 16,940,682 $ 103,591,704

$ 751,198 $ 1,318,987 $0 $ 6,892,489 $ 34,900 $ 348,651 $ 3,459,434 $ 750,000 $ 102,668 $103,591,704 $ 1,960,000 $ 91,937,811
State Funds $ 27,213,875 $ 54,150,562 $ 10,573,374 $ 91,937,811

Section 24. Department of Natural Resources. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Natural Resources Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Real Estate Rentals Per Diem and Fees Contracts Computer Charges Telecommunications Authority Lease Rentals Advertising and Promotion Cost of Material for Resale Capital Outlay:
New Construction Repairs and Maintenance Wildlife Management Area Land Acquisition

$147,648,589 $ 89,928,465 $ 15,532,657 $ 813,926 $ 839,822 $ 2,216,960 $ 3,223,333 $ 1,418,551 $ 10,380,063 $ 890,900 $ 1,399,335 $0 $ 725,000 $ 1,333,300
$ 860,176 $ 4,560,913 $ 982,330

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Paving at State Parks and Historic Sites

$ 500,000

Grants:

Land and Water Conservation

$ 800,000

Georgia Heritage 2000 Grants

$ 341,000

Recreation

$0

Contracts:

Georgia State Games Commission

$ 353,056

Payments to Civil War Commission

$ 62,700

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

$ 7,595,077

Solid Waste Trust Fund

$ 6,132,574

Wildlife Endowment Fund

$0

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

$ 1,907,177

Payments to McIntosh County

$ 100,000

Payments to Baker County

$ 31,000

Payments to Calhoun County

$ 24,000

Payments to Georgia Agrirama Development Authority for operations $ 1,007,434

Community Green Space Grants

$ 30,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted

$183,959,749

Receipts from Jekyll Island State Park Authority

$ 840,190

Receipts from Stone Mountain Memorial Association

$0

Receipts from Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority $ 1,331,931

Receipts from North Georgia Mountain Authority

$ 1,434,982

Indirect DOAS Funding

$ 200,000

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

$147,648,589

Total Funds

State Funds

Commissioner's Office

$ 35,613,132

$ 35,565,866

Program Support

$ 7,437,028

$ 7,437,028

Historic Preservation

$ 2,904,208

$ 2,414,208

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

$ 42,159,855

$ 22,204,135

Coastal Resources

$ 2,623,220

$ 2,452,358

Wildlife Resources

$ 37,535,389

$ 32,203,418

Environmental Protection

$ 55,227,569

$ 45,016,141

Pollution Prevention Assistance

$ 459,348

$ 355,435

Total

$ 183,959,749 $147,648,589

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Agricultural

Exposition Authority

$0

Personal Services

$ 3,267,771

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Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted C. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay Goods for Resale Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

Section 25. State Board of Pardons and Parole. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges

$ 2,416,232 $ 10,000 $0 $ 41,000 $ 20,000 $0 $ 80,000 $ 89,167 $ 754,000 $0 $ 6,678,170 $0
$0 $ 1,245,057 $ 201,000 $ 12,000 $0 $ 7,000 $ 12,000 $0 $ 12,000 $ 500 $ 70,685 $ 173,000 $ 120,000 $ 1,853,242 $0
$ 50,456,218 $ 41,313,370 $ 1,488,825 $ 431,800 $ 69,239 $ 291,500 $ 606,200

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002
Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts County Jail Subsidy Health Services Purchases
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

Section 26. Department of Public Safety.

A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Public Safety

Operations Budget:

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

State Patrol Posts Repairs and Maintenance

Capital Outlay

Conviction Reports

Total Funds Budgeted

Indirect DOAS Service Funding

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Administration

$ 19,232,624

Field Operations

$ 69,977,326

Total

$ 89,209,950

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Units Attached for

Administrative Purposes Only

Attached Units Budget:

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

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$ 3,113,201 $ 1,065,600 $ 523,304 $ 740,679 $ 792,500 $ 20,000 $ 50,456,218 $ 50,456,218
$ 84,590,265
$ 73,699,300 $ 8,325,571 $ 105,552 $ 2,876,986 $ 370,337 $ 758,170 $ 47,834 $ 2,100,380 $ 473,920 $ 301,800 $ 145,100 $0 $ 5,000 $ 89,209,950 $ 990,000 $ 84,590,265
State Funds $ 17,914,374 $ 66,675,891 $ 84,590,265
$ 15,428,240
$ 10,842,080 $ 3,236,450

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Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Highway Safety Grants Peace Officers Training Grants Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Office of Highway Safety Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Police Academy Fire Academy Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council Georgia Public Safety Training Facility Total

Total Funds $ 4,447,309 $ 1,545,152 $ 1,522,410 $ 1,244,870 $ 484,379 $ 12,409,775 $ 21,653,895

Section 27. Public School Employees' Retirement System. State Funds Payments to Employees' Retirement System Employer Contributions
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

Section 28. Public Service Commission. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment

$ 157,698 $ 68,987 $ 191,652 $ 294,735 $ 223,224 $ 324,121 $ 352,932 $ 520,502 $ 2,525,200 $ 2,916,314 $0 $ 21,653,895 $ 15,428,240
State Funds $ 629,360 $ 1,545,152 $ 1,186,917 $ 1,132,013 $ 484,379 $ 10,450,419 $ 15,428,240
$ 15,258,226 $ 625,000 $ 14,633,226 $ 15,258,226 $ 15,258,226
$ 9,198,879 $ 6,923,247 $ 265,711 $ 124,876 $ 66,640 $ 20,300

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002
Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted
Section 29. Board of Regents, University System of Georgia. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Resident Instruction Tobacco Funds Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs
Sponsored Operations Operating Expenses:
Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs Sponsored Operations Special Funding Initiative Office of Minority Business Enterprise Student Education Enrichment Program Forestry Research Research Consortium Capital Outlay
Total Funds Budgeted Departmental Income Sponsored Income Other Funds Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Regents Central Office and Other Organized Activities Tobacco Funds Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs Sponsored Operations Operating Expenses:

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$ 252,586 $ 412,531 $ 141,660 $ 804,639 $ 460,000 $ 9,472,190 $ 9,198,879
$ 1,445,728,283 $ 6,585,889
$ 1,688,733,528 $ 388,632,432
$ 380,477,080 $ 827,773,561 $ 33,260,523 $ 1,166,606 $ 360,923 $ 1,014,986 $ 30,130,342 $ 188,870,159 $ 3,540,420,140 $ 127,332,403 $ 1,216,405,993 $ 741,328,072 $ 3,039,500 $ 6,585,889 $ 1,445,728,283
$ 224,730,203 $0
$ 134,267,770 $ 65,692,480

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Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs

$ 55,094,345

Sponsored Operations

$ 31,293,568

Agricultural Research

$ 3,139,863

Advanced Technology Development Center/

Economic Development Institute

$ 23,388,270

Seed Capital Fund - ATDC

$0

Capital Outlay

$0

Center for Rehabilitation Technology

$ 7,308,350

SREB Payments

$ 874,601

Regents Opportunity Grants

$ 565,155

Rental Payments to Georgia Military College

$ 1,735,650

Direct Payments to the Georgia Public

Telecommunications Commission for Operations

$ 19,454,616

Public Libraries Salaries and Operations

$ 34,704,064

Student Information System

$0

Georgia Medical College Health, Inc.

$ 36,189,947

Total Funds Budgeted

$ 413,708,679

Departmental Income

$ 8,543,070

Sponsored Income

$ 108,954,866

Other Funds

$ 70,937,040

Indirect DOAS Services Funding

$ 543,500

Tobacco Funds Budgeted

$0

State Funds Budgeted

$ 224,730,203

Regents Central Office and Other Organized Activities

Total Funds

State Funds

Marine Resources Extension Center

$ 2,749,883

$ 1,665,083

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

$ 5,163,068

$ 1,819,648

Marine Institute

$ 1,842,242

$ 1,074,609

Georgia Tech Research Institute

$ 113,487,808 $ 10,009,746

Advanced Technology Development Center/

Economic Development Institute

$ 23,388,270

$ 10,114,902

Agricultural Experiment Station

$ 74,349,121

$ 46,208,402

Cooperative Extension Service

$ 62,578,717

$ 39,484,580

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics $ 193,500

$0

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

$ 3,990,973

$ 3,990,973

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

$ 6,559,351

$ 552,351

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

$ 3,625,810

$0

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

$ 3,353,970

$0

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002

Regents Central Office Public Libraries State Data Center Total C. Budget Unit: State Funds - Georgia Public
Telecommunications Commission Personal Services Operating Expenses General Programming Distance Learning Programming
Total Funds Budgeted Other Funds State Funds Budgeted

$ 67,894,712 $ 38,368,095 $ 6,163,159 $ 413,708,679

D. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education Equipment, Technology and Construction Trust Fund Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Internet Connection Initiative Special Funding Initiatives Research Consortium - Georgia Research Alliance Equipment - Public Libraries Student Information System Educational Technology Center Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted

2127
$ 67,787,863 $ 35,858,887 $ 6,163,159 $224,730,203
$0 $ 14,574,720 $ 16,249,224 $ 4,070,278 $ 2,784,685 $ 37,678,907 $ 37,678,907 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Section 30. Department of Revenue. State Funds Tobacco Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications

$446,048,850 $ 150,000 $ 57,298,943 $ 4,360,782 $ 936,361 $ 69,705 $ 77,384 $ 14,650,249 $ 7,051,767 $ 2,096,381

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Per Diem and Fees Contracts County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff Postage Investment for Modernization Homeowner Tax Relief Grants
Total Funds Budgeted Indirect DOAS Services Funding Tobacco Funds State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Departmental Administration Internal Administration Information Systems Compliance Division Income Tax Unit Property Tax Unit Sales Tax Unit State Board of Equalization Taxpayer Accounting Alcohol and Tobacco Total

Total Funds $ 23,438,855 $ 7,982,004 $ 15,855,970 $ 23,688,639 $ 7,559,703 $ 357,482,393 $ 5,523,657 $ 5,000 $ 6,088,559 $ 2,923,505 $ 450,548,285

$ 564,730 $ 1,067,613 $ 4,272,795 $0 $ 2,301,575 $ 2,800,000 $353,000,000 $450,548,285 $ 2,545,000 $ 150,000 $446,048,850
State Funds $ 23,438,855 $ 7,982,004 $ 14,600,970 $ 23,598,639 $ 7,559,703 $355,677,958 $ 5,523,657 $ 5,000 $ 4,888,559 $ 2,923,505 $446,198,850

Section 31. Secretary of State. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Secretary of State Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Election Expenses

$ 34,736,820 $ 18,831,232 $ 4,758,833 $ 424,424 $ 105,241 $ 73,782 $ 3,838,024 $ 4,001,878 $ 1,017,577 $ 355,721 $ 1,802,955 $ 591,503

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002

Capital Outlay

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Internal Administration

$ 4,983,525

Archives and Records

$ 6,051,893

Capitol Education Center

$ 412,352

Business Services - Corporations

$ 2,064,866

Business Services - Securities

$ 2,003,802

Elections and Campaign Disclosure

$ 8,487,313

Drugs and Narcotics

$ 1,457,507

State Ethics Commission

$ 567,664

State Examining Boards

$ 9,465,636

Holocaust Commission

$ 306,612

Total

$ 35,801,170

B. Budget Unit: State Funds - Real Estate Commission

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Real Estate Commission

State Funds $ 2,278,872

Section 32. Soil and Water Conservation Commission. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses

2129
$0 $ 35,801,170 $ 34,736,820
State Funds $ 4,953,525 $ 5,976,893 $ 412,352 $ 1,325,516 $ 1,953,802 $ 8,467,313 $ 1,457,507 $ 567,664 $ 9,315,636 $ 306,612 $ 34,736,820 $ 2,278,872 $ 1,419,527 $ 145,000 $ 47,000 $0 $ 12,500 $ 245,845 $ 181,000 $ 84,000 $0 $ 144,000 $ 2,278,872 $ 2,278,872
Cost of Operations $ 2,318,872
$ 3,547,564 $ 1,667,807 $ 211,806

2130

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Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts County Conservation Grants
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

Section 33. Student Finance Commission. A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Student Finance Commission Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Payment of Interest and Fees Guaranteed Educational Loans Tuition Equalization Grants Student Incentive Grants Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents' Grants North Georgia College ROTC Grants North Georgia College Graduates Scholarship Osteopathic Medical Loans Georgia Military Scholarship Grants Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Loans Work Incentive for Students LEAP Program Governor's Scholarship Program

$ 42,343 $0 $ 23,184 $ 15,953 $ 119,052 $ 40,686 $ 139,838 $ 1,841,300 $ 86,000 $ 4,187,969 $ 3,547,564
$ 40,851,637 $ 552,232 $ 23,315 $ 19,000 $0 $ 6,300 $ 20,233 $ 49,615 $ 12,091 $ 11,560 $ 34,706 $0 $ 4,365,601 $ 30,044,521 $0 $ 68,364 $ 362,080 $ 23,120 $ 30,000 $ 521,220 $0 $0 $ 1,013,712 $ 3,693,967

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002

Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets
Georgia Student Finance Authority Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission Total
B. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education HOPE Financial Aid - Tuition HOPE Financial Aid - Books HOPE Financial Aid - Fees Tuition Equalization Grants Hope Scholarships - Private Colleges Georgia Military College Scholarship LEPD Scholarship Teacher Scholarships Promise Scholarships Promise II Scholarships Engineer Scholarships Personal Services - HOPE Administration Operating Expenses - HOPE Administration
Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted

Total Funds $ 40,122,585
$ 729,052 $ 40,851,637

Section 34. Teachers' Retirement System. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts

2131
$ 40,851,637 $ 40,851,637
State Funds $ 40,122,585
$ 729,052 $ 40,851,637
$379,813,203 $220,556,031 $ 48,293,781 $ 55,433,750 $0 $ 41,856,010 $ 663,960 $ 246,024 $ 4,204,658 $ 4,114,476 $ 559,090 $ 760,000 $ 2,080,233 $ 1,045,190 $379,813,203 $379,813,203
$ 2,670,000 $ 8,961,565 $ 489,044 $ 26,500 $0 $ 35,000 $ 1,399,000 $ 663,270 $ 330,000 $ 697,200 $0

2132

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Employee Benefits Retirement System Members Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems H.B.203 - Teachers' Accrued Sick Leave
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$0 $ 2,550,000 $ 120,000 $0 $ 15,271,579 $ 2,670,000

Section 35. Department of Technical and Adult Education.

A. Budget Unit: State Funds - Department of Technical

and Adult Education

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Real Estate Rentals

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Computer Charges

Telecommunications

Capital Outlay

Personal Services-Institutions

Operating Expenses-Institutions

Area School Program

Adult Literacy Grants

Regents Program

Quick Start Program

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted

Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Administration

$ 8,772,492

Institutional Programs

$ 345,036,442

Total

$ 353,808,934

B. Budget Unit: Lottery for Education Computer Laboratories and Satellite Dishes-Adult Literacy

$278,061,817 $ 6,492,087 $ 384,501 $ 127,800 $0 $ 49,854 $ 588,518 $ 145,690 $ 169,734 $ 698,328 $ 115,980 $0 $245,481,572 $ 61,688,354 $ 1,000,000 $ 19,774,524 $ 3,640,099 $ 13,451,893 $353,808,934 $278,061,817
State Funds $ 6,712,704 $271,349,113 $278,061,817
$0 $0

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002
Capital Outlay Capital Outlay - Technical Institute Satellite Facilities Equipment-Technical Institutes Repairs and Renovations - Technical Institutes
Total Funds Budgeted Lottery Funds Budgeted

2133
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Section 36. Department of Transportation. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts Capital Outlay Capital Outlay - Airport Aid Program Mass Transit Grants Harbor Maintenance/Intra-Coastal
Waterways Maintenance and Operations Spoilage, Land Acquisition, Clearing and Preparation Contracts with the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

$657,035,492 $262,071,612 $ 72,907,389 $ 2,124,945 $ 1,940,000 $ 8,333,642 $ 9,142,873 $ 1,766,967 $ 3,666,751 $223,750,717 $ 41,396,999 $1,411,583,003 $ 7,048,827 $ 17,951,272
$ 710,855 $0 $ 3,562,117 $ 31,000,000 $ 2,098,957,969 $ 657,035,492

Motor Fuel Tax Budget Planning and Construction Maintenance and Betterments Facilities and Equipment Administration Total

Total Funds $ 1,769,429,091 $ 228,767,807 $ 18,232,597 $ 28,323,977 $ 2,044,753,472

State Funds $ 378,468,804 $ 217,460,275 $ 16,750,694 $ 26,320,227 $ 639,000,000

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General Funds Budget Planning and Construction Maintenance and Betterments Administration Air Transportation Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Harbor/Intra-Coastal Waterways Activities Total

$0 $0 $0 $ 3,190,812 $ 50,302,830 $ 710,855 $ 54,204,497

$0 $0 $0 $ 2,533,017 $ 14,791,620 $ 710,855 $ 18,035,492

Section 37. Department of Veterans Service.

State Funds

Personal Services

Regular Operating Expenses

Travel

Motor Vehicle Purchases

Equipment

Computer Charges

Real Estate Rentals

Telecommunications

Per Diem and Fees

Contracts

Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia

Capital Outlay

WWII Veterans Memorial

Regular Operating Expenses for Projects and Insurance

Total Funds Budgeted

State Funds Budgeted Departmental Functional Budgets

Total Funds

Veterans Assistance

$ 24,428,252

Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta

$ 7,813,344

Total

$ 32,241,596

Section 38. Workers' Compensation Board. State Funds Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses

$ 21,911,711 $ 5,739,601 $ 393,240 $ 131,202 $0 $ 118,822 $ 30,080 $ 219,543 $ 87,160 $ 24,500 $ 17,248,104 $ 7,813,344 $0 $0 $ 436,000 $ 32,241,596 $ 21,911,711
State Funds $ 19,332,496 $ 2,579,215 $ 21,911,711
$ 12,289,677 $ 10,066,672 $ 470,115

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Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications Per Diem and Fees Contracts
Total Funds Budgeted State Funds Budgeted

$ 140,600 $0 $ 44,048 $ 261,976 $ 1,299,338 $ 187,828 $ 183,100 $0 $ 12,653,677 $ 12,289,677

Section 39. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.

A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

State General Funds (Issued)

$ 570,114,074

Motor Fuel Tax Funds (Issued)

$ 51,000,000

$ 621,114,074

B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

State General Funds (New)

$0

Motor Fuel Tax Funds (New)

$0

$0

Section 40. Provisions Relative to Section 3, Judicial Branch. The appropriations in Section 3 (Judicial) of this Act are for the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries and retirement contributions for Justices and the employees of the Court, including the cost of purchasing and distributing the reports (decisions) of the appellate courts to the Judges, District Attorneys, Clerks, and others as required by Code Section 50-18-31, and including Georgia's pro rata share for the operation of the National Center for State Courts; cost of operating the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, including salaries and retirement contributions for judges and employees of the Court; cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including the payment of Judges' salaries, the payment of mileage authorized by law and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law; for the payment of salaries, mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys and District Attorneys Emeritus; for the cost of staffing and operating the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council created by Code Section 15-18-40, the Sentence Review Panel created by Code Section 17-10-6, the Council of Superior Court Judges, and the Judicial Administrative Districts created by Code Section 15-5-2, for the latter of which funds shall be allocated to the ten administrative districts by the Chairman of the Judicial Council; cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges created by

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Code Section 15-11-4; cost of staffing and operating the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education and the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council created by Code Section 15-10-132; cost of operating the Judicial Council of the State of Georgia, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council, the Georgia Courts Automation Commission and the Office of Dispute Resolution, and for payments to the Council of Magistrate Court Judges, the Council of Probate Court Judges and the Council of State Court Judges.
Section 41. Provisions Relative to Section 4, Department of Administrative Services. It is the intent of the General Assembly that all future purchases of radio and related equipment must be compatible with the 800 mhz system. Purchases must be approved by the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Administrative Services.
Provided, that the department shall provide a consolidated report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2002 of all vehicles purchased or newly leased during Fiscal Year 2002.
Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, in managing any of the selfinsurance funds or insurance programs which are the responsibility of the commissioner of administrative services, including but not limited to those established pursuant to OCGA 45-9-1 et.seq., 50-5-1 et.seq., 50-16-1 et.seq. and 50-21-20 et.seq., the commissioner of administrative services may, subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, transfer funds between any such self-insurance funds or insurance programs.
Section 42. Provisions Relative to Section 7, Department of Community Affairs. Provided, that the funds appropriated herein to the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority for loans shall be available for nominal or no interest loans to counties, municipalities, local water or sewer authorities, boards or political subdivisions created by the General Assembly or pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the state for emergency-type water and sewer projects.
Provided, that from the appropriation made above for "Local Assistance Grants", specific, mandatory appropriations pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-8-8(a) are made as follows:
If a local assistance grant above incorrectly identifies the local government recipient for the stated purpose, then the intended recipient is the local government entity with responsibility for the purpose.
If a local assistance grant above states an ineligible purpose, the intended purpose is eligible activity of the stated recipient with substantially similar character.

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Where a local assistance grant states that it is for the operation of a private program or a private entity, the intent is that the local government recipient contract for services of such a nature from the private entity.

If a local assistance grant states that it is for the purchase of property for a private entity or for the improvement of property of a private entity, the intent is that recipient contract for services of the private entity using the property.

Provided, however, that the Department shall grant to the Southeast Georgia Regional Development Center from the Regional Planning and Development Contracts object class a total of $74,100 for operating expenses.

Recipient

Description

Amount

Georgia Mountain RDC Water Planning

$ 45,000

Athens/Clarke County

Purchase a van for resident transportation need at Lanier $ 25,000 Gardens/Talmadge Terrace in Athens/Clarke County

Athens/Clarke County

Contract W Athens Tutorial Program for after school $ 10,000 tutorial and enrichment program in Athens/Clarke county

Athens/Clarke County

Funding for the Non-profit Community Children's Chorus $ 15,000 at the University of Georgia in Athens/Clarke County

Athens/Clarke County

Roof repair at building housing Kelley Diversified Inc. in $ 20,000 Athens/Clarke County

Athens/Clarke County

Provide for project Safe Campuses Now in Athens/Clarke $ 30,000 County

Atkinson County Chain Link Fencing/security gates for playground at

$ 4,500

Board of Education Willacoochee Elementary and fencing for the new High

School in Atkinson County

Atkinson County Provide lighting for parking lot at new High School in $ 10,000 Board of Education Atkinson County

Atkinson County Courthouse parking lot expansion, courtroom renovation $ 10,000

Commission

and farmers' market in Atkinson County

Augusta/Richmond Contract for services with the Augusta Mini Theater, Inc. $ 50,000

County

in Augusta/ Richmond County

Augusta/Richmond Program enhancements for the Augusta Players in

County

Augusta/Richmond County

$ 25,000

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Augusta/Richmond Planning money for railroad track removal in downtown $ 50,000

County

Augusta

Augusta/Richmond Contract for services with Harrisburg Neighborhood

County

Association for food and essentials for the needy in

Augusta/Richmond County

$ 30,000

Augusta/Richmond Construct playground for disabled children in Central

County

Savannah River Area for the Rachel Longstreet

Foundation in Augusta/Richmond County

$ 25,000

Augusta/Richmond Exhibition improvements and expansion of education $ 15,000

County

programs at the Augusta Museum of History

Augusta/Richmond Contract for services with the Beyond The Ark Outreach $ 10,000

County

Services B.T.A. in Augusta/Richmond County

Augusta/Richmond Expand operation of the Augusta/Richmond County

County

Animal Control

$ 5,000

Augusta/Richmond Technology computer center within the Barton Village $ 10,000

County

Community in Augusta/Richmond County

Augusta/Richmond Contract for services with Augusta African/American $ 10,000

County

Historical Community in Augusta/Richmond County to

identify historical locations

Augusta/Richmond Contract for services with Shiloh Comprehensive

County

Community Center in Augusta/Richmond County

$ 5,000

Augusta/Richmond Contract for services with Beulah Grove Community

County

Resource Center in Augusta/Richmond County

$ 10,000

Augusta/Richmond Contract services with Augusta/Richmond Opportunities $ 5,000

County

in Augusta/Richmond County

Augusta/Richmond Contract for services with Neighborhood Improvement $ 5,000

County

Programs in Augusta/Richmond County

Augusta/Richmond Contract for services with Lucy Craft Laney Museum in $ 5,000

County

Augusta/Richmond County

Augusta/Richmond Contract for services with Good Hope Social Services

County

Ministries for after-school enrichment and tutorial

programs in Augusta/Richmond County

$ 5,000

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Augusta/Richmond Contract for services with CSRA Transitional Center, Inc. $ 10,000

County

for programs to combat juvenile delinquency in

Augusta/Richmond County

Augusta/Richmond Contract for services with New Savannah Road Social $ 40,000

County

Services in Augusta/Richmond County

Avondale Estates Renovate Boy Scout's building in the City of Avondale $ 10,000 Estates

Bacon County

Purchase 4-H equipment and supplies for Bacon County $ 2,000 Extension Service

Bacon County Improvements at Bacon County Recreation Department $ 5,000

Baker County

Contract with Georgia Empowerment and Resource Services, Inc. to promote growth and development of business in Baker County

$ 10,000

Baker County Board of Education

Provide support Baker Elementary PTA in Baker County $ 2,000

Baldwin County Purchase Thermal Imaging Camera equipment for use by $ 10,000 Baldwin County Fire Department

Baldwin County Purchase digital mapping system for Baldwin County $ 20,000

Baldwin County Continuation of Office of Solicitor General's victim assistance programs in Baldwin County

$ 5,000

Baldwin County Funds for Baldwin/Oconee River Greenway Project in $ 10,000 Baldwin County

Baldwin County Fund the Victims Assistance Program in Baldwin County $ 15,000

Baldwin County Funding for programs at the Boys and Girls Club of Baldwin and Jones Counties

$ 5,000

Banks County

Purchase of used van for the Banks County Senior Center $ 20,000

Banks County Commission

Design health services for senior citizens in Banks County$ 15,000

Banks County Board of Education

Purchase band uniforms for the Banks County High School

$ 30,000

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Bartow County

Provide funding for programs and initiatives at Bartow $ 13,000 Collaborative, Inc. in Bartow County

Bartow County Purchase equipment for Bartow County Fire Department $ 13,000

Bartow County

Improvements to Stilesboro Academy in the City of Cartersville

$ 4,000

Berrien County

Permanently mounted bleachers for Berrien County Recreation Complex

$ 20,000

Bibb County

Contract for services with The Mentors Project of Bibb $ 10,000 County Inc.

Bibb County

Contract for services with Macon/Bibb County Health $ 15,000 Department for HIV/AIDS education and prevention

Bibb County

Improvements to 3 regional, co-ed soccer fields in Bibb $ 25,000 County

Bibb County

Contract for services with Adopt-A-Role Model in Bibb $ 50,000 County

Bibb County

General operation of the Harriet Tubman Museum in Bibb $ 100,000 County

Bibb County

Contract for services with the Middle Georgia Council on $ 20,000 Drugs in Bibb County

Bibb County

General operation of The Hay House in Bibb County $ 50,000

Bibb County

Contract for services with the Ruth Mosely Center in Bibb County

$ 50,000

Bibb County

Funding for Kings Park Literacy program in Bibb County $ 5,000

Bibb County Board Enhancements for school band and fine arts program at $ 25,000

of Education

Central High in Bibb County

Bibb County Courts Contract for services with Macon/Bibb County Teen Court, Inc.

$ 10,000

Bleckley County Athletic improvements for Bleckley County High School $ 10,000 Board of Education

Bleckley County Development Authority

Bleckley County Development Authority Construction Project

$ 25,000

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Bleckley County Provide funding for records management software in Bleckley County

$ 25,000

Brantley County Contract for services with Brantley County Historical Society for operation of library/museum

$ 5,000

Brantley County Purchase of uniforms and equipment for the Brantley Board of Education County High School

$ 5,000

Brantley County Brantley County Intergovernmental Relations Office $ 5,000

Brantley County Brantley County travel expense fund

$ 5,000

Brooks County Purchase technology lab equipment for Brooks County $ 30,000 Board of Education High School

Bryan County

Flooring for the Pembroke Public Library in Bryan County

$ 5,000

Bulloch County Development and construction of athletic fields in Board of Education Bulloch County

$ 10,000

Bulloch County Development of nature trails and elevated boardwalks at $ 10,000 Board of Education Mill Creek Regional Park in Bulloch County

Bulloch County Resurface asphalt track at Southeast Bulloch High School $ 10,000 in Bulloch County

Burke County

Contract for services with CSRA-EOA/Burke County $ 5,000 Head Start for Reading Readiness Program and children's library in Burke County

Candler County Implement 911 emergency system in Candler County $ 25,000

Carroll County Establish a symphony orchestra in Carroll County

$ 25,000

Carroll County

Remodeling, expanding, and upgrading the Carroll County Agriculture Education Center

$ 20,000

Carroll County Board of Ed.

Outdoor lighting system for Bowdon High School in Carroll County

$ 56,600

Charlton County Purchase recreation equipment for Charlton County

$ 5,000

Chatham County Contract for services with the Community Cardiovascular $ 10,000 Council, Inc. in Chatham County

Chatham County Expand the kitchen for the Meals on Wheels Program at $ 50,000 Senior Citizens Inc. of Savannah in Chatham County

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Chatham County Provide for Head Start Program classroom for the City of $ 10,000 Savannah

Chatham County Restoration and repair of the Greenbriar Children's Center, Inc. in Chatham County

$ 35,000

Chatham County Implementation of the Food and Butter Caf for Second $ 25,000 Harvest Food Bank of Georgia in Chatham County

Chatham County Contract for services with Coastal Association of Retarded Citizens in Chatham County

$ 20,000

Chatham County Contract for services with the Community Cardiovascular $ 25,000 Council Inc. in Chatham County

Chatham County

Contract for services with the Anderson Cohen Weight Lifting Center to provide specialized weight lifting equipment for severely disabled athletes in Chatham County

$ 25,000

Chatham County Construction of monument to the African-American heritage in Chatham County

$ 20,000

Chatham County Funding for historical marker in the City of Savannah $ 15,000

Chatham County Provide funding for the Chatham/Effingham Library in $ 23,740 Chatham County

Chattahoochee Purchase furniture, equipment and supplies for County Bd. of Ed. Chattahoochee County Board Of Education

$ 25,000

Chattahoochee County Commission

Preservation of an authentic Confederate uniform in Chattahoochee County

$ 25,000

Chattahoochee County Commission

Construct city/county park walking trail and improvements in Chattahoochee County

$ 7,500

Chattooga County Repair/renovation Chattooga County Government Buildings, Chattooga County Library and Chattooga County Civic Center

$ 12,500

Chattooga County Contract for services with The Children's Advocacy

$ 10,000

Center of Lookout Mtn Judicial Circuit in Walker County

City of Abbeville Upgrade wiring and plumbing in an old lunchroom building used by Arts Council in Wilcox County

$ 10,000

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City of Acworth Renovations of Historic House at Logan Park Horse Farm $ 5,000 in the City of Acworth

City of Adairsville Purchase of garbage truck for the City of Adairsville $ 30,000

City of Alamo

Purchase of a sewer jet machine for the City of Alamo $ 10,000

City of Alamo

Fire station construction in City of Alamo

$ 20,000

City of Albany

Contract for services with East Albany Service League, $ 20,000 Inc. for services to underprivileged in the City of Albany

City of Albany

Contract for services with Mt. Olive Outreach for tutorial $ 20,000 programs in the City of Albany

City of Albany

Contract for services with Union Outreach Mission for $ 15,000 health care for underprivileged in the City of Albany

City of Albany

Contract for services with Slater King Adult Day Care in $ 20,000 the City of Albany

City of Albany

Funding for HAVN local nonprofit organization in the $ 3,000 City of Albany

City of Albany

Provide university program speakers at Albany State University

$ 7,500

City of Alma

Improvement for Martin Luther King Park in the City of $ 10,000 Alma

City of Ambrose Purchase playground equipment for park in the City of $ 10,000 Ambrose

City of Andersonville

Repair drainage problems at Pioneer Farm tourist attraction in the City of Andersonville

$ 20,000

City of Arabi

Maintenance and repairs for community service projects $ 12,000 in the City of Arabi

City of Aragon Recreation improvements for the City of Aragon

$ 25,000

City of Arlington Build a city/county volunteer firehouse in the City of Arlington

$ 7,000

City of Ashburn Purchase playground equipment for recreation area in $ 15,000 West Ashburn in the City of Ashburn

City of Atlanta Board of Ed.

After school program at Joe E. Brown Middle School in $ 20,000 the City of Atlanta

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City of Atlanta City of Atlanta
City of Atlanta City of Atlanta City of Atlanta City of Atlanta City of Atlanta City of Atlanta City of Atlanta City of Atlanta City of Atlanta
City of Atlanta
City of Atlanta

Funds to feed and shelter homeless at Jericho Rd Project $ 15,000 in the City of Atlanta

Contract for services with Southwest YMCA for the Brother to Brother and Sisters Only program in City of Atlanta

$ 50,000

Develop Total Wellness Program at Vine City Health and $ 15,000 Housing Ministry in the City of Atlanta

Contract with Pittsburg Community Improvement Assn. $ 30,000 for housing improvement and economic development in the City of Atlanta

Renovation of the Active Oval in Piedmont Park in the $ 20,000 City of Atlanta

Provide for revitalization of Reynoldstown Community in $ 15,000 the City of Atlanta

Purchase vehicle to transport program recipients for Antioch Urban Ministries in the City of Atlanta

$ 48,000

Contract for services with West Fulton Family Support $ 52,500 Center in the City of Atlanta

Child care program and classroom conversion at the

$ 15,000

Butler St YMCA/Westside Branch in the City of Atlanta

Contract for services with the Georgia Citizen Coalition $ 25,000 on Hunger in the City of Atlanta

Contract for services with Trinity House for services to $ 25,000 homeless men in the City of Atlanta

Fund a littoral shelf for the lake at Piedmont Park in the $ 10,000 City of Atlanta

Contract with Kids in Discovery of Self to maintain office $ 25,000 and staff to continue and promote organization in the City of Atlanta

Contract for services with David T. Howard National $ 25,000 Alumni Asso. for substance abuse program in "Old Fourth Ward" in the City of Atlanta

Contract for services with Cascade Job Training Initiative $ 15,000 in the City of Atlanta

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City of Atlanta

Contract for services with Community Care, Inc. for social service programs to children/youth in the City of Atlanta

$ 30,000

City of Atlanta

Purchase workshop materials, transportation, personnel $ 50,000 for Nonprofits, Inc. in the City of Atlanta

City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at A. D. Williams Elementary School $ 1,000 for the City of Atlanta

City of Atlanta

Purchase materials for Alfred Blalock Elementary School $ 1,000 in the City of Atlanta

City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at Peyton Forest Elementary School $ 1,100 for the City of Atlanta.

City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at Jean Childs Young Middle School $ 1,500 in the City of Atlanta

City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at Margaret Fain Elementary School $ 1,000 for the City of Atlanta

City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at Frederick Douglass High School for $ 10,000 the City of Atlanta

City of Atlanta

Funds for materials at D. M. Therrell High School for the $ 4,000 City of Atlanta

City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at Henry McNeal Turner Middle School for the City of Atlanta

$ 2,500

City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at Fickett Elementary School for the $ 1,000 City of Atlanta

City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at Leonora P. Miles Elementary School for the City of Atlanta

$ 1,000

City of Atlanta

Purchase materials for Collier Heights Elementary School $ 1,200 in the City of Atlanta

City of Atlanta

After school and weekend program for at risk children in $ 10,000 the City of Atlanta

City of Atlanta

Funding for materials at L. O. Kimberly Elementary School for the City of Atlanta

$ 1,000

City of Atlanta Provide funding for Chess Club Program at George A. $ 1,100 Board of Education Townes Elementary School for the City of Atlanta

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Funding for the purchase of materials at Beecher Hills $ 1,000 Elementary School for the City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at West Fulton Middle School for the $ 1,500 City of Atlanta

Funding for materials at Harper-Archer High School in $ 3,000 the City of Atlanta

Funding for activities at Adamsville Elementary School in $ 1,500 the City of Atlanta.

Purchase materials for Grove Park Elementary School in $ 1,200 the City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at F. L. Stanton Elementary School for $ 1,200 the City of Atlanta

Purchase materials and supplies for Southside Cultural $ 6,000 Awareness for the City of Atlanta

Funding for materials and supplies at the Cascade Leadership Institute in the City of Atlanta

$ 20,000

Purchase materials at Anderson Park Elementary School $ 1,500 for the City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at Morris Brandon Elementary School $ 1,000 for the City of Atlanta

Renovation of apartment building at Morris Brown College in the City of Atlanta

$ 125,000

Purchase materials at Margaret Mitchell Elementary School for the City of Atlanta

$ 1,000

Upgrade playground equipment and drainage problem at $ 30,000 Mary Lin Elementary School in the City of Atlanta

Funding for materials at Carter G. Woodson Elementary $ 1,000 School for the City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at Clara Maxwell Pitts Elementary $ 1,000 School for the City of Atlanta

Funding for materials at Benjamin E. Mays High School $ 4,000 for the City of Atlanta

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City of Atlanta
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City of Atlanta City of Atlanta
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City of Austell City of Austell City of Avera City of Avondale Estates

Funding for study of tourism in the City of Atlanta

$ 20,000

Purchase materials at West Manor Elementary School for $ 1,000 the City of Atlanta

Funding for materials at Oglethorpe Elementary School $ 1,500 for the City of Atlanta

Funding for materials at Continental Colony Elementary $ 1,000 School for the City of Atlanta

Construction of the Progressive Hope House in the City $ 25,000 of Atlanta

Funding for materials at William J. Scott Elementary School for the City of Atlanta

$ 1,000

Improvements to Iverson Park in the City of Atlanta

$ 15,000

Funding for materials at Warren T. Jackson Elementary $ 1,000 School for the City of Atlanta

Purchase materials at Walter F. White Elementary School $ 1,000 for the City of Atlanta

Repair patient elevator at Southwest Hospital in the City $ 150,000 of Atlanta

Purchase materials at Bazoline E.Usher Middle School in $ 2,500 the City of Atlanta

Support Metro Atlanta and statewide arts programming $ 15,000

Renovate Candler Park bathhouse in the City of Atlanta $ 50,000

Contract for services with Cascade United Methodist Community Outreach Program in the City of Atlanta

$ 50,000

Expansion of Shirley Badke Retreat for families of burn $ 10,000 patients in the City of Augusta

Replace existing roof on Austell City Hall

$ 25,000

Funds for roof repairs for Austell City Hall

$ 25,000

Equipment purchases for the City of Avera

$ 6,000

Improvements at Lake Avondale and construction of walkway over dam in the City of Avondale

$ 25,000

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City of Baconton Purchase of benches and landscaping of grounds for historic Victorian home owned by City of Baconton

$ 7,500

City of Bainbridge Construction of handicap accessible sidewalks in the City $ 10,000 of Bainbridge

City of Bainbridge Purchase playground equipment for recreation program in $ 15,000 the City of Bainbridge

City of Blackshear Purchase equipment for multi purpose facility in the City $ 5,000 of Blackshear

City of Blairsville Restoration of City Hall in the City of Blairsville

$ 10,000

City of Bloomingdale

Provide lighting for the Taylor Park baseball and softball $ 25,000 fields in the City of Bloomingdale

City of Boston Fund the Streetscape Project in the City of Boston

$ 25,000

City of Braselton Homeland Security funds for the City of Braselton

$ 5,000

City of Bremen Recreation funds for the City of Bremen

$ 20,000

City of Bremen

Funding for band and athletic facility improvements at the $ 13,000 City of Bremen High School

City of Broxton Funding for maintenance equipment for parks and streets $ 15,000 in the City of Broxton

City of Brunswick Fire department improvement and equipment for the City $ 50,000 of Brunswick

City of Brunswick Purchase a new snorkel for the City of Brunswick

$ 30,000

City of Buchanan Recreation funds for the City of Buchanan

$ 20,000

City of Buchanan Contract services for City of Buchanan/Haralson County $ 50,000 Library

City of Buchanan Purchase equipment for the recreational department in the $ 5,000 City of Buchanan

City of Byron

Repair old Byron gymnasium in the City of Byron

$ 15,000

City of Cairo

Operation of theater in the City of Cairo

$ 10,000

City of Cairo

Replacement of marquis on Zebulon Theater in the City $ 10,000 of Cairo

City of Camilla Welcome Center renovation for the City of Camilla

$ 15,000

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City of Camilla

Continued renovation of Historic Depot project for City $ 10,000 of Camilla

City of Canon

Renovation and equipment for City of Canon City Hall $ 5,000

City of Cartersville Funds to renovate baseball field and complex at the City $ 40,000 of Cartersville High School

City of Cave Spring Maintenance, operations and renovation of Fannin Hall, $ 30,000 administration building for the Fannin Campus in City of Cave Springs

City of Cedartown Purchase lighting for the Cedartown Auditorium

$ 25,000

City of Cedartown Purchase lighting system for the City of Cedartown Civic $ 21,000 Auditorium

City of Centerville Renovation to the current police station in the City of Centerville

$ 5,000

City of Chickamauga

Renovations to the downtown area of Chickamauga for a $ 15,000 Beautification Project

City of Clarkston Beautification project for the City of Clarkston

$ 10,000

City of Clarkston Contract for services with Khadijaland, Inc. for cultural $ 10,000 exchange program in the City of Clarkston

City of Clarkston Start up of a Multi cultural Youth Soccer League for the $ 10,000 City of Clarkston

City of Clarkston Renovations to school in City of Clarkston

$ 10,000

City of Clayton

Contract with Native American Warrior Society for aid to $ 10,000 all disabled veterans and low income families in City of Clayton

City of Cobbtown Renovations and new equipment for city recreation park $ 5,000 in the City of Cobbtown

City of Cochran Airport Improvements City of Cochran

$ 10,000

City of Collins Purchase fire truck for City of Collins

$ 10,000

City of Colquitt

Contract with Colquitt Miller Arts Council for cultural $ 25,000 programs in City of Colquitt

City of Colquitt

Complete renovation of tennis courts at recreational complex in the City of Colquitt

$ 20,000

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City of Columbus Establishment of City of Columbus community center $ 5,000 resources

City of Columbus Fund personal development/career enhancement programs $ 20,000 in the City of Columbus

City of Columbus Funding for community programs at South Westview Against Drugs in the City of Columbus

$ 15,000

City of Columbus Fund a non-profit, educational and personal development $ 40,000 program in the City of Columbus

City of Columbus Funding for Community Alliance Organization which $ 30,000 implements programs for the underprivileged in the City of Columbus

City of Columbus Assist non-profit organization providing housing for low $ 47,000 to moderate income families and individuals in City of Columbus

City of Commerce Purchase surveillance system for the City of Commerce $ 15,000 High School

City of Concord Funds to purchase Jaw of Life and 2 defibrillators for the $ 15,000 City of Concord

City of Concord Install early weather warning system for the City of Concord

$ 12,000

City of Conyers

Renovation of historic Bald Rock Church building in the $ 20,000 Georgia International Horse Park in the City of Conyers for use as a community center

City of Covington Purchase voice stress analyzer tester for the City of Covington Police Department

$ 10,000

City of Crawfordville

Renovation of City Hall/Welcome Center in the City of $ 10,000 Crawfordville

City of Dallas

Improvements to park in the City of Dallas

$ 18,000

City of Dalton

Funding for the North West Georgia Girl's Home operating expenses in the City of Dalton

$ 20,000

City of Darien

Contract for services with the Howard Genesis House, $ 20,000 Inc. for services to homeless women in City of Darien

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City of Darien

Renovate the upper level of the City Hall building in the $ 60,000 City of Darien

City of Dawson Heating, air conditioning and rewiring of historic Carnegie Library in the City of Dawson

$ 10,000

City of Dawson Computers and playground equipment for the City of Dawson

$ 10,000

City of Decatur

Recondition bicycles and build yellow bike stations for $ 5,000 public use in City of Decatur

City of Doerun

Construction of a chain link fence around electric sub- $ 7,500 station in the City of Doerun

City of Doerun Purchase land for City of Doerun Fire Department

$ 10,000

City of Donalsonville

Sidewalk improvements in the City of Donalsonville $ 10,000

City of Douglas

Purchase equipment for the City of Douglas Police Department

$ 3,000

City of Douglas

Purchase portable Speed Detector for City of Douglas Police Department

$ 3,000

City of Dublin

Stabilize the historic Fred Roberts Hotel Building which $ 5,000 house Laurens County Senior Center in City of Dublin

City of Dublin

Operational funding for Welcome Center in City of Dublin

$ 5,000

City of Dudley Funding for Centennial Celebration in the City of Dudley $ 2,500

City of Dudley

Volunteer Fire Department equipment for the City of Dudley

$ 5,000

City of East Point Contract for services with Women's Employment Opportunity Project for computer literacy tennis courts and walking trails program in the City of East Point

$ 20,000

City of East Point Contract for services with the East Point Police Athletic $ 25,000 League for at-risk youth programs in the City of East Point

City of East Dublin Four Tennis Courts at Warnock Park in City of East Dublin

$ 10,000

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City of Eastman Building project for Eastman Developmental Authority $ 25,000

City of Eatonton Renovation of the historic Madison Avenue School in $ 15,000 City of Eatonton

City of Emerson Renovation of Municipal Building in the City of Emerson $ 28,000

City of Euharlee Recreation and park improvements for the City of Euharlee

$ 20,000

City of Fairburn Purchase athletic equipment, uniforms, and banquet trophies for the City of Fairburn

$ 25,000

City of Fitzgerald Build a walking trail for senior citizens in the City of Fitzgerald

$ 10,000

City of Flemington Construct sidewalks near Joseph Martin Elementary School in City of Flemington

$ 30,000

City of Flovilla Recreation park development for the City of Flovilla $ 5,000

City of Flovilla Assist with cost of fence around City of Flovilla cemetery $ 10,000

City of Flovilla

Provide fire and rescue equipment for City of Flovilla $ 10,000 Fire Department

City of Folkston Promote tourism and downtown revitalization in the City $ 5,000 of Folkston

City of Forest Park Prepare a vehicle free pathway between the recreation $ 25,000 center and the senior center in the City of Forest Park

City of Fort Valley Community revitalization project for the City of Fort Valley

$ 12,000

City of Fort Valley Refurbish old school bus for the Boys and Girls Club in $ 12,000 City of Fort Valley

City of Fort Valley Assist in the renovation of the old theater building in the $ 25,000 City of Fort Valley

City of Fort Oglethorpe

Provide funding for renovations to historic band stand in $ 15,000 the City of Fort Oglethorpe.

City of Franklin Professional service to codify City ordinances Springs

$ 5,000

City of Gainesville Improvements to athletic fields at Memorial Park Road $ 10,000 campus of Boys and Girls Club of Gainesville

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City of Glennville Purchase lights for softball field in City of Glennville $ 10,000

City of Glennville Upgrade equipment and park areas for the City of Glennville Recreation Department

$ 3,000

City of Gordon

Construction and landscape a city park in the Town of $ 5,000 Gordon

City of Gough

Contract with Gough Improvement Asso., Inc. for renovation of community center in City of Gough

$ 10,000

City of Greensboro Contract for services with Greensboro Downtown Development in the City of Greensboro

$ 10,000

City of Guyton

City of Guyton gym renovation to heating and air conditioning.

$ 20,000

City of Guyton Fund restoration of recreation gym for the City of Guyton $ 5,000

City of Hahira

Purchase of books and research resources for the Hahira $ 5,000 Public Library in City of Hahira

City of Hampton Construction of softball field in the City of Hampton $ 15,000

City of Harlem

Purchase equipment for the Harlem Volunteer Fire Department in the City of Harlem

$ 5,000

City of Hawkinsville

Maintenance and operation of the M.E. Rhoden Library in $ 12,000 the City of Hawkinsville

City of Hawkinsville

Maintenance and operation of the Opera House in City of $ 10,000 Hawkinsville

City of Hinesville Contract for services with Eleven Black Men of Liberty $ 5,000 County, Inc.

City of Hinesville Construct a new fire station in the City of Hinesville

$ 9,000

City of Hinesville Provide funding for the 11 Black Men of Liberty County $ 10,000 educational programs for the City of Hinesville

City of Hoboken Recreation Park Improvements for the City of Hoboken $ 5,000

City of Homeland Improvements to City of Homeland recreation department walking track and ballfields

$ 5,000

City of Homerville Expansion of softball field in City of Homerville

$ 10,000

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City of Homerville Restoration of the Homer Maddox home in the City of $ 30,000 Homerville

City of Ideal

Purchase new water well for the City of Ideal

$ 15,000

City of Jackson

Purchase of fire and rescue equipment in the City of Jackson

$ 10,000

City of Jakin

Construct stage adjoining the gazebo in the Jakin Park in $ 6,000 the City of Jakin

City of Jesup

Improvements to McMillan Greenway Park in the City of $ 5,000 Jesup

City of Jonesboro Provide for family park, walking track and restrooms in $ 15,000 City of Jonesboro

City of Jonesboro Provide for a family park and sidewalk construction in the $ 10,000 City of Jonesboro

City of Kennesaw Construction of pedestrian crossing under CSX Railroad $ 5,000 in the City of Kennesaw

City of Kennesaw Funds for expansion of historic museum in the City of $ 35,000 Kennesaw

City of Keysville Improvements to City of Keysville City Hall to make it $ 15,000 handicapped accessible

City of Keysville

Contract for services with Beyond The Ark Outreach Ministries, Inc. for programs and services in City of Keysville

$ 15,000

City of Kingston Improvements to city park, recreation and museum in the $ 20,000 City of Kingston

City of Kite

Improvements and equipment for recreation complex in $ 5,000 the City of Kite

City of LaFayette Piping and grading for drainage in the City of LaFayette $ 15,000

City of Lake City Recreation enhancements in Lake City

$ 25,000

City of Lakeland Training equipment for the City of Lakeland

$ 8,000

City of Lakeland Creation of pedestrian bridge at Lake Erma in City of Lakeland

$ 10,000

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City of Lavonia Purchase radio equipment for City of Lavonia Police Department

$ 12,000

City of Lavonia Lighting and fencing for the city park in City of Lavonia $ 20,000

City of Leary

Purchase of playground equipment for the City of Leary $ 5,000

City of Leesburg Weather alert system for the City of Leesburg

$ 20,000

City of Lenox

Remodel restrooms of the RESA facility in the City of $ 15,000 Lenox

City of Lilburn

Preservation and improvement of the community's green $ 10,000 space and downtown revitalization program in the City of Lilburn

City of Lithonia Restore or replace the recreational facilities at the existing $ 5,000 city park in City of Lithonia

City of Loganville Main Street downtown sidewalk renovation project in the $ 5,000 City of Loganville

City of Ludowici Purchase a police car for the city of Ludowici

$ 10,000

City of Lyons

Paving for additional parking spaces at the Lyons Recreation Department in City of Lyons

$ 5,000

City of Macon

Contract for services with Middle Georgia Tennis

$ 20,000

Academy for after school tennis and tutorial program in

the City of Macon

City of Macon

Provide funds for sterilization program at the City of Macon's Animal Shelter.

$ 5,000

City of Macon

Funds for walking trails, picnic areas at the Freedom Park $ 25,000 Complex in the City of Macon

City of Macon

Funding for the Bartlett Crossing Literacy and gang prevention program in the City of Macon

$ 5,000

City of Marietta Support "Gone with the Wind" Movie Memorabilia Museum in the City of Marietta

$ 10,000

City of Marietta Purchase and install security cameras in Marietta Middle $ 20,000 Board of Education School

City of McDonough Purchase Breathing Air Compressor for City of McDonough Fire Department

$ 15,000

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City of McRae

Purchase playground equipment for park in the City of $ 15,000 McRae

City of Meansville Construction of building to house fire truck for the City of $ 10,000 Meansville

City of Meigs

Construct a walking track in the City of Meigs

$ 10,800

City of Menlo

Construct concrete sidewalk, curb/gutter and drainage in $ 20,000 City of Menlo along SR 337

City of Metter

Implementation of 911 service in the City of Metter/Candler County

$ 10,000

City of Midville Move building, remodeling and rent for Midville

$ 10,000

Community Development Outreach in City of Midville

City of Milan

Renovations to City of Milan Community Center

$ 10,000

City of Milledgeville

Purchase Case 590 backhoe for the City of Milledgeville $ 30,000

City of Milledgeville

Purchase generator for the City of Milledgeville

$ 30,000

City of Milledgeville

Funding for the Baldwin/Oconee River Greenway Project $ 10,000 in the City of Milledgeville

City of Milledgeville

Purchase chemical protective suits for the City of Milledgeville Fire Department

$ 11,000

City of Milledgeville

Funding to automate meter reading system in the City of $ 8,000 Milledgeville

City of Milledgeville

Funds for programs at Boys and Girls Club in the City of $ 6,000 Milledgeville

City of Mitchell Funds to complete City of Mitchell Depot Restoration $ 20,000 Project

City of Montezuma Replace roof of Montezuma City Hall

$ 40,000

City of Montezuma Assist in reroofing Montezuma City Hall

$ 20,000

City of Monticello Funding for the City of Monticello's Funderburg Park $ 8,000 Project

City of Monticello Provide partial funding for playground equipment at Funderburg Park in the City of Monticello

$ 8,000

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City of Montrose
City of Morgan
City of Mount Vernon City of Nahunta
City of Nashville
City of Newnan
City of Newnan City of Newnan
City of Norman Park City of Norman Park City of Ocilla
City of Odum City of Oxford
City of Palmetto City of Patterson City of Patterson
City of Pearson
City of Pearson

Purchase equipment for the volunteer fire department in $ 5,000 the City of Montrose

Provide funding for park restroom facilities in the City of $ 5,000 Morgan

Central heat/air for the Northside Community Center project in the City of Mount Vernon

$ 5,000

Construction improvement and equipment at City Hall in $ 10,000 the City of Nahunta

Completion of phase 2 universally accessible playground $ 20,000 in the City of Nashville

City of Newnan Downtown Economic Development Project.

$ 20,000

Achievers International Programs in the City of Newnan $ 20,000

Purchase of hazardous material equipment for City of Newnan Fire Department

$ 5,000

Replace tanker truck tank for the Norman Park Volunteer $ 10,000 Fire Department in the City of Norman Park

Purchase Police Department K-9 vehicle for the City of $ 10,000 Norman Park

Repair poor acoustics in the Community House at the City of Ocilla

$ 10,000

Purchase equipment for the City of Odum

$ 5,000

Enhancement of city park adjacent to City Hall in the City $ 6,000 of Oxford

Provide recreation equipment for the City of Palmetto $ 10,000

Purchase office equipment for the City of Patterson

$ 5,000

Funds to pay for clean up of hazardous spill in City of $ 10,000 Patterson

Purchase street and road maintenance equipment for the $ 5,000 City of Pearson

Safety and facility enhancement for sports/recreation in $ 12,000 City of Pearson

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City of Pelham

Purchase of van for first respondent fire fighters in City of $ 15,000 Pelham

City of Pembroke "Old Jail" Welcome Center restoration in the City of Pembroke

$ 10,000

City of Pembroke Restore the interior of the historic downtown theater in $ 10,000 the City of Pembroke

City of Pembroke Provide funding for old jail restoration in the City of Pembroke

$ 10,000

City of Perry

Provide funds to Upton Perry Partnership for the Big Indian Creek Development in the City of Perry

$ 50,000

City of Perry

Replacement and installation of ballfield lighting at Rozar $ 50,000 Park in the City of Perry

City of Pine Lake Purchase maintenance equipment for the City of Pine Lake

$ 20,000

City of Pine Lake Purchase equipment/software and provide training for $ 30,000 GCIC compliance in the City of Pine Lake

City of Pine Lake Repairs to City Hall and paving of parking lot in the City $ 20,000 of Pine Lake

City of Pinehurst Purchase a maintenance truck for the City of Pinehurst $ 15,000

City of Pineview

Purchase water tank, pump house and a building to house $ 10,000 a 5,000 gallon water tanker for the City of Pineview fire department

City of Pitts

Repair of gymnasium floor in Recreation Complex in City$ 10,000 of Pitts

City of Plains

Purchase a vehicle for City of Plains

$ 15,000

City of Plains

Repairs to City of Plains wastewater treatment plant

$ 30,000

City of Portal

Purchase and renovate community center for City of Portal.

$ 10,000

City of Poulan Purchase fire and safety equipment for the City of Poulan $ 5,000

City of Quitman Athletic equipment for the City of Quitman Recreation $ 10,000 Department

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City of Quitman New gym floor for the City of Quitman Recreation Department

$ 15,000

City of Reidsville Plan and upgrade airport facilities in City of Reidsville $ 25,000

City of Reidsville Purchase fire truck for City of Reidsville

$ 10,000

City of Richland Renovations of downtown City of Richland for the Street $ 10,000 Scape Project

City of Richland Provide funding for the downtown Street Scape Project $ 20,000 for the City of Richland

City of Riverdale Funds to purchase playground equipment in the City of $ 10,000 Riverdale

City of Rochelle Removal of abandoned hazardous tank located in the center of the City of Rochelle

$ 10,000

City of Rochelle Purchase van for senior citizen center in the City of Rochelle

$ 20,000

City of Rockmart Improvements to the little league field and equipment in $ 25,000 the City of Rockmart

City of Rockmart Purchase equipment for the City of Rockmart Fire Department

$ 10,000

City of Rockmart Purchase equipment for the City of Rockmart Civic Auditorium

$ 5,000

City of Rome

Restoration funds for the Historic Clock and Tower in the $ 20,000 City of Rome

City of Rome

Contract for services with National Creative Society for $ 20,000 children's service programs in City of Rome

City of Rome

Funding for sewer installation in the City of Rome

$ 15,000

City of Rome

Repairs to Rome Little Theater in the City of Rome

$ 15,000

City of Rome

Purchase a handicap van for the Network Day Service $ 20,000 Center in the City of Rome

City of Rossville Historic Monument

$ 15,000

City of Sale City Purchase required computer software for the uniform chart of accounts for Sale City

$ 6,750

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City of Sandersville Funding for improvements to City of Sandersville Recreation Department

$ 10,000

City of Sardis

Purchase surveillance cameras for the City of Sardis Police Department

$ 5,000

City of Savannah

Contract for services with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in the City of Savannah for after school and pregnancy prevention programs

$ 7,000

City of Savannah

Purchase supplies, tools and books for renovation projects at St. Paul Technical Center in the City of Savannah

$ 10,000

City of Savannah

Recreational/neighborhood improvements for the East Savannah Community Association in the City of Savannah

$ 5,000

City of Savannah Recreational/neighborhood improvements for Midtown $ 10,000 Neighborhood Association in the City of Savannah

City of Savannah Recreational/neighborhood improvements for Nottingham $ 10,000 Park Community Association in the City of Savannah

City of Savannah

Contracts for services with Greenbriar Children's Center, $ 10,000 Inc. in the City of Savannah for capital improvements on campus

City of Savannah Provide funds for the Community Change for Youth $ 54,480 Development (CCYD) program in the City of Savannah

City of Savannah Renovation and construction of residential cottages at Greenbriar Children's Center in the City of Savannah

$ 40,000

City of Screven Equipment purchase for the City of Screven

$ 5,000

City of Shellman Renovation to the health clinic in City of Shellman

$ 10,000

City of Smyrna Complete Veterans Memorial in the City of Smyrna

$ 35,000

City of Social Circle

Refurbish concession stand building and pavilion at Stephens Park in the City of Social Circle

$ 5,000

City of Soperton Renovation of recreation park facilities in the City of Soperton

$ 15,000

City of Soperton Provide funding for construction of commuter parking lot $ 15,000 in the City of Soperton

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City of Stillmore Beautification project in the City of Stillmore

$ 2,500

City of Stockbridge Park improvements in the City of Stockbridge

$ 40,000

City of Stone Mountain

Contract for services with ART Station, Inc. in the City of $ 10,000 Stone Mountain for facility renovation

City of Stone Mountain

ART Station program

$ 25,000

City of Stone Mountain

Purchase equipment and software for the City of Stone $ 5,000 Mountain

City of Summerville

Purchase of AED for City of Summerville fire department.

$ 3,500

City of Swainsboro Repairs, renovations, and equipment for Emanuel County $ 5,000 Arts Center in the City of Swainsboro

City of Swainsboro Downtown development for the City of Swainsboro

$ 20,000

City of Swainsboro Renovations to City of Swainsboro City Hall

$ 10,000

City of Swainsboro Improvements to recreation complex in City of Swainsboro

$ 15,000

City of Swainsboro Repairs, renovations, and supplies for animal shelter in $ 5,000 City of Swainsboro

City of Sycamore Provide/improve lots and deteriorating buildings in the $ 10,000 City of Sycamore

City of Sylvania Repair to Community Center in the City of Sylvania

$ 35,000

City of Sylvania Renovation of community center for City of Sylvania. $ 10,000

City of Sylvester Renovation and improvements to Jeffords Park in City of $ 10,000 Sylvester

City of Talbotton Landscaping and park equipment for Kiddie Park In the $ 5,000 City of Talbotton

City of Talbotton Smith Hill Community Improvement Project and

$ 10,000

realignment of Smith Hill Road/Highway 80 intersection

in City of Talbotton

City of Tallapoosa Recreation funds for City of Tallapoosa

$ 20,000

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City of Tallapoosa Purchase equipment for Haralson County Historical Museum

$ 5,000

City of Tallapoosa Funds to construct a flag pole at the Scout House in the $ 2,000 City of Tallapoosa

City of Tallulah Repair and correct water lines in the City of Tallulah Falls $ 10,000 Falls

City of Temple Recreation Department projects for the City of Temple $ 10,000

City of Tennille Equipment purchase for the City of Tennille

$ 5,000

City of Tennille Funding for improvements to recreation facilities in the $ 10,000 City of Tennille

City of Thunderbolt Contract for services with the Thunderbolt Museum Society in the City of Thunderbolt

$ 10,000

City of Thunderbolt Purchase First Response Vehicle for the Medical Emergency Program for City of Thunderbolt Fire Department

$ 20,000

City of Tifton

Repairs, improvements and equipment for historic downtown Tift Theater in City of Tifton

$ 5,000

City of Tifton

Construction of water line in the City of Tifton

$ 15,000

City of Tifton

Utility project for the City of Tifton

$ 36,000

City of Twin City Purchase of equipment for fire department in the City of $ 10,000 Twin City

City of Ty Ty

Improvements to central city park area in the City of TyTy

$ 5,000

City of Tybee Island

Tybee Island Recreation Feasibility Study

$ 25,000

City of Tybee Island

Construction of a pedestrian park in the City of Tybee $ 35,000 Island

City of Unadilla Renovation of old city buildings on Front Street in downtown City of Unadilla

$ 15,000

City of Valdosta Repairs to Lowndes County Historical Society

$ 3,000

City of Valdosta Maintenance and repairs for Valdosta/Lowndes County $ 5,000 Arts Commission

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2163

City of Valdosta Purchase furniture, equipment and supplies for Southside $ 5,000 Library in Valdosta

City of Valdosta Contract for services with the Valdosta Food Bank

$ 10,000

City of Valdosta Contract with Valdosta Boys and Girls Club for after school programs in City of Valdosta

$ 5,000

City of Valdosta Community Based Children's Advocacy Center in the City of Valdosta

$ 10,000

City of Valdosta Contract with LAMP, Inc to provide transitional housing $ 5,000 program for women and children in City of Valdosta

City of Valdosta Renovation to City of Valdosta's Oldest House, the Robert House

$ 15,000

City of Valdosta Purchase books and equipment for the South Georgia Regional Library in the City of Valdosta

$ 20,000

City of Vidalia

Improvements to walking trail at the Ed Smith Complex $ 5,000 in Vidalia County

City of Villa Rica Recreation Department projects for the City of Villa Rica $ 10,000

City of Wadley Purchase a trash truck for the City of Wadley

$ 4,000

City of Wadley

Equipment purchase for the City of Wadley Volunteer $ 5,000 Fire Department

City of Wadley Purchase truck and equipment for the City of Wadley $ 10,000

City of Walthourville

Purchase supplies for the Walthourville Summer Enrichment Program in the City of Walthourville

$ 7,300

City of Warwick Purchase radio and law enforcement equipment for police $ 5,000 vehicles for the City of Warwick

City of Washington Audio/Visual equipment for Washington/Wilkes Family $ 10,000 Connection

City of Waycross Purchase computers for the Drug Action Council's Weed $ 2,500 and Seed Program in City of Waycross

City of Waycross Renovations and restoration to the Ritz Theater in the City of Waycross

$ 10,000

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City of Waynesboro Replace/purchase new playground equipment, computer $ 5,000 and educational materials for the Childcare Center in City of Waynesboro

City of Willacoochee

Purchase playground equipment for the city Kiddie Park $ 10,000 in the City of Willacoochee

City of Woodland Safety improvements to City Park in the City of Woodland

$ 10,000

City of Wrightsville Purchase equipment for fire department in the City of Wrightsville

$ 15,000

City of Wrightsville Improvements to West View Cemetery in the City of Wrightsville

$ 10,000

City Of Cave Springs

Funding for street and sewer construction in the City of $ 15,000 Cave Springs

City Of White

Purchase volunteer fire department supplies for the City $ 9,000 of White

Clay County

Planning, mapping, addressing and implementing of enhanced 911 system in Clay County

$ 15,000

Clayton County For athletic equipment, fine arts program and band Board of Education programs for North Clayton High in Clayton County

$ 5,000

Clayton County For athletic equipment, fine arts program and band

$ 5,000

Board of Education programs for Church St Elementary in Clayton County

Clayton County For athletic equipment, fine arts program and band Board of Education programs for Oliver Elementary in Clayton County

$ 5,000

Clayton County For athletic equipment, fine arts program and band Board of Education programs for Northcutt Elementary School in Clayton
County

$ 5,000

Clayton County For athletic equipment, fine arts program and band Board of Education programs for North Clayton Middle School in Clayton
County

$ 5,000

Clayton County For athletic equipment, fine arts program and band

$ 5,000

Board of Education programs for West Clayton Elementary School in Clayton

County

Clayton County Support school operation resources for Robert Smith Board of Education Elementary PTA for Clayton County

$ 1,000

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Clayton County Support school operation resources for McGarrah Board of Education Elementary PTA in Clayton County

$ 1,000

Clayton County Support resources for the school operation for M.D. Board of Education Roberts PTSA in Clayton County

$ 4,000

Clayton County Support school operations resources for Jonesboro High $ 1,000 Board of Education School PSTA in Clayton County

Clayton County Support school operation resources for Arnold Board of Education Elementary PTA in Clayton County

$ 1,000

Clayton County Support school operation resources at Mt. Zion High Board of Education School PTA in Clayton County

$ 1,000

Clayton County Support school operation resources for Morrow Middle $ 1,000 Board of Education School PSTA in Clayton County

Clayton County Support school operation resources for Adamson Middle $ 1,000 Board of Education School PSTA in Clayton County

Clayton County Support school operation resources for the Jonesboro Board of Education Middle School PSTA in Clayton County

$ 1,000

Clayton County Enhancements for Jesters Creek Trail in Clayton County $ 25,000

Clayton County Park enhancements in East Clayton County

$ 25,000

Clayton County Support operation resources for Morrow High School in $ 1,000 Board of Education Clayton County

Clayton County Technology improvements for Carrie D. Kendrick Middle $ 5,000 Board of Education School in Clayton County

Clayton County Purchase books and technology for Pointe South Board of Education Elementary in Clayton County

$ 5,000

Clayton County Purchase 15 passenger van for Rainbow House Emergency Shelter in Clayton County

$ 10,000

Clayton County Purchase training tools, safety and office equipment for $ 10,000 the Forest Park Athletic Assn. in Clayton County

Clayton County Operating funds and HUD match for Calvary Refuge in $ 30,000 Clayton County

Clayton County Purchase software and peripherals for the Riverdale Board of Education Elementary School in Clayton County

$ 5,000

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Clayton County Replace playground equipment at Brown Elementary Board of Education School in Clayton County

$ 10,000

Clayton County Weight room modifications and weight room equipment $ 10,000 Board of Education at Lovejoy High School in Clayton County

Clayton County Support school operation resources for Mt. Zion Board of Education Elementary PTA in Clayton County

$ 1,000

Clayton County Provide a food pantry and help center through the Clayton $ 10,000 County Commission

Clayton County Provide for computer and research equipment for Evening $ 10,000 High School in Clayton County

Clayton County Board of Commissioners

Repairs and Renovations of the Clayton County Alzheimer Center

$ 25,000

Clayton County Funds for a study on the use of the Atlanta Farmer's

$ 25,000

Commission

Market and how it should be developed in future years

Clayton County Repairs and renovation of athletic fields at Forest Park $ 20,000 Board of Education High School in Clayton County

Clayton County Board of Commissioners

Funds to continue program goals for the Youth Empowerment Project in Clayton County

$ 25,000

Clayton County Funds for computer and research equipment for Morrow $ 10,000 High School in Clayton County

Clayton County

Purchase computer and research equipment for North Clayton High School in Clayton County

$ 10,000

Clayton County Funds for computer and research equipment for Mt. Zion $ 10,000 High School in Clayton County

Clayton County Provide for an after-school intervention program in Clayton County

$ 10,000

Clayton County Funds for computer equipment for Jonesboro High School $ 10,000 in Clayton County

Clayton County Funds for computer and research equipment for Lovejoy $ 10,000 High School in Clayton County

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2167

Clayton County Provide for computer and research equipment for Riverdale High School in Clayton County

$ 10,000

Clayton County Funds for computer and research equipment for Forest $ 10,000 Park High School in Clayton County

Clinch County

Purchase computer and research resources for Huxford $ 15,000 Genealogical Library in Clinch County

Cobb County

Install handicap ramps and handicap restroom upgrades $ 16,500 for South Cobb Community Center in Cobb County

Cobb County

Purchase of playground equipment for Young Family Community Resource Center in Cobb County

$ 15,000

Cobb County

Purchase of medical supplies for Smyrna Community Health Center in Cobb County

$ 12,000

Cobb County

Funding for materials at Nickajack Elementary School in $ 1,000 Cobb County

Cobb County

Funding for student uniforms at Pebblebrook High School $ 6,000 in Cobb County

Cobb County

Funding for materials at Lindley Middle School in Cobb $ 2,000 County

Cobb County

Construct a storage facility, batting cage and dugouts at $ 14,500 Harrison High School in Cobb County

Cobb County

Construct facility for Fast Pitch Program at Walton High $ 50,000 School in the City of Marietta

Cobb County Board ESOL materials and tech support staff member for Floyd $ 5,000

of Education

Middle School in Cobb County

Cobb County Board Fund position for bi-lingual family services coordinator at $ 5,000

of Education

Birney Elementary School in Cobb County

Cobb County Board Computers and books needed for technology media center $ 5,000

of Education

at Campbell High School in Cobb County

Cobb County Board Purchase two copiers and to complete a playground for $ 5,000

of Education

the Brown Elementary School in Cobb County

Cobb County Board Purchase computers, physical ed equipment and provide $ 5,000

of Education

summer programs at Griffin Middle School in Cobb

County

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Cobb County Board Laptop computers and books for the media center at

of Education

Norton Park Elementary in Cobb County

$ 5,000

Cobb County Board Purchase books and materials for bookmobile for

of Education

Belmont Elementary School in Cobb County

$ 5,000

Cobb County Board Purchase computers and printers at Nickajack Elementary $ 5,000

of Education

in Cobb County

Cobb County Board Provide for computer software and training for Cobb

of Education

County for Cobb County Board of Education

$ 6,488

Cobb County Board Construct bleachers on softball field and on visitor's side $ 15,000

of Education

of baseball field at Osborne High School in Cobb County

Cobb County Board Purchase and installation of 15 desktop computers for $ 25,000

of Education

Campbell Middle School in Cobb County

Cobb County Board Purchase of lockers for the football field house at Kell $ 10,000

of Education

High School in Cobb County

Coffee County Commissioners

Assist in equipment for Wilsonville Volunteer Fire District station in Coffee County

$ 10,000

Coffee County

Highway 441 Economic Development Council, Incorporated

$ 60,000

Coffee County Commissioners

Construct volunteer fire station for the Wilsonville community in Coffee County

$ 10,000

Coffee County

Purchase playground equipment for Nicholls Elementary $ 15,000 School in Coffee County

Coffee County Board of Education

Purchase of mats and weights for Coffee Middle School $ 10,000 in Coffee Board Of Education

Colquitt County Improvements in the Culbertson Community Volunteer $ 10,000 Fire Department in Colquitt County

Columbia Board of Athletic Improvements for Evans High School in

Education

Columbia County

$ 10,000

Columbia Board of Technology improvements for Blue Ridge Elementary in $ 5,000

Education

Columbia County

Columbia County Field Improvements for Martinez Evans Little League in $ 10,000 Columbia County

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Columbia County Outdoor classroom for the Westmont Elementary in Board of Education Columbia County

$ 5,000

Columbia County Athletic Improvements for the Greenbriar High School in $ 10,000 Board of Education Columbia County

Columbia County Athletic improvements for Lakeside High School in Board of Education Columbia County

$ 10,000

Columbia County Sheriff's Office Summer Camp program in Columbia County

$ 15,000

Columbia County Refurbish the historical Crawford Cemetery in Columbia $ 15,000 County

Columbus Consolidated Government

Funding for the Positive Parenting/Play and Learn Together Program/ Teenage parenting program in Columbus/Muscogee County

$ 10,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract for services with Urban League of Greater Columbus for Youth Challenge Project

$ 15,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract for services with Columbus Community Central $ 15,000 for outreach program in Columbus

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract for services with Port Columbus Civil War Navel in Columbus/Muscogee County

$ 100,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract for services with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus for Columbus Muscogee County

$ 120,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract for services with Springer Opera House for Columbus/Muscogee County

$ 150,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract for services with Metropolitan Columbus Task $ 20,000 Force for Columbus Muscogee County

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract for services with Combined Communities of S.E. Columbus for tutorial program for at-risk youth

$ 10,000

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Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract for services with Community Health Center of $ 10,000 South Columbus, Inc.

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract for services with Men of Action, Inc. for programs at Farley Homes in Columbus

$ 15,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Athletic field renovations at North Gwinnett High School $ 20,000 in Gwinnett County

Columbus Consolidated Government

Maintenance and operation of the Liberty Theater Inc. in $ 150,000 the City of Columbus

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract with Two Thousand Opportunities Inc. to provide jobs for at-risk youth and startup businesses in Columbus

$ 60,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract with 100 Black Men of Columbus for youth mentoring program in the City of Columbus

$ 20,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract for services with Project Rebound for community based intervention program for students atrisk in Columbus

$ 40,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Recreation grant to assist with recruitment of youth and $ 50,000 student activities for recreation department and South Commons/FCC, Inc.

Columbus Consolidated Government

Provide Welcome Center in Columbus/Muscogee County $ 10,000

Columbus Consolidated Government

Contract with Kay Community Service Center for a sheltered workshop in Fort Valley

$ 48,000

County of Emanuel Upgrade rural fire departments in Emanuel County

$ 10,000

Coweta County Enhance Coweta County's Adult Literacy Program Board of Education

$ 10,000

Crawford County Contract with Boys and Girls Club of Peach County for $ 5,000 building improvements

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Crawford County Purchase equipment for volunteer fire department for Crawford County

$ 6,500

Crawford County Purchase and install communication system in new Crawford County Courthouse

$ 10,000

Crawford County Purchase of ambulance and renovations to EMS headquarters in Crawford County

$ 60,000

Crisp/Cordele County IDA

Assist in constructing a monument at the Friends of GA $ 50,000 Veterans' Memorial State Park in the City of Cordele

Crisp County Commission

Renovation of a county building to be used to start classes $ 10,000 of Darton College in City of Cordele

Dade County

Construction of Veteran's Memorial Park in Dade County $ 20,000

Decatur County Renovation of building for crime scene processing laboratory in Decatur County

$ 10,000

Decatur County Renovation of building for crime scene processing laboratory in Decatur County

$ 6,000

Decatur County Purchase fire fighting equipment for Decatur County $ 10,000

Decatur County Purchase pick up truck for the Decatur County Sheriff's $ 10,000 Department Deputy Auxiliary Force

Decatur County Construct an additional building for the Fowlstown Fire $ 1,000 Department in Decatur County

Decatur County Crime Scene Processing Building in Decatur County $ 16,000

Dekalb County

Contract for services with Green Forest Community Development, Inc. for a Pre-School/Early Childhood Technology Program in DeKalb County

$ 35,000

Dekalb County

Contract for services with Oakhurst Medical Center for a $ 15,000 Stroke, Diabetes Education/prevention program in DeKalb County

Dekalb County

Lighting for Shoal Creek Park on McAfee Drive in DeKalb County

$ 10,000

Dekalb County

Neighborhood Clean/Beautiful Programs for White Oak $ 2,000 Hills, Midway Woods, Belvedere Civic and Toney Valley Civic Associations in DeKalb County

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Dekalb County Fund Delta Life Development Center Programs in Dekalb $ 35,000 County

Dekalb County

Funding for Life Skills for Tomorrow Program in Dekalb $ 50,000 County

Dekalb County

Provide funding for Leadership Academy in Dekalb County

$ 80,000

DeKalb County

Renovation and outdoor lighting for Briarwood Recreation Center in DeKalb County

$ 10,000

DeKalb County

Fill in dangerous ditches/sidewalk construction on LaVista Road in unincorporated DeKalb County from Atlanta City line to Citadel Road

$ 20,000

DeKalb County

Re-engineer dangerous intersection Briarcliff Road, Johnson Road, Zonolite Road in DeKalb County

$ 10,000

DeKalb County

Contract for services with the Push Push Theater of DeKalb County

$ 10,000

DeKalb County

Contract for services with IAM, Inc for after school tutoring/mentoring program in DeKalb County

$ 5,000

DeKalb County Improvements to Rock Chapel Park in DeKalb County $ 8,500

DeKalb County

Purchase of art supplies for youth programs for Conyers/Rockdale Council for the Arts in Rockdale County

$ 7,000

DeKalb County

Restore and protect Burnt Fork Creek and its watershed in $ 5,000 DeKalb County

DeKalb County

Contract for services with Bethel Enterprises, Inc to provide after school tutoring/mentoring program in DeKalb/Rockdale County

$ 4,500

DeKalb County Purchase band instruments for students at Stoneview Board of Education Elementary School in DeKalb County

$ 5,000

DeKalb County

Program assistance for Browns Mill Park/DeKalb Yellow $ 10,000 Jacket Football/Cheerleading Programs in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Contract with Robert Shaw Theme School for summer $ 5,000 Board of Education program in DeKalb County

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DeKalb County

Contract for services with the Frazer Center in DeKalb $ 30,000 County

DeKalb County Building and grounds improvements for Murphey Candler $ 5,000

DeKalb County

Field renovation for girls softball field at Murphey Candler Park in DeKalb County

$ 5,000

DeKalb County

Contract for services with South DeKalb Improvement Initiative to staff and supply SLAM Saturday tutorial sessions

$ 45,000

DeKalb County Purchase library books for Hambrick; Idlewood; Stone $ 11,000 Board of Education Mill; Shadow Rock; Pine Ridge; Redan; Wynnebrooke;
Stephenson Middle; Stephenson H.S.; Stone Mountain H. S.; Smoke Rise in DeKalb County

DeKalb County

Contract for services with the South DeKalb

$ 30,000

Improvement Initiative for tutorial programs in DeKalb

County

DeKalb County

Contract for service with South DeKalb Improvement Initiative for senior adult services in DeKalb County

$ 20,000

DeKalb County Library books for Kelly Lake Elem., Meadowview Elem., $ 15,000 Board of Education Tilson Elem., Gresham Park, Cedar Grove Elementary,
Cedar Grove Middle, Flat Shoals Elementary, Sky Haven Grove Elem., Cedar Grove Middle, Flat Shoals Elem., Sky Haven Elem., Leslie J. Steel Elem., McNair Middle, McNair High and Cedar Grove High in DeKalb County

DeKalb County

Contract with Georgia Community Support and Solutions $ 44,000 for services to emotionally disturbed children in DeKalb County

DeKalb County

Provide for comprehensive youth service program in Scottdale Community in DeKalb County

$ 15,000

DeKalb County Assist PTA honors programs at Snapfinger, Woodridge, $ 2,000 Board of Education and Rainbow Elementary Schools in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Assist PTA with honors programs at Rowland, Atherton, $ 1,500 Board of Education and Canby Lane Elementary Schools in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Assist PTA with honors programs at Glen Haven,

$ 1,500

Board of Education M.L.King Jr. High School, and Salem Middle School, in

DeKalb County

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DeKalb County Assist PTA repair/purchase band uniforms and

$ 6,000

Board of Education instruments at Southwest DeKalb High in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Assist PTA to repair/ purchase band uniforms and

$ 6,000

Board of Education instruments for Columbia High School in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Assist PTA to repair/purchase band uniforms and

$ 6,000

Board of Education instruments for Towers High School in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Assist PTA organizations with honors programs at

$ 1,500

Board of Education Browns Mill, Bob Mathis and Miller Grove Elementary

Schools in DeKalb County

DeKalb County

Contract for services with Black Women's Coalition of Atlanta for tutorial, education and after school care programs in DeKalb County

$ 20,000

DeKalb County Assist PTA organizations with honors programs at Mary $ 1,000 Board of Education McLeod Bethune Middle School and Chapel Hill Middle
School in DeKalb County

DeKalb County

Beautification grants for district homeowners in DeKalb $ 30,000 County

DeKalb County

Contract for services with Wonderland Gardens in DeKalb County

$ 20,000

DeKalb County

Beautification projects at Worthington, Autumn Hills, $ 4,000 Emerald Estates, and Springwood communities in DeKalb County

DeKalb County

Beautification projects at Pendley Hills, Sherrington, $ 5,000 Spring Valley and The Crossing communities in DeKalb County

DeKalb County

Beautification projects at Easterwood, Columbia Valley, $ 6,000 Columbia Crossing, Glenwood communities in DeKalb County

DeKalb County

Beautification projects at Glen Mar, Leisure Valley,

$ 4,000

Hidden Hills, and Rainbow Creek communities in DeKalb

County

DeKalb County

Beautification projects at Leslie Estates, Sherwood Oaks, $ 4,000 Hunters Hill and Wyndam Park communities in DeKalb County

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DeKalb County Arts Station Summer Program in DeKalb County

$ 15,000

DeKalb County

Provide a customer service institute for Victory Outreach $ 20,000 Empowerment Program in Dekalb County

DeKalb County Improve Civic Club building in Dekalb County

$ 15,000

DeKalb County

Purchase landscaping supplies and gate for Dekalb County Civic Association

$ 7,200

DeKalb County

Provide funding for Dekalb County Computer Literacy $ 10,000 Program

DeKalb County

Funding for KHADIJALAND operating expenses in Dekalb County

$ 20,000

DeKalb County

Purchase athletic equipment for the disabled youth of Dekalb County

$ 10,000

Department of Agriculture

Planning money to relocate the existing Augusta Farmer's $ 50,000 Market

Dodge County

Equipment money for the Plainfield fire department in $ 3,000 Dodge County

Dodge County Dodge County Courthouse renovation

$ 5,000

Dodge County Board of Ed.

Bus driver break room improvement for Dodge County $ 3,000 Board of Education

Dooly County

Dooly County Recreation Department for maintenance $ 10,000 and operation

Dooly County

Replace fire truck for City of Byromville and Dooly County

$ 30,000

Dougherty County Contract for services with Dougherty County Community $ 10,000 Coalition for senior day care in Dougherty County

Dougherty County Contract for services with South Albany Family Commissioners Enrichment Center to encourage business growth and
development in Dougherty County

$ 5,000

Dougherty County Shelter and feed the homeless at Zion's Outreach Program $ 5,000 Commissioner in Dougherty County

Douglas County Establish an emergency operations center for new Douglas County EMA

$ 7,000

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Douglas County Thermal Imaging Camera for the Douglas County Fire $ 10,000 Department

Douglas County Summer remediation program for Douglas County middle $ 10,000 Board of Education school students

Douglas County Purchase food and other supplies for Douglas County Food Bank

$ 20,000

Douglas County Board of Commissioners

Purchase equipment for the Douglas County Government $ 20,000 Access Channel

Douglas County Improve playground equipment for Eastside Elementary $ 10,000 School System in Douglas County

Dublin City Board Purchase band uniforms for Dublin High School in City $ 5,000 of Education of Dublin

Dublin City Board Renovation of bathroom facilities at Shamrock Bowl in $ 5,000 of Education the City of Dublin

Dublin/Laurens Lighting for fields for Dublin Laurens County Recreation $ 5,000 County Recreation Authority Authority

Early County Commission

Fund expenses associated with seeking a power generating plant for the Economic Development Authority in Early County

$ 25,000

Eastman/Dodge Development Authority

Construction project for Eastman/Dodge Development $ 25,000 Authority

Eatonton City Council

Funding to further enhance the Alice Walker Street Project in the City of Eatonton

$ 10,000

Echols County

Purchase eleven air pacs for the Echols County Volunteer $ 15,000 Fire Department

Effingham County Playground equipment for Clyo Community Park in Effingham County

$ 15,000

Effingham County Furniture for new Ebenezer Middle School in Effingham $ 10,000 Board of Education County

Effingham County Sand Hill Elementary School playground equipment for $ 10,000 Board of Education disabled in Effingham County

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Effingham County Funding for Veterans' Park of Effingham County

$ 20,000

Effingham County Construction of Veterans Park in Effingham County

$ 10,000

Emanuel County Equipment and supplies for Franklin Memorial Library in $ 10,000 Emanuel County

Emanuel County Improvements to the Emanuel County Courthouse

$ 20,000

Evans County

Enhancements to Industrial Park in Evans County

$ 10,000

Evans County Commission

Provide for industrial park landscaping for Claxton in Evans County

$ 10,000

Evans County

Funds to rehabilitate school building for Evans County $ 10,000

Board of Education Board of Education

Fannin County

Provide crew from Union C.I. to maintain park and clean $ 25,000 bank area in Fannin County

Fannin County

Park amenities to include restrooms, roads to ballpark, in $ 30,000 Fannin County

Fannin County Board of Education

Purchase educational supplies for West Fannin Elementary in Fannin County

$ 10,000

Fannin County Board of Education

Purchase gravel to extend parking for Fannin County Head Start program

$ 5,000

Fayette County

Funds supporting the Foundation de Manana program in $ 10,000 Fayette County

Floyd County

Construction of access road to the new Pirelli Plant in the $ 25,000 Floyd County

Floyd County

Provide driveway accessibility for ASL Archer Co Plant $ 20,000 in Floyd County

Floyd County

Provide funds for education program at Chieftains Museum in Floyd County

$ 15,000

Floyd County

Provide language programs to the Latin/Hispanic population at Floyd College in Floyd County

$ 25,000

Floyd County

Fund expenses and equipment at Camp Good Times in $ 15,000 Floyd County

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Floyd County

Fund video production project at Coosa High School in $ 10,000 Floyd County

Floyd County Board of Education

Construct a multipurpose "Classroom in the Wild" building at Coosa Middle School in Floyd County

$ 12,500

Floyd County Board of Education

Outdoor activities project at the Pepperell Middle School $ 25,000 in Floyd County

Floyd County Board of Education

Construct memorial athletic field for 4th and 5th graders $ 10,000 at Pepperell Elementary in Floyd County

Forsyth County Renovation of the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce $ 25,000

Forsyth County Funding for school programs in Forsyth County

$ 25,000

Franklin County Franklin County Recreation Park

$ 15,000

Franklin County Paving for Franklin County High School Agriculture Board of Education Center

$ 10,000

Franklin County

Building and equipment for Red Hill, Bold Springs,

$ 20,000

Double Churches, Five Acre, Lyons and Sandy Cross Fire

Departments in the Franklin County

Franklin County Purchase of a fire boat and building equipment in Franklin County

$ 10,000

Fulton County

Construction of an outdoor environmental classroom at $ 15,000 Abbots Hill Elementary School in Fulton County

Fulton County

Purchase of computers and software for the Harriett G. $ 25,000 Darnell Multi-purpose facility in Fulton County

Fulton County

Contract for services with Quality Living Services, Inc. in $ 45,000 Fulton County

Fulton County

Funds for "Listen Up", a drug prevention and education $ 25,000 program in Fulton County

Fulton County

Funding for ceiling repair of the Kappa Omega Foundation facility in the City of Atlanta

$ 60,000

Fulton County

Provide computer and research equipment for Creekside $ 10,000 High School in Fulton County

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Glascock County
Glynn County
Glynn County Board of Commissioners Grady County
Grady County
Grady County
Grady County Board of Education

Create science lab at Finidley Oaks Elementary School in $ 15,000 Fulton County

Development of an outdoor classroom for Roswell North $ 10,000 Elementary School in Fulton County

Outdoor classroom at the Taylor Road Middle School in $ 15,000 Fulton County

Contract with Connection, Inc. for victory over violence $ 10,000 activities in south Fulton County schools

Contract with K.I.D.D.S. Dance Project, Inc. in Fulton $ 10,000 County

Funding for a joint policy institute between Georgia Tech $ 75,000 and Morehouse College
Complete renovation of Courthouse Annex in Glascock $ 10,000 County
Installation of outdoor lighting for the Animal Control $ 5,000 Facility in Brunswick
Animal Control Facility parking lot lighting for Glynn $ 5,000 County

Construct new cover for Thomas/Grady County Mental Health Center for handicapped recreational outdoor pavilion in Grady County

$ 10,000

Renovation/improvements to Wayside Community Center $ 10,000 in Grady County

Building construction and equipment purchases for the $ 10,000 Midway Fire Department in Grady County

Tennis courts for physical education at the Cairo High $ 10,000 School in Grady County

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Greene County

Equipment and display cases at Abram Colby Decorative $ 2,000 Arts Gallery in Greene County

Greene County

Renovation of historic old jail in Greensboro for museum $ 15,000 in Greene County

Greene County

Feasibility study to determine healthcare system options $ 10,000 for Greene, Morgan, Putnam Region

Greene County Funding for old jail restoration project in Greene County $ 10,000

Gwinnett Community Foundation

Provide funds to allow Aurora Theater performances in $ 10,000 elementary schools in Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County Athletic Department stadium project at Grayson High Board of Education School in Gwinnett County

$ 5,000

Gwinnett County Contract for services with Creative Enterprises for construction of Phase II Expansion of the Day Habilitation Program in Gwinnett County

$ 25,000

Gwinnett County Renovation of Athletic facilities at Duluth High School in $ 20,000 Board of Education Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County Creative Enterprises

$ 50,000

Gwinnett County Asphalt walking track around playground at Mountain $ 20,000 Park Elementary School in Gwinnett County

Hall County

Create walking trail in Tadmore Park in Hall County $ 15,000

Hall County Board Playground equipment for White Sulphur Elementary

of Education

School in Hall County

$ 10,000

Hancock Board of Purchase a vehicle and equipment for East Lake Sinclair $ 10,000 Commissioners Fire Department in Hancock County

Hancock County Funds needed to purchase firefighting equipment and supplies for Sparta/Hancock County Fire Department

$ 10,000

Hancock County Develop hydroponic garden at M.E. Lewis Elementary in $ 4,000 Board of Education Hancock County

Haralson County Contract services for Family Connections Haralson County

$ 25,000

Haralson County Contract services for Lamp Program in Haralson County $ 25,000

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Haralson County Recreation funds for Haralson County Recreation Department

$ 20,000

Haralson County Fund programs and curriculum for Haralson County Family Support Programs

$ 7,000

Haralson County Fund programs and curriculum for Haralson County Family Connection

$ 7,000

Haralson County Purchase athletic equipment for Haralson County High $ 10,000 School

Hart County

Paving for Hart County Public Safety Training facility $ 10,000

Hart County

Emergency equipment (defibrillator) for Hart County Fire $ 8,000 Department

Heard County

Recreation department projects for Heard County

$ 15,000

Heard County

Purchase bullet proof vests for every law enforcement $ 20,000 officer in Heard County Sheriff's Department and City of Franklin Police Department

Heard County Board of Education

Purchase two computer labs at Centralhatchee and Ephesus Elementary Schools in Heard County

$ 15,000

Heart of Georgia Provide youth programs and air show at the Heart of Airport Authority Georgia Airport Authority

$ 10,000

Henry County

General repair and maintenance of shelter facilities at A $ 10,000 Friend's House in Henry County

Henry County Board of Education

Purchase new books for Austin Road Middle School Library in Henry County

$ 5,000

Henry County Board of Education

Purchase books and other media items for Union Grove $ 5,000 High School in Henry County

Henry County Board of Education

Purchase books and other media items for Cotton Indian $ 5,000 Elementary in Henry County

Henry County Board of Commissioners

Purchase office equipment for Henry County Sheriff's $ 7,500 Office

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Henry County Board of Education

Purchase equipment for the Health/Physical Education Department at Austin Road Middle School in Henry County

$ 5,000

Houston County Contract for services with Kid's Journey Board of Education

$ 5,000

Houston County Materials and supplies for the Houston County Library $ 25,000

Houston County Purchase equipment for the Henderson Volunteer Fire $ 25,000 Department in Houston County

Houston County Contract for services with Family Counseling Control of $ 15,000 Central Georgia in Houston County

Houston County Purchase piano for the Fine Arts Department at Houston $ 14,000 Board of Education County High School

Irwin County

Repair to gymnasium in the recreation complex in Irwin $ 10,000 County

Irwin County

Upgrade inventory of books for the Irwin County Library $ 10,000

Irwin County

Repair and upkeep of Civil War Memorial located on courthouse square in the City of Ocilla

$ 5,000

Irwin County Board Construction of physical education room for wrestling,

of Education

cheerleading and band activities for the Irwin County

High School

$ 10,000

Jackson County Purchase of equipment for Plainview Fire Department in $ 15,000 Jackson County

Jackson County Purchase of equipment for the Jackson County Volunteer $ 20,000 Rescue

Jackson County Construction of homeland security building for the Jackson County Fire Department

$ 15,000

Jasper County Board of Education

Lighting for high school baseball/softball fields in Jasper $ 35,000 County

Jeff Davis County Purchase equipment for food processing facility at Jeff $ 5,000 Board of Education Davis High School in Jeff Davis County

Jeff Davis County Create film and video library at Hazelhurst/Jeff Davis County Museum

$ 10,000

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Jeff Davis County Assist Jeff Davis County with economic development $ 25,000

Jeff Davis County Purchase playground equipment for parks in Jeff Davis $ 15,000 Commissioners County

Jefferson County Provide funding for tourism for Jefferson County Economic Development Authority

$ 25,000

Jefferson County Funds to purchase a surplus vehicle for the Jefferson County Coroner's Office

$ 1,500

Jefferson County Purchase signs for Jefferson County High School and School System Sandersville Technical College

$ 12,500

Jenkins County Repair to the Jenkins County Library

$ 10,000

Jenkins County

Purchase and renovate theater building for Jenkins County Development Authority

$ 25,000

Jenkins County

Complete construction of recreation building for Millen/Jenkins County Recreation Department

$ 15,000

Jenkins County Commission

Funds to pave Health Department parking lot in Jenkins $ 5,000 County

Johnson County Purchase equipment, renovate and repairs at the Senior $ 5,000 Citizen Center in Johnson County

Johnson County Rural fire department improvements and equipment purchases in Johnson County

$ 15,000

Johnson County Renovation of recreation complex and purchase equipment in Johnson County

$ 10,000

Johnson County Board of Commissioners

Renovations to fire stations in Johnson County

$ 10,000

Jones County

Design and develop landscape beautification project at $ 15,000 the Jones County Civic Center

Jones County

General operation of the Jones County Recreation Department

$ 25,000

Jones County

Purchase firefighting equipment for fire tank in Jones County Volunteer Fire Department

$ 5,000

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Jones County Commission

Fund new recreation area for City of Haddock

$ 9,000

Lamar County Lamar County Ag Expo Center

$ 25,000

Lamar County

Purchase bullet proof vests for every law enforcement $ 15,000 officer in Lamar County

Lamar County

Crisis response vehicle/mobile command center for Lamar County Sheriff's Department

$ 40,000

Lanier County

Expansion of the Robert Simpson Nature Trail in Lanier $ 10,000 County

Lanier County Board of Education

Band equipment for the Lanier County Schools

$ 6,000

Laurens County Three automatic entry and exit doors for Dublin Laurens $ 5,000 County Library in Laurens County

Laurens County Purchase sexual abuse screening equipment for Stepping $ 25,000 Stone program in Laurens County

Laurens County Construction of Weight Training Room for Health Board of Education Education at West Laurens High School in Laurens
County

$ 10,000

Laurens County Purchase band uniforms for West Laurens High School in $ 5,000 Board of Education Laurens County

Laurens County Construction of T-Hangars at the airport in Laurens County

$ 5,000

Laurens County Recreational equipment for Heart of Georgia Psycho Board of Education Educational Services in Laurens County

$ 5,000

Laurens County Improvements for Cedar Grove Community Center in $ 10,000 Laurens County

Lee County

Repair old fire station which is being converted to Redbone Library in Lee County

$ 16,000

Lincoln County

Building and equipment for the Loco Volunteer Fire Department in Lincoln County

$ 10,000

Lincoln County Commission

Construction of water line and infrastructure for Boy Scout Camp in Lincoln County

$ 25,000

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Long County

Fire department equipment to include personal turn out $ 30,000 gear for Long County

Long County

Purchase new car for the Long County Sheriff's Department

$ 10,000

Long County

Purchase new Sheriffs Department car in Long County $ 5,000

Long County

Purchase protective gear for the volunteer fire department $ 8,000 in Long County

Long County

Provide new computer equipment in Long County

$ 20,000

Lowndes County Purchase New Book Van for South Georgia Regional Library in Lowndes County

$ 15,000

Lowndes County Purchase theater equipment for program through Valdosta $ 10,000 State University in Lowndes County

Lowndes County Construction of the James Belk Youth and Teen Center at $ 75,000 YMCA in Lowndes County

City of Macon

Provide funds for the Museum of Arts and Sciences in the $ 50,000 City of Macon

City of Macon

Provide funds for the Mosely Women's Center for operations

$ 50,000

Lumpkin County Funding for homeless shelter in Lumpkin County

$ 25,000

Madison County Pave parking lot at Madison County Fire Station

$ 5,000

Marion County Commissioners

Funds to replace wood columns on Marion County Courthouse

$ 23,834

McIntosh County Purchase seventeen-passenger Ford Econovan for the Esther Project, Inc. in McIntosh County

$ 20,000

Meriwether County Construct a football field for Greenville High School in $ 10,000 Meriwether County

Meriwether County Purchase bullet proof vests for every law enforcement $ 25,000 officer in Meriwether County

Mitchell County

Contract for services with Mitchell County Boys and Girls Club for Smart Moves pregnancy prevention program

$ 9,000

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Mitchell County Purchase new fire protection equipment for seven volunteer fire departments in Mitchell County

$ 21,000

Monroe County School building renovations for Community Wellness $ 15,000 Board of Education Center in Monroe County

Monroe County Purchase/Installation of Cardiac Monitoring System, or $ 25,000 Hospital Authority Communications system, or other improvements at
Monroe County Hospital

Montgomery County

Repair roof of historic building at Montgomery County $ 10,000 High School

Montgomery

Repair roof and flooring of the 1929 building for the

County Schools Montgomery County School Board

$ 10,000

Montogomery County

Purchase of rescue equipment for the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency

$ 5,000

Montogomery County

New fence at the Montgomery County Recreation Department

$ 5,000

Morgan County Funding for the construction of an Animal Control

Commission

Building for Morgan County

$ 9,000

Morgan County Construct a new fire department at Clack's Chapel in

Commission

Morgan County

$ 9,000

Muscogee County Construction of rope bridge site for Raider's Team, Board of Education Freedom Fighter's Cultural Arts Program in Muscogee
County

$ 15,000

Muscogee County Construct a rope bridge site for competitive preparation of $ 10,000 Board of Education Raider's Team. Freedom Fighters Cultural Art Program
expand character education program

Muscogee County Funds for an after-school program for troubled students at $ 10,000

Schools

Baker Middle School in Muscogee County.

Newton County Enhancements to B.C.Crowell Park and ballfield in the $ 5,000 City of Porterdale

Newton County Construction of tennis courts for Eastside High School in $ 20,000 Board of Education Covington

Newton County Enhance, purchase, install playground equipment for West Newton Elementary School in Newton County

$ 7,500

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Newton County Purchase band equipment for Cousins Middle School in $ 10,000 Board of Education City of Covington

Newton County Board of commission

Funding to build two softball fields at Old Cousins Middle School in Newton County

$ 8,000

Oglethorpe County Planning and startup funding for Agricultural Center in $ 10,000 Board of Education Oglethorpe County

Paulding County Funding for museum equipment in Paulding County

$ 3,000

Paulding County Funds for outside lighting and school signs for Paulding $ 15,000 County Board of Education

Paulding County Purchase recreational equipment for community centers in $ 16,000 Paulding County

Peach County

Purchase Microbus for Peach County 4-H

$ 20,000

Peach County

Replacement of 3 radio repeaters in Peach County

$ 10,000

Peach County

Security gate for Peach County Law Enforcement Center $ 6,000

Peach County

Roof repair at 911 Center in Peach County

$ 5,000

Peach County

Assist in reroofing Kay Center for Mentally Retarded in $ 30,000 Peach County

Pelham City Board Improvements to the agriculture livestock facilities in

of Education

Pelham City public schools

$ 15,000

Perry Downtown Development Authority

Land acquisition and improvements for the Perry Downtown Development Authority

$ 100,000

Pierce County

Purchase equipment for Pierce County

$ 2,000

Pierce County

Improvements to Lakeview Community Center in Pierce $ 5,000 County

Pierce County

Funds for athletic venue in Pierce County

$ 25,000

Pierce County Board of Education

Purchase band uniforms for Pierce County Band Boosters $ 5,000

Polk County

Purchase van for the Polk County Boys and Girls Club $ 20,000

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Polk County

Contract for services with Children's Advocacy Group in $ 25,000 Polk County

Polk County

Provide equipment for the Polk County Fire Department $ 40,000

Polk County

Purchase equipment for the Polk County Volunteer Fire $ 5,000 Department

Putnam County New band equipment for the Putnam County High School $ 8,000 Board of Education

Putnam County Commission

Renovation of old jail for office space in Putnam County $ 9,000

Putnam General Medical records retention, storage and retrieval system for $ 20,000 Hospital Authority the Putnam General Hospital in Putnam County

Quitman County Planning, mapping, addressing and implementation of an $ 10,000 enhanced 911 system in Quitman County

Rabun County Update computer system at Rabun County Hospital

$ 45,000

Rabun County Equipment for the Rabun County Recreation Department $ 25,000

Rabun County

Purchase equipment for the Arts and Drama Department $ 15,000 at Rabun County High School

Randolph County Purchase precision air rifles for JROTC program at Board of Education Randolph/Clay High School in Randolph County

$ 5,000

Randolph County New student information system to replace OSIRS in the $ 30,000 Board of Education Randolph County School System

Randolph County Fund Star program in Randolph County Board of Education

$ 12,500

Randolph County Purchase of four intoxilyzers for the Randolph County $ 2,000 Sheriff's Department

Randolph County Complete final phase of voter/fire protection building for $ 18,000 the rural area of Randolph County

Randolph County Funding for a rural transportation system for Randolph $ 14,000 County

Richmond County Fund landscaping projects at Terrace Manor Elementary $ 5,000 Board of Education School and playground equipment

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Richmond County Purchase equipment and furnishings for use in the

$ 10,000

Board of Education Technical Education Program at Glenn Hills High School

in Richmond County

Richmond County Landscaping projects and playground equipment at

$ 5,000

Board of Education Terrace Manor Elementary School in Richmond County

Richmond County Equipment for Richmond County Marshal's Office

$ 15,000

Richmond County Operational expenses for the Augusta Ballet Commission

$ 25,000

Richmond County Operational funding for Delta House, Lucy Craft Laney $ 25,000

Commission

Museum in Richmond County

Richmond County Operational funds for National Legacy Foundation in

Commission

Richmond County

$ 25,000

Richmond County Provide funding for the Southeast Burn Foundation in $ 30,000 Richmond County

Richmond County Funding for the Golden Harvest Food Bank in Richmond $ 10,000 County

Richmond County Operational expenses for Delta Leadership Training

Commission

Program Richmond County

$ 30,000

Richmond County Upgrade equipment at Richmond Academy in Richmond $ 25,000 County

Richmond County Provide lighting and purchase equipment at Master City $ 15,000 Little League in Richmond County

Richmond County Operational expenses for Southside Tutorial Program in $ 20,000

Commission

Richmond County.

Richmond County Funds for lighting and equipment at West Augusta Little $ 15,000 League in Richmond County

Richmond County Purchase equipment/uniforms for the Augusta Boxing $ 15,000 Club in Richmond County

Satilla Regional Medical Center

Contract for services with the Satilla Advocacy Services $ 10,000 for the Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross

Schley County

Assist in air-conditioning Schley County Elementary School

$ 25,000

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Screven County Playground equipment for rural communities of Screven $ 10,000 County

Screven County Design of new jail for Screven County Sheriff's Department

$ 10,000

Screven County Fire fighting equipment for Screven County Fire Department

$ 50,000

Screven County Maintenance and operational cost of the Cooperville Community House in Screven County

$ 3,000

Screven County Upgrade county fire department equipment in Screven $ 15,000 County

Seminole County For construction of a multipurpose agri-center livestock $ 10,000 Board of Education pavilion for the Seminole County High School in
Seminole County

Seminole County Grounds improvement and paving at the Seminole County $ 10,000

Commission

Courthouse

Seminole County Agriculture Center and Livestock Building for the Board of Education Seminole County Board Of Education

$ 20,000

Seminole County Fund a multi-purpose building at Seminole County Middle-High School

$ 25,000

Stephens County Purchase equipment and software for the Stephens

Commission

County Education Literacy Foundation

$ 10,120

Stephens County Purchase two used vehicles for the Toccoa Rehabilitation $ 31,600 Ind., Inc, in Stephens County

Stephens County Purchase office furniture for newly renovated Toccoa Armory In Stephens County

$ 5,600

Stephens County Create two multi media computer centers for Liberty Elementary School in Stephens County

$ 16,422

Stephens County Operating funds for the Stephens County Library Commission

$ 20,000

Stephens County Purchase a 15 passenger van for the Stephens County 4-H $ 38,000 program

Stephens County Purchase of a fire boat and building equipment in Stephens County

$ 25,000

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Stewart County Purchase patrol car for Stewart County

$ 6,000

Talbot County Repair gym floor at Central Elementary/High School in $ 10,000 Board of Education Talbot County

Taliaferro Board of Purchase patrol car for Taliaferro County Sheriff's Commissioners Department

$ 13,000

Tattnall Board of Repair and fund improvements to Reidsville Middle

Education

School baseball field in the City of Reidsville

$ 5,000

Tattnall County

Contract for services with the East Collins Community $ 10,000 Center for after school program enhancements in Tattnall County

Tattnall County Purchase equipment for the Tattnall County EMA

$ 10,000

Tattnall County

Emergency medical equipment to enhance 911 system for $ 10,000 Tattnall County

Tattnall County

Provide funds for architectural support and planning of $ 10,000 Technology Center in Tattnall County

Tattnall County Commissioners

Match local and state/federal funds to market a farmer $ 5,000 initiated program to sell local produce in Tattnall County.

Taylor County

Provide funding for Taylor County GIS Mapping System $ 50,000 and 911 feasibility study

Telfair County Recreation funding for Telfair County

$ 25,000

Telfair County Board of Ed.

Athletic facility improvements for Telfair County High $ 10,000 School

Terrell County

Restore the historic Terrell County Courthouse's 1892 $ 45,000 Tower Clock and Tower Room

Terrell County

Deceleration lane construction and related infrastructure $ 85,000 at conservation resource center in Terrell County

Thomas County Contract for services with Marquerite Neel Williams Boys and Girls Club in Thomas County

$ 15,000

Thomas County Resurface driveway and parking area at Magnolia/Chappelle School in Thomas County

$ 5,000

Tift County

Purchase computers and pagers for Tift County Volunteer $ 10,000 Fire Department

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Tift County Commissioners

Purchase furniture for Tift County Public Library

$ 50,000

Town of Dexter Purchase equipment for Town of Dexter Volunteer Fire $ 5,000 Department

Town of Funston Assist in replacing water line and fireplugs in Town of $ 10,000 Funston

Town of Funston Replace water line on North Manning Street in the City of $ 7,500 Funston

Town of Ivey

Construct a Voluntary Fire Department and precinct polling place in Town of Ivey and Wilkinson County

$ 25,000

Town of Rebecca Purchase Christmas lighting for the City of Rebecca

$ 3,000

Town of Rentz

Laurens County Ambulance Service satellite station in the $ 6,236 Town of Rentz

Town of Sumner Improvements to Town of Sumner auditorium for civic $ 10,000 and educational purposes

Town Of Shady Building improvements for Town of Shady Dale City Hall $ 20,000 Dale

Towns County

Purchase of a fire boat and building equipment in Towns $ 5,000 County

Towns County Board of Education

Extend Energy Management System for new elementary $ 20,000 school, new auditorium and middle school gym in Towns County

Treutlen County $2,000 per seven (3) Volunteer Fire Departments in Treutlen County

$ 6,000

Treutlen County Purchase of a patching machine to repair county maintained roads in Treutlen County

$ 10,000

Treutlen County Purchase vehicle for Treutlen County Senior Center

$ 5,000

Treutlen County Purchase patching machine for road repairs in Treutlen $ 20,000 County

Treutlen County Renovation of the Board of Commissioners office building in Treutlen County

$ 10,000

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Treutlen County Board of Commissioners Treutlen County
Troup County
Troup County
Troup County Board of Ed. Turner County
Twiggs County
Twiggs County
Union City
Union City
Union County
Union County Union County
Union County
Upson County
Upson County

Expansion of fire stations to house additional fire engine $ 20,000 in Treutlen County

Purchase athletic equipment for the Treutlen County Board of Education

$ 10,000

Development of the Clark Access Recreational Park in $ 50,000 Troup County

Equipment crisis response vehicle with communication $ 25,000 and disaster response equipment for the Troup County Sheriff's Department

Create summer Driver's Ed Program for Troup County $ 25,000 students

Repairs, design and renovation of official state symbol $ 5,000 (peanut monument) in Turner County

Landscaping beautification at Twiggs County Historical $ 15,000 Courthouse

Upgrade records filing system for the Clerk of Superior $ 5,000 Court Office in Twiggs County

Funding for the Keep South Fulton Beautiful program in $ 40,000 Union City

Provide for environmental protection through education $ 10,000 and facilities in Union City

Design and construct a gymnasium/community center in $ 50,000 Union County

Funds for a new jail in Union County

$ 30,000

Contract for services with S.A.F.E., Inc.(Support in

$ 10,000

Abusive Family Emergencies program) in Union County

Purchase of a fire boat and building equipment in Union $ 5,000 County

Purchase emergency response truck for Upson County $ 10,000 Emergency Management Agency

Purchase bullet proof vests for every law enforcement $ 25,000 officer in Upson County

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Walker County

Contract with Children's Advocacy Center to provide Lookout Mountain Superior Courts child abuse investigation forensic service

$ 15,000

Walker County Renovations to the drivers license facility in Rock Spring $ 15,000

Walker County

Renovations to the Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette

$ 15,000

Walker County

Renovation of softball field for Rock Spring Athletic Association in Walker County

$ 15,000

Walker County Board of Education

Purchase computer technology equipment and JROTC $ 5,000 equipment for LaFayette High School in Walker County

Walton County

Contract for services with Bridge Services, Inc. for services to at-risk youth in Walton County

$ 15,000

Walton County

Purchase and install playground equipment at Matthews $ 5,000 Park in north Monroe

Walton County Board of Education

Renovation and drainage project on playground at Loganville Elementary School in Walton County

$ 5,000

Walton County Board of Commissioners

Furniture purchase for Loganville Senior Center

$ 5,000

Ware County

Furnish and renovate the Magnolia House Shelter for Abused Women and county Children in Ware

$ 5,000

Ware County

Acquire a building for the Thomas O. Zorn #70 Chapter $ 15,000 of the Disabled American Veterans in Waycross

Ware County

Improvements and additions to the Okefenokee Heritage $ 5,000 Center in Ware County

Ware County

Purchase equipment for the Dixie Union Volunteer Fire $ 5,000 and Rescue division of the Ware County Fire Department

Ware County Board Ware County Senior High Band trip to Thanksgiving Day $ 5,000

of Education

in Philadelphia

Warren County

Purchase public safety equipment for Sheriff's Department and fire personnel in Warren County

$ 15,000

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Warren County Board of Commissioners

Purchase two surveillance cameras for Warren County $ 7,500 Sheriffs Department

Washington County Bathroom improvements for handicapped access for the $ 5,000 Washington County Historical Society

Washington County Capital improvements for the Washington County Recreation Department

$ 10,000

Wayne County

Equipment for the Wayne County Volunteer Fire Department

$ 10,000

Wayne County

Construction improvements at Ritch voting precinct in $ 5,000 Wayne County

Wheeler County Equipment for Wheeler County Recreation Department $ 5,000

Wheeler County Building materials for Springhill Fire Department in Wheeler County

$ 5,000

Wheeler County Renovations of the Wheeler County Senior Citizens Center

$ 4,000

Wheeler County Fire fighting equipment for Stuckey Fire Department in $ 5,000 Wheeler County

Wheeler County Construct a new recreation facility in Wheeler County $ 20,000

Wheeler/Telfair Planning and development money for Wheeler Airport Authority County/Telfair Airport Authority

$ 5,000

White County

Refurbish athletic fields-- grass, etc. in White County $ 22,000

White County

Structural repairs to community gym in White County $ 35,000

Whitfield County Provide funding for road and bridge enhancements in

Government

Whitfield County

$ 10,000

Wilcox County

Purchase tanker truck for Cedar Creek Fire Department in $ 5,000 Wilcox County

Wilkes County

Replace roof on Georgia State Patrol Post in Wilkes County

$ 10,000

Wilkes County

Landscaping at Georgia State Patrol Post in Wilkes County

$ 3,000

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Wilkes County

Danburg Volunteer Fire Department building and equipment in Wilkes County

Wilkinson County Capital expenditures for the Wilkinson County/Gordon/Recreational Complex

Worth County

Improvements and repairs to Gordy and Redrock fire station/voting precinct in Worth County

$ 10,000 $ 25,000 $ 15,000

Section 43. Provisions Relative to Section 8, Department of Community Health.
There is hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the moneys contributed to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for all of those purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 6, and may be used to match federal funds which are available for such purposes.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the teachers health benefit plan for SFY 2003 shall not exceed 13.1%.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the state employees health benefit plan for SFY 2003 shall not exceed 13.1%.

Section 44. Provisions Relative to Section 11, State Board of Education Department of Education.
The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,300.24. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 45. Provisions Relative to Section 15, Office of the Governor. There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $350,000 of the moneys collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is appropriated for use by the Office of Consumer Affairs for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.
Section 46. Provisions Relative to Section 16, Department of Human Resources. The Department of Human Resources is authorized to calculate all Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply:

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Number in Asst. Group
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Standards of Need $ 235
356 424 500 573 621 672 713 751 804 860

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Maximum Monthly Amount $ 155 235 280 330 378 410 444 470 496 530 568

Provided, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.
Provided, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to transfer funds between the Personal Services object class and the Per Diem, Fees and Contracts subobject class at each of the MH/MR/SA institutions as needed to insure coverage for physician, nursing, physical therapy, and speech and hearing therapy services. Such transfers shall not require prior budgetary approval.
Provided, that of the above appropriations relative to the treatment of Hemophilia and it's complications, these funds may be used to provide treatment and care to the bleeding disorders community or to purchase insurance to provide this treatment and care, whichever is less.
Section 47. Provisions Relative to Section 22, Merit System of Personnel Administration.
The Department is authorized to assess no more than $147.00 per budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.
Section 48. Provisions Relative to Section 24, Department of Natural Resources. Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

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Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state parks parking pass implemented by the Department.
Provided, that of the amount above for per diem, fees and contracts, no more than $55,000 may be used for a common program of subsidizing mass transit fares to and from work for employees of state agencies and authorities, as authorized in O.C.G.A. 45-7-55, and if not for such purposes, then for other purposes within the object class. The subsidy may be limited to employees who live or work in the "Atlanta Ozone Nonattainment Area" and may not exceed $15 per month per employee. The Department of Transportation and any other budget unit eligible for such a grant may apply to this purpose available federal matching funds. For purposes of this appropriation "Atlanta Ozone Nonattainment Area" means the geographic area of the state comprised of Bartow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Paulding, and Rockdale Counties.
Section 49. Provisions Relative to Section 30, Department of Revenue. For purposes of homeowner tax relief grants to counties and local school districts, the eligible assessed value of each qualified homestead in the state shall be $8,000 for the taxable year beginning January 1, 2002.
Section 50. Provisions Relative to Section 31, Secretary of State. There is included in the Real Estate Rentals object class for the Secretary of State funding for a rental agreement with the Development Authority of Clayton County for the Department of Archives and History.
Section 51. Provisions Relative to Section 34, Teachers' Retirement System. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 9.24% for S.F.Y. 2003.
Section 52. Provisions Relative to Section 36, Department of Transportation. For this and all future general appropriations acts, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply:
a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services.
b.) Objects for activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriations or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget.

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c.) Interstate rehabilitation funds may be used for four-laning and passing lanes. Funds appropriated for on-system resurfacing, four-laning and passing lanes may be used to match additional Federal aid.
d.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in Section 36 of this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation.
e.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution.
f.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade departmentowned buses, and air transportation service income may be retained to maintain and upgrade the quality of air transportation equipment.
In order to aid the Department in the discharge of its powers and duties pursuant to Section 32-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and in compliance with Section 32-2-41 (b)(1), O.C.G.A., the Department is authorized to transfer position counts between budget functions provided that the Department's total position count shall not exceed the maximum number of annual positions assigned by law.
It is the express intent of this General Assembly, by this Act, that the use of motor fuel funds for the purpose of providing annual debt service on existing or new general obligation debt, for road purposes, issued by the State of Georgia, is for the sole and specific purpose of addressing the State's special need appropriation.
Provided, that funding available to the Department of Transportation may be used for right-of-way acquisition for a multi-lane road to connect Atlanta Motor Speedway to Interstate 75 via State Road 20 and State Road 3.
Section 53. In addition to all other appropriations for the State fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, there is hereby appropriated $3,600,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of regional farmers' markets in the Department of Agriculture; and there is hereby appropriated $400,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the Weights and Measures, Warehouse Auditing Programs, Animal Protection Program and Feed Division; there is hereby appropriated $8,578,874 for the purpose of providing operating funds for the State physical health laboratories ($120,000) and for State mental health/mental retardation institutions ($8,458,874) in the Department of Human Resources; and there is hereby

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appropriated $10,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of the Employment Service and Unemployment Insurance Programs in the Department of Labor. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized to transfer funds from this section to the appropriate departmental budgets in amounts equal to the departmental remittances to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services from agency fund collections.
Section 54. To the extent to which Federal funds become available in amounts in excess of those contemplated in this Appropriations Act, such excess Federal funds shall be applied as follows, whenever feasible:
First, to supplant State funds which have been appropriated to supplant Federal funds, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets; and
Second, to further supplant State funds to the extent necessary to maintain the effective matching ratio experienced in the immediately preceding fiscal year, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets.
The Office of Planning and Budget shall utilize its budgetary and fiscal authority so as to accomplish the above stated intent to the greatest degree feasible. At the end of this fiscal year, said Office of Planning and Budget shall provide written notice to the members of the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of the instances of noncompliance with the stated intent of this Section.
A nonprofit contractor, as defined in Chapter 20 of Title 50, which contracts to receive any public funds appropriated in this Act shall comply with all provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 50 and shall, in addition, deposit copies of each filing required by Chapter 20 of Title 50 with the chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and with the Legislative Budget Office, at the same time as the filings required under Chapter 20 of Title 50. Any nonprofit entity which receives a grant of any public funds appropriated in this Act without entering into a contractual arrangement shall likewise, as a condition of such grant, comply with the provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 50 in the same manner as a state contractor and shall likewise file copies of required filings with the chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
Section 55. Each agency for which an appropriation is authorized herein shall maintain financial records in such a fashion as to enable the State Auditor to readily determine expenditures as contemplated in this Appropriations Act.

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Section 56. 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.
Section 57. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to continue programs currently funded entirely with Federal funds.
Section 58. In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph Ia of the Constitution 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 existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State, and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State fiscal year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency or institution involved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 59. (a.) All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Governor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 2001 Regular Session, except as provided, however, the Director of the Budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between 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 the fiscal year to which this Appropriation Act applies; and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between object classes without the prior approval of at least eleven 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 Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives 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 violation of any amendments properly approved by the Director of the Budget.

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(b.) (1.) For purposes of this Section, the term "common object classes" shall include only Personal Services, Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Postage, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Real Estate Rentals and Telecommunications.
(b.) (2.) For each Budget Unit's common object classes in this Act, the appropriations shall be as follows: Expenditures of no more than 102% of the stated amount for each common object class are authorized. However, the total expenditure for the group may not exceed the sum of the stated amounts for the separate object classes of the group.
(b.) (3.) It is the further intent of the General Assembly that this principle shall be applied as well when common object class amounts are properly amended in the administration of the annual operating budget.
Section 60. Wherever in this Act the terms "Budget Unit Object Classes" or "Combined Object Classes For Section" are used, it shall mean that the object classification following such term shall apply to the total expenditures within the Budget Unit or combination of budget units within a designated section, respectively, and shall supersede the object classification shown in the Governor's Budget Report.
For budget units within the Legislative Branch, all transfers shall require prior approval of at least eight members of the Legislative Services Committee in a meeting of such Committee, except that no approval shall be required for transfers within the Senate Functional Budget or the House Functional Budget.
Section 61. There is hereby appropriated a specific sum of Federal grant funds, said specific sum being equal to the total of the Federal grant funds available in excess of the amounts of such funds appropriated in the foregoing sections of this Act, for the purpose of supplanting appropriated State funds, which State funds shall thereupon be unavailable for expenditure unless re-appropriated by the Georgia General Assembly. This provision shall not apply to project grant funds not appropriated in this Act.
Section 62. Salary Adjustments. In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated $252,243,236 for the following purposes: 1.) To provide a general salary adjustment of 2.25%, not to exceed $1,800, for employees of the Judicial, Legislative and Executive branches, excluding all elected officials, with the amount of the appropriation for this purpose calculated according to an effective date of October 1, 2002. 2.) To provide for a 3.25% increase in the state base salary on the local teacher salary schedule of the State Board of Education. This proposed 3.25% salary improvement is in addition to the salary increases awarded to certificated personnel through normal progression on the teacher salary schedule of the

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State Board of Education. The amount of the appropriation for this purpose is calculated according to an effective date of September 1, 2002. 3.) To provide for a 2.25% increase for local school bus drivers and lunchroom workers with the amount of the appropriation for this purpose calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2002. 4.) In lieu of all other numbered items, to provide a 3.25% funding level for merit increases for Regents faculty and non-academic personnel, with the amount of the appropriation for this purpose calculated to commence with fall semester, 2002, for Regents faculty and calculated to commence October 1, 2002, for non-academic personnel. In lieu of all other numbered items, to provide a 3.25% salary increase for public librarians with the amount of the appropriation for this purpose calculated according to an effective date of September 1, 2002. 5.) In lieu of all other numbered items, to provide for a 3.25% salary increase for teachers with the Department of Technical and Adult Education with the amount of the appropriation for this purpose calculated according to an effective date of September 1, 2002, and to provide for a 2.25% salary increase for support personnel, with the amount of the appropriation for this purpose calculated according to an effective date of October 1, 2002. 6.) In addition to any salary adjustments or supplements provided for in the other numbered items, to provide for a 2% one-time lump sum incentive payment for Executive Branch employees who surpass performance expectations, under compensation and performance management plans promulgated by the State Personnel Board or as otherwise provided by law, with the amount of the appropriation for this purpose calculated according to payment on the pay date for the pay period commencing October 1, 2002. 7.) In lieu of item 1 above, to provide for a structural adjustment of minimum and maximum rates on the Statewide Salary Plan by 3% and adjust the annual salaries of Executive Branch employees earning below the adjusted structure target hire rate to the new target hire rate for their respective job classes, with the amount of the appropriation for this purpose calculated according to an effective date of October 1, 2002. 8.) To recommend to the Teachers' Retirement System's Board of Trustees that a total cost-of-living adjustment of 3.5% be granted for retired teachers. 9.) In lieu of item 1 above, to provide a 5% salary increase for Department of Motor Vehicle Safety employees in the License Examiner job class with the amount of the appropriation for this purpose calculated according to an effective date of October 1, 2002. 10.) In lieu of all other numbered items, to provide a 5% salary increase for Department of Public Safety employees in the Communications Officer job class with the amount of the appropriation for this purpose calculated according to an effective date of October 1, 2002.

Section 63. TOTAL STATE FUND APPROPRIATIONS State Fiscal Year 2003

$ 16,097,689,408

Section 64. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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Section 65. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Stephens of the 51st District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1002 by (removing from) State funds for the Office of the Governor, Section 15, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $300,000 and by (decreasing) the object classes as listed below:

Governor's Emergency Fund

$ 300,000

Total Funds State Funds

$ 300,000 $ 300,000

and by (adding to) State funds for the Department of Labor, Budget Unit A Section 20, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $300,000 and by (increasing) the object classes as listed below:

Georgia Domestic Violence Unemployment Compensation Fund $ 300,000

Total Funds State Funds

(End of Amendment)

$ 300,000 $ 300,000

Explanation of Amendment: The Establishment of the Georgia Domestic Violence Unemployment Compensation Fund to be administered by the Georgia Department of Labor; to provide for benefits payable to certain persons who may be unemployed through no fault of their own due to their status as victims of domestic violence and may therefore be eligible for unemployment compensation.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp
Hecht N Hill N Hooks

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith

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Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis E Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 21, nays 32, and the Stephens amendment #1 was lost.

Senator Cable of the 27th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1002 by (removing from) State funds, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $47,175,287 and by (reducing) State funds from the budget units as listed below:

State Funds

General Assembly Judicial Branch Department of Audits Department of Administrative Services Department of Agriculture Department of Banking and Finance Department of Community Affairs Department of Community Health Peachcare for Kids Department of Corrections Department of Defense State Board of Education Office of School Readiness Forestry Commission Georgia Bureau of Investigation Office of the Governor Department of Human Resources Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism Department of Insurance

$237,739 921,395 202,832 356,297 276,833 73,372 409,172 9,214,052
30,397 6,087,844
56,737 0
8,404 250,880
0 351,527 8,997,232 189,779 105,684

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Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Rehabilitation Services Department of Law Department of Motor Vehicle Safety Department of Natural Resources Board of Pardons and Parole Department of Public Safety Public School Employees' Retirement System Public Service Commission Board of Regents, University System of Georgia Department of Revenue Secretary of State Real Estate Commission Soil and Water Conservation Commission Student Finance Commission Teachers Retirement System Department of Technical and Adult Education Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Worker's Compensation Board

1,810,535 103,244 195,188 102,091 616,573
1,045,686 336,804 0 81,296 56,657
10,058,222 2,324,826 229,846 15,204 23,115 283,397 20,526 1,773,095 98,269 150,395 80,142

State Funds Budgeted

$47,175,287

and by (adding to) State funds for the Department of Education, Section 11, the figure $47,175,287 and by (increasing) the object classes as listed below:

Object Classes Teacher Salary Schedule Adjustment

$47,175,287

Total Funds State Funds

(End of Amendment)

$47,175,287 $47,175,287

Amendment reduces State funds budgeted for all agencies except the Department of Education, Department of Public Safety, Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Department of Transportation Motor Fuel Tax Funds and Amendment provides an additional step on the teacher salary schedule

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown
Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis E Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp
Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 32, and the Cable amendment #2 was lost.

Senator Price of the 56th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1002 by (removing from) State funds for the Office of the Governor, Section 15, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $500,000 and by (decreasing) the object classes as listed below:

Governor's Emergency Fund

$ 500,000

Total Funds State Funds

$ 500,000 $ 500,000

and by (adding to) State funds for the Department of Community Health Section 8, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $500,000 and by (increasing) the object classes as listed below:

Medicaid Benefits

$ 500,000

Total Funds State Funds

$ 500,000 $ 500,000

(End of Amendment)

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Explanation of Amendment: Restore funding for a Medicaid buy in program for the working disabled

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis E Gingrey N Golden
Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp
Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 32, and the Price amendment #3 was lost.

Senator Price of the 56th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1002 by (removing from) State funds for the Office of the Governor, Section 15, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $2,126,097 and by (decreasing) the object classes as listed below:

Governor's Emergency Fund

$ 2,126,097

Total Funds State Funds

$ 2,126,097 $ 2,126,097

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and by (adding to) State funds for the Department of Community Health Section 8, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $2,126,097 and by (increasing) the object classes as listed below:

Medicaid Benefits

$ 2,126,097

Total Funds State Funds

(End of Amendment)

$ 2,126,097 $ 2,126,097

Explanation of Amendment: Restore funding for a Medicaid program for children in families with incomes up to 150% of the federal poverty level

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown
Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis E Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp
Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price
Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 31, and the Price amendment #4 was lost.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1002 by (removing from) State funds for the Department of Education

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Section 11, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $11,295,000 and by (decreasing) the object classes as listed below:

Student Improvement Teams

$ 11,295,000

Total Funds State Funds

$ 11,295,000 $ 11,295,000

and by (adding to) State funds for the Department of Public Safety Section 26, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $11,295,000 and by (increasing) the object classes as listed below:

Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Motor Vehicle Purchase Equipment Per Diem & Fees

$

5,216,400

1,474,500

60,000

3,187,500

1,232,850

123,750

Total Funds State Funds

$ 11,295,000 $ 11,295,000

(End of Amendment)

Explanation of Amendment: To reduce funding for America's Choice and increase funding for 150 new Troopers

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch
Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp
Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley

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N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis E Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Tate Y Thomas,D
Thomas,N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 22, nays 28, and the Seabaugh amendment #5 was lost.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1002 by (removing from) State funds for the Department of Education Section 11, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $227,902 and by (decreasing) the object classes as listed below:

Student Improvement Teams

$ 227,902

Total Funds State Funds

$ 227,902 $ 227,902

and by (adding to) State funds for the Department of Public Safety - B - Section 26, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $227,902 and by (increasing) the object classes as listed below:

Peace Officers Training Grants

$ 227,902

Total Funds State Funds

$ 227,902 $ 227,902

(End of Amendment)

Explanation of Amendment: To reduce funding for America's Choice and to restore the funding for local training in the Public Safety "B" budget

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis E Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 23, nays 30, and the Seabaugh amendment #6 was lost.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1002 by (removing from) State funds for the Department of Education Section 11, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $2,600,000 and by (decreasing) the object classes as listed below:

Student Improvement Teams

$ 2,600,000

Total Funds State Funds

$ 2,600,000 $ 2,600,000

and by (adding to) State funds for the Department of Public Safety Section 26, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $2,600,000 and by (increasing) the object classes as listed below:
$ 2,600,000

Total Funds State Funds

$ 2,600,000 $ 2,600,000

(End of Amendment)

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Explanation of Amendment: To reduce funding for America's Choice and give all Troopers a $2,000 pay raise

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis E Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 23, nays 29, and the Seabaugh amendment #7 was lost.

Senator Seabaugh of the 28th District moved to amend Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 1002 by (removing from) State funds for the Department of Education Section 11, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $4,437,570 and by (decreasing) the object classes as listed below:

Student Improvement Teams

$ 4,437,570

Total Funds State Funds

$ 4,437,570 $ 4,437,570

and by (adding to) State funds for the Board of Regents - B Unit Section 29, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $4,437,570 and by (increasing) the object classes as listed below:

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$ 4,437,570
$ 4,437,570 $ 4,437,570

Explanation of Amendment: To reduce funding for America's Choice and to fund the top 3 priorities on the Public Libraries Capital Outlay list.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis E Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp
Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 22, nays 31, and the Seabaugh amendment #8 was lost.

Senator Brush of the 24th District moved to amend Committee Substitute to H.B. 1002 by (removing from) State funds for the Department of Education Section 11, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $13,119,653 and by (decreasing) the object classes as listed below:

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Student Improvement Teams line 537

$

Total Funds

$

State Funds

$

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(13,119,653) (13,119,653) (13,119,653)

and by (adding to) State funds for the Department of Education Section 11, relating to State Fiscal Year 2003, the figure $13,193,896 and by (increasing) the object classes as listed below:

Staff Development line 478 Contracts line 462 Personal Services line 455 Pupil Transportation line 481 Media line 479

$ 4,000,000 1,000,000 2,119,653 3,000,000 3,000,000

Total Funds State Funds

(End of Amendment)

$ 13,119,653 $ 13,119,653

Explanation of Amendment:

To eliminate funding for America's Choice ($13,119,653) To restore $4,000,000 to Staff Development To restore $1,000,000 to Contracts To restore $1,155,866 to personal services for the Leadership Academy * To restore $963,787 to personal services for the Field Service Directors Had to
balance out of here To restore $3,000,000 to Pupil Transportation To restore $3,000,000 to Media materials

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch N Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp
Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr

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N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle
Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean
Fort N Gillis E Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee
M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 22, nays 26, and the Brush amendment #9 was lost.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 44, nays 3, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush
Burton Y Butler N Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 37, nays 14.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
Senator Hooks of the 14th asked unanimous consent that HB 1002 be immediately transmitted to the House.
The consent was granted, and HB 1002 was immediately transmitted.
The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:
HB 1361. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking, so as to enact the "Georgia Fair Lending Act"; to prohibit abusive home loan practices; to provide for definitions; to provide for prohibited practices and limitations relating to high-cost home loans; to create specific and numerous consumer protections for high-cost home loans; to provide for penalties and enforcement; and for other purposes.
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate:
SR 983. By Senators Walker of the 22nd, Starr of the 44th and Dean of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

The Calendar was resumed.
The following general bill of the House, having been read the third time and final action suspended on Tuesday, April 2, 2002, pursuant to Senate Rule 143, and placed on the Senate Calendar for today, was continued on its passage:

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HB 585. By Representatives Parham of the 122nd, Graves of the 125th, West of the 101st, Coleman of the 142nd, Childers of the 13th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to provide for the licensing and inspection of pharmacy benefit managers; and for other purposes.

The committee substitute, and the amendments offered by Senator Walker of the 22nd appear in the Journal of Tuesday, April 2, 2002. The Walker amendment #2 was adopted on April 2, 2002. The Walker amendment #1 was automatically reconsidered.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 38, nays 0, and the Walker amendment #1 was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 38, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
Senator Brown of the 26th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thomas of the 2nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thomas of the 2nd was excused.
HB 254. By Representatives Benfield of the 67th and Davis of the 60th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide for the transfer of contributions from the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System on behalf of state court judges; to provide for the repayment of any employee contributions withdrawn, together with interest thereon; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Walker of the 22nd.
The following Fiscal Notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
August 1, 2001
The Honorable Bill Cummings State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 254 (Substitute)(LC 21 6542S)
Dear Representative Cummings:
This bill would allow any state court judge or solicitor general who is a member of the Judicial Retirement System and who was previously a member of the Employees' Retirement System to elect to have all contributions made by or on behalf of such a member transferred from the Employees' Retirement System to the Judicial Retirement System. This bill would also extend, by two years, the deadline for members to notify each retirement system of such election. If a member of the Judicial Retirement System affected by this bill had previously withdrawn his or her employee contributions from the Employees' Retirement System, the member would be required to repay such contributions with interest to the Employees' Retirement System before any funds would

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be transferred to the Judicial Retirement System. The number of years of creditable service granted to a member will be determined by the amount of funds transferred on his or her behalf, without creating any accrued liability to the retirement system.

This is to certify that this retirement bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

September 24, 2001

Honorable Bill Cummings, Chairman House Retirement Committee State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT:

Actuarial Investigation House Bill 254 (LC 21 6542S) Employees' Retirement System Georgia Judicial Retirement System

Dear Chairman Cummings:

This bill provides that any state court judge or solicitor general who was previously a member of the Employees' Retirement System may elect to have all contributions made by or on behalf of such member transferred from the Employees' Retirement System to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System. In the event such member previously withdrew his or her employee contributions from the Employees' Retirement System, the member would be required to repay such contributions, with interest, before any funds are transferred to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System. The amount of creditable service granted to the member will be determined by the amount of funds transferred on his or her behalf, without creating any accrued liability to the retirement system. It should be noted that this bill also extends, by two years, the deadline for members to notify each retirement system of their decision to transfer contributions. This extension would apply to superior court judges, state court judges, solicitor generals, or district attorneys.

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The first year cost to the Employees' Retirement System would be $52,000 in order to meet the concurrent funding requirements of O.C.G.A. 47-20-50. This cost represents .002% of the current projected payroll of $2,600,000,000 and is the cost required each year for the next 20 years to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability. This cost estimate is based on current employee data, actuarial assumptions, and actuarial methods. It should be noted that changes in any of these variables could affect the cost of this legislation. Any future costs associated with this legislation would be paid through state appropriations.

This legislation would not result in any additional cost to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System since the amount of creditable service granted to any member of the Judicial Retirement System who withdraws his or her contributions from Employees' Retirement System is limited to the amount funded by the contributions. There would be no increase in the employer contribution rate or the unfunded actuarial accrued liability as a result of this legislation.

The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigations for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigations were to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

Employees' Retirement System (1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$ 600,000

(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$ 52,000

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial

accrued liability created by this bill would be

amortized.

20

(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result from the bill.

$

0

(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.

10.41%

(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).

10.41%

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(7) The dollar amount of the increase in the annual employer contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement system in an actuarially sound condition.
Georgia Judicial Retirement System

$ 52,000

(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$

0

(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the

unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result

from the bill.

$

0

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued liability created by this bill would be amortized.
(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result from the bill.

N/A

$

0

(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.

0%

(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in

conformity with minimum funding standards

specified in Code Section 47-20-10).

0%

(7) The dollar amount of the increase in the annual

employer contribution which is necessary to maintain

the retirement system in an actuarially sound

condition.

$

0

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigations and the findings included therein.
Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson Y James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

HB 955. By Representative Massey of the 86th:

A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 32 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable for retirement benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that any member of such retirement system who has accrued at least 25 years of creditable service may obtain up to three years of additional creditable service; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Fort of the 39th.

The following Fiscal Notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary:

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Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
March 16, 2001
The Honorable Warren Massey State Representative Legislative Office Building, Room 612 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 955 (LC 21 6510)
Dear Representative Massey:
This bill would amend provisions relating to service creditable for retirement benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. The bill would allow a member of that retirement system who has accrued at least 25 years of creditable service to obtain up to three years of additional creditable service upon meeting certain requirements.
This is to certify that this is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
September 24, 2001
Honorable Bill Cummings, Chairman House Retirement Committee State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 955 (LC 21 6510) Teachers Retirement System

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Dear Chairman Cummings:

This bill would amend provisions relating to creditable service for members of the Teachers Retirement System. Specifically, this bill would allow a member of the System who has accrued at least 25 years of creditable service to obtain up to three years of additional creditable service. Members would only be entitled to receive this additional creditable service by paying to the board of trustees an amount determined to be sufficient to cover the full actuarial cost of granting the creditable service
This bill would not result in any additional cost to the Teachers Retirement System since the members would be required to pay the full actuarial cost for the creditable service. There would be no increase in the employer contribution rate or the unfunded actuarial accrued liability as a result of this legislation.
The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability

which will result from the bill.

$

0

(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded

actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$

0

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued

liability created by this bill would be amortized.

N/A

(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result

from the bill.

$

0

(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.

9.24%

(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).

9.24%

(7) The dollar amount of the increase in the annual employer

contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement

system in an actuarially sound condition.

$

0

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It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson
James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

Senator Polak of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Hecht of the 34th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Hecht was excused.

The Calendar was resumed.

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HB 1303. By Representatives Houston of the 166th, Boggs of the 168th, Hudson of the 156th, Coleman of the 142nd, Westmoreland of the 104th and others:
A BILL to amend Article 22A of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to marine manufacturers, so as to change certain provisions relating to termination of contractual relationship between dealer and manufacturer; to change certain provisions relating to application of said article; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Jackson of the 50th.
The Senate Finance and Public Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1303:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 22A of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to marine manufacturers, so as to change certain provisions relating to termination of contractual relationship between dealer and manufacturer; to change certain provisions relating to application of said article; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 22A of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to marine manufacturers, is amended by striking Code Section 10-1-677, relating to termination of contractual relationship between dealer and manufacturer, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"10-1-677. (a)(1) Whenever any marine dealer enters into a franchise, selling, or other contractual agreement with a manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler wherein the dealer agrees to maintain an inventory of marine products or repair parts, the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall not terminate such agreement in case of breach by the dealer unless and until 90 days after notice of such intention to terminate has been sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the dealer and the dealer has failed to correct the breach within such period. (2) If the franchise, selling, or other contractual agreement is terminated as a result of any action by the manufacturer or dealer and the dealer is not in breach of such agreement, the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall repurchase the inventory as provided in this article. The dealer may keep the inventory if he or she desires. If

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the dealer has any outstanding debts to the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler, then the repurchase amount may be credited to the dealers account. (3) If the franchise, selling, or other contractual agreement is terminated as a result of any action by the dealer and the manufacturer is not in breach of such agreement, the manufacturer shall not be required to repurchase the inventory as provided in this article. Provided, however, if the franchise, selling, or other contractual agreement is terminated as a result of any action by the dealer and the manufacturer is in breach of such agreement, the manufacturer shall be required to repurchase the inventory as provided in this article. (4) It shall be unlawful for the manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or franchisor, without due cause and pursuant to its own initiating action, to fail to renew a franchise, selling, or other contractual agreement on terms then equally available to all its marine dealers, unless the manufacturer repurchases the inventory as provided for in this Code section. The tests for determining what constitutes due cause for a manufacturer or distributor to fail to renew a franchise, selling, or other contractual agreement shall include whether the dealer:
(A) Has made a material misrepresentation in applying for or acting under the franchise agreement; (B) Has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or has had an involuntary petition in bankruptcy filed against the dealer which has not been discharged within 30 days after the filing, is in default under the provisions of a security agreement in effect with the receivership; (C) Has engaged in an unfair business practice; (D) Has engaged in conduct which is injurious or detrimental to the public welfare; (E) Has failed to comply with an applicable licensing law; (F) Has been convicted of a crime, the effect of which would be detrimental to the manufacturer, distributor, or dealership; (G) Has failed to operate in the normal course of business for seven consecutive business days; or (H) Has failed to comply with the terms of the dealership or franchise agreement. (5) In the event that the manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or franchisor does not intend to renew a franchise, selling, or other contractual agreement, such manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or franchisor shall give the dealer 90 days written notice prior to the effective date thereof by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; (b) After notice by the marine dealer to the manufacturer by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, within Within 30 days of the termination of the franchise, selling, or other contractual agreement, the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall repurchase that inventory previously purchased from him or her, including all new and unused marine products of the current or immediate prior model year and parts on hand and held by the dealer on the date of termination of the contract. The manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall pay an amount equivalent to the wholesale value of a similar item in the National Automobile Dealers

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Association Marine Appraisal Guide, National Edition, plus reasonable actual freight cost, cost actually paid by the dealer less discounts or rebates per unit for any new, unused, undamaged, unaltered from original invoice and delivery, and complete marine vessel or other unit of marine products which is resalable and 100 percent of the. The manufacturer shall also pay an amount equal to the price paid by the dealer for any new, unused, and undamaged repair parts and accessories which are listed in the manufacturers current parts price list and are not more than two model years old. The manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall pay the dealer the reasonable actual cost of handling, packing, and loading returned repair parts. The manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall have the option of performing the handling, packing, and loading in lieu of paying the sum imposed by this subsection for these services. (c) Upon payment within a reasonable time of the repurchase amount to the dealer, the title, if any, and right of possession to the repurchased inventory shall transfer to the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler, as the case may be. (d) The provisions of this article shall not require the repurchase from a dealer of:
(1) Any repair part which has a limited storage life or is otherwise subject to deterioration; (2) Any single repair part which is priced as a set of two or more items; (3) Any repair part which, because of its condition, is not resalable as a new part without repackaging or reconditioning; (4) Any inventory for which the dealer is unable to furnish evidence that is reasonably satisfactory to the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler of good title, free and clear of all claims, liens, and encumbrances; (5) Any inventory which the dealer desires to keep, provided that the dealer has a contractual right to do so; (6) Any marine vessel or product which is not in new, unused, undamaged, and complete condition; (7) Any repair parts which are not in new, unused, and undamaged condition; (8) Any inventory which was ordered by the dealer on or after the date of receipt of the notification of termination of the franchise, selling, or other contractual agreement; or (9) Any inventory which was acquired by the dealer from any source other than the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler; or (10) Boats that have been altered substantially from original delivery. (e) If any manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall fail or refuse to repurchase any inventory as required by this article within 60 days after termination of a dealers contract and submission by the dealer to the manufacturer, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, of a final inventory of marine products and parts on hand, he or she shall be civilly liable not only for the amounts provided in subsection (b) of this Code section but also the dealers reasonable attorneys fees, court costs, and interest on the amount due for such inventory computed at the legal interest rate from the sixty-first day after termination.

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(f) In the event of the death or incapacity of the dealer or the majority stockholder of a corporation operating as a dealer, the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall, at the option of the heirs at law if the dealer died intestate or the devisees or transferees under the terms of the deceased dealers last will and testament if said dealer died testate, repurchase the inventory from said heirs or devisees as if the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler had terminated the contract, and the inventory repurchase provisions of this Code section shall apply. The heirs or devisees shall have until the end of the contract term or one year from the date of the death of the retailer or majority stockholder, whichever comes first, to exercise their option under this article; provided, however, that nothing in this article shall require the repurchase of inventory if the heirs or devisees and the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler enter into a new franchise agreement to operate the retail dealership."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by striking Code Section 10-1-678, relating to application of said article, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"10-1-678. The provisions of this article shall apply to any contract now in effect which has no expiration date and is a continuing contract and any other contract entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2001 2002. Any contract in force and effect prior to July 1, 2001 2002, which by its own terms will terminate on a date subsequent thereto shall be governed by the law as it existed prior to July 1, 2001 2002."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 44, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr

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Y Butler Cable
Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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 1434. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Royal of the 164th, Smith of the 175th, Skipper of the 137th and McBee of the 88th:

A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income taxation, so as to provide for certain technical corrections and modifications; to provide for proper administration of certain provisions regarding state income taxation; to change certain provisions regarding definitions relating to income tax; to change certain provisions regarding computation of taxable net income; to change certain provisions regarding taxation of nonresidents' income; to change certain provisions regarding conditions for allocating certain income; to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to change certain provisions regarding the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Tanksley of the 32nd.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 0.

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

HB 1407. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Smith of the 19th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:

A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government in general, so as to provide that state government may, in the course of participation in federal programs, under certain conditions administer and provide services through contracts with charitable, religious, or private organizations; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Stokes of the 43rd.

Senators James of the 35th and Stokes of the 43rd offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 1407 by striking line 20 of page 2 and inserting in place thereof the
following: "government funds shall be distributed to any church, sect, cult, religious denomination,
or sectarian institution, except as otherwise authorized by law or the Constitution of the State of Georgia;".

Senator James of the 35th asked unanimous consent that her amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.

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Senators Price of the 56th, Stokes of the 43rd and Kemp of the 3rd and James of the 35th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB1407 by striking line 18 - 20 of page 2 and insert the following:
"(1) State and local government funds may be expended for administrative purposes incidental to the administration of such programs but neither state funds nor local government funds shall be distributed to any church, sect, cult, religious denomination or sectarian institution, except as otherwise authorized by law or the Constitution of the State of Georgia."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 33, nays 0, and the Price, et al. 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

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

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The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
Pursuant to authority granted to the Speaker, the House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:
HB 1002. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003; and for other purposes.
Pursuant to authority granted to the Speaker, 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:
HB 1002. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st and Buck of the 135th.
Senator Harp of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator James of the 35th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator James was excused.
Senator Starr of the 44th assumed the Chair.
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 1441. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding assignment of corporate income tax credits; to provide for state insurance premium tax credits with respect to certified capital companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide

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for powers, duties, and authority of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Tanksley of the 32nd.
The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1441:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding assignment of corporate income tax credits; to provide for state insurance premium tax credits with respect to certified capital companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by striking Code Section 48-7-42, relating to assignment of corporate income tax credits, and inserting in its place a new Code Section 48-7-42 to read as follows:
"48-7-42. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'affiliated entity' means:
(1) A corporation that is a member of the taxpayers 'affiliated group' within the meaning of Section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; or (2) An entity affiliated with a corporation, business, partnership, or limited liability company taxpayer, which entity:
(A) Owns or leases the land on which a project is constructed; (B) Provides capital for construction of the project; and (C) Is the grantor or owner under a management agreement with a managing company of the project. (b) In lieu of claiming any Georgia income tax credit for which a taxpayer otherwise is eligible for the taxable year (such eligibility being determined for this purpose without regard to any limitation imposed by reason of the taxpayers precredit income tax liability), the taxpayer may elect to assign such credit in its entirety to another affiliated entity whole or in part to one or more affiliated entities for such taxable year by attaching a statement to the taxpayers return for the taxable year; provided, however, that no carryover attributable to the unused portion of any previously claimed or assigned credit may be assigned or reassigned, except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. In the case of any credit that must be claimed in installments in more

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than one taxable year, the election under this subsection may be made on an annual basis with respect to each such installment, provided that the taxpayer shall notify the commissioner with respect to the assignment of each such installment by filing a separate copy of the election statement for such installment no later than the time of filing of the taxpayers state income tax return for such taxable year. Once made, an election under this subsection shall be irrevocable. (c) The recipient of a tax credit assigned under subsection (b) of this Code section shall attach a statement to its return identifying the assignor of the tax credit, in addition to providing any other information required to be provided by a claimant of the assigned tax credit. (d) If the assignor and the recipient of a tax credit assigned under subsection (b) of this Code section cease to be affiliated entities, any carryover attributable to the unused portion of such credit shall be transferred back to the assignor of the credit. Such assignor shall be permitted to use any such carryover itself, and also shall be permitted to assign such carryover to another affiliated entity one or more affiliated entities, as if such carryover were an income tax credit for which the assignor became eligible in the taxable year in which the carryover was transferred back to the assignor. (e) The assignor and recipient of a tax credit assigned under subsection (b) of this Code section shall be jointly and severally liable for any tax (plus interest and penalties, if any) attributable to the disallowance or recapture of the assigned credit."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new chapter at the end thereof, to be designated Chapter 18, to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 18
48-18-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Affiliate' of a certified capital company or insurance company means: (A) Any person, directly or indirectly, who is beneficially owning, whether through rights, options, convertible interests, or otherwise, controlling, or holding power to vote 15 percent or more of the outstanding voting securities or other voting ownership interests of the certified capital company or insurance company, as applicable; (B) Any person 15 percent or more of whose outstanding voting securities or other voting ownership interests are, directly or indirectly, beneficially owned, whether through rights, options, convertible interests, or otherwise, controlled, or held with power to vote by the certified capital company or insurance company, as applicable; (C) Any person, directly or indirectly, controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the certified capital company or insurance company, as applicable;

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(D) A partnership or limited liability company in which the certified capital company or insurance company, as applicable, is a general partner, manager, or managing member, as the case may be; or (E) Any person who is an officer, director, employee, or agent of the certified capital company or insurance company, as applicable, or an immediate family member of such officer, director, employee, or agent. (2) 'Allocation date' means the date on which the certified investors of a certified capital company are allocated certified capital by the department pursuant to Code Section 48-18-4. (3) 'Certified capital' means an investment of cash by a certified investor in a certified capital company which fully funds the purchase price of an equity interest in the certified capital company or a qualified debt instrument issued by the certified capital company. (4) 'Certified capital company' means a partnership, corporation, trust, or limited liability company, whether organized on a profit or not for profit basis, that has as its primary business activity the investment of cash in qualified businesses and that is certified by the department as meeting the criteria of this law. (5) 'Certified investor' means any insurance company that contributes certified capital pursuant to an allocation of tax credits under Code Section 48-18-4. (6) 'Department' means the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services. (7) 'Person' means any natural person or entity, including a corporation, general or limited partnership, trust, or limited liability company. (8) 'Qualified business' means a business that meets all of the following conditions as of the time of a certified capital companys first investment in the business: (A) Is headquartered and has its principal business operations located in this state; (B) Is a small business concern as defined in Section 121.301(c) of the small business size regulations of the U.S. Small Business Administration, 13 CFR 121.301(c); (C) Has fewer than 200 employees and at least 75 percent of the employees are employed in the state; and (D) Is not predominantly engaged in professional services provided by accountants, lawyers, or predominantly engaged in retail sales or the selling of real estate. (9) 'Qualified debt instrument' means a debt instrument issued to a certified investor by a certified capital company, at par value or a premium, with an original maturity date of at least five years from date of issuance and a repayment schedule that is no faster than a level principal amortization over five years and that contains no interest, distribution, or payment features that are related to the profitability of the certified capital company or the performance of the certified capital companys investment portfolio until such time as the certified capital company is permitted to make distributions other than qualified distributions under Code Section 48-18-6. (10) 'Qualified distribution' means any distribution or payment by a certified capital company in connection with any of the following:

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(A) Reasonable costs and expenses of forming, syndicating, and organizing the certified capital company, including reasonable and necessary fees paid for professional services, including, but not limited to, legal and accounting services, related to the formation of the certified capital company, and the cost of financing and insuring the obligations of the certified capital company; (B) Reasonable costs and expenses of managing and operating the certified capital company, including an annual management fee in an amount that does not exceed 2 1/2 percent of certified capital; except that no such cost or expense shall be paid to a certified investor or affiliate of a certified investor and that such costs and expenses in the aggregate shall not exceed 5 percent of certified capital in any one year; (C) Reasonable and necessary fees in accordance with industry custom for professional services, including, but not limited to, legal and accounting services, related to the operation of the certified capital company; and (D) Any projected increase in federal or state taxes of the equity owners of a certified capital company resulting from the earnings or other tax liability of the certified capital company to the extent that the increase is related to the ownership, management or operation of a certified capital company or issuance, repayment, or redemption of qualified debt instruments of the certified capital company. (11) 'Qualified investment' means the investment of cash by a certified capital company in a qualified business for the purchase of any debt, debt participation, equity, or hybrid security, of any nature and description whatsoever, including a debt instrument or security which has the characteristics of debt but which provides for conversion into equity or equity participation instruments such as options or warrants. (12) 'Qualified technology business' means a qualified business: (A) That is either less than two years old at the time of the initial investment in such business by a certified capital company, or that had, together with its affiliates, less than $3 million in annual revenue for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year of such investment on a consolidated basis in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles; and (B) That is engaged on the date of such investment in development or offering of products or services involving:
(i) Biotechnology; (ii) The industrial use of microorganisms or biological techniques; (iii) Biomedical engineering and the use of engineering technology, instrumentation, and methods to solve medical problems; (iv) Pharmacology; (v) The uses and manufacture of drugs; (vi) Pharmaceutical research, development, and testing; or (vii) Bioagriculture. (13) 'State premium tax liability' means any state insurance premium tax liability incurred by an insurance company under the provisions of Code Sections 33-8-4 and 33-8-5.

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(14) 'Tax credit' means the credit against state premium tax liability which is earned by a certified investor in connection with an investment of certified capital in a certified capital company pursuant to this chapter. (15) 'Tax credit allocation claim' means a claim for allocation of tax credits prepared and executed by an insurance company on a form provided by the department and filed by a certified capital company with the department. The form shall include an affidavit of the insurance company pursuant to which such insurance company shall become legally bound and irrevocably committed to make an investment of certified capital in a certified capital company in the amount allocated (even if such amount is less than the amount of the claim), subject only to the receipt of an allocation pursuant to Code Section 48-18-4.
48-18-2. (a) The director of the department shall establish by rule or regulation the procedures for making an application to become a certified capital company. The applicant shall pay a nonrefundable application fee of $7,500.00 at the time of filing the application with the department. (b) A certified capital companys equity capitalization from the time of seeking certification through the date of receipt of an allocation of certified capital must be $500,000.00 or more and must be in the form of unencumbered cash, marketable securities, or other liquid assets. (c) The department shall review the organizational documents of each applicant for certification and the business history of the applicant and shall determine that the applicants cash, marketable securities, and other liquid assets are at least $500,000.00. As part of its application, each applicant shall submit to the department its balance sheet, audited with an unqualified opinion of a firm of independent certified public accountants, of a date no more than 35 days prior to the date of the application. (d) The department shall verify that at least two principals of the certified capital company or at least two persons employed or engaged to manage the funds of the certified capital company have not less than two years of experience in the venture capital industry. (e) The certified capital company shall certify that within 60 days of the investment of certified capital in the certified capital company, at least one of such principals or managers of the certified capital company shall be primarily located in an office of the certified capital company which is based in this state. (f) Any offering material involving the sale of securities of the certified capital company shall include the following statement:
'By authorizing the formation of a certified capital company, the state does not necessarily endorse the quality of management or the potential for earnings of such company and is not liable for damages or losses to a certified investor in the company. Use of the word "certified" in an offering does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of the investment by the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services. In the

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event applicable provisions of this law are violated, the state may require forfeiture of unused tax credits and repayment of used tax credits.' (g) Within 60 days of application, the department shall issue the certification or shall refuse the certification and communicate in detail to the applicant the grounds for the refusal, including suggestions for the removal of those grounds. If an applicant submits an amended application within 30 days of receipt of refusal by the department, the department shall have 30 days from the receipt of such amended application by which to communicate its approval or refusal of such amended application to the applicant. The department shall review and approve or reject applications in the order submitted, and in the event more than one application is received by the department on any date, all such applications shall be reviewed and approved simultaneously, except in the case of incomplete applications or applications for which additional information is requested by the department and is not supplied by the applicant within the allowable time limits established by the department. (h) No insurance company or any affiliate of an insurance company shall, directly or indirectly, own whether through rights, options, convertible interests, or otherwise 15 percent or more of the voting equity interests of or manage a certified capital company or control the direction of investments for a certified capital company. This provision shall not preclude a certified investor, insurance company, or any other person from: (1) Exercising its legal rights and remedies which may include interim management of a certified capital company in the event that a certified capital company is in default of its statutory obligations or its contractual obligations to a certified investor, insurance company, or other person; or (2) Establishing controls to ensure that the certified capital company satisfies the requirements of subsections (a) and (f) of Code Section 48-18-5. (i) A certified capital company may obtain a guaranty, indemnity, bond, insurance policy, or other payment undertaking for the benefit of its certified investors from any entity; provided that, in no case shall more than one certified investor of such certified capital company or affiliates of such certified investor be entitled to provide such guaranty, indemnity, bond, insurance policy, or other payment undertaking in favor of the certified investors of the certified capital company and its affiliates in this state.
48-18-3. (a) Any certified investor who makes an investment of certified capital pursuant to an allocation of tax credits under Code Section 48-18-4 shall, in the year of investment, earn a vested credit against state premium tax liability equal to 100 percent of the certified investors investment of certified capital. After July 1, 2005, a certified investor shall be entitled to take up to 10 percent of such vested tax credits in any taxable year to reduce the certified investors state premium tax liability for such taxable year of the certified investor, plus up to 10 percent of the original amount of any tax credits some or all of which was carried forward unused pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that in the event that a certified investor is unable under the provisions of this Code section to utilize the full 10 percent allowable

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under the provisions of this subsection for a taxable year, the remainder of such 10 percent may be taken in a future tax year without regard to the annual limitations of this subsection. (b) The tax credit that may be applied against state premium tax liability in any one year may not exceed the state premium tax liability of the certified investor for such taxable year. All unused tax credits against state premium tax liability may be carried forward indefinitely and used in any subsequent year until the tax credits are utilized in full. (c) A certified investor shall not be required to reduce the amount of tax liability included with respect to its state premium tax liability in connection with ratemaking for any insurance contract written in this state because of a reduction in the certified investors actual state premium tax liability as a result of tax credits allowed under this chapter. (d) If the taxes paid by a certified investor with respect to its state premium tax liability constitute a credit against any other tax which is imposed by this state, the certified investors credit against such other tax shall not be reduced by virtue of the reduction in the certified investors state premium tax liability as a result of tax credits allowed under this chapter. (e) A certified investor shall not be subject to additional or retaliatory tax as a result of claiming tax credits allowed under this chapter.
48-18-4. (a) The aggregate amount of certified capital for which tax credits shall be allowed for all certified investors under this act shall not exceed the amount which would entitle all certified investors in certified capital companies to take aggregate tax credits of $7.5 million per year for ten years. No certified capital company, on an aggregate basis with its affiliates, may file tax credit allocation claims in excess of the maximum amount of certified capital for which tax credits may be allowed as provided in this subsection. (b) Certified capital for which tax credits are allowed will be allocated to certified investors in certified capital companies in the order that tax credit allocation claims are received by the department from such certified capital companies on behalf of their certified investors. All filings made on the same day shall be treated as having been made contemporaneously. (c) In the event that two or more certified capital companies file tax credit allocation claims with the department on behalf of their respective certified investors on the same day, and the amount of such tax credit allocation claims exceeds in the aggregate the limit of available tax credits under the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, capital for which tax credits are allowed shall be allocated among the certified investors who filed on that day on a pro rata basis with respect to the amounts claimed. The pro rata allocation for any one certified investor shall be the product of a fraction, the numerator of which is the amount of the tax credit allocation claim filed on behalf of such certified investor and the denominator of which is the total of all tax credit allocation claims filed on behalf of all certified investors on such day, multiplied by the

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aggregate limitation as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section or such lesser amount of tax credits that remains unallocated on such day. (d) Within 30 business days after the department receives a tax credit allocation claim filed by a certified capital company on behalf of one or more of its certified investors, the department shall notify the certified capital company of the amount of tax credits allocated to each of the certified investors in such certified capital company. (e) In the event a certified capital company does not receive an investment of certified capital equaling the amount of premium tax credits allocated to a certified investor for which it filed a tax credit allocation claim from such certified investor or affiliate of such certified investor within ten business days of its receipt of notice of allocation, that portion of the tax credits allocated to such certified investor in the certified capital company shall be forfeited, and the department shall reallocate that certified capital among the other certified investors in all certified capital companies on a pro rata basis with respect to the tax credit allocation claims filed on behalf of such certified investors by all certified capital companies. The department is authorized to levy a fine of not more than $50,000.00 on any certified investor that does not invest, or have an affiliate invest, the full amount of certified capital allocated by the department to such certified investor in accordance with the tax credit allocation claim filed on its behalf. (f) The maximum amount of tax credit allocation claims that may be filed on behalf of any one certified investor, on an aggregate basis with its affiliates, in one or more certified capital companies, shall not exceed the greater of $10 million or 15 percent of the aggregate limitation as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section.
48-18-5. (a) To continue to be certified, a certified capital company must make qualified investments according to the following schedule:
(1) Within the period ending three years after its allocation date, a certified capital company must have made qualified investments cumulatively equal to 30 percent of its certified capital; (2) Within the period ending five years after its allocation date, a certified capital company must have made qualified investments cumulatively equal to 50 percent of its certified capital; and (3) For purposes of this subsection, each $1.00 of qualified investment made in a qualified business having its headquarters or principal place of business in a county designated tier 1 or tier 2 pursuant to Code Section 48-7-40, as amended, shall be treated as respectively, $2.00 and $1.50. (b) The aggregate cumulative amount of all qualified investments made by the certified capital company from its allocation date shall be considered in the calculation of the percentage requirements under this chapter. Any funds received from a qualified investment may be invested in another qualified investment and shall count toward any requirement in this chapter with respect to investments of certified capital. (c) Any business which is classified as a qualified business at the time of the first investment in said business by a certified capital company shall remain classified as a

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qualified business and may receive follow-on investments from any certified capital company, and such follow-on investments shall be qualified investments even though such business may not meet the definition of a qualified business at the time of such follow-on investments. (d) No qualified investment may be made if the aggregate investment by the certified capital company in the qualified business following such investment would exceed 15 percent of the total certified capital of the certified capital company at the time of investment. (e) At its option, a certified capital company, prior to making a proposed investment in a specific business, may request from the department a written opinion that the investment which it proposes to make should be considered a qualified investment. Upon receiving such a request, the department shall have 30 business days to determine whether or not the proposed investment meets the definition of a qualified investment and notify the certified capital company of its determination and an explanation thereof. If the department fails to notify the certified capital company with respect to the proposed investment within the ten day period, the proposed investment shall be deemed to be a qualified investment. If the department determines that the proposed investment does not meet all applicable criteria, the department may nevertheless consider the business a qualified investment and approve the investment if the department determines that the proposed investment will further state economic development. (f) All certified capital not currently invested in qualified investments by the certified capital company must be invested in one or more of the following:
(1) Cash deposited with a federally insured financial institution; (2) Certificates of deposit in a federally insured financial institution; (3) Investment securities that are obligations of the United States, its agencies or instrumentalities, or obligations that are guaranteed fully as to principal and interest by the United States; (4) Debt instruments rated at least 'AA' or its equivalent by a nationally recognized rating organization, or issued by, or guaranteed with respect to payment by, an entity whose unsecured indebtedness is rated at least 'AA' or its equivalent by a nationally recognized credit rating organization, and which is not subordinated to other unsecured indebtedness of the issuer or the guarantor, as the case may be; (5) Obligations of this state, or any municipality in this state, or any political subdivision thereof; (6) Commercial paper rated at least A1 or P1 by Standard and Poors Ratings Services or Moodys Investor Service, Inc., with a maturity of no more than 270 days; or (7) Any other investments approved in advance and in writing by the department. (g) Each certified capital company shall report the following to the department: (1) As soon as practicable after the receipt of certified capital, each certified capital company shall report the following to the department:

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(A) The name of each certified investor from which the certified capital was received, including such certified investors insurance premium tax identification number; (B) The amount of each certified investors investment of certified capital and tax credits; and (C) The date on which the certified capital was received; (2) On an annual basis, on or before January 31: (A) The amount of the certified capital companys certified capital at the end of the immediately preceding year; (B) Whether or not the certified capital company has invested more than 15 percent of its total certified capital in any one qualified business; (C) A description of all qualified investments that the certified capital company made during the previous calendar year; and (D) For informational purposes only, the total number of permanent, full-time jobs either created or retained by the qualified business during the calendar year, the average wage of the jobs created or retained, the industry sectors in which the qualified businesses operate, and any additional capital invested in qualified businesses from sources other than certified capital companies; (3) Each certified capital company shall provide to the department annual audited financial statements, which shall include the opinion of an independent certified public accountant regarding the financial statements, within 90 days of the close of the fiscal year. The audit or such other review performed by the independent certified public accountant shall address the methods of operation and conduct of the business of the certified capital company to determine if the certified capital company is complying with the statutes and program rules and that the funds received by the certified capital company have been invested as required within the time limits provided by subsection (a) of this Code section; and (4) On or before January 31 of each year, each certified capital company shall pay an annual, nonrefundable certification fee of $5,000.00 to the department.
48-18-6. A certified capital company may make qualified distributions at any time. In order to make a distribution from certified capital, other than a qualified distribution, a certified capital company must have made qualified investments in qualified technology businesses in an amount cumulatively equal to at least 40 percent of its certified capital, and aggregate qualified investments, including such qualified technology business investments, in an amount cumulatively equal to at least 100 percent of its certified capital. A certified capital company may, however, make payments of principal and interest on its indebtedness without any restriction whatsoever, including payments of indebtedness of the certified capital company on which certified investors earned tax credits. For purposes of calculating whether a certified capital company has satisfied the requirements of this Code section, certified capital shall mean the total amount of certified capital originally allocated to the certified capital company, irrespective of any

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distributions, payments, qualified distributions, or payments of indebtedness by such company, less any certified capital forfeited pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 48-18-4.
48-18-7. (a) The department shall conduct an annual review of each certified capital company to determine if the certified capital company is abiding by the requirements of certification, to advise the certified capital company as to the eligibility status of its qualified investments, and to ensure that no investment has been made in violation of this chapter. The cost of the annual review shall be paid by each certified capital company according to a reasonable fee schedule adopted by the department. (b) A certified capital company at any time may certify to the department its good faith belief that it has complied with the provisions of paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-18-5 or subsection (f) of Code section 48-18-7. Within 120 days of receipt of such certification by the department, the department shall conduct a review of the qualified investments of the certified capital company and shall certify in writing to the certified capital company whether or not the certified capital company has so complied. The certified capital company shall pay the costs of such a review according to a reasonable fee schedule adopted by the department. (c) Any material violation of Code Section 48-18-5 shall be grounds for decertification of the certified capital company. If the department determines that a certified capital company is not in compliance with the requirements of Code section 48-18-5, it shall, by written notice, inform the officers of the certified capital company that the certified capital company may be subject to decertification in 120 days from the date of mailing of the notice, unless the deficiencies are corrected and the certified capital company is again in compliance with all requirements for certification. (d) At the end of the such grace period, if the certified capital company is still not in compliance with Code Section 48-18-5, the department may send a notice of decertification to the certified capital company and to all other appropriate state agencies. (e) Decertification of a certified capital company may cause the recapture of tax credits previously claimed and the forfeiture of future tax credits to be claimed by certified investors with respect to such certified capital company, as follows:
(1) Decertification of a certified capital company within three years of its allocation date shall cause the recapture of all tax credits previously claimed and the forfeiture of all future tax credits to be claimed by certified investors with respect to such certified capital company, except as set forth in paragraph (4) of this subsection; (2) When a certified capital company meets all requirements for continued certification under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-18-5 and subsequently fails to meet the requirements for continued certification under the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-18-5, those tax credits which are eligible to be taken by certified investors within the first three years in which such tax credits may be taken will not be subject to recapture or forfeiture;

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however, all tax credits that are eligible to be taken by certified investors after the third year in which tax credits may be taken shall be subject to recapture or forfeiture; (3) Once a certified capital company has met all requirements for continued certification under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-18-5, and is subsequently decertified, those tax credits which are eligible to be taken by certified investors within the first five years in which such tax credits may be taken will not be subject to recapture or forfeiture. Those tax credits that are eligible to be taken only after the fifth year in which such tax credits may be taken shall be subject to forfeiture only if the certified capital company is decertified within five years from the applicable allocation date, except as set forth in paragraph (4) of this subsection; (4) Once a certified capital company has invested an amount cumulatively equal to 100 percent of its certified capital in qualified investments, all tax credits claimed or to be claimed by its certified investors shall no longer be subject to recapture or forfeiture; and (5) If at the time of any such distribution made by the certified capital company, such distribution taken together with all other such distributions made by the certified capital company, other than qualified distributions, exceeds in the aggregate the sum of the certified capital companys original certified capital and any additional capital contributions to the certified capital company, as determined by the audit, the certified capital company shall pay to the department 10 percent of the portion of such distribution in excess of such amount. Payments to the department by a certified capital company pursuant to this paragraph shall not exceed the aggregate amount of tax credits used by all certified investors in such certified capital company. (f) Once a certified capital company has invested an amount cumulatively equal to 100 percent of its certified capital in qualified investments, the certified capital company shall no longer be subject to regulation by the department. (g) The department shall send written notice to the address of each certified investor whose tax credit has been subject to recapture or forfeiture, using the address last shown on the last premium tax filing.
48-18-8. The tax credit established pursuant to this chapter may be transferred or sold to any other person with state premium tax liability. The department shall promulgate regulations to facilitate the transfer or sale of the tax credits. Any such transfer or sale shall not affect the time schedule for taking the tax credit as provided in this chapter. Any tax credits recaptured pursuant to Code Section 48-18-7 shall be the liability of the taxpayer which actually claimed the tax credits."
SECTION 3. Section 1, this section, and Section 4 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. The remainder of this Act shall become effective on March 1, 2003.

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SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 31, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour
Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen
Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0.

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

HB 1068. By Representatives Stephens of the 150th, Reece of the 11th, Cash of the 108th, Houston of the 166th, Jamieson of the 22nd and others:

A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that each local board of education shall issue high school diplomas to certain veterans who failed to receive diplomas due to an interruption of their

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education by service in the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam Conflict; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hamrick of the 30th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler
Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

HB 1236. By Representatives Williams of the 5th, Birdsong of the 123rd, Hammontree of the 4th, Johnson of the 35th, Manning of the 32nd and others:

A BILL to amend Code Section 38-2-279 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of the organized militia or reserve forces, so as to change certain provisions relating to pay for 18 days and emergency pay; to authorize counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions to provide

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pay for its public officers and employees during extended periods of service; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Mullis of the 53rd.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 0.

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

HB 1245. By Representatives Ashe of the 46th, McKinney of the 51st and Teper of the 61st:

A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," so as to change certain provisions relating to use of proceeds of a sales and use tax for the Authority; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Thomas of the 10th.

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The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1245:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to use of proceeds of a sales and use tax for the Authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, is amended by striking subsection (i) of Section 25 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(i) Use of Proceeds. The proceeds of the tax levied pursuant to this Act shall be used solely by each local government to fulfill the obligations incurred in the contracts entered into with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority as contemplated in the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, as amended, provided, however, that no more than fifty percent (50%) of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection, until July 1, 2032, after which time January 1, 2002. For the period beginning January 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2002; each fiscal year commencing thereafter until July 1, 2006; and the period beginning July 1, 2006, and ending December 31, 2006, no more than fiftyfive percent (55%) of the proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection; and for the period beginning January 1, 2007, and ending June 30, 2007, and each fiscal year commencing thereafter until July 1, 2032, no more than fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection; except that if the Board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall fail to file with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee not later than December 31, 2002, the original and 14 copies of a report of the findings of a completed management performance audit of the authoritys current operations, which audit was performed under contract with and at the expense of the authority by the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority pursuant to paragraph (16) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-32-11 of the O.C.G.A., along with any auditors recommendations based thereon and the auditors signed written verification that the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority fully cooperated with such audit and allowed access to all its books, records, and documents to the extent the

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auditor deemed necessary, then for the period beginning January 1, 2003, and ending June 30, 2003, and each fiscal year commencing thereafter until July 1, 2032, no more than fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection. For each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 2032, no more than sixty percent (60%) of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection, and that; and commencing with July 1, 2032, and for every year thereafter, the proceeds of the tax shall not be used to subsidize operations of the transportation system to an extent greater than fifty percent (50%) of the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection. In adopting its annual budget, the Board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall be authorized to rely upon estimates of all revenues, operating costs, patronage and other factors which may affect the amount of the fare required to limit the operating subsidy herein provided for. If the results of any years operations reflect that the proceeds of the tax were used to subsidize operations to an extent greater than herein provided, the Board shall adjust fares in order to make up the deficit in operations during a period of not to exceed three (3) succeeding years. If the results of operations in the Authoritys fiscal year commencing July 1, 1980 or in any subsequent fiscal year reflect that the proceeds of the tax were not used to subsidize operations to the maximum extent herein provided, the Board may, in its sole discretion, reserve any amounts that could have been used to subsidize operations in that fiscal year and later use said reserved amounts and any interest earned on said reserved amounts to provide an additional subsidy for operations in any future fiscal year or years. The words 'operating costs of the system' for purposes of this subsection 25(i) are defined to include all of the costs of that division of the Authority directly involved and that portion of the nonoperating administrative costs of those divisions of the Authority indirectly involved, through the provision of support services, in providing mass transportation services for the metropolitan area, but exclusive of the costs of the division or divisions directly involved and that portion of the nonoperating administrative costs of those divisions indirectly involved, in the planning, design, acquisition, construction, and improvement of the rapid transit system, according to accepted principles of accounting, and also exclusive of the following costs:
(1) Nonrecurring costs and charges incurred in order to comply with any statute or regulation concerning either the protection or cleaning up of the environment, or accessibility by handicapped or disabled persons, or occupational health or safety, or with any judgment, decree, or order of any court or regulatory agency in implementation of any such statute or regulation; and (2) In the case of leases of equipment or facilities that, according to generally accepted principles of accounting, would not be classified as capital leases, payments of rent and other payments for the property subject to such leases or for the use

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thereof; provided that any costs for regular maintenance or repair of such equipment or facilities shall not be excluded; and (3) Costs incurred before June 30, 2005, directly for the purposes of ensuring that the Authoritys computers and related technology do not malfunction because of the change in dates that will occur at the beginning of the year 2000, or for correcting any such malfunction. If any proceeds of the tax levied pursuant to this Act are held for the purpose of planning, designing, acquiring, or constructing additional facilities or equipment for or improvements to the rapid transit system and are invested, then all interest earned from such investments shall be used only for such purposes or for paying the principal of or interest on bonds or certificates issued for such purposes. Commencing July 1, 1988, and until June 30, 2003, and only if expressly authorized by the board, interest earned on reserve funds set aside for rebuilding, repairing, or renovating facilities of the rapid transit system; for replacing, repairing, or renovating equipment or other capital assets thereof; or from the sale or other disposition of real property, may, without regard to the original source of the funds so reserved, be used to pay the operating costs of the system as such costs are defined in this subsection."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 32, nays 2, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr (PRS) Y Stephens

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Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis N Paul

Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 5.

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

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:

SB 328. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6337), and an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4490), so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6337), and an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4490), so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SECTION 1. An Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6337), and an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4490), is amended by striking in their entirety subsections (b) and (c) of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(b) The five education districts shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: gwinnsbwk1 Plan Type: Local User: Administrator: Gwinnett. (c) When used in such attachment, the terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a Block Group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the Gwinnett County School District which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the Gwinnett School District which is described in that attachment as being in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any education district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia."
SECTION 2. It is the purpose of this Act to reapportion the districts from which members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County are to be elected in the November, 2002, general election and in subsequent general elections, and this Act results from changes in population based on the United States decennial census of 2000. It is not the intention of the General Assembly to affect the membership of current members of the board, their terms of office, or the manner in which their successors shall be elected, and such matters shall remain as provided by law on the effective date of this Act until otherwise amended by law, except to the extent of reapportioning the districts represented by such members.
SECTION 3. It shall be the duty of the attorney of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County to submit this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.

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SECTION 4. The provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the regular election in 2002 of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval; and this Act shall otherwise become effective January 1, 2003.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Plan Name: gwinnsbwk1 Plan Type: Local User: Administrator: Gwinnett
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 001 Gwinnett County
Tract: 505.07 Tract: 505.09 Tract: 505.13 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3999 Tract: 505.14 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 BG: 2 Tract: 505.15 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Tract: 505.16 Tract: 505.17 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2020 2021 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 BG: 3 Tract: 505.18 BG: 4 4000

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Tract: 505.19 BG: 4 BG: 7 Tract: 505.20 Tract: 505.21 Tract: 505.22 Tract: 506.02 Tract: 506.03 BG: 2 2011 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 Tract: 506.04 BG: 3 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 Tract: 507.04 BG: 1 1036 Tract: 507.05 Tract: 507.20 BG: 1 1999

District 002 Gwinnett County
Tract: 501.03 BG: 2 2001 2004 2005 2008 2014 2015 2017 2018 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2030 2031 2033 2034 2037 2040 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2058 2059 2061 2062 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2078 2079 2080 2081 2083 2086 2087 2088 2090 2093 2094 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3015 3016 3040 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4023 4024 Tract: 501.04 BG: 6 BG: 7 7000 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 7010 7011 7012 7013 7014 7015 7016 7017 7018 7019 7020 7021 7022 7023

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7024 7025 7026 7027 7028 7029 7030 7031 7032 7033 7034 7035 7036 7037 7038 7039 7040 7041 7042 7043 7044 7045 7047 7048 7049 7050 7053 7054 7055 7056 7057 7058 7059 7060 7061 7062 7063 7064 7065 7066 7067 7068 7069 7070 7071 7072 7073 7074 7075 7076 7077 7078 7079 7080 7081 7082 7997 7998 7999 Tract: 501.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 BG: 2 2000 2001 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2016 2017 2021 2023 2025 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2034 2038 BG: 4 4058 4059 4060 4061 4066 4067 4068 4069 Tract: 501.06 BG: 5 5001 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5015 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 BG: 6 6002 6005 6008 6009 6010 6011 6014 6021 6022 6024 6025 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6050 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 BG: 7 7002 7004 7005 7007 7009 7015 7023 7024 7025 7027 7029 7038 7039 7040 7041 7043 7046 7047 7048 7049 7050 Tract: 502.02 Tract: 502.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 Tract: 505.10 Tract: 505.11 Tract: 505.12 Tract: 505.13 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 Tract: 505.14 BG: 1 1016 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029

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Tract: 506.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1010 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1041 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1055 1056 1057 1060 1071 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 Tract: 506.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008

District 003 Gwinnett County
Tract: 502.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 502.05 Tract: 502.06 Tract: 502.07 Tract: 503.04 Tract: 503.06 Tract: 503.07 Tract: 503.08 Tract: 503.09 Tract: 503.10 Tract: 503.11 Tract: 503.12 Tract: 503.13 Tract: 503.14

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Tract: 503.15 Tract: 503.16 Tract: 504.17 BG: 1 1000 1001
District 004 Gwinnett County
Tract: 504.15 Tract: 504.16 Tract: 504.29 Tract: 504.30 Tract: 505.15 BG: 2 2006 2007 2010 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 507.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 507.09 Tract: 507.12 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 Tract: 507.13 Tract: 507.14 Tract: 507.15 Tract: 507.16 Tract: 507.17 Tract: 507.18

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Tract: 507.19 Tract: 507.20 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 507.21
District 005 Gwinnett County
Tract: 504.03 Tract: 504.10 Tract: 504.11 Tract: 504.17 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 BG: 2 Tract: 504.18 Tract: 504.19 Tract: 504.20 Tract: 504.21 Tract: 504.22 Tract: 504.23 Tract: 504.24 Tract: 504.25 Tract: 504.26 Tract: 504.27 Tract: 504.28 Tract: 505.17 BG: 2 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2023 Tract: 505.18 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 BG: 6 Tract: 505.19 BG: 5 Tract: 507.12 BG: 3 3998 3999

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Senator Balfour of the 9th moved that the Senate disagree to the House substitute to SB 328.

On the motion, the yeas were 40, nays 1, and the Senate disagreed to the House substitute to SB 328.

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 1421. By Representatives Skipper of the 137th, Cummings of the 27th and Murphy of the 18th:

A BILL to repeal an Act providing certain additional compensation for the clerk of the superior court of all counties of this state having a certain population; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Dean of the 31st.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks N Jackson E James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price
Ragan Y Scott
Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 917. By Representatives Willard of the 44th, Benfield of the 67th and Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardians of minors, so as to enact the "Standby Guardianship Act"; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Tanksley of the 32nd.
Senator Tanksley of the 32nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 917 by changing the period at the end of line 17 on page 2 to a comma and adding: "or a licensed psychologist."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 36, nays 0, and the Tanksley 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak Price
Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson

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E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

HB 765. By Representative James of the 140th:

A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that any member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia may obtain creditable service for prior service with certain programs relating to early childhood development; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Fort of the 39th.

The following Fiscal Notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

The Honorable Bill Cummings State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 18, 2002

SUBJECT: Dear Representative Cummings:

State Auditor's Certification House Bill 765 (LC 21 6580S) As Amended (AM 21 1070)

As amended, this bill would authorize members of the Teachers Retirement System to obtain creditable service for prior service with certain programs relating to early childhood development. In order to obtain creditable service, the member must have been employed by a nonprofit corporation, under contract with a state agency, in a program that was designed to facilitate early childhood development and was wholly or partially funded by a state or federal grant. Furthermore, the member must have been employed for any period between January 1, 1977 and December 31, 1980 and must have

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a four-year degree from an accredited college or university. Any member wishing to obtain such creditable service shall pay the board of trustees such amount as determined by the actuary as necessary to grant such benefit without creating any accrued actuarial liability to the Teachers Retirement System.

This is to certify that the changes made in this amendment bill are a reduction in cost amendment as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law. A copy of the actuarial investigation and the State Auditor's Certification for House Bill 765, as amended, are attached.
Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

February 18, 2002

Honorable Bill Cummings, Chairman House Retirement Committee State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT:

Actuarial Investigation House Bill 765 (LC 21 6580S) As Amended (AM 21 1070) Teachers Retirement System

Dear Chairman Cummings:

This bill would authorize members of the Teachers Retirement System to obtain creditable service for prior service with certain programs relating to early childhood development. In order to obtain creditable service, the member must have been employed by a nonprofit corporation, under contract with a state agency, in a program that was designed to facilitate early childhood development and was wholly or partially funded by a state or federal grant. Furthermore, the member must have been employed for any period between January 1, 1977 and December 31, 1980 and must have a fouryear degree from an accredited college or university. Any member wishing to obtain such creditable service shall pay the board of trustees such amount as determined by the actuary as necessary to grant such benefit without creating any accrued actuarial liability to the Teachers Retirement System.

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This bill would not result in any additional cost to the State since members of the Teachers Retirement System would be required to pay the full actuarial cost for such creditable service. There would be no increase in the employer contribution rate or the unfunded actuarial accrued liability as a result of this legislation.
The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which

will result from the bill.

$

0

(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded

actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$

0

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued

liability created by this bill would be amortized.

N/A

(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result from

the bill.

$

0

(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.

9.24%

(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 4720-10).

9.24%

(7) The dollar amount of the increase in the annual employer

contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement

system in an actuarially sound condition.

$

0

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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Senators Starr of the 44th, Smith of the 25th, Dean of the 31st, Ragan of the 11th and Walker of the 22nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 765 by inserting on line 5 of page 1, following the word "development", the following: "and for service as a teacher in certain private schools".
By striking the quotation marks at the end of line 3 of page 2 and inserting the following: "47-3-94. A member who has completed at least five consecutive years of membership service in the public schools of Georgia or the University System of Georgia immediately prior to applying may obtain up to ten years of creditable service for service as a teacher in a private elementary or secondary school or any private college or university located in the state accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Georgia Accrediting Association, or a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the State Board of Education. Such service credit shall be allowed on the basis of one year of credit for such service for each additional year of membership service in the public schools of Georgia or the University System of Georgia. A member wishing to obtain such creditable service shall provide documentation and pay to the board of trustees such amount as determined by the actuary as necessary to grant such benefit without creating any accrued actuarial liability as to this retirement system.'"

Senator Thompson of the 33rd moved the previous question.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Fort of the 39th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean N Fort Y Gillis

N Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson

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E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 44, nays 5, and the Starr, et al. 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean N Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr (PRS) Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 2.

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

The President resumed the Chair.

HB 1128. By Representatives Bordeaux of the 151st, Davis of the 60th, Hammontree of the 4th, Benfield of the 67th, Massey of the 86th and others:

A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uninsured motorist coverage under motor vehicle

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liability policies, Code Section 33-24-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to purchase of motor vehicle liability insurance by municipal corporations, Code Section 36-33-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, and Code Section 40-6-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorized emergency vehicles, so as to provide for waiver of the immunity of local government entities for injury or damage arising out of the negligent use of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Brown of the 26th.
The Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor offered the following substitute to HB 1128:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 33-24-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to purchase of motor vehicle liability insurance by municipal corporations, Code Section 36-33-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, and Code Section 40-6-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorized emergency vehicles, so as to provide for waiver of the immunity of local government entities for injury or damage arising out of the negligent use of motor vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for a maximum waiver amount; to provide for exceptions; to provide for interest; to provide for jurisdiction of actions; to provide rules of evidence relating to cases arising from a lawsuit involving a local government entity; to provide regulation of settlement of actions against local government entities; to exclude punitive and exemplary damages; to provide for rules of disclosure of documents; to provide for recovery against local governments; to amend related provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to assure consistency; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 33-24-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to purchase of motor vehicle liability insurance by municipal corporations, is amended by striking subsections (b) through (d) of said Code section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(b) The sovereign immunity of local government entities for a loss arising out of claims for the negligent use of a covered motor vehicle is waived as provided in Code Section 36-92-2. Whenever a municipal corporation, a county, or any other political subdivision of this state shall purchase the insurance authorized by subsection (a) of this Code section to provide liability coverage for the negligence of any duly authorized

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officer, agent, servant, attorney, or employee in the performance of his or her official duties in an amount greater than the amount of immunity waived as in Code Section 3692-2, its governmental immunity shall be waived to the extent of the amount of insurance so purchased. Neither the municipal corporation, county, or political subdivision of this state nor the insuring company shall plead governmental immunity as a defense; and the municipal corporation, county, or political subdivision of this state or the insuring company may make only those defenses which could be made if the insured were a private person. (c) The municipal corporation, county, or any other political subdivision of this state shall be liable for negligence as provided in this Code section only for damages suffered while the insurance is in force but in no case in an amount exceeding damages in excess of the amount of immunity waived as provided in Code Section 36-92-2 which are sustained only while the insurance is in force and only to the extent of the limits or the coverage of the insurance policy. (d) If a the verdict rendered by the jury exceeds the limits of the applicable insurance, the court shall reduce the amount of said judgment or award to a sum equal to the applicable limits stated in the insurance policy but not less than the amount of immunity waived as provided in Code Section 36-92-2."
SECTION 2. Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 36-33-1, relating to immunity of municipal corporations, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) Pursuant to Article IX, Section II, Paragraph IX of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the General Assembly, except as provided in this Code section and in Chapter 92 of this title, declares it is the public policy of the State of Georgia that there is no waiver of the sovereign immunity of municipal corporations of the state and such municipal corporations shall be immune from liability for damages. A municipal corporation shall not waive its immunity by the purchase of liability insurance, except as provided in Code Section 33-24-51 or 36-92-2, or unless the policy of insurance issued covers an occurrence for which the defense of sovereign immunity is available, and then only to the extent of the limits of such insurance policy. This subsection shall not be construed to affect any litigation pending on July 1, 1986."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding at the end thereof a new Chapter 92 to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 92 36-92-1. As used in this chapter, the term:

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(1) 'Claim' means any demand against a local government entity for money for a loss caused by negligence of a local government entity officer or employee using a covered motor vehicle while carrying out his or her official duties or employment. (2) 'Covered' motor vehicle means:
(A) Any motor vehicle owned by the local government entity; and (B) Any motor vehicle leased or rented by the local government entity. (3) 'Local government entity' means any county, municipal corporation, or consolidated city-county government of this state. Such term shall not include a local school system. (4) 'Local government officer or employee' means an officer, agent, servant, attorney, or employee of a local government entity. (5) 'Loss' means personal injury, disease, death, damage to tangible property, including lost wages and economic loss to the person who suffered the injury, disease, or death; pain and suffering; mental anguish; loss of consortium; and any other element of actual damages recoverable in actions for negligence. (6) 'Motor vehicle' means any automobile, bus, motorcycle, truck, trailer, or semitrailer, including its equipment, and any other equipment permanently attached thereto, designed or licensed for use on the public streets, roads, and highways of the state. (7) 'Occurrence' means an accident involving a covered motor vehicle.
36-92-2. (a) The sovereign immunity of local government entities for a loss arising out of claims for the negligent use of a covered motor vehicle is waived up to the following limits:
(1) $100,000.00 because of bodily injury or death of any one person in any one occurrence, an aggregate amount of $300,000.00 because of bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one occurrence, and $50,000.00 because of injury to or destruction of property in any one occurrence, for incidents occurring on or after January 1, 2005 and until December 31, 2006; (2) $250,000.00 because of bodily injury or death of any one person in any one occurrence, an aggregate amount of $450,000.00 because of bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one occurrence, and $50,000.00 because of injury to or destruction of property in any one occurrence, for incidents occurring on or after January 1, 2007 and until December 31, 2007; and (3) $500,000.00 because of bodily injury or death of any one person in any one occurrence, an aggregate amount of $700,000.00 because of bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one occurrence, and $50,000.00 because of injury to or destruction of property in any one occurrence, for incidents occurring on or after January 1, 2008. (b) The sovereign immunity of local government entities for a loss arising out of claims for the negligent use of a covered motor vehicle is waived only to the extent and in the manner provided in this chapter and only with respect to actions brought in the courts of this state. This chapter shall not be construed to affect any claim or cause of action

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otherwise permitted by law and for which the defense of sovereign immunity is not available. (c) Local government entities shall have no liability for losses resulting from conduct on any part of local government officers or employees which was not within the scope of their official duties or employment. (d) The waiver provided by this chapter shall be increased to the extent that:
(1) The governing body of the local governmental entity by resolution or ordinance voluntarily adopts a higher waiver; (2) The local government entity becomes a member of an interlocal risk management agency created pursuant to Chapter 85 of this title to the extent that coverage obtained exceeds the amount of the waiver set forth in this Code section; or (3) The local government entity purchases commercial liability insurance in an amount in excess of the waiver set forth in this Code section. (e) Interest prior to judgment may be recovered pursuant to the 'Unliquidated Damages Interest Act' as provided for in Code Section 51-12-14; however, any recovery of interest prior to judgment shall be included within the applicable aggregate amount per occurrence as set forth in this Code section.
36-92-3. (a) Any local government officer or employee who commits a tort involving the use of a covered motor vehicle while in the performance of his or her official duties is not subject to lawsuit or liability therefor. Nothing in this chapter, however, shall be construed to give the local government officer or employee immunity from suit and liability if it is proved that the local government officers or employees conduct was not within the performance of his or her official duties. (b) A person bringing an action against a local government entity under the provisions of this chapter shall name as a party defendant the local government entity for which the officer or employee was acting and shall not name the local government officer or employee individually. In the event that the local government officer or employee is individually named for an act for which the local government entity is liable under this chapter, the local government entity for which the local government officer or employee was acting shall be substituted as the party defendant. (c) For the purpose of presenting evidence at the trial of a case brought under the waiver provisions of this chapter, a plaintiff calling as a witness the present or former local government officer or employee whose alleged tort forms the basis of the claim against the local government entity defendant shall be allowed to subject such witness to cross-examination. (d) Subject to the provisions contained in Code Sections 51-1-32 through 51-1-34 a settlement or judgment in an action or settlement on a claim brought pursuant to this chapter constitutes a complete bar to any further action by the claimant against a local government officer or employee, or the local government entity by reason of the same occurrence.

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(e) This chapter shall not waive the workers compensation exclusive remedy when local government officers or employees are injured on the job.
3692-4. (a) Local government entities may provide for the payment of claims, settlements and judgments, and their associated costs through any method including, but not limited to, self-insurance, use of a fund within the local governments budget for the payment of claims, the purchase of liability insurance, participation in an interlocal risk management agency organized pursuant to Chapter 85 of Title 36, or a combination thereof. (b) No award for damages under this chapter shall include punitive or exemplary damages. (c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any document or information which pertains to the requesting or giving of legal advice or the disclosure of reports or evaluations of persons, including adjusters, assigned to evaluate and adjust claims concerning or pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against a local government entity under this chapter shall be considered privileged and confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure until final disposition of a claim. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, upon filing a lawsuit pursuant to this chapter, Chapter 11 of Title 9 and any other law applicable to cases in litigation shall apply. (d) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize an execution or levy against any local government entitys property or funds. Execution or levy against a local government entitys property or funds is expressly prohibited. However, nothing in this Code section shall bar the pursuit of any other remedies that exist to enforce a judgment under state law. (e) Where policies of insurance or contracts of indemnity have not been purchased or entered into by a local government entity for the purposes of paying claims and judgments under this chapter, the fiscal year aggregate liability of any local government entity under this chapter shall not exceed any self-insurance or other reserve or fund established to pay claims arising out of this chapter. Where policies of insurance or contracts of indemnity have been purchased or entered into and the local government entity also self-insures or establishes another reserve or fund to pay claims arising out of this chapter, the fiscal year aggregate liability of any local government entity under this chapter shall not exceed such entitys policies of insurance or contracts of indemnity and the amount of any self-insurance or other reserve or fund established to pay claims arising out of this chapter. Any judgment obtained in excess of this limitation on annual aggregate liability shall not be void. Such excess judgments shall be paid by the local government entity no later than six months from the end of the local government entitys fiscal year in which the final judgment was entered. If there are multiple judgments, the judgments shall be paid in the order in which each final judgment was entered by the court following any appeals.

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(f) The existence or amount of the waiver of immunity specified in Code Section 36-922 shall not be disclosed or suggested to the jury.
36-92-5. This chapter shall apply to all claims and causes of actions arising out of events occurring on or after January 1, 2005."
SECTION 4. Code Section 40-6-6, relating to authorized emergency vehicles, is amended by striking subsection (d) of said Code section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(d)(1) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons. (2) When a law enforcement officer in a law enforcement vehicle is pursuing a fleeing suspect in another vehicle and the fleeing suspect damages any property or injures or kills any person during the pursuit, the law enforcement officers pursuit shall not be the proximate cause or a contributing proximate cause of the damage, injury, or death caused by the fleeing suspect unless the law enforcement officer acted with reckless disregard for proper law enforcement procedures in the officers decision to initiate or continue the pursuit. Where such reckless disregard exists, the pursuit may be found to constitute a proximate cause of the damage, injury, or death caused by the fleeing suspect, but the existence of such reckless disregard shall not in and of itself establish causation. (3) The provisions of this subsection shall apply only to issues of causation and duty and shall not affect the existence or absence of immunity which shall be determined as otherwise provided by law. (4) Claims arising out of this subsection which are brought against local government entities, their officers, agents, servants, attorneys, and employees shall be subject to the procedures and limitations contained in Chapter 92 of Title 36."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2005. .
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Starr of the 44th, Johnson of the 1st and Lee of the 29th offered the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor substitute to HB 1128 (LC 28 0741S) by inserting between lines 15 and 16 on page 6 a new subsection (g) to read as follows:

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"(g) As a condition of the waiver of sovereign immunity authorized by this chapter, all tort actions filed against a local government entity under this chapter, including any
action filed against a local government entity as a joint tortfeasor, shall be brought in the state or superior court of the county wherein the local government entity resides.".

Senator Guhl of the 45th moved the previous question.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

N Haines N Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill N Hooks N Jackson E James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh N Shafer N Smith Y Starr Y Stephens N Stokes N Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N E Thomas,R N Thompson
Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 27, nays 23, and the Starr, et al. amendment was adopted.

Senator Thomas of the 10th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting the Starr, et al. amendment.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp

N Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott

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Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle N Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort N Gillis E Gingrey N Golden N Guhl

E Hecht Hill
Y Hooks Y Jackson E James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt N Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

N Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr N Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate
Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R N Thompson
Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 22, nays 26, and the motion to reconsider the amendment failed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 49, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Y Haines Y Hamrick
Harbison N Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James Y Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Y Thompson

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E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 2.

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

HB 696. By Re presentatives Birdsong of the 123rd and Jenkins of the 110th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exceptions from the requirements of disclosure of public records, so as to provide an exception with respect to public records of an emergency "911" system containing information which would reveal the name, address, or telephone number of a person placing a call to a public safety answering point, which information may be redacted from such records; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Lee of the 29th.

The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to HB 696:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to change certain provisions relating to inspection of public records, printing of computerized indexes of county real estate records, time for determination of whether requested records are subject to access, and electronic access to records; to provide that certain requests may be required to be in writing; to change certain provisions relating to exceptions from the requirements of disclosure of public records; to provide an exception to public disclosure requirements with respect to public records of an emergency "911" system containing information which would reveal the name, address, or telephone number of a person placing a call to a public safety answering point, which information may be redacted from such records in certain cases; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.

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Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, is amended by striking subsection (f) of Code Section 5018-70, relating to inspection of public records, printing of computerized indexes of county real estate records, time for determination of whether requested records are subject to access, and electronic access to records, and inserting in its place the following:
"(f)(1) The individual in control of such public record or records shall have a reasonable amount of time to determine whether or not the record or records requested are subject to access under this article and to permit inspection and copying. In no event shall this time exceed three business days. Where responsive records exist but are not available within three business days of the request, a written description of such records, together with a timetable for their inspection and copying, shall be provided within that period; provided, however, that records not subject to inspection under this article need not be made available for inspection and copying or described other than as required by subsection (h) of Code Section 50-18-72, and no records need be made available for inspection or copying if the public officer or agency in control of such records shall have obtained, within that period of three business days, an order based on an exception in this article of a superior court of this state staying or refusing the requested access to such records.
(2) An agency may require that requests for records authorized by this article be submitted in writing; except that written requests shall not be required for the agenda, summary of matters acted on, and minutes of an agencys most recent meeting created pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 50-14-1, and any other records an agency determines to be routinely available. Where requests are required to be in writing, the writing may be delivered to an agency by mail, facsimile, Internet, or courier or other delivery in person."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in subsection (a) of Code Section 50-18-72, relating to exceptions from the requirements of disclosure of public records, by striking "or" at the end of paragraph (13.1), striking the period at the end of paragraph (14) and inserting ";" in lieu thereof, and adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(15) Unless the request is made by the accused in a criminal case or by his or her attorney, public records of an emergency '911' system, as defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 46-5-122, containing information which would reveal the name, address, or telephone number of a person placing a call to a public safety answering point, which information may be redacted from such records if necessary to prevent the disclosure of the identity of a confidential source, to prevent disclosure of material which would endanger the life or physical safety of any person or persons, or to prevent the disclosure of the existence of a confidential surveillance or investigation; or (16) Records of pending proceedings under Article 2 of Chapter 13 of this title."

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Marable of the 53rd and Dean of 31st offered the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Public Safety Committee substitute to HB 696 by striking line 1 of page 1 and inserting in its place the following:
"To amend Code Section 31-5A-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to departments powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, divisions, directors, Office of Womens Health, and contracts for health benefits, so as to require meetings and records of a drug utilization board to be open to the public; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,".
By renumbering Sections 1 through 4 of pages 1 and 2 as Sections 2 through 5 and inserting between lines 12 and 13 of page 1 the following:
"SECTION 1. Code Section 31-5A-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to departments powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, divisions, directors, Office of Womens Health, and contracts for health benefits, is amended in subsection (f) by striking the word "and" at the end of paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (7) and inserting in lieu thereof the symbol and word "; and", and by adding a new paragraph (8) to read as follows:
'(8) Meetings of a drug utilization review board, or its equivalent, created to provide guidance and recommendations to the department in formulating policies regarding the utilization, categorization, and reimbursement of prescription drugs shall comply with the requirements of Code Section 50-14-1. Documents relating to decisions reached by a drug utilization board, or its equivalent, regarding access to prescription drugs and their designation as generic, preferred, and nonpreferred medications on the preferred drug list shall be available under the public records provisions of Code Section 50-18-70. A drug utilization board, or its equivalent, shall afford the opportunity for members of the public attending meetings of the board to make public comment during meetings.'"
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the amendment was adopted.

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 39, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts
Dean Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson E James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 0.

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

Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th asked unanimous consent that the Senate discharge the Conference Committee on SB 291 and appoint a second Conference Committee. The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a second Conference Committee on SB 291 the following Senators: Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Smith of the 25th and Marable of the 52nd.

The Calendar was resumed.

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HB 1405. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Buck of the 135th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 38-2-279 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of organized militia or reserve forces, so as to authorize a salary differential for citizen soldiers who are public officers or employees; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Polak of the 42nd.
The Senate Defense, Science and Technology Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1405:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 38-2-279 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of organized militia or reserve forces, so as to change a certain definition; to change certain provisions relative to pay for public officers while on military duty; to authorize a salary differential for citizen soldiers who are public officers or employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 38-2-279 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of organized militia or reserve forces, is amended by striking in its entirety paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(1) 'Ordered military duty' means: (A) Any any military duty performed in the service of the state or of the United States including but not limited to attendance at any service school or schools conducted by the armed forces of the United States by a public officer or employee as a voluntary member of any force of the organized militia the National Guard or of any reserve force or reserve component of the armed forces of the United States pursuant to orders issued by competent state and federal authority without the consent of such public officer or employee.
(B)(i) Except as provided in division (ii) of this subparagraph, such duty, performed for a period or periods not exceeding a total of 30 days in any one federal fiscal year, shall be deemed ordered military duty regardless of whether the orders are or may be issued with the consent of the public officer or employee. (ii) If such duty exceeds a total of 30 days in the calendar year 1997 but does not exceed a total of 30 days in the federal fiscal year beginning on October 1, 1997,

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and ending on September 30, 1998, it shall be deemed ordered military duty regardless of whether the orders are or may be issued with the consent of the public officer or employee.
SECTION 2. Said Code section is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, every Every public officer or employee shall be paid his or her salary or other compensation as such public officer or employee for any and all periods of absence while engaged in the performance of ordered military duty and while going to and returning from such duty, not exceeding a total of 18 days in any one federal fiscal year and not exceeding 18 days in any one continuous period of absence. In the event the Governor declares an emergency and orders any public officer or employee to state active ordered military duty as a member of the National Guard, any such officer or employee, while performing such duty, shall be paid his or her salary or other compensation as a public officer or employee for a period not exceeding 30 days in any one federal fiscal year and not exceeding 30 days in any one continuous period of such state active duty service.
(2) If such periods of absence exceed a total of 18 days or, in the event the Governor declares an emergency, 30 days for the calendar year 1997 but does not exceed such limits for the federal fiscal year beginning October 1, 1997, and ending September 30, 1998, every public officer or employee shall be paid his or her salary or other compensation as such public officer or employee as if the absence was 18 or 30 days or less, as the case may be, as specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (e.1)(1) On and after July 1, 2002, every public officer or employee may be paid by the government employer the difference between his or her government salary and his or her military salary for any or all periods of absence while engaged in the performance of ordered military duty and while going to and returning from such duty, after expiration of the payment period provided for in subsection (e) of this Code section. (2) To the extent that funds are appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Community Affairs for such purpose, the department may provide grants to counties, municipal corporations, and other political subdivisions to reimburse them for their costs incurred under paragraph (1) of this subsection. The department shall provide by rule for the administration of such grant program; and such rules shall provide for pro rata distribution in the event that the funds available are insufficient to reimburse all such costs."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

Senator Price of the 56th gave notice that, at the proper time, he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on HB 1791, a local bill passed earlier today.

The President stated that the time for reconsideration would be on Tuesday, April 9, 2002.

The Calendar was resumed.

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HB 1562. By Representatives Johnson of the 35th, Wix of the 33rd, Powell of the 23rd, Morris of the 155th and Hanner of the 159th:
A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to change the definition of an abandoned motor vehicle to reduce the period of time a motor vehicle is left from five to three days; to reduce the period of time from five to three days when peace officers may have vehicles removed from public property; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th.
The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1562:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to reduce the period of time a motor vehicle is left from five to three days; to reduce the period of time from five to three days when peace officers may have vehicles removed from public property; to change certain provisions relating to lien foreclosure; to change certain provisions relating to duty of person removing or storing motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, is amended in Code Section 40-11-1, relating to definitions, by striking subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E) of paragraph (1) and paragraph (3) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(B) Which is left unattended on a public street, road, or highway or other public property for a period of at least five three days and when it reasonably appears to a law enforcement officer that the individual who left such motor vehicle unattended does not intend to return and remove such motor vehicle. However, on the state highway system, any law enforcement officer or employee of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety to whom enforcement authority has been designated pursuant to Code Section 32-6-69 40-16-4 may authorize the immediate removal of vehicles posing a threat to public health or safety or to mitigate congestion; (C) Which has been lawfully towed onto the property of another at the request of a law enforcement officer and left there for a period of not less than 30 days without

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anyones anyone having made claim thereto paid all reasonable current charges for such towing and storage ; (D) Which has been lawfully towed onto the property of another at the request of a property owner on whose property the vehicle was abandoned and left there for a period of not less than 30 days without the owners anyone having made claim thereto paid all reasonable current charges for such towing and storage ; or (E) Which has been left unattended on private property for a period of not less than 30 days without anyones having made claim thereto." "(3) 'Owner' or 'owners' means the registered owner, the owner as recorded on the title, lessor, lessee, security interest holders, and all lienholders as shown on the records of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by striking Code Section 40-11-2, relating to duty of person removing or storing motor vehicle, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"40-11-2. (a) Any person who removes a motor vehicle from public property at the request of a law enforcement officer or stores such vehicle shall, if the owner of the vehicle or some person acting for the owner is not present, seek the identity of and address of the last all known registered owner of such vehicle, the owner of the vehicle as recorded on the title of such vehicle, and any security interest holder or lienholder owners of such vehicle from the law enforcement officer requesting removal of such, or from such officers agency, or from a local law enforcement agency for the jurisdiction in which the removers or storers place of business is located, within 72 hours three business days of removal. The local law enforcement agency shall furnish such information to the person removing such vehicle within 72 hours three business days after receipt of such request. (b) Any person who removes a motor vehicle from private property at the request of the property owner or stores such vehicle shall, if the owner of the vehicle or some person acting for the owner is not present, notify in writing a local law enforcement agency of the location of the vehicle, the manufacturers vehicle identification number, license number, model, year, and make of the vehicle within 72 hours three business days of the removal of such vehicle and shall seek from the local law enforcement agency the identity and address of the last all known registered owner owners of such vehicle, the owner of the vehicle as recorded on the title, and any security interest holder or lienholder and any information indicating that such vehicle is a stolen motor vehicle. The local law enforcement agency shall furnish such information to the person removing such vehicle within 72 hours three business days after receipt of such request. (c) If any motor vehicle removed under conditions set forth in subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section is determined to be a stolen motor vehicle, the local law enforcement officer or agency shall notify the Georgia Crime Information Center of the location of

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such motor vehicle within 72 hours after receiving notice that such motor vehicle is a stolen vehicle. (d) If any motor vehicle removed under conditions set forth in subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section is determined not to be a stolen vehicle or is not a vehicle being repaired by a repair facility or is not being stored by an insurance company providing insurance to cover damages to the vehicle, the person removing or storing such motor vehicle shall, within seven calendar days of the day such motor vehicle was removed or one business day after the information is furnished to the remover or storer pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, whichever is later, notify the owner and any security interest holder or lienholder all owners, if known, by written acknowledgment signed thereby or by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, of the location of such motor vehicle, the fees connected with removal and storage of such motor vehicle, and the fact that such motor vehicle will be deemed abandoned under this chapter unless the owner, security interest holder, or lienholder redeems such motor vehicle within 30 days of the day such vehicle was removed. (e) If the owner, security interest holder, or lienholder fails to none of the owners redeem such motor vehicle as described in subsection (d) of this Code section, or if a vehicle being repaired by a repair facility or being stored by an insurance company providing insurance to cover damages to the vehicle becomes abandoned, the person removing or storing such motor vehicle shall, within seven calendar days of the day such vehicle became an abandoned motor vehicle, give notice in writing, by sworn statement, on the form prescribed by the commissioner, to the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety with a research fee of $2.00 payable to the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, stating the manufacturers vehicle identification number, the license number, the fact that such vehicle is an abandoned motor vehicle, the model, year, and make of the vehicle, the date the vehicle became an abandoned motor vehicle, the date the vehicle was removed, and the present location of such vehicle and requesting the name and address of all owners, lessors, lessees, security interest holders, and lienholders of such vehicle. If the form submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety is rejected because of inaccurate or missing information, the person removing or storing the vehicle shall resubmit, within seven calendar days of the date of the rejection, a corrected notice form to the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety together with an additional research fee of $2.00 payable to the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. Each subsequent corrected notice, if required, shall be submitted with an additional research fee of $2.00 payable to the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. If a person removing or storing the vehicle has knowledge of facts which reasonably indicate that the vehicle is registered or titled in a certain other state, such person shall check the motor vehicle records of that other state in the attempt to ascertain the identity of the owner of the vehicle. Research requests may be submitted and research fees made payable to the office of the tax commissioner and deposited in the general fund for the county in which the removers or storers place of business is located in lieu of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, but in like manner, if such office processes motor vehicle records of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety.

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(f) Upon ascertaining the owner owners of such motor vehicle, the person removing or storing such vehicle shall, within five calendar days, by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, notify the owner, lessors, lessees, security interest holders, and lienholders all known owners of the vehicle of the location of such vehicle and of the fact that such vehicle is deemed abandoned and shall be disposed of if not redeemed. (g) If the identity of the owner owners of such motor vehicle cannot be ascertained, the person removing or storing such vehicle shall place an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where such vehicle was obtained or, if there is no newspaper in such county, shall post such advertisement at the county courthouse in such place where other public notices are posted. Such advertisement shall run in the newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks or shall remain posted at the courthouse for two consecutive weeks. The advertisement shall contain a complete description of the motor vehicle, its license and manufacturers vehicle identification numbers, the location from where such vehicle was initially removed, the present location of such vehicle, and the fact that such vehicle is deemed abandoned and shall be disposed of if not redeemed. (h) The Department of Motor Vehicle Safety shall provide to the Georgia Crime Information Center all relevant information from sworn statements described in subsection (e) of this Code section for a determination of whether the vehicles removed have been entered into the criminal justice information system as stolen vehicles. The results of the determination shall be provided electronically to the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. (i) Any person storing a vehicle under the provisions of this Code section shall notify the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety if the vehicle is recovered, is claimed by the owner, is determined to be stolen, or for any reason is no longer an abandoned motor vehicle. Such notice shall be provided within seven calendar days of such event. (j) If vehicle information on the abandoned motor vehicle is not in the files of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, the department may require such other information or confirmation as it determines is necessary or appropriate to determine the identity of the vehicle. (k) Any person who does not provide the notice and information required by this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor, shall not be entitled to any storage fees, shall not be eligible to contract with or serve on a rotation list providing wrecker services for this state or any political subdivision thereof, and shall not be licensed by any municipal authority to provide removal of improperly parked cars under Code Section 44-1-13. (l) Any person who knowingly provides false or misleading information when providing any notice or information as required by this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."
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Said article is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 40-11-3, relating to removal of vehicles from public property by peace officers and notification requirements, and inserting in its place the following:
"(a) Any peace officer who finds a motor vehicle which has been left unattended on a public street, road, or highway or other public property for a period of at least five three days shall be authorized to cause such motor vehicle to be removed to a garage or other place of safety, if such peace officer reasonably believes that the person who left such motor vehicle unattended does not intend to return and remove such motor vehicle."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by striking Code Section 40-11-5, relating to lien foreclosure procedure, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"40-11-5. All liens acquired under Code Section 40-11-4 shall be foreclosed as follows:
(1) Any proceeding to foreclose a lien on an abandoned motor vehicle must be instituted within one year from the time the lien is recorded or is asserted by retention; (2) The person desiring to foreclose a lien on an abandoned motor vehicle shall, by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, make a demand upon the owner owners for the payment of the reasonable fees for removal and storage plus the costs of any notification or advertisement. Such written demand shall include an itemized statement of all charges and may be made concurrent with the notice required by subsection (f) of Code Section 40-11-2. Such demand shall be made on a form prescribed by rule or regulation of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety and shall notify the owner of his or her right to a judicial hearing to determine the validity of the lien. The demand shall further state that failure to return the written demand to the lien claimant, file with a court of competent jurisdiction a petition for a judicial hearing, and provide the lien claimant with a copy of such petition, all within ten days of delivery of the lien claimants written demand, shall effect a waiver of the owners right to such a hearing prior to sale. The form shall also provide the suspected owner with the option of disclaiming any ownership of the vehicle, and his or her affidavit to that effect shall control over anything contrary in the records of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. No such written demand shall be required if the identity of the owner cannot be ascertained and the notice requirements of subsection (g) of Code Section 40-11-2 have been complied with;
(3)(A) If, within ten days of delivery to the appropriate address of the written demand required by paragraph (2) of this Code section, the owner of the abandoned motor vehicle fails to respond to such demand pay or file with the court a petition for a judicial hearing with a copy to the lien claimant in accordance with the notice provided pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection or refuses to pay, or if the owner of the abandoned motor vehicle cannot be ascertained, the person removing or storing the abandoned motor vehicle may foreclose such lien. The person asserting such lien may move to foreclose by making an affidavit to a court of competent jurisdiction, on a form prescribed by rule or regulation of the Department

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of Motor Vehicle Safety, showing all facts necessary to constitute such lien and the amount claimed to be due. Such affidavit shall aver that the notice requirements of Code Section 40-11-2 have been complied with, and such affidavit shall also aver that a demand for payment in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection has been made and refused without satisfaction or without a timely filing of a petition for a judicial hearing or that the identity of the owner cannot be ascertained. The person foreclosing shall verify the statement by oath or affirmation and shall affix his or her signature thereto. (B) Regardless of the court in which the affidavit required by this paragraph is filed, the fee for filing such affidavit shall be $10.00 per motor vehicle upon which a lien is asserted; (4)(A) If no timely petition for a hearing has been filed with a court of competent jurisdiction, then, upon Upon such affidavits being filed by the lien claimant pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the lien claimant shall give the clerk or judge of the court the address (if known) of the owner, lessor, lessee, security interest holders, and lienholders of the abandoned vehicle. The clerk or judge of the court shall serve notice upon such owner, lessor, lessee, security interest holders, and lienholders of the abandoned motor vehicle of a right to a hearing to determine if reasonable cause exists to believe that a valid debt exists; that such hearing must be petitioned for within ten days after receipt of such notice; and that, if no petition for such hearing is filed within the time allowed, the lien will conclusively be deemed a valid one and foreclosure thereof allowed.; (B) Any notice required by this paragraph shall be by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery or, if the owner, lessor, lessee, security interest holder, or lienholder is unknown, by posting such notice at the county courthouse in such place where other public notices are posted; (5) If a petition for a probable cause hearing is filed within the time allowed with a court of competent jurisdiction within ten days after delivery of the lien claimants demand, a copy of which demand shall be attached to the petition, the court shall set such a hearing within ten days of filing of the petition. If, at the hearing, the court determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a valid debt exists, then the person asserting the lien shall retain possession of the motor vehicle or the court shall obtain possession of the motor vehicle, as ordered by the court. The owner-debtor may obtain possession of the motor vehicle by giving bond and security in the amount determined to be probably due and costs of the action; (6) Within five days of the probable cause hearing, a party defendant must petition the court for a full hearing on the validity of the debt if a further determination of the validity of the debt is desired. If no such petition is filed, the lien for the amount determined reasonably due shall conclusively be deemed a valid one and foreclosure thereof allowed. If such a petition is filed, the court shall set a full hearing thereon within 15 days of the filing of the petition. Upon the filing of such petition by a party defendant an owner, neither the prosecuting lienholder lien claimant nor the court may sell the motor vehicle, although possession of the motor vehicle may be retained

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by the lien claimant or obtained by the court in accordance with the order of the court which sets the date for the hearing; (7) If, after a full hearing, the court finds that a valid debt exists, then the court shall authorize foreclosure upon and sale of the motor vehicle subject to the lien to satisfy the debt if such debt is not otherwise immediately paid; (8) If the court finds the actions of the person asserting the lien in retaining possession of the motor vehicle were not taken in good faith, then the court, in its discretion, may award damages to the owner, any party which has been deprived of the rightful use of the vehicle, or the lessee due to the deprivation of the use of the motor vehicle; and (9) If an affidavit meeting the requirements of paragraph (3) of this subsection is filed and no petition for a hearing is timely filed, or if, after a full hearing, the court determines that a valid debt exists, the court shall issue an order authorizing the sale of such motor vehicle. However, the holder of a security interest in or a lien on the vehicle, other than the holder of a lien created by Code Section 40-11-4, shall have the right, in the order of priority of such security interest or lien, to pay the debt and court costs. If the holder of a security interest or lien does so pay the debt and court costs, he or she shall have the right to possession of the vehicle, and his or her security interest in or lien on such vehicle shall be increased by the amount so paid. A court order shall be issued to this effect, and in this instance there shall not be a sale of the vehicle."
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 38, 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James
Johnson

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes

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Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean
Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt N Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 3.

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

HB 1205. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Smyre of the 136th and others:

A BILL to amend Subpart 5A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to North Georgia College Military Scholarships, so as to change the manner in which the remainder of abandoned scholarships is awarded; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 4th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N

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Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

E Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

HB 1350. By Representatives Channell of the 111th, Childers of the 13th, Coleman of the 142nd, Parrish of the 144th and Henson of the 65th:

A BILL to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to award grants, as funds become available, to rural hospitals for public health purposes; to provide for the Department of Community Health to promulgate rules and regulations for effective administration of such grants; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 4th.

Senator Hill of the 4th offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 1350 by striking line 5 of page 1 and inserting in its place the following:
"provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes."

By inserting between lines 1 and 2 of page 3 the following: "This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 35, nays 0, and the Hill 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

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

HB 1422. By Representatives Sims of the 167th and Smith of the 169th:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil and water conservation districts, so as to change certain provisions relating to the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission and its chairman, quorum, compensation, surety bonds, records, and audits; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Gillis of the 20th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott

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Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 0.

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

HB 1083. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Hudgens of the 24th, Heard of the 89th and Wix of the 33rd:

A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to athletic trainers, so as to change the provisions relating to licensing, licenses, and requirements for licenses; to change the provisions relating to qualifications for applicants; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Harbison of the 15th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Burton

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr

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Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort
Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

E James Johnson
Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen
Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 0.

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

HB 487. By Representatives Buckner of the 95th, Randall of the 127th, Crawford of the 129th, Coleman of the 142nd, Barnes of the 97th and others:

A BILL to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to change references to the Department of Archives and History to the Division of Archives and History; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Starr of the 44th.

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

On the passage of the bill, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht
Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan
Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D

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Y Dean Fort
Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0.

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

HB 1210. By Representatives Sinkfield of the 57th, Taylor of the 134th, Hugley of the 133rd, Anderson of the 116th, Smith of the 19th and others:

A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to permit licensed child-caring and child-placing agencies and court appointed independent investigators with responsibility for placing children in homes for foster care or adoption access to records of child abuse; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Tate of the 38th.

Senator Tate of the 38th offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 1210 by inserting on line 6 of page 1 after the word and symbol "matters;"
the following: "to provide for an effective date;".

By inserting between lines 18 and 19 of page 1 the following: "This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3."

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 31, nays 0, and the Tate 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

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Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill
Hooks Y Jackson E James
Johnson Y Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Stephens Y Stokes Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Thompson Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 0.

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

HB 210. By Representatives McBee of the 88th, Cummings of the 27th, Purcell of the 147th, Taylor of the 134th, Coleman of the 80th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide conditions pursuant to which a retired member of such retirement system may return to service and maintain his or her benefits; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Marable of the 52nd.

The following Fiscal Notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

February 9, 2002

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The Honorable Bill Cummings House Retirement Committee State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 210 (LC 21 6832S) Teachers Retirement System
Dear Chairman Cummings:
This bill would allow, under certain circumstances, retired members of the Teachers Retirement System to continue receiving retirement benefits if they return to service as a `classroom teacher.' For the purposes of this legislation, the term `classroom teacher' is defined as a certified teacher of grades prekindergarten through 12 employed by the public schools who has as his or her primary responsibility the academic instruction of students in a classroom, a certified public school librarian, or a certified school counselor. In order to continue receiving benefits, the member must have retired with at least 30 years of creditable service or after attaining the age of 60 years, and must be retired on or before December 31, 2001. This legislation would require the local school system to diligently attempt to hire a qualified teacher prior to establishing a teaching contract with a retired teacher. In addition, this legislation limits the number of retired teachers that may be employed by a local school system. Persons affected by this legislation may only return to service for a maximum of five years, and no further creditable service shall be obtained as a result of such employment. The provisions included in this legislation shall be automatically repealed on July 1, 2008.
This legislation would not result in any additional cost to the State. As written, this legislation would only affect members of the Teachers Retirement System who have already retired and are currently receiving benefits. Therefore, this legislation would not result in any increase in the amount of benefits paid out by the Teachers Retirement System. There would be no increase in the unfunded actuarial accrued liability or the employer contribution rate as a result of this legislation.
The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which

will result from the bill.

$

0

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(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$

0

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued

liability created by this bill would be amortized.

N/A

(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result from

the bill.

$

0

(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.

9.24%

(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 4720-10).

9.24%

(7) The dollar amount of the increase in the annual employer contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement system in an actuarially sound condition.

$

0

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
February 11, 2002

The Honorable Bill Cummings State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 210 (Substitute) (LC 21 6832S)

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Dear Representative Cummings:
This bill would amend provisions relating to retirement allowances for members of the Teachers Retirement System. Specifically, this bill would allow, under certain circumstances, retired members to continue receiving retirement benefits if they return to service as a `classroom teacher.' The term `classroom teacher' is defined as a certified teacher of grades prekindergarten through 12 employed by the public schools who has as his or her primary responsibility the academic instruction of students in a classroom, a certified public school librarian, or a certified school counselor. In order to continue receiving benefits, the member must have retired with at least 30 years of creditable service or after attaining the age of 60 years, and must be retired on or before December 31, 2001. This legislation would require the local school system to diligently attempt to hire a qualified teacher prior to establishing a teaching contract with a retired teacher. In addition, this legislation limits the number of retired teachers that may be employed by a local school system. Persons affected by this legislation may only return to service for a maximum of five years, and no further creditable service shall be obtained as a result of such employment. The provisions included in this legislation shall be automatically repealed on July 1, 2008.
This is to certify that the changes made in this substitute retirement bill are a reduction in cost amendment as defined in the Public Retirement System Standards Law. The actuarial investigation and the State Auditor's Summary for House Bill 210, as amended, are attached.
Sincerely,
/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

Senator Marable of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 210 by striking lines 26 through 33 of page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(1) 'Classroom teacher' means a certified teacher of grades prekindergarten through 12 employed by the public schools who has as his or her primary responsibility the academic instruction of students in a classroom. (2) 'Improvement specialist' means a certified teacher employed by a regional educational service agency as defined in Code Section 20-2-270 for the purpose of implementing an improvement plan or strategy at a qualified school. (3) 'Qualified school' means a school identified by the State Board of Education prior to the beginning of each school year:

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(A) For the school years beginning in the years 2002 and 2003, as a school needing improvement that fails for two or more consecutive years to make adequate yearly progress pursuant to Title 1, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Public Law 107-110; (B) For the school years beginning in 2002 and 2003, as having 50 percent or more of its students failing to meet the standard that should be achieved by students in any subject area at any grade level as designated by the Office of Education Accountability in Code Section 20-14-31; or (C) For school years beginning after 2003, as having received a grade of D or F on student performance for the absolute student achievement standard or on progress on improved student achievement as determined by the Office of Education Accountability based on the indicators adopted under Code Section 20-14-33 or as otherwise recommended by the office as part of an improvement strategy for the school in whole or in part under Code Section 20-14-41. (3) 'Retired teacher' means a member of this retirement system who was retired on"
By striking lines 1 through 13 of page 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(b)(1) A local school system may employ a retired teacher as a full-time classroom teacher in a qualified school and such person shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section if the State Board of Education certifies to the board of trustees that the local school system is employing the retired teacher in a qualified school. (2) A regional educational service agency established pursuant to Code Section 20-2270 may employ a retired teacher as an improvement specialist in a qualified school and such person shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section if the State Board of Education certifies to the board of trustees that the local school system is employing the retired teacher in a qualified school."
By striking line 28 of page 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "and experience. Teachers paid under this Code section shall be reported to the state at the certificate and experience level at which the teacher is assigned. No state funds for health insurance shall be earned for the requested state salary amount."

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:
Department of Audits and Accounts 254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
April 1, 2002

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The Honorable Richard O. Marable State Senator State Capitol, Room 420-C Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Senator Marable:

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 210 (LC 21 6832S) As Amended (AM 21 2025)

As amended, this bill would allow retired members of the Teachers Retirement System to continue receiving retirement benefits if they return to service as a `classroom teacher' or an `improvement specialist' in a `qualified school.' This bill defines these terms as follows:

Classroom Teacher: A certified teacher of grades prekindergarten through 12 employed by the public schools who has as his or her primary responsibility the academic instruction of students in a classroom;

Improvement Specialist: A certified teacher employed by a regional educational service agency for the purpose of implementing an improvement plan or strategy at a qualified school.

Qualified School: A school identified by the State Board of Education that fails to meet certain achievement standards as established by the legislation.

If this legislation is enacted, members who retired on or before December 31, 2001 with at least 30 years of creditable service or after attaining 60 years of age would be eligible to continue receiving benefits if they return to work under the provisions of this bill. However, retired persons may only return to service for a maximum of five years and may not receive any additional creditable service as a result of such employment. This legislation also limits the number of retired teachers that may be employed by a local school system. The provisions included in this legislation shall be automatically repealed on July 1, 2008.

This is to certify that the changes made in this amendment are nonfiscal amendments as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law. The actuarial investigation and the State Auditor's Summary previously prepared for House Bill 210 (LC 21 6832S) would apply to this amendment.

Sincerely,

/s/ Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean N Fort N Gillis E Gingrey
Golden N Guhl

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James
Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens
Stokes Tanksley N Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 27, nays 15, and the Marable 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, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen
Brown Y Brush N Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James
Johnson Y Kemp

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith
Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley

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Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey
Golden Y Guhl

Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N E Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 1.

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

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:

HB 1002. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Coleman of the 142nd, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th and Smith of the 175th:

A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003; and for other purposes.

Senator Hooks of the 14th moved that the Senate insist on its substitute to HB 1002.

On the motion, there were no objections, the motion prevailed; and the Senate insisted on its substitute to HB 1002.

Senator Hooks of the 14th moved that the Senate adhere to its substitute to HB 1002 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.

On the motion, there were no objections, the motion prevailed; and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Hooks of the 14th, Starr of the 44th and Dean of the 31st.

Senator Dean of the 31st moved that the Senate adjourn, pursuant to SR 983, until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2002.

On the motion, Senator Balfour of the 9th, called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan
Scott

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N Burton N Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts
Dean Y Fort Y Gillis E Gingrey
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E Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson E James
Johnson Y Kemp
Ladd N Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes
Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D N Thomas,N E Thomas,R
Thompson Walker Williams

On the motion to adjourn, the yeas were 20, nays 19; the motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 9:49 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, April 9, 2002
Thirty-eighth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Marable of the 52nd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

The President asked if there was objection to dispensing with the reading of the Journal.

Senator Johnson of the 1st objected.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the reading of the Journal be dispensed with.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved the previous question.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley
Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R
Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 27, nays 24; the motion prevailed, and the previous question was ordered.

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On the motion to dispense with the reading of the Journal, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty
Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 24; the motion prevailed, and the Senate dispensed with the reading of the Journal.

Senator Jackson of the 50th introduced former Governor S. Ernest Vandiver, commended by SR 945, adopted previously.

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

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 276.

By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Hecht of the 34th and Lee of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecuting attorneys, so as to change the procedures relating to the appointment of a substitute for a

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SB 330. SB 399. SB 425.

district attorney or solicitor-general who is disqualified from engaging in a prosecution; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Hecht of the 34th and Starr of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of local governments as to air facilities, so as to provide that law enforcement officers of counties containing an airport or landing strip controlled by another political subdivision shall have jurisdiction within such facility for the purpose of acquiring, establishing, developing, operating, maintaining, or controlling airports or landing fields; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to carry certain items to a public gathering; to change a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to provide that animal shelters shall be subject to regulation by certain applicable local zoning and animal control ordinances; to amend Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations as nuisances, so as to provide that agricultural operations that breed or keep dogs shall be subject to regulation by applicable local zoning and animal control regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Hill of the 4th, Golden of the 8th, Hamrick of the 30th and Burton of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990," so as to revise definitions; to change a provision relating to educational institutions exempt from the Act, to increase the number of members of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, and to change the number of members required to call a meeting or to take official action; to provide that the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund shall be named as a beneficiary of surety

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bonds filed by nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions; to increase the amount of the surety bond required for certain institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 438.

By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-22-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund, so as to provide for an allocation of certain funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 465.

By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Tanksley of the 32nd and Stokes of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to authorize the Georgia Student Finance Authority to establish and administer education loan forgiveness programs for attorneys working in the area of public interest; to provide for legislative findings; to establish a nonprofit corporation to administer the fund for the programs; to provide an additional purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 119. By Senators Walker of the 22nd and Hill of the 4th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists Licensing Law," so as to provide for the licensing of mental health therapists and associate mental health therapists; to change the provisions relating to the short title, legislative purpose, and definitions; to change the provisions relating to the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists, and standards committees thereof; to change the provisions prohibiting the unlicensed practice of specialties and the use of certain titles and change the exceptions to such prohibitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 353.
SB 368. SB 370. SB 385.

By Senators Cheeks of the 23rd, Cagle of the 49th, Crotts of the 17th and Stokes of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia," so as to include objectives of the chapter for entities under the supervision of the Department of Banking and Finance that are not financial institutions; to change the restrictions on investments by certain employees of the department; to specify the restrictions on the receipt of gifts and business activities by certain employees of the department; to authorize the department to collect certain fees by electronic deductions; to authorize the department to share certain information with federal or state regulatory agencies; to specify the types of hearings available to a party; to provide for certain types of stock and securities transactions by banks; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Smith of the 25th, Marable of the 52nd, Jackson of the 50th, Ragan of the 11th, Streat of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-212.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons receiving certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, so as to clarify that the 10 percent increase in state salary applies to each year the person holds the certification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Streat of the 19th, James of the 35th and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Dead Animal Disposal Act," so as to change the definition of dead animals that are subject to such chapter; to prohibit certain conduct; to change the provisions relating to the disposal of dead animals and the requirement related thereto; to regulate the hauling or transportation of dead animals; to provide for permits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to animals, so as to require persons caring for animals to report certain diseases caused by bioterrorism

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to the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Human Resources; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency management; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act;" to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 414.

By Senators Hill of the 4th, Thomas of the 10th and Ragan of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise certain definitions; to repeal certain provisions of law regarding vote recorders; to provide for the Secretary of State to provide by rule and regulation for certain instructions for ballots and voting equipment; to provide that the state shall provide a uniform system of direct recording electronic voting equipment for use by counties in the state by 2004; to provide for municipalities to acquire such systems and counties to acquire additional such equipment; to provide for use of bonds for acquiring such systems; to provide for provisional ballots; to provide for the method of voting and counting such ballots; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

HR 1118. By Representatives Graves of the 125th, Parrish of the 144th, Parham of the 122nd, Twiggs of the 8th and Stephens of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION strongly urging the United States Congress to adopt legislation requiring the Medicare program to cover the cost of all oral anticancer drugs; and for other purposes.

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HR 1324. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, McBee of the 88th and Mobley of the 69th:

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to restore funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at the $110 million level in the fiscal year 2003 federal budget; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following Bills of the House:

HB 360.

By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Reece of the 11th, Smith of the 103rd, Mueller of the 152nd, Barnard of the 154th and others:

A BILL to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for voluntary relinquishment of a newborn under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 1220. By Representatives Stallings of the 100th, Parrish of the 144th, Harbin of the 113th, Lord of the 121st, Ray of the 128th and others:

A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securities, so as to regulate viatical investments; to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to define certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to securities exempt from registration; and for other purposes.

Senator Scott of the 36th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Cecil Bennett.

Senator Price of the 56th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in dispensing with the reading of the Journal.

The President ruled the motion out of order.

Senator Price of the 56th asked unanimous consent that the Senate reconsider its action in passing the following bill of the House:

HB 1791. By Representatives Scheid of the 17th, Grasse of the 16th and Pinholster of the 15th:

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 the salary system, so as to provide for a change in the salary of the clerk of the

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superior court, the judge of the probate court, and the judge of the magistrate court of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and the Senate reconsidered its action in passing HB 1791, and the bill was placed on the Senate Local Contested Calendar for today.

Senator Johnson of the 1st moved that the Senate adjourn until April 10, 2002.

Senator Price of the 56th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend the motion to adjourn to "April 10, 2002, at 1:00 p.m."

Senator Cagle of the 49th offered the following amendment #2:

Amend the motion to adjourn until Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at 8:00 a.m.

Senator Paul of the 40th offered the following amendment #3:

Amend the motion to adjourn by substituting the time and date of adjournment to April 12, 2002 at 10:00 a.m.

The President ruled that, pursuant to Senate Rule 141, the amendments #1, #2 and #3 were dilatory and thus out of order.

On the motion to adjourn, Senator Walker of the 22nd moved the previous question, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley
Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N
Thomas,R Y Thompson

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N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 29, nays 22; the motion prevailed, and the previous question was ordered.

On the motion to adjourn, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd N Lamutt N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N Y Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the motion to adjourn, the yeas were 23, nays 31, and the motion was lost.

The Journal was confirmed.

The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:

HB 1700. By Representative Smith of the 91st:

A BILL to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Newton County, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.

Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1703. By Representative Smith of the 91st:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Newton County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1760. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd and Forster of the 3rd:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Fort Oglethorpe, so as to abolish the office of city manager; to provide that the office of mayor shall be a full-time position; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to make conforming amendments to the charter; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1769. By Representatives Roberts of the 162nd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to comprehensively revise an Act creating the Chehaw Park Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1815. By Representatives Cummings of the 27th and Murphy of the 18th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new Board of Education for Polk County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1816. By Representative Holland of the 157th: A BILL to create the State Court of Turner County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1817. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Turner County, so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1818. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Turner County, so as to reapportion the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1819. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court, and the Tax Commissioner of Turner County," so as to provide a salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Turner County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1820. By Representative Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Cochran, so as to change the corporate limits of such city by annexing certain territory in Bleckley County into such city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1821. By Representative Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to amend an Act reconstituting the board of education of Telfair County, so as to redistrict the board of education of Telfair County; to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1822. By Representative Coleman of the 142nd:
A BILL to annex certain territory to the City of Eastman and thereby change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1823. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th and Williams of the 5th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Varnell, so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1824. By Representatives Hammontree of the 4th and Williams of the 5th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Whitfield County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1825. By Representative Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Pike County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a five-year phase-in period for certain residents of that county who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
HB 1826. By Representative Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

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HB 1827. By Representative Crawford of the 129th:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from all Pike County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who are totally disabled and whose annual net income does not exceed $12,000.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HB 1828. By Representative Shanahan of the 10th:
A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Resaca, so as to change certain provisions regarding terms and qualifications for office; to repeal certain provisions regarding the mayor's status as chief executive officer; to repeal certain provisions regarding the mayor's powers with respect to ordinances; to change certain provisions regarding a quorum and voting; and for other purposes.
Referred to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

HR 1118. By Representatives Graves of the 125th, Parrish of the 144th, Parham of the 122nd, Twiggs of the 8th and Stephens of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION strongly urging the United States Congress to adopt legislation requiring the Medicare program to cover the cost of all oral anticancer drugs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.

HR 1324. By Representatives Porter of the 143rd, McBee of the 88th and Mobley of the 69th:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to restore funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at the $110 million level in the fiscal year 2003 federal budget; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Rules Committee.

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The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

The Education Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1200 HB 1208 HB 1280

Do Pass by Substitute

HB 1342 Do Pass by Substitute

Do Pass

HB 1493 Do Pass as Amended

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted,

Senator Marable of the 52nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Ethics Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 116 HB 436 HB 1090

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1120 Do Pass HB 1335 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Meyer von Bremen of the 12th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Finance and Public Utilities Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 118 HB 1180 HB 1217 HB 1244 HB 1278 HB 1288 HB 1295 HB 1321 HB 1389

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

HB 1391 HB 1418 HB 1444 HB 1519 HB 1521 HB 1636 HR 140 HR 364

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Dean of the 31st District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Insurance and Labor Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 24 HB 233

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass

HB 967 Do Pass HB 1157 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Brown of the 26th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 410 HB 1224

Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Kemp of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Public Safety Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1054 Do Pass HB 1255 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Bowen of the 13th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Retirement Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 38

Do Pass

HB 1345 Do Pass

HB 1584 Do Pass HR 1372 Do Pass as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Senator Fort of the 39th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The State and Local Governmental Operations Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 623 HB 627 HB 878 HB 1435 HB 1472 HB 1525 HB 1542 HB 1590 HB 1639 HB 1663 HB 1690 HB 1722 HB 1783 HB 1784

Do Pass as Ame nded Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1785 HB 1798 HB 1804 HB 1805 HB 1807 HB 1811 HB 1812 HB 1813 HB 1814 SB 454 SB 456 SB 571 SB 572 SB 573 SB 574

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thomas of the 10th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Transportation Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 1343 Do Pass by Substitute HR 1348 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Starr of the 44th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

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HB 1438 HB 1656 HR 1178

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Harbison of the 15th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 1054 HB 1090 HB 1120 HB 1157 HB 116 HB 118 HB 1180 HB 1200 HB 1208

HB 1217 HB 1224 HB 1244 HB 1255 HB 1278 HB 1280 HB 1288 HB 1295 HB 1321

HB 1335 HB 1342 HB 1343 HB 1345 HB 1389 HB 1391 HB 1418 HB 1435 HB 1438

HB 1444 HB 1493 HB 1519 HB 1521 HB 1525 HB 1584 HB 1590 HB 1636 HB 1656

HB 24 HB 38 HB 627 HB 878 HB 967 HR 1178 HR 1348 HR 1372 HR 140

HR 364

The roll was called and the following Senators answered to their names:

Balfour Beatty Blitch Bowen Brown Brush Burton Butler Cable Cagle Cheeks Crotts Dean Gillis Gingrey Golden Guhl Haines

Hamrick Harbison Harp Hecht Hill Hooks Jackson James Johnson Kemp Ladd Lamutt Marable Moore Mullis M V Bremen Paul

Polak Price Ragan Scott Seabaugh Shafer Smith Starr Stephens Stokes Tanksley Thomas,D Thomas,N Thomas,R Thompson Walker Williams

Those not answering were:

Fort

Lee

Tate

Vacancy, 19th

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Senator Tate was off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Senator James of the 35th introduced the chaplain of the day, Bishop Earl Paulk of Decatur, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Cagle of the 49th moved the Senate stand in recess until 3:00 p.m.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty
Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler
Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden
Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp
Ladd Y Lamutt
Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley
Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N Y Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 21, nays 28, and the motion to recess was lost.

Senator Hamrick of the 30th introduced Harvey Copeland, commended by SR 8 EX2, adopted previously.

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The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:
HB 1797. By Representatives Reed of the 52nd, Stanley of the 50th, Stanley of the 49th, Brooks of the 54th, Mobley of the 69th and others:
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for certain residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and whose annual household income does not exceed $39,000.00; and for other purposes.

HB 1829. By Representative Smith of the 91st:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Madison, so as to change the descriptions of election districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1830. By Representative Twiggs of the 8th:
A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Dillard, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 1831. By Representative Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Colquitt, so as to change the provision for filling of vacancies in the office of mayor or councilmember; to provide for qualifications for the city manager; and for other purposes.
HB 1832. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Ashburn," so as to provide for the terms of office of the mayor and councilpersons; and for other purposes.

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HB 1833. By Representative Holland of the 157th:
A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish a City Court in the City of Sylvester, County of Worth," such court now known as the State Court of Worth County, so as to provide for jurisdiction of such court; and for other purposes.
HB 1835. By Representatives Lunsford of the 109th, Cash of the 108th and Sanders of the 107th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Henry County, so as to provide that the solicitor-general of said court shall be a full-time position; to change certain provisions regarding the compensation of the solicitorgeneral; and for other purposes.
HB 1836. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd and Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Walker County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual incomes not exceeding $20,000.00 and who are 70 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to repeal an Act providing a homestead exemption from Walker County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; and for other purposes.
HB 1837. By Representatives Mangham of the 75th, Drenner of the 66th, Sailor of the 71st, Watson of the 70th, Teper of the 61st and others:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, so as to add a judge to said court; to provide for the appointment, election, and term of office of the additional judge and successors to the judge; and for other purposes.
HB 1838. By Representatives Snow of the 2nd and Joyce of the 1st:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Walker County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $20,000.00 and who are 75 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability;

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to repeal an Act providing a homestead exemption from Walker County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; and for other purposes.
HB 1839. By Representative Byrd of the 170th:
A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Jeff Davis County, so as to change the description of the education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1840. By Representative Byrd of the 170th:
A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.
HB 1841. By Representative Channell of the 111th:
A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Greene County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
SB 525. By Senator Ladd of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of community improvement districts in DeKalb County, approved April 19, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4786), so as to extend the time for the creation of community improvement districts under the Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 564. By Senator Guhl of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Walton County, approved April 4, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2974), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 567. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Soperton, approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4212), as amended, so as to change the description of the council districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 570. By Senator Bowen of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Lilly; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers relative to the office of mayor; to provide for the submission of this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1975; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:
SB 557. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal certain provisions authorizing election on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 563. By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Bowen of the 13th and Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Joint Recreation Authority of Brooks, Colquitt, Grady, Mitchell, and Thomas Counties and to authorize such authority to acquire, own, operate, manage, construct, equip, maintain, modify, improve, expand, and operate sports, cultural, and recreational facilities and areas of all kinds and descriptions; to provide for the validation of revenue bonds and supporting agreements pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law"; to grant to the authority sovereign immunity; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions to which the authority shall be a party; to provide for construction of this Act; to provide for conveyance of property upon dissolution; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 917.

By Representatives Willard of the 44th, Benfield of the 67th and Martin of the 47th:

A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardians of minors, so as to enact the "Standby Guardianship Act"; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 585.

By Representatives Parham of the 122nd, Graves of the 125th, West of the 101st, Coleman of the 142nd, Childers of the 13th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to provide for the licensing and inspection of pharmacy benefit managers; and for other purposes.

HB 696. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd and Jenkins of the 110th:

A BILL to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exceptions from the requirements of disclosure of public records, so as to provide an exception with respect to public records of an emergency "911" system containing information which would reveal the name, address, or telephone number of a person placing a call to a

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public safety answering point, which information may be redacted from such records; and for other purposes.
HB 1405. By Representatives Birdsong of the 123rd, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 141st, Skipper of the 137th, Buck of the 135th and others:
A BILL to amend Code Section 38-2-279 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of organized militia or reserve forces, so as to authorize a salary differential for citizen soldiers who are public officers or employees; and for other purposes.
HB 1433. By Representative Amerson of the 7th:
A BILL to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to authorize counties and municipalities in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is lawful for consumption on the premises to permit and regulate the Sunday sale of malt beverages and wine for consumption on the premises in certain licensed establishments if approved by referendum; and for other purposes.
HB 1441. By Representatives Smith of the 175th, Turnquest of the 73rd and Dukes of the 161st:
A BILL to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding assignment of corporate income tax credits; to provide for state insurance premium tax credits with respect to certified capital companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position in substituting the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 328. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6337), and an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4490), so as to change provisions relating to education

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districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1154. By Representative Floyd of the 138th:
A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources, so as to redesignate certain provisions of said article; to provide that county governing authorities may by ordinance require notice of certain timber harvesting operations; to prescribe the content of such notice and related procedures; to provide penalties for violations; to prohibit local governing authorities from imposing other notice, bond, or permit requirements for timber harvesting or forest products hauling operations; to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change certain provisions relating to powers of counties; to change certain provisions relating to powers of municipalities; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment, as amended by the House, to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1350. By Representatives Channell of the 111th, Childers of the 13th, Coleman of the 142nd, Parrish of the 144th and Henson of the 65th:
A BILL to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to award grants, as funds become available, to rural hospitals for public health purposes; to provide for the Department of Community Health to promulgate rules and regulations for effective administration of such grants; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

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HB 1303. By Representatives Houston of the 166th, Boggs of the 168th, Hudson of the 156th, Coleman of the 142nd, Westmoreland of the 104th and others:

A BILL to amend Article 22A of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to marine manufacturers, so as to change certain provisions relating to termination of contractual relationship between dealer and manufacturer; to change certain provisions relating to application of said article; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1062. By Representatives Barnes of the 97th, Dodson of the 94th, Seay of the 93rd, Wix of the 33rd and Buckner of the 95th:

A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to add a nonmerger provision for the offense of cruelty to children in the second degree; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 62.

By Senators Ragan of the 11th, Fort of the 39th, Ladd of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, Gingrey of the 37th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-96 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prior service credit in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and related matters, so as to provide for creditable service for terms of military service begun when the military draft was in effect; to provide for the payment of an employee contribution with interest; to provide a time period for making application; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 460. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Harbison of the 15th and Polak of the 42nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Veterans Cemetery, so as to provide that the Department of Veterans Service may establish, operate, and maintain additional Georgia veterans cemeteries in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 978. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Cagle of the 49th and Price of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending Marinel Thrasher Wood; and for other purposes.
SR 979. By Senator Polak of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION commending William B. Duncan; and for other purposes.
SR 980. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Ruth King Stanford; and for other purposes.
SR 981. By Senator Ragan of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Wessie Connell; and for other purposes.
SR 982. By Senator James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the American Clergy Leadership Conference and the "Stand for Family, Save the Nation" Rally and Marriage Blessing; and for other purposes.
SR 984. By Senators Lee of the 29th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Coy L. Hodges; and for other purposes.
SR 985. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Earl George Odom; and for other purposes.
SR 986. By Senator Jackson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Central Heights Christian School Eagles girls basketball team; and for other purposes.
Senator Hamrick of the 30th moved that the following bill be withdrawn from the Natural Resources Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:

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HB 1651. By Representatives Snelling of the 99th and Hembree of the 98th:
A BILL to amend the "Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority Act," so as to provide for the membership of the board of directors of the authority and quorum; to establish certain definitions; to provide for the issuance of such debt instruments as are permitted by law; to establish the power of the authority to enter intergovernmental agreements; and for other purposes.
On the motion, there were no objections; the motion prevailed, and HB 1651 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

Senator Gingrey of the 37th moved that the following bill be withdrawn from the Reapportionment Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:

HB 1141. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Wiles of the 34th, Franklin of the 39th, Parsons of the 40th, Kaye of the 37th and others:

A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd objected.

On the motion to withdraw and commit, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch N Bowen N Brown
Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D

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N Dean Fort
N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 24, nays 28; the motion lost.

Senator Price of the 56th moved that the following bill be withdrawn from the Reapportionment Committee and committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee:

HB 1071. By Representatives Bannister of the 77th, Coleman of the 80th, Squires of the 78th, Callaway of the 81st, Mills of the 21st and others:

A BILL to amend an Act relating to the education districts for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, so as to change the provisions relating to education districts for the board; and for other purposes.

On the motion, there were no objections; the motion prevailed, and HB 1071 was committed to the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.

Senator Paul of the 40th moved that the following bill be withdrawn from the Transportation Committee and committed to the Rules Committee:

HB 1284. By Representatives Smith of the 169th, Mosley of the 171st, Smith of the 12th, Byrd of the 170th, Lane of the 146th and others:

A BILL to amend Code Section 32-4-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of the Developmental Highway System, so as to change the description of road corridors included within such system; and for other purposes.

On the motion, there were no objections; the motion prevailed, and HB 1284 was committed to the Rules Committee.

Senator Guhl of the 45th moved that the following bill be withdrawn from the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee and committed to the Committee of the Whole Senate.

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SB 402. By Senators Guhl of the 45th and Scott of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 21 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a brief period of quiet reflection, so as to clarify that the daily moment of quiet reflection in public schools shall accommodate students who wish to exercise their freedom of religion to engage in silent prayer or meditation; to provide for legislative findings; to provide that students may reflect on an inspirational poem or reading, pray silently, or meditate during the moment of quiet reflection; to change a provision relating to student-initiated voluntary school prayer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President ruled the motion out of order.
Senator Johnson of the 1st moved that the following bill be withdrawn from the Finance and Public Utilities Committee and committed to the Rules Committee:
HB 1278. By Representatives Mueller of the 152nd, Day of the 153rd and Stephens of the 150th:
A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of tax assessors, so as to change provisions relating to removal of members of such boards; to broaden the grounds for removal so that a member of the board of tax assessors may be removed by the county governing authority for any due cause shown; and for other purposes.
On the motion, there were no objections; the motion prevailed, and HB 1278 was committed to the Rules Committee.
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th moved that the following bill be withdrawn from the Insurance and Labor Committee and committed to the Rules Committee:
HB 967. By Representative Teper of the 61st:
A BILL to amend Code Section 34-8-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definition of employment for purposes of unemployment compensation, so as to exempt services performed by an individual who is employed by corporation which such individual wholly owns and which employs no other individuals; and for other purposes.
On the motion, there were no objections; the motion prevailed, and HB 967 was committed to the Rules Committee.

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Senator Johnson of the 1st moved that the following bill be withdrawn from the Finance and Public Utilities Committee and committed to the Rules Committee:

HB 1261. By Representatives Bridges of the 9th, Snow of the 2nd, Benfield of the 67th, Everett of the 163rd and Twiggs of the 8th:

A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle registration and licensing generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to display of license plates; and for other purposes.

On the motion, there were no objections; the motion prevailed, and HB 1261 was committed to the Rules Committee.

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

April 9, 2002 Thirty-eighth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

SB 571

Hecht of the 34th Hamrick of the 30th LITHIA SPRINGS, CITY OF

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing a new charter for the City of Lithia Springs, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4842), as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 572

Walker of the 22nd Cheeks of the 23rd AUGUSTA, CITY OF/RICHMOND COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to voting members of the commission; to change the provisions relating to the powers and

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duties of the mayor; to provide for the veto of ordinances, resolutions, and other actions of the commission; to provide for the overriding of vetoes; to provide for practices and procedures; to change the provisions relating to the mayor pro tempore and the selection, powers, and duties thereof; to change the provisions relating to committees and the appointment and service of members thereof; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. (SUBSTITUTE)
Shafer of the 48th Cagle of the 49th FORSYTH COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4551), so as to change the compensation and per diem expense allowance of the chairperson and members of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Butler of the 55th PINE LAKE, CITY OF
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pine Lake; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for administrative affairs and responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Burton of the 5th Thomas, N. of the 10th Ladd of the 41st Polak of the 42nd Stokes of the 43rd

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Butler of the 55th DEKALB COUNTY
A BILL to provide that the tax commissioner of DeKalb County shall retain a specified percentage of educational funds collected by said officer and remit the same to the governing authority of DeKalb County to reimburse the county for the cost of collecting school taxes; and for other purposes. (AMENDMENT)
Pursuant to Senate Rule 113, Senator Ladd of the 41st filed the following objection:
As provided in Senate Rule 113, we, the undersigned Senators, hereby file an objection to HB 623 which is on the Local Consent Calendar for today, and hereby request that it be moved to the Senate Local Contested Calendar.
/s/ Ladd of the 41st /s/ Johnson of the 1st /s/ Price of the 56th Date: April 8, 2002
Pursuant to Senate Rule 113, HB 623 was placed on the Senate Local Contested Calendar for today.

HB 1472 HB 1542

Jackson of the 50th LUMPKIN COUNTY
A BILL to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Lumpkin County; and for other purposes.
Hamrick of the 30th Hecht of the 34th DOUGLAS COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act known as the "West Georgia Regional Water Authority Act," so as to remove Douglas County as a member county of the West Georgia Regional Water Authority; to change the membership of the authority; to change the provisions relating to quorums; to change the definition of the term "member county"; to change the definition of the term "West Georgia region"; and for other purposes.

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HB 1639

Polak of the 42nd Thomas, N. of the 10th CHAMBLEE, CITY OF

A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, so as to change the election districts to provide for two at-large districts and three numbered districts; to define the boundaries of the three numbered districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1663

Harbison of the 15th Harp of the 16th COLUMBUS, CITY OF

A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the countywide government of Columbus, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 113, Senator Harp of the 16th filed the following objection:

As provided in Senate Rule 113, we, the undersigned Senators, hereby file an objection to HB 1663 which is on the Local Consent Calendar for today, and hereby request that it be moved to the Senate Local Contested Calendar.

/s/ Harp of the 16th /s/ Johnson of the 1st /s/ Price of the 56th Date: April 8, 2002

Pursuant to Senate Rule 113, HB 1663 was placed on the Senate Local Contested Calendar for today.

HB 1690

Ragan of the 11th Bowen of the 13th MOULTRIE, CITY OF

A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Moultrie, so as to change the corporate limits of such city by annexing certain territory in Colquitt County into such city; and for other purposes. (SUBSTITUTE)

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HB 1722

Beatty of the 47th NICHOLSON, CITY OF

A BILL to amend an Act to incorporate the town of Nicholson, in the County of Jackson, so as to provide for the powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1783

Burton of the 5th Balfour of the 9th Ladd of the 41st Shafer of the 48th Cagle of the 49th Jackson of the 50th Price of the 56th FORSYTH, HALL, LUMPKIN, HABERSHAM, GWINNETT

A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Lake Sidney Lanier Watershed Governance Council," so as to change certain provisions relating to membership; and for other purposes.

SB 456

Lee of the 29th TROUP COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of Troup County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, the following two local bills relating to homestead exemption require a two-thirds roll-call vote for passage:

HB 1784

Marable of the 52nd ROME, CITY OF

A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain City of Rome ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal

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to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
Marable of the 52nd FLOYD COUNTY
A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption from certain Floyd County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; and for other purposes.
Brush of the 24th LINCOLN COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Lincoln County, so as to provide for compensation for members of the board; and for other purposes.
Lamutt of the 21st Tanksley of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act known as the "South Cobb Development Authority Act," so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of the authority; and for other purposes.
Lee of the 29th MERIWETHER COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the chief magistrate of Meriwether County; to provide for the requirements and procedures of the nonpartisan nomination and election; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the authority for this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Thompson of the 33rd Gingrey of the 37th Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY

A BILL to authorize Cobb County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.

HB 1807

Crotts of the 17th HENRY COUNTY

A BILL to amend and restate an Act known as the "Henry County Development Authority Act," so as to substantially revise the laws relating to the Henry County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1811

Mullis of the 53rd DADE COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Dade County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for the composition and membership of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 113, Senator Mullis of the 53rd filed the following objection:

As provided in Senate Rule 113, we, the undersigned Senators, hereby file an objection to HB 1811 which is on the Local Consent Calendar for today, and hereby request that it be moved to the Senate Local Contested Calendar.

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd /s/ Johnson of the 1st /s/ Price of the 56th Date: April 8, 2002

Pursuant to Senate Rule 113, HB 1811 was placed on the Senate Local Contested Calendar for today.

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HB 1812

Beatty of the 47th ELBERT COUNTY

A BILL to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Elbert County for the purpose of determining if a change in the form of government is desired by the people of said county; to provide for the creation of a study committee to determine what changes in the form of government of said county may be appropriate; to provide that the creation of said study committee shall be contingent on the results of the referendum election; and for other purposes.

HB 1813

Williams of the 6th BRANTLEY COUNTY

A BILL to amend an act creating the board of commissioners of Brantley County, so as to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Brantley County for the purpose of ascertaining if a change in the form of government of Brantley County is desired by the people of said county; and for other purposes.

HB 1814

Williams of the 6th BRANTLEY COUNTY

A BILL to amend an Act providing for election of the members of the Board of Education of Brantley County, so as to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in the Brantley County school district for the purpose of ascertaining if a change in the manner of electing the Board of Education of Brantley County is desired by the people of said school district; and for other purposes.

The substitutes to the following bills were put upon their adoption:

*SB 572

The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to SB 572:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, so as to change

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the provisions relating to voting members of the commission; to change the provisions relating to the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for the veto of ordinances, resolutions, and other actions of the commission; to provide for the overriding of vetoes; to provide for practices and procedures; to change the provisions relating to the mayor pro tempore and the selection, powers, and duties thereof; to change the provisions relating to committees and the appointment and service of members thereof; to change the provisions relating to quorums of the commission and voting by the commission; to change provisions relating to the law department; to make recommendations and provisions relating to an administrator and department heads; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(b) All members of the commission other than the mayor shall be full voting members of the commission. The mayor shall be a member of the commission. The mayor shall have a right to vote only to break a tie vote on any matter."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by striking paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(2)(A) The mayor shall have the right to veto ordinances, resolutions, or other actions of the commission. Every ordinance, resolution, or other action of the commission shall be presented by the city clerk to the mayor within three days after its adoption by the commission. (B) The mayor shall within ten days of receipt of an ordinance, resolution, or other action of the commission return it to the city clerk with or without the mayors approval or with the mayors veto. If the ordinance, resolution, or other action of the commission has been approved by the mayor, it shall become law upon its return to the city clerk. If the ordinance, resolution, or other action of the commission is neither approved nor disapproved by the mayor, it shall become law on the fifteenth day after its adoption by the commission. If the ordinance, resolution, or other action of the commission is vetoed by the mayor, the mayor shall submit to the commission through the city clerk a written statement of the reasons for the veto and, unless such veto is overridden as provided herein, such ordinance, resolution, or other action shall not become effective. The city clerk shall record upon the ordinance, resolution, or other action of the commission the date of its delivery to and receipt from the mayor. (C) Ordinances, resolutions, or other actions of the commission that are vetoed by the mayor shall be presented by the city clerk to the commission at its next meeting.

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Should the commission then or at its next general meeting adopt the ordinance, resolution, or other action by an affirmative vote of seven members of the commission, such ordinance, resolution, or other action shall become law."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 4 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(b) There shall be a mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall be a member elected to the commission from Commission District 9 or Commission District 10 and the office of mayor pro tempore shall rotate each two years between the members of the commission elected from such districts. Effective January 1, 2003, the commission member representing Commission District 9 shall be the mayor pro tempore for an initial term ending on December 31, 2003. Effective January 1, 2004, the commission member representing Commission District 10 shall be the mayor pro tempore for a term of two years expiring on December 31, 2005. Thereafter, the office of mayor pro tempore shall rotate biennially between the members of the commission representing Commission District 9 and Commission District 10, each such member shall serve for a term of two years as mayor pro tempore, and the terms of the mayor pro tempore shall begin on the first day of January of each even-numbered year."
SECTION 4. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Section 4 of said Act and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(c) At its first regular meeting in January of 2003 and thereafter in January of each even-numbered year, the commission shall organize itself. All committees shall be created and abolished by the mayor and the number of members of each such committee shall be as directed by the mayor. The mayor pro tempore shall appoint the members to all such committees. The mayor shall not be a voting member of any committee."
SECTION 5. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (c) of Section 5, which subsection provided for the manner of filling a vacancy in the position of elected mayor pro tempore.
SECTION 6. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"SECTION 6. Seven members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of ordinary business, and an affirmative vote of five members shall be required for the

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commission to take action. Any abstention by a member shall be entered as a vote against the matter or proposition unless such member has a conflict of interest in the matter or proposition being considered. Official action of the commission shall be entered upon its minutes. Any member of the commission shall have the right to request a roll-call vote."
SECTION 7. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (e) of Section 13 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(e) The commission may create a law department, to employ one or more full-time attorneys, to employ such clerical assistance as deemed necessary and appropriate, and to supply an office, office equipment, a law library, and such other equipment and supplies as may be necessary. Neither the mayor nor any member of the commission shall seek or receive legal advice or services from any member of the law department or any other attorney retained or employed by the commission on any personal legal matter not related to the duties of his or her office."
SECTION 8. Said Act is further amended by adding to Section 13 a new subsection (i) to read as follows:
"(i) The General Assembly recommends and encourages the commission to take appropriate action to ensure that the position of administrator exists, that the administrator is appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the commission, and that the administrator should report only to the mayor. The General Assembly further recommends and encourages the commission to take appropriate action to ensure that all department heads should have the qualifications and authority to properly administer their respective departments. The General Assembly further recommends that the administrator should also have the authority to hire and fire all Augusta-Richmond County department heads, except for the Augusta attorney, the clerk of the commission, the equal opportunity officer, and the internal auditor, but recommends that any such decision to hire or fire a department head could be overturned upon the affirmative vote of not less than seven members of the commission. The county administrator should be terminated only by a vote of not less than seven members of the commission."
SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2003.
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 47, nays 3, and the committee substitute was adopted.
*HB 1690
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1690:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Moultrie, approved March 3, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 1458), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such city by annexing certain territory in Colquitt County into such city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act providing a new charter for the City of Moultrie, approved March 3, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 1458), as amended, is amended by adding at the end of Section 2 a new undesignated paragraph to read as follows:
"The corporate limits of the City of Moultrie shall also include the following: (1) That portion of Lower Meigs Road beginning at the western edge of the current Moultrie City Limits traveling in a west/southwesterly direction a distance of 1.0 miles to the intersection of Lower Meigs Road with a tributary, (said tributary being 2030 feet southwest of the centerline intersection of Lower Meigs Road and Paul Murphy Road). Lying and situate in LL 336, 355, 356 and 357 of the 8th Land District. (2) That portion of Clubview Drive beginning at the western edge of the current Moultrie City Limits, which originates at the intersection of the western right-of-way of Rails to Trails, traveling in a northwesterly and then a southwesterly direction a distance of 0.65 miles to its intersection with the boundary line between Clubview Subdivision and Wiregrass Subdivision. Lying and situate in LL 354 and 355 of the 8th Land District. (3) That portion of U.S. 319 Bus. (South Main Street) and Georgia Hwy. 33 beginning at the southern edge of the current Moultrie City Limits traveling in a south/southwesterly and then a southeasterly direction a distance of 0.95 miles to a point, (said point being 2628 feet north of the centerline intersection of Georgia Hwy. 33 and Gene McQueen Road). Lying and situate in LL 383 and 400 of the 8th Land District. (4) That portion of U.S. 319 (Georgia Hwy. 35) beginning at the southern edge of the current Moultrie City Limits, which originates 944 feet south of the intersection of

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(now or formerly) CSX Railroad, traveling in a southwesterly direction a distance of 1.72 miles to its intersection with the south right-of-way of Shade Murphy Road. Lying and situate in LL 383, 384, 400 and 401 of the 8th Land District. (5) That portion of U.S. 319 (Georgia Hwy. 35) beginning at the north edge of the current Moultrie City Limits (524 feet south of 26th Avenue S.E.) traveling in a northeasterly and then a northerly direction a distance of 2.17 miles to the south edge of the current Moultrie City Limits (1074 feet south of Magnolia Drive S.E.). Lying and situate in LL 306, 338 and 353 of the 8th Land District. (6) That portion of Industrial Drive beginning at the north edge of the current Moultrie City Limits, which originates at the intersection of (now or formerly) Georgia Northern Railroad, traveling in a northerly direction a distance of 0.95 miles to its intersection with the north right-of-way of Georgia Hwy. 37. Lying and situate in LL 247, 248, 259 and 260 of the 8th Land District. (7) That portion of U.S. 319 Bus.(Georgia Hwy. 33) beginning at the north edge of the current Moultrie City Limits, traveling in a northeasterly direction a distance of 0.79 miles to a point on the existing Moultrie City Limits, said point being 610 feet southwest of the centerline intersection of U.S. 319 Bus.(Georgia Hwy. 33) and U.S. 319 (Georgia Hwy. 35\Georgia Hwy. 133). Lying and situate in LL 216 and 245 of the 8th Land District. (8) That portion of U.S. 319 Bus.(Georgia Hwy. 33) and U.S. Hwy. 319(Georgia Hwy. 35) beginning at the southwesterly right-of-way of U.S. Hwy. 319 (Georgia Hwy. 35 and 133) traveling in a northeasterly direction a distance of 0.10 miles to its intersection with the north right-of-way of Darbyshire Road. Lying and situate in LL 245 of the 8th Land District. (9) That portion of the West By-pass (Georgia Hwy. 111) beginning at the west rightof-way of U.S. 319 Bus.(Georgia Hwy. 33), traveling in a westerly direction a distance of 0.40 miles to the west right-of-way of the Old Doerun Hwy., thence continuing south along the Old Doerun Hwy. a distance of 69 feet to the north edge of the current Moultrie City Limits. Lying and situate in LL 244 and 245 of the 8th Land District."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 47, nays 3, and the committee substitute was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation as reported, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush Y Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y Haines Hamrick
Y Harbison Y Harp
Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer
Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker
Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 47, nays 3.

The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, except SB 572, and HB 1690, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 572 and HB 1690, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please record my vote on the Local Calendar as Yes.

/s/ Tommie Williams

The following local, contested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Contested Calendar, was put upon its passage:

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SENATE LOCAL CONTESTED CALENDAR

Tuesday, April 9, 2002 Thirty-eighth Legislative Day

(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 623

Burton of the 5th Thomas, N. of the 10th Ladd of the 41st Polak of the 42nd Stokes of the 43rd Butler of the 55th DEKALB COUNTY

A BILL to provide that the tax commissioner of DeKalb County shall retain a specified percentage of educational funds collected by said officer and remit the same to the governing authority of DeKalb County to reimburse the county for the cost of collecting school taxes; and for other purposes. (AMENDMENT)

HB 1663

Harbison of the 15th Harp of the 16th COLUMBUS, CITY OF
A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the countywide government of Columbus, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; and for other purposes.

HB 1811

Mullis of the 53rd DADE COUNTY
A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Dade County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for the composition and membership of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

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HB 1791

Price of the 56th Stephens of the 51st Gingrey of the37th CHEROKEE COUNTY

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 the salary system, so as to provide for a change in the salary of the clerk of the superior court, the judge of the probate court, and the judge of the magistrate court of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.

Senator Walker of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that the following bills which comprised the Local Contested Calendar be placed on the Table:

HB 623. By Representatives Millar of the 59th, Jennings of the 63rd, Turnquest of the 73rd, Mobley of the 69th, Watson of the 70th and others:

A BILL to provide that the tax commissioner of DeKalb County shall retain a specified percentage of educational funds collected by said officer and remit the same to the governing authority of DeKalb County to reimburse the county for the cost of collecting school taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 1663. By Representatives Buck of the 135th, Smyre of the 136th, Taylor of the 134th, Hugley of the 133rd, Smith of the 102nd and others:

A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; and for other purposes.

HB 1811. By Representative Joyce of the 1st:

A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Dade County, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for the composition and membership of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1791. By Re presentatives Scheid of the 17th, Grasse of the 16th and Pinholster of the 15th:

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 the salary system, so as to provide for a change in the salary of the clerk of the

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superior court, the judge of the probate court, and the judge of the magistrate court of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.

On the motion to Table the bills on the Local Contested Calendar, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush Y Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D
Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 22; the motion prevailed, and the bills on the Local Contested Calendar were placed on the Table.

GENERAL CONSENT CALENDAR FOR
COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTIONS

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THIRTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 926 HR 805

Georgia Southwestern State University; affix plaque to recognize gift from estate of Deborah Green Jackson (RULES-14th)
Blue Star Memorial Highway; designate (TRANS-20th) Lord-121st

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HR 1222 "Ellis Arnall Highway"; designate (TRANS-28th) Smith-103rd

HR 1283 Sonny Dixon Interchange; designate (TRANS-2nd) Stephens-150th

HR 1296

"J. T. 'Sonny' King Memorial Regional Office" of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; designate (RULES-25th) Parham-122nd

HR 1319 "Ronnie Green Parkway"; designate (TRANS-49th) Rogers-20th

HR 1320

Blue Star Memorial Highway; designate portion of Covington Highway (TRANS-10th) Benfield-67th

HR 1327

Technology Corridor; designate portion of SR 10/US 78 (TRANS-23rd) Connell-115th

HR 1373 Henry P. Russell, Jr., Parkway; designate (TRANS-8th) Bulloch-180th

Senator Guhl of the 45th moved that each resolution on the General Consent Calendar for Commemorative Resolutions be voted on separately.
Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that all the resolutions on the General Consent Calendar for Commemorative Resolutions be placed on the Table.
On the motion to Table, which takes precedence, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson

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N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 23; the motion prevailed, and the resolutions on the Commemorative Calendar were placed on the Table.

CONSENT CALENDAR FOR
LOCAL BILLS ASSIGNED AS GENERAL BILLS

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HB 1629

Henry County; sheriff's office; vacancies; deputies (PUB SAF-17th) Cash-108th

HB 1476 Spalding County; state court; terms (JUDY-29th) Yates-106th

HB 1609

Cobb County; tax commissioner and chief clerk; salary (F&PU-33rd) Wiles-34th

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the local legislation assigned as general legislation, as reported, was agreed to.

On the passage of the legislation, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown Y Brush N Burton Y Butler Y Cable Y Cagle Y Cheeks Y Crotts Y Dean

Y Haines Y Hamrick Y Harbison Y Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee

Y Polak Y Price Y Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer Y Smith Y Starr Y Stephens Y Stokes Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D Y Thomas,N

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Y Fort Y Gillis Y Gingrey Y Golden Y Guhl

Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis Y Paul

Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker Y Williams

On the passage of the legislation, the yeas were 51, nays 4.

The legislation on the Consent Calendar for Local Bills Assigned as General Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Rivers, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 320.

By Senators Johnson of the 1st, Price of the 56th, Stephens of the 51st, Lamutt of the 21st, Seabaugh of the 28th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact "Georgias Homeland Defense Act"; to enact and revise provisions of law to guard against, deter, and punish acts of domestic terrorism and related offenses and to provide law enforcement investigatory tools for such purposes; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to define the activity of domestic terrorism; to revise provisions relating to interception of electronic or oral communications for law enforcement purposes so as to provide for the applicability of such provisions in the case of terroristic acts and terroristic threats and so as to clarify the permissible scope of interception warrants; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 467.

By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Stokes of the 43rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to create standards,

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uniformity, oversight, and certification for family violence intervention programs; to provide a short title; to change provisions relating to family violence counseling; to add an article to manage family violence intervention programs; to define terms; to provide for the administration of the programs; to establish a certification process; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to conform certain language relating to family violence intervention programs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 393.

By Senators Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Kemp of the 3rd, Hamrick of the 30th, Lee of the 29th, Harp of the 16th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, so as to change certain provisions relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, procedure for review of judgments, orders, or decisions not subject to direct appeal; to change certain provisions relating to cases requiring an application for appeal, procedure, and jurisdiction; to amend Code Section 9-11-56 relating to summary judgment so as to conform it to the changes made in Title 5; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 397. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to regulate the use of electric personal assistive mobility devices; to define certain terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

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SB 346.

By Senators Harp of the 16th, Kemp of the 3rd and Meyer von Bremen of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service of process in civil actions, so as to conform to the language of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(f) regarding the methods of service of process in other countries in conformity with the Convention Relative to the Notification or Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents; to authorize international service of process by mail when not prohibited by the government of a foreign country; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 482.

By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Thompson of the 33rd and Tanksley of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and harmonize certain provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating generally to prevention, prohibition, prosecution, punishment, and remediation of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to change certain provisions relating to periods of suspension and conditions to return of license; to change certain provisions relating to seizure and disposition of drivers licenses of persons charged with driving under the influence, issuance of temporary driving permits, and disposition of cases; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 334.

By Senators Kemp of the 3rd, Meyer von Bremen of the 12th, Haines of the 46th, Harp of the 16th and Harbison of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to change certain provisions relating to lien foreclosure procedure; to change certain provisions relating to duty of person removing or storing motor vehicle; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 396.

By Senators Gingrey of the 37th, Crotts of the 17th, Tanksley of the 32nd, Harp of the 16th, Cheeks of the 23rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government records which are not required to be disclosed to the public, so as to provide that disclosure shall not be required for certain records which would compromise the security of government facilities against terrorist or other attack; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:
HB 1174. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Lane of the 146th and Scott of the 165th:

A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to wildlife, so as to provide that it shall be lawful to hunt wildlife with a crossbow under certain conditions; to repeal a provision permitting certain handguns to be used in hunting under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER:

HB 1791

Cherokee County; certain judicial officials; salary (SLGO-56th) Scheid-17th

SENATE RULES CALENDAR
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HB 1667

Senatorial districts; reapportion (Reappor-8th)(Substitute)(Amendment) Smith-169th

HB 1482

Regional economic assistance project; application criteria (Amendment) (V&CA-15th) Lucas-124th

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HB 1443 HB 1446 HB 1179 HB 828 HB 1547 HB 337 HB 1526 HB 547 HB 1585 HB 1285 HB 1162 HB 1163 HB 97 HB 161

Sales tax; mobile telecommunications services; provisions (F&PU- 31st) Skipper-137th
Sales tax; telephone services; redefine "gross sales" (F&PU-31st) Buck-135th
Drivers' Licenses; application of minor; additional signer (PUB SAF12th) Powell-23rd
Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act; enact; create Board (Substitute)(H&HS-25th) Parham-122nd
Magistrates; minimum salary (APPROP-52nd) Skipper-137th
Tax sales; excess funds; payment (Substitute)(B&FI-50th) Richardson-26th
Congressional districts; composition provisions (Reappor-8th) Smith-169th
Unpaid taxes; certain elderly and lower income taxpayers; waive interest (Substitute)(B&FI-39th) Dean-48th
Cruelty to elderly; additional acts of harm; exception (Substitute) (S JUDY-34th) Mobley-69th
State auditor; special audits; authority and powers; confidentiality (DS&T-42nd) Walker-141st
Administrative Services, Department of; minority business; certification (Amendment)(APPROP-44th) Seay-93rd
Septic tanks; certified installer and pumper; bonds (V&CA-24th) Dodson-94th
"Georgia's Pre-K Program"; rename pre-kindergarten program (Amendment)(ED-4th) Buckner-95th
Schools; persons other than students; report on entering (Substitute) (ED-52nd) Buckner-95th

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HR 1215 HR 838 HB 961 HB 1003 HB 1568 HR 391 HB 1492 HB 1439 HB 1104 HB 1142 HB 69 HB 1344 HB 1565 HR 1111 HB 931

Veterans Parkway; designate (TRANS-51st) Shanahan-10th
Veterans Parkway; designate (TRANS-11th) Royal-164th
HOPE scholarships; redefine "eligible high school" (H ED-52nd) Porter-143rd
Telecommunications equipment distribution program; provisions (F&PU-52nd) Childers-13th
Natural Gas Consumers' Relief Act; enact (Substitute)(F&PU-33rd) Smith-175th
Counties and municipalities; community redevelopment tax incentive program - CA (EDT&CA-12th) Stancil-16th
Insurance; diabetes coverage; amend provisions (I&L-10th) Parham-122nd
Low-emission and low-speed vehicles; income tax credits (F&PU-31st) Royal-164th
Superior court clerks; fees; repeal certain sunset provisions (JUDY-50th) Walker-141st
Victim compensation; amend provisions (JUDY-43rd) Smith-175th
Clinical perfusionists; licensing (H&HS-56th) Graves-125th
Volunteers in Medicine Health Care Act; continuation (Substitute) (H&HS-54th) Pinholster-15th
Income tax credit; rural physician and rural hospital; redefine (H&HS-43rd) Byrd-170th
Hazardous waste sites; redevelopment; separate class of property - CA (NAT R-50th) Shanahan-10th
Employees' Retirement (Judicial Retirement); full retirement benefit; certain reemployment (RET-39th) Cummings-27th

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HB 552 HB 1699 HB 997
HB 1481 HB 342 HB 642 HB 227 HB 1338 HB 1575 HB 250 HB 639 HB 1074 HB 1297 HB 719

Employees' Retirement; redefine creditable service (RET-39th) Cummings-27th
Boats taking shrimp; certain limitation; not applicable to certain vessels (NAT R-3rd) West-101st
Elections Code; corrections (Amendment)(S JUDY-32nd) Walker-141st
(Pursuant to Senate Rule 143, final passage of the bill was suspended on April 3, 2002.)
Final disposition of dead bodies; amend provisions (PUB SAF-53rd) Snow-2nd
Unemployment compensation; eligibility; part-time work; undue family hardship (I&L-43rd) Orrock-56th
Juvenile Discovery Act; enact (Substitute)(JUDY-30th) Benfield-67th
Georgia Military Pension Fund; create (RET-42nd) Purcell-147th
Forfeiture of contraband property; change certain exemption provisions (Substitute)(S JUDY-32nd) Boggs-168th
Civil actions; monetary limit; jury of 12 (JUDY-18th) Davis-60th
License plates and fees; redesignate certain provisions in Title 48 to Title 40 (Amendment)(F&PU-31st) Powell-23rd
Wills; Revised Probate Code of 1998; amend provisions (Substitute) (JUDY-16th) Willard-44th
Public Service Commission; reapportion districts (Reappor-8th) Coleman-142nd
Grits; designate as state official prepared food (RULES-12th) Everett-163rd
Veterinary medicine; substantial revision; State Board; provisions (Substitute)(Amendments)(AG-11th) James-140th

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HB 1582 HB 1077 HB 1182 HB 1494 HB 1400 HB 1215 HB 1320 HB 1445 HB 136 HB 1333 HB 1413

Superior court clerks; recording liens, deeds, and other documents; revise provisions (JUDY-12th) Walker-141st
State deferred compensation programs; certain employees participate (SLGO(G)-40th) Holmes-53rd
Structural pest control; preconstruction termite treatments; regulate (Amendment)(AG-11th) Ray-128th
State employees' health insurance; agricultural commodity commission employees (I&L-26th) Ray-128th
Mental health; patients in certain facilities; transportation (H&HS-43rd) Skipper-137th
Accountants; certification requirements; amend (B&FI-12th) Skipper-137th
Grounds for continuance; appellate court cases; General Assembly members (JUDY-30th) Bordeaux-151st
Georgia Technology Authority Overview Committee; create (DS&T-21st) Powell-23rd
Regional educational service agencies; sales to private schools (Amendment)(ED-52nd) Birdsong-123rd
Counties; single commissioner government; salary (JUDY-53rd) Snow-2nd
Personal care homes; employment applicants; criminal records checks (Substitute)(V&CA-15th) Walker-141st
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Scott of the 36th, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:

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HB 1667. By Representative Smith of the 169th:

A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and Senate and qualifications of members, so as to provide for the composition and number of state senatorial districts; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Golden of the 8th.

After lengthy debate, Senator Starr of the 44th moved the previous question on the bill, and all amendments and substitutes.

On the motion, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown
Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt
Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 31, nays 22; the motion prevailed, and the previous question was ordered.

Senator Starr of the 44th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend HB 1667 by striking all matter beginning on line 1 on page 1 through the end of
the bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "To provide for the composition and number of state senatorial districts; to provide for the contingent nature of this Act and the circumstances under which it shall or shall not

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apply, according to the enforceability of prior provisions under federal law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. (a) As used in this Act, the term 'special session Senate redistricting plan' means the districts for the Georgia State Senate as described in Code Section 28-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated as amended by an Act approved August 24, 2001; Act No. 1EX6 of the first 2001 special session of the General Assembly of Georgia; Georgia Laws 2001 Extraordinary Sessions, p. 2. (b) If, as of the first day of qualifying for nomination or election to the entire Georgia State Senate in 2002 or any future year, the special session Senate redistricting plan may lawfully be implemented under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, pursuant to court order or otherwise, then qualifying for the Georgia State Senate in 2002 or such future year and the ensuing elections shall be conducted according to the special session Senate redistricting plan; and this Act shall not apply to such qualifying or elections or otherwise be of any further force or effect. (c) If, as of the first day of qualifying for nomination or election to the entire Georgia State Senate in 2002 or any future year, the special session Senate redistricting plan may not lawfully be implemented under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, then qualifying for the Georgia State Senate in 2002 or such future year and the ensuing elections shall be conducted according to the Senate redistricting plan provided for in this Act. (d) This Act does not repeal or amend the provisions of the special session Senate redistricting plan; and those provisions are merely suspended pending a final determination of their enforceability under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 2. (a) Subject to the provisions of Section 1 of this Act, the senatorial districts for election of members of the Georgia State Senate shall be according to the description of senatorial districts 1 through 56 attached to this Act and made a part hereof and further identified as: Plan Name: sen02p1 Plan Type: SENATE User: Linda Administrator: S026. Each Senate district shall be composed of a portion of a county, or a county, or counties, or a combination thereof, as provided in this subsection, and shall be represented by one Senator. (b) For purposes of said attachment and description:
(1) The terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall

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mean and describe individual Blocks within a Block Group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any senatorial district, whenever the description of any senatorial district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. (c) Any part of the State of Georgia which is not included in any senatorial district described in said attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. (d) Any part of the State of Georgia which is described in this Code section as being included in a particular senatorial district shall nevertheless not be included within such senatorial district if such part is not contiguous to such senatorial district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that senatorial district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia.
SECTION 3. Subject to the provisions of Section 1 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to future elections for the Georgia State Senate to the extent provided for in Section 1 of this Act.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed."
Plan Name: sen02p1 Plan Type: SENATE User: Linda Administrator: S026
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 001 Brantley County
Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098

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1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1136 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2017 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1992 1993 1995 1997 1998
Bryan County Tract: 9203 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1092 1093 1094 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2061 2062 2102 2103 2104 2105 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 2135 2136 2137 2138 2139 2140 2141 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2148 2149 2150 2151 2152 2153 2154 2155 2156 2157 2158 2159 2160 2161 2162 2163 2164 2165 2166 2167 2168 2169 2170 2171 2172 2173 2174 2998 2999

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Camden County Tract: 102 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3124 3128 3129 3130 3138 3139 3140 3141 3142 3143 3144 3146 3147 3148 3149 3150 3151 3152 3153 3154 3155 3156 3157 3158 3159 3160 3161 3162 3163 3164 3165 3173 3174 3175 3176 3177 3178 3179 3180 3181 3182 3183 3184 3185 3186 3187 3188 3189 3190 3191 3192 3193 3194 3195 3196 3197 3198 3199 3200 3201 3202 3203 3204 3205 3206 3207 3208 3209 3210 3211 3212 3213 3214 3215 3216 3217 3218 3219 3220 3221 3222 3223 3224 3225 3226 3227 3228 3229 3230 3231 3232 3233 3234 3235 3236 3237 3238 3239 3240 3241 3242 3243 3993 3994 3995 3996 3997 Tract: 105 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005 9010 9011 9017 9018 9994 9995 9996 9997 9998 9999 Tract: 106 BG: 2 2000 2001 2023 2024 2025 2026 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3123 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999
Chatham County Tract: 102 BG: 3 3000 3001 3004 3005 3006 3020 3021 Tract: 107 BG: 1 1046 1047 1085 1086 1087 1147 1182 1183 1184 1185 1186 1187 1188 Tract: 108.01 BG: 1 1005 1021 1022 1025 1026 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 108.02 Tract: 108.03

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 BG: 2 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 108.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1997 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 108.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1997 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2013 BG: 3 3010 Tract: 109.01 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3998 3999 Tract: 109.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1022 1048 1995 1996 1999 Tract: 110.02 Tract: 110.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1024 1025 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 110.04 Tract: 111.01

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BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5996 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 111.03 Tract: 111.04 Tract: 111.05 Tract: 42.02 BG: 9 9000 9003 9004 9005 9006 9007 9009 9996 9997 9998 9999 Tract: 42.05 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4999 BG: 5 BG: 6 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6998 6999 Tract: 42.06 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1997
Effingham County Tract: 301 BG: 2 2009 2013 2016 2017 2019 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3018 3019 3027 3028 3029 3030 Tract: 302.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1011 1012 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1058 1059 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1073 1074 1075 1082 BG: 2 2020 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2061 2062 2063 BG: 3

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3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3113 3114 Tract: 302.02 BG: 1 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3024 3025 Tract: 303.01 Tract: 303.02 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1028 1033 1034 1038 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1096 1097 1098 1099 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 BG: 3 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3994 Tract: 304 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1096 1999 BG: 3 BG: 4
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Tract: 1 Tract: 10 Tract: 2 Tract: 3 Tract: 4.01 BG: 2 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2083 2084 2999 Tract: 4.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3044 3045 3053 3057 3058 3999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4029 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5027 5028 5029 5992 5993 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 6 BG: 2 2006 2007 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4996 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5998 5999
Liberty County Tract: 105 BG: 4

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4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4026 4031 4032 4033 4046 4999
McIntosh County Tract: 9902 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1995 1996 1997 1999 Tract: 9903 BG: 3 3082 3999
Pierce County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1003 1110 1111 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1120 1121 1122 1123 1127 1128 1129 1133 1134 BG: 2 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2115 2116 2117 2999 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1048 1049 1050 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029

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2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2998 2999 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1081 1096 1998 1999 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2073 2074 2075 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3012 3013 3014 3015 3021 3022 3053 3055 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094 4098 4099 4100 4101 4999
District 002 Chatham County
Tract: 1 Tract: 101.01 Tract: 101.02 Tract: 102 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3002 3003 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 Tract: 105.02 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024

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1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 Tract: 106.01 BG: 1 1013 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2014 2015 2016 BG: 3 3000 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 106.03 BG: 1 1000 1006 1007 1008 1015 1016 Tract: 106.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 Tract: 106.05 Tract: 107 BG: 1 1000 1018 1026 1027 1028 1066 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1169 1170 1171 1172 1173 1174 1175 1176 1177 1178 1179 1180 1181 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3006 3007 3996 3997 3998 3999 BG: 4 4030 Tract: 109.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3

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3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 Tract: 11 Tract: 110.03 BG: 1 1023 Tract: 111.01 BG: 5 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5993 5994 5995 Tract: 12 Tract: 13 Tract: 15 Tract: 18 Tract: 19 Tract: 20 Tract: 21 Tract: 22 Tract: 23 Tract: 24 Tract: 25 Tract: 26 Tract: 27 Tract: 28 Tract: 29 Tract: 3 Tract: 30 Tract: 32 Tract: 33.01 Tract: 33.02 Tract: 34 Tract: 35.01 Tract: 35.02 Tract: 36.01 Tract: 36.02 Tract: 37 Tract: 38 Tract: 39 Tract: 40.01 Tract: 40.02 Tract: 41 Tract: 42.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3

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BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 BG: 8 BG: 9 9001 9002 9008 Tract: 42.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4007 4013 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6017 6018 6019 6020 BG: 7 Tract: 42.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1998 1999 Tract: 42.07 Tract: 42.08 Tract: 43 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 Tract: 44 Tract: 45 Tract: 6.01 Tract: 8 Tract: 9
Effingham County Tract: 303.02 BG: 3 3062 3063 3997 3998
District 003 Appling County
Tract: 9501 Tract: 9502 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1024

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1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2066 2067 2068 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 Tract: 9504 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1019 1024
Bryan County Tract: 9202 Tract: 9203 BG: 1 1091 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1993 BG: 2 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2996 2997
Glynn County Tract: 4.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2065 2066 2081 2082 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2998 Tract: 4.02 BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3011 3042 3043 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3054 3055 3056 3998 BG: 4 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4030 4031 4032 BG: 5

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5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5030 5990 5991 5994 5995 5996 Tract: 5.01 Tract: 5.02 Tract: 6 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4995 4997 4998 4999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5005 5006 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5036 Tract: 7 Tract: 8 Tract: 9
Liberty County Tract: 101 Tract: 102.01 Tract: 102.02 Tract: 102.03 Tract: 102.04 Tract: 103 Tract: 104 Tract: 105 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4027 4028 4029 4030 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 Tract: 106

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Long County
McIntosh County Tract: 9901 Tract: 9902 BG: 1 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3998
Wayne County Tract: 9701 Tract: 9702 Tract: 9703 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1088 1999 Tract: 9705 Tract: 9706 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1054 1060 1998 1999 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2038 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3998
District 004 Bryan County
Tract: 9201
Bulloch County Tract: 9901 BG: 3 3109 Tract: 9902 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2026 2029 2030 2032 2034 2052 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2993 2994 2995 2996 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 9904.01 Tract: 9904.02 Tract: 9905 BG: 1

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1045 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5997 5998 5999 BG: 6 Tract: 9907 Tract: 9908 Tract: 9909
Chatham County Tract: 105.01 Tract: 105.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1033 1034 1035 1999 BG: 2 2012 Tract: 106.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 BG: 2 2010 2011 2012 2013 BG: 3 3001 3002 Tract: 106.03 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1017

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1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 BG: 2 Tract: 106.04 BG: 1 1063 Tract: 107 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1997 1998 BG: 3 3003 3004 3005 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 BG: 5 Tract: 108.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1023 1024 1027 1042 1043 1044 1045 Tract: 108.03 BG: 1 1004 BG: 2 2000 2002 2010 Tract: 108.04 BG: 1 1006 1007 1998 Tract: 108.05

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BG: 1 1998 1999 BG: 2 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3994 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999 Tract: 109.02 BG: 1 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1049 1994 1997 1998 Tract: 43 BG: 1 1999
Effingham County Tract: 301 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3016 3017 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 Tract: 302.01 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1056 1057 1060 1072 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1083 1084 1085 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2032 2033 2034 2040 2041 2059 2060 2064 2065 2066

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2067 BG: 3 3008 3009 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3106 3107 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 Tract: 302.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1999 BG: 2 2000 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2999 BG: 3 3023 3026 3027 Tract: 303.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1016 1017 1025 1026 1027 1029 1030 1031 1032 1035 1036 1037 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1100 1101 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3035 3061 3064 3993 3995 3996 3999 Tract: 304 BG: 1 1000 1031 1032 1033 1034 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1998 BG: 2
Evans County

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Jenkins County
Screven County
Tattnall County
Toombs County Tract: 9701 BG: 4 4021 4022 4023 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4036 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 Tract: 9705 BG: 2 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2998
District 005 DeKalb County
Tract: 218.11 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2013
Gwinnett County Tract: 502.04 BG: 2 2031 2032 2038 2039 2040 2041 2049 Tract: 502.07 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 BG: 3 Tract: 503.04 Tract: 503.06 Tract: 503.11 Tract: 503.12 Tract: 503.13 Tract: 503.14 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 503.15 BG: 2 Tract: 503.16 Tract: 504.10 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 Tract: 504.11 BG: 4 4010 4011 Tract: 504.17 Tract: 504.18 Tract: 504.19 Tract: 504.20 Tract: 504.21 Tract: 504.22 Tract: 504.23 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 504.24 Tract: 505.07 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 BG: 7 7000 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7009 7010 7011 7012 7013 7014 7015 7016 7017 7018 7019 7020 7021 7022 7023 7024 7025 7026 Tract: 505.09 BG: 2 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Tract: 505.13 BG: 3 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 Tract: 505.14 BG: 2 2044 2045 2046 2048 2049 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2059 2060 2061 Tract: 505.17 Tract: 505.18 Tract: 505.19 BG: 5 BG: 7

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7000 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 7012 Tract: 505.20 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050
District 006 Cobb County
Tract: 303.38 Tract: 303.39 BG: 2 Tract: 304.01 BG: 3 3006 3011 3012 3013 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 304.02 BG: 3 3012 3013 Tract: 304.04 Tract: 304.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2026 2027 2028 2030 2031 2044 2047 Tract: 304.06 Tract: 305.01 BG: 2 2022 2023 2026 2027 2029 2032 2033 BG: 4 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4052 4057 4058 4062 4064 4066 4067 4076 4077 4078 4081 4083 4084 4085 4086 Tract: 305.02 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2999

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Tract: 305.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 BG: 3 3017 Tract: 305.05 BG: 1 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 BG: 2 2005 2006 2015 2020 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 Tract: 306 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 Tract: 307 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1013 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4021 4022 Tract: 308 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3043 Tract: 309.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 BG: 2 2020 2021 2022 BG: 4 4000

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Tract: 310.01 Tract: 310.04 BG: 3 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3014 Tract: 311.01 Tract: 311.05 Tract: 311.06 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4007 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4999 Tract: 311.07 Tract: 311.08 Tract: 311.09 Tract: 311.10 Tract: 311.11 Tract: 311.12 Tract: 312.02 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3038 3996 3997 3998 BG: 4 BG: 5 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 BG: 6 Tract: 312.03 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 BG: 2 2035 Tract: 312.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2062 2063 2064 2065 Tract: 313.02 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3006 3007 3008 3010 3011 3012 3013 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 5 Tract: 313.06 BG: 1 1019 Tract: 313.07
District 007 Berrien County
Camden County Tract: 101 Tract: 102 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3106 3107 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3115 3116 3117 3118 3119 3120 3121 3122 3123 3125 3126 3127 3131 3132 3133 3134 3135 3136 3137 3145 3166 3167 3168 3169 3170 3171 3172 3244 3998 3999 Tract: 103.01 Tract: 103.02 Tract: 104 Tract: 105 BG: 9 9006 9007 9008 9009 9012 9013 9014 9015 9016 Tract: 106 BG: 1 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030

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3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3106 3107 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3115 3116 3117 3118 3119 3120 3121 3122 3990 3991 3992 3993 3994
Charlton County
Clinch County
Cook County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1999 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007
Echols County
Lanier County
Tift County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1033 1034 1035 1036 1047 1048 1049 1999 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 9905 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1016 1017 1018 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 BG: 2 2032 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 9907 BG: 1 1000 1001 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4037 4038 4039 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094 4095 4096 4097 4098 Tract: 9908 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 BG: 2 Tract: 9909
Ware County
District 008 Brooks County
Cook County Tract: 9801 BG: 1

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1000 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9804
Lowndes County
Thomas County Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 2011 2043 2044 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 Tract: 9606 BG: 3 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3019 3020 3021 Tract: 9607 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 6059 6060 6061 6062 6063 6064 6065 6066 6067 6068 Tract: 9608 Tract: 9609 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1036 1038 BG: 3 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 Tract: 9610 BG: 3 3006 3008 3009 3012 3013 3015 3019 3020 3022 3024 3026 3027 3029 3032 3033 3034 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3998 3999 Tract: 9611 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 BG: 3
District 009

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Gwinnett County Tract: 504.25 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 Tract: 504.27 Tract: 504.28 BG: 2 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 Tract: 504.29 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1014 1015 1016 1017 1999 BG: 7 Tract: 505.07 BG: 2 BG: 3 3011 3012 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 BG: 7 7006 7007 7008 7027 Tract: 505.09 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 BG: 4 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4016 4999 Tract: 505.10 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1010 1011 Tract: 505.12 BG: 1 Tract: 505.13 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3999 Tract: 505.14 BG: 1

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BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2047 2050 2051 2057 2058 2999 Tract: 505.15 Tract: 505.16 Tract: 505.19 BG: 4 BG: 7 7010 7011 7013 Tract: 505.20 BG: 1 BG: 2 2033 2034 2035 Tract: 505.21 Tract: 505.22 Tract: 506.02 BG: 3 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 BG: 4 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4044 4045 4046 4081 4082 4083 4089 4090 4091 4092 Tract: 506.03 BG: 2 2011 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 Tract: 507.05 BG: 1 1017 1018 1019 Tract: 507.12 Tract: 507.13 Tract: 507.14 Tract: 507.15 Tract: 507.18 Tract: 507.19 Tract: 507.20 BG: 1

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1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 507.21 BG: 6 6000 6001 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 BG: 8 8002 8025 8026 8029 8033
District 010 DeKalb County
Tract: 209 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 BG: 3 3000 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 BG: 4 Tract: 234.04 Tract: 234.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4997 4998 Tract: 234.10 Tract: 234.11 Tract: 234.12 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 BG: 3 Tract: 234.13 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 Tract: 234.14

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BG: 1 1011 1012 1013 1014 Tract: 234.15 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1023 1998 BG: 4 Tract: 235.04 Tract: 235.05 BG: 1 1012 1013 BG: 2 2007 2008 2011 2012 2013 2014 Tract: 235.06 BG: 2 2011 2012 2023 2024 2025 BG: 4 4009 4010 4011 4012 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 Tract: 235.07 BG: 2 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 BG: 3 Tract: 236.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3004 3005 3006 3008 3009 Tract: 236.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2007 2008 2009 Tract: 236.03 Tract: 237 Tract: 238.01 Tract: 238.02 Tract: 238.03
Henry County Tract: 701.01 Tract: 701.02 Tract: 701.05 BG: 1 1002 1146 BG: 2

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2024 2025 2027 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 Tract: 701.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1008 1009 1011 1019 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Tract: 702.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2021 2022 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 Tract: 702.02 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1021 1022 1023 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Tract: 702.03 BG: 1 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1026 1027 1028 1029 Tract: 703.03 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1016 1017 1018 1019 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1047 1048 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025 2026 2032 2033 2034 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 BG: 3 3000 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3049 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 Tract: 703.04 BG: 1

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BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036
District 011 Colquitt County
Tract: 9702 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1082 1083 1084 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2999 Tract: 9703 BG: 1 1038 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 1006 1007 1010 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1049 1050 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2998 Tract: 9706

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BG: 2 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 BG: 3 Tract: 9707 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 BG: 5 5029 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5066 5067 5068 BG: 6 Tract: 9708 Tract: 9709
Decatur County
Early County
Grady County
Miller County
Mitchell County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1000 1001 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025

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3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3997 3998 3999 BG: 4 Tract: 9804 BG: 3 3040 BG: 4 4024 4025 4026 4027 4033 Tract: 9805 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 BG: 4 BG: 5
Seminole County
Thomas County Tract: 9601 Tract: 9602 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1022 1023 BG: 2 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2045 Tract: 9604 BG: 2 2018 Tract: 9605

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Tract: 9606 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3017 3018 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9607 BG: 1 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6039 6040 6041 Tract: 9609 BG: 1 1000 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1037 1039 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3031 3032 Tract: 9610 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3007 3010 3011 3014 3016 3017 3018 3021 3023 3025 3028 3030 3031 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 Tract: 9611 BG: 2 2003 2004 2009 2010 2012
District 012 Baker County
Calhoun County
Clay County
Dougherty County Tract: 1 BG: 1 1003 1004 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 10 Tract: 101 BG: 1 1030 1031 1032 1033 BG: 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Tract: 103.01 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1997 1999 Tract: 103.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 Tract: 104.01 Tract: 104.02 Tract: 104.03 Tract: 105 Tract: 106.01 Tract: 106.02 Tract: 107 Tract: 108 Tract: 109 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2010 2011 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 11 Tract: 111 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016

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Tract: 12 Tract: 13 Tract: 14.01 Tract: 14.02 Tract: 15 Tract: 2 Tract: 3 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1995 1996 Tract: 4 Tract: 5 Tract: 6 Tract: 8 Tract: 9
Lee County Tract: 202 BG: 1 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 Tract: 203 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094 4095 4096 4097 4100 4101 4103 4104 4105 4106 4990 4991 4992 4993 4994 4995 4996 4997 4998 4999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5017 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5053 5054 5989 5990 5991 5992 5993 5995 5996 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 204 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2999

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BG: 3
Mitchell County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1044 BG: 2 Tract: 9802 BG: 3 3015 3016 Tract: 9803 Tract: 9804 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 Tract: 9805 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 BG: 3 3022
Randolph County
Terrell County
District 013 Ben Hill County
Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096

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1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1987 1988 1989 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1131 1132 1133 1134 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1169 1170 1171 1172 1173 1174 1175 1176 1177 1178 1179 1180 1181 1182 1183 1184 1185 1186 1187 1188 1189 1190 1191 1192 1193 1194 1195 1196 1197 1198 1199 1200 1201 1202 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Tract: 9603 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1033 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2027 2028 2029 2030 BG: 3 3009 3010 3011 3012 3028 3029 3030 3031 3047 3048 3049 Tract: 9605 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3999
Colquitt County Tract: 9701

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Tract: 9702 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1085 1086 1087 1088 1998 1999 BG: 2 2080 2081 Tract: 9703 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1008 1009 1011 1012 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9705 Tract: 9706 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Tract: 9707 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 BG: 4 4000 4001 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4037 4038 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5030 5062 5063 5064 5065 5069 5070
Crisp County
Dooly County
Dougherty County Tract: 1

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 Tract: 101 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Tract: 103.01 BG: 1 1000 Tract: 109 BG: 2 2007 2008 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2997 Tract: 110 Tract: 111 BG: 1 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032
Irwin County
Lee County Tract: 201 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2993 2994 2995 2998 2999
Tift County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 9902 Tract: 9903 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1019 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2033 2034 2035 Tract: 9907 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1019 1020 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4040 4041 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4998 4999 Tract: 9908 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030
Turner County
Wilcox County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1015 1016 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1073 1074 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1993 1994 1999 BG: 2

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Tract: 9902-2 Tract: 9903-2 Tract: 9904
Worth County
District 014 Chattahoochee County
Dougherty County Tract: 102 Tract: 103.01 BG: 1 1998 Tract: 103.02 BG: 3 3996 3997 3998 3999 BG: 5 5999 Tract: 3 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1020 1021 1022 1023 1029 1030 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 7
Harris County Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1000 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1998 1999 BG: 2 2035 2037 2038 2048 2049 2050 Tract: 9804 BG: 1 BG: 2

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2078 2080 2081 2088 2090 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5030 5031 5032 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5997 5998 5999
Lee County Tract: 201 BG: 1 BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2996 2997 BG: 3 Tract: 202 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 203 BG: 4 4000 4004 4014 4015 4023 4044 4045 4046 4047 4098 4099 4102 BG: 5 5015 5016 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5052 5994 Tract: 204 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2032 2033 2998
Macon County
Marion County
Meriwether County Tract: 9705 BG: 1 1019 1020 1021 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031

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1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1997 1998 BG: 2 2043 2044 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 Tract: 9706 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1998 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2998 2999
Muscogee County Tract: 101.04 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1999 Tract: 105.01 BG: 1 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2022 2023 2024 BG: 3 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 Tract: 105.02 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015

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Tract: 108 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005 9006 9007 9008 9009 9010 9011 9014 9995 9996 9997 9998 9999 Tract: 21 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2011 2012 2013
Quitman County
Schley County
Stewart County
Sumter County
Talbot County
Taylor County
Upson County Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1997 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2042 2043 2044 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2087 2996
Webster County
District 015 Muscogee County
Tract: 1 Tract: 10 Tract: 101.06 BG: 3 Tract: 102.03

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BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1999 Tract: 102.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2997 2999 Tract: 102.05 Tract: 104.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2998 2999 Tract: 104.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9013 9015 9016 9017 9018 9019 9020 9997 9998 9999 Tract: 105.01 BG: 2 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 4 4009 4010 4011 4012 4021 4022 4025 4026 Tract: 106.02 Tract: 106.04 Tract: 106.05 Tract: 106.06 Tract: 107.01 Tract: 107.02 Tract: 107.03 Tract: 108 BG: 9 9012 9013 9015 9016 9017 9018 9992 9993 9994 Tract: 109 Tract: 11 Tract: 110 Tract: 12 Tract: 13 Tract: 14 Tract: 15

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Tract: 16 Tract: 18 Tract: 19 Tract: 2 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 20 Tract: 21 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 2 2008 2009 2010 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Tract: 22 Tract: 23 Tract: 24 Tract: 25 Tract: 26 Tract: 27 Tract: 28 Tract: 29.01 Tract: 29.02 Tract: 3 BG: 1 1000 1001 1012 1013 BG: 2 2000 2001 2013 2014 2015 BG: 3 3015 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 30 Tract: 31 Tract: 32 Tract: 33 Tract: 34 Tract: 4 BG: 3 3019 3023 3998 Tract: 5

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Tract: 8 Tract: 9
District 016 Bibb County
Tract: 121 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 BG: 4 Tract: 122 BG: 2 2041 2042 Tract: 130 BG: 2 2215 2216 2217 2219 2220 Tract: 132.01 BG: 1 1000 Tract: 134.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1037 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 134.02 Tract: 135.01 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4997 4998 4999 BG: 5 Tract: 135.02 BG: 1

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1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 BG: 2 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Tract: 136.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2001 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 4010 4011 4012 4013 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4041 4042 4999 Tract: 136.02 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3999 BG: 4 BG: 5 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 BG: 6
Crawford County Tract: 702 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1999
Harris County Tract: 9801.98 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1088 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1090 1091 1092 1099 BG: 2 2000 2001 2030 2031 2032 2034 2036 2039 2040 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2051 2052 2053 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108

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Tract: 9804 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2079 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2089 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3009 3010 3011 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3028 3029 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 BG: 4 BG: 5 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5033 5996
Houston County Tract: 201.01 BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2045 2046 2047 2052 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 BG: 3 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 Tract: 202 BG: 4 4052 Tract: 209 BG: 4 4005 Tract: 210 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009

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Tract: 211.03 BG: 2 2010 2011 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2026 2027 BG: 3 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 Tract: 211.04 Tract: 211.05 BG: 2 2031 2032 2034 2035 2036 2056 2057 2058 2059 Tract: 211.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1033 1037 1038 1039 BG: 2 Tract: 211.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 2007 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2998 Tract: 212 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1996 1998 1999 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007
Lamar County Tract: 9701 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1044 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051

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1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1059 1073 1995 1996 1997 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2079 2080 2081 2996 2997 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 1003 1004 1061 1062 1063 1064 1074 BG: 2 2000 2002 BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4032 4033 BG: 5 5003 5004 5008 5010 5013 5018 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5060 Tract: 9703 BG: 1 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3000 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 BG: 4
Meriwether County Tract: 9704 BG: 2 2040 2041 2042 2997 Tract: 9705

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1022 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2045 2053 2054 2055 2056 2079 2080 2081 2996 2997 2998 Tract: 9706 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2027 2031 2032 2033 2089 2090 2091 BG: 3 3054 3055 3068 3069 3070
Monroe County Tract: 501 BG: 1 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1082 1995 BG: 2 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2051 2052 2053 2056 2057 2058 2064 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3075 3095 3096 3097 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3106 3107 3128 3129 3134 3135 3136 3137 Tract: 502 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 Tract: 503 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1011 1036 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1121 1140 1161 1162 BG: 3 3006 3007 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075

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3076 3077 3078 3079 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3093 3094 3095 3096 3098 3100 3101 3104 3998
Muscogee County Tract: 101.02 Tract: 101.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 Tract: 101.05 Tract: 101.06 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 102.01 Tract: 102.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1011 1014 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 102.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2998 Tract: 103.01 Tract: 103.02 Tract: 104.01 BG: 2 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 BG: 3 Tract: 104.02 BG: 9 9005 9006 9007 9008 9009 9010 9011 9012 9014 Tract: 105.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4023 4024 4999 Tract: 105.02 BG: 1 1000 1009 Tract: 2

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 Tract: 3 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 Tract: 4 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022 3997 3999
Peach County Tract: 401 Tract: 402 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1016 1017 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 Tract: 403.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1999
Pike County Tract: 9801 BG: 2 2058 2059 2997 2998 Tract: 9804 BG: 1 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2999
Upson County Tract: 9902.01

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BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5028 5029 5999 Tract: 9902.02 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1997 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2049 2999
District 017 Butts County
Tract: 1501 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1066 1068 1069 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3024 3025 3026 3028 3029 3030 3031 3997 3999 Tract: 1502 BG: 1

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1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036
Fayette County Tract: 1404.05 BG: 2 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 Tract: 1404.08 BG: 1 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Tract: 1405.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1997 1998 1999
Henry County Tract: 701.04 BG: 1 1042 1046 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 BG: 2 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Tract: 702.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1024 1025 1026 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2009 2010 2011 2012 2021 2022 2023 2024 2998 2999 Tract: 702.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1024 1025 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 BG: 2 Tract: 703.03 BG: 2 2022 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2035 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048

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2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 BG: 3 3001 3002 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3050 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 Tract: 703.04 BG: 3 3037 3038 Tract: 703.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 BG: 2 Tract: 703.06 Tract: 704.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2028 2035 2036 2058 2059 2060 2088 BG: 3 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 Tract: 704.02 Tract: 705
Jasper County Tract: 9901 Tract: 9902 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1108 1109 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1018 1019 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1077 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1104 BG: 2 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2098 2099 2100 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3059 3060 3079 3080 3081 3998 3999
Jones County Tract: 302 BG: 1 1034
Newton County Tract: 1001 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1053 1064 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1998 1999 BG: 2 2104 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2996 2997 Tract: 1002 BG: 1 1068 1069 1070 1073 1074 1076 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 1003 BG: 3 3018 3019 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025

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Tract: 1004 BG: 1 1071 1072 Tract: 1005 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1097 1099 1100 1101 1111 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 Tract: 1006 BG: 1 1061 Tract: 1008 Tract: 1009 BG: 1 BG: 2 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2997
Putnam County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1169 1170 1171 1172 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032

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2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1041 1999 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 BG: 2 2023 2024 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2049 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2997 2998 2999
Rockdale County Tract: 603.07 BG: 3 3035 Tract: 604.03 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 Tract: 604.04 Tract: 604.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 BG: 2 Tract: 604.06 Tract: 604.07
Spalding County Tract: 1601 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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2012 2014 Tract: 1603 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 Tract: 1605 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1005 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037
Walton County Tract: 1105.01 BG: 1 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1069 1070 1076 1077 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1998 Tract: 1105.02 Tract: 1106 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1038 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1998 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2046 2047 2048 2050 2051 2052 2056 2057 2999 Tract: 1108 BG: 1 1013 1051 1052 1053 1054
District 018 Bibb County
Tract: 130 BG: 2 2200 2201 2202 2203 2204 2221 2222 2235 2236 2990 2991 Tract: 135.01

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BG: 4 4000 4996 Tract: 135.02 BG: 1 1000 1036 1037 1038 1039 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2999
Bleckley County
Crawford County Tract: 701 Tract: 702 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3
Houston County Tract: 201.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2044 2048 2049 2050 2051 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2072 BG: 4 4000 4001 Tract: 201.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2996 2997 BG: 3

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BG: 4 Tract: 202 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 Tract: 203 BG: 3 3013 3014 BG: 4 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 Tract: 204 BG: 2 2009 Tract: 206 BG: 1 1015 Tract: 209 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 210 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 211.03

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BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2024 2025 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3999 BG: 4 Tract: 211.05 BG: 1 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2033 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 Tract: 211.06 BG: 1 1032 1034 1035 1036 1040 Tract: 211.07 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2019 2045 2046 2999 Tract: 212 BG: 1 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1997 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 Tract: 213 Tract: 214 Tract: 215

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Lamar County Tract: 9701 BG: 1 1015 1016 1027 1028 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1045 1046 1057 1058 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1998 BG: 2 2010 2014 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2995 2998 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1998 1999 BG: 2 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3038 BG: 4 4029 4030 4031 4999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5005 5006 5007 5009 5011 5012 5014 5015 5016 5017 5019 5020 5032 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 9703 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 1007 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3036 3037

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Monroe County Tract: 501 BG: 1 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1994 BG: 2 2054 2055 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 BG: 3 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3115 3116 3117 3118 3119 3120 3121 3122 3123 3124 3125 3126 3127 3130 3131 3132 3133 3989 Tract: 502 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 503 BG: 1 1009 1010 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1139 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1163 1164 1165 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 BG: 2 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3080 3997

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Peach County Tract: 402 BG: 1 1014 1015 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2999 Tract: 403.01 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1998 BG: 2 Tract: 403.02 Tract: 404
Pulaski County
Upson County Tract: 9901 Tract: 9902.01 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 Tract: 9902.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033

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1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1998 1999 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Tract: 9903 BG: 2 2040 2041 2045 2046 2047 2048 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2994 2995 2997 2998 Tract: 9904 Tract: 9905 Tract: 9906
District 019 Appling County
Tract: 9502 BG: 1 1000 1001 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1999 BG: 2 2011 2012 2016 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2094 BG: 3 Tract: 9503 Tract: 9504 BG: 1 1015 1016 1017 1018 1020 1021 1022 1023 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076

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1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 BG: 2 Tract: 9505
Atkinson County
Bacon County
Ben Hill County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1106 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161 1986 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1135 1136 1137 1203 1999 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 BG: 2 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027

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3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3050 3051 3052 BG: 4 Tract: 9605 BG: 3 3000 3007 3008 3015 3016 3023 3024 3031 3032 3046 3052 BG: 4 BG: 5
Brantley County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1075 1076 1077 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1984 1991 1994 1996 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 9803
Coffee County
Dodge County Tract: 9604 BG: 3 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 Tract: 9605 BG: 1 1015 1021 1022 1023 1024 1029 1030 1031 1034 1035 1036 1037

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1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2012 2018 2019 2021 2022 Tract: 9606 BG: 1 1014 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 BG: 2 2002 2004 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2997 2998
Jeff Davis County
Pierce County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1112 1119 1124 1125 1126 1130 1131 1132 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2061 2062 2111 2112 2113 2114 2118 Tract: 9602 BG: 1

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1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 BG: 2 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2065 2066 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1014 1025 1026 1027 1028 1051 1052 1080 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1097 1098 1997 BG: 2 2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2999 BG: 3 3002 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 BG: 4 Tract: 9604 BG: 3 3011 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3054 BG: 4 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4095 4096 4097
Telfair County
Toombs County Tract: 9701

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BG: 1 1030 1031 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4035 4037 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1045 1046 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3020 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 Tract: 9703 BG: 3 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 BG: 5 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5999 Tract: 9704 BG: 3 3019 BG: 4 4000 4002 4003 4004 4005 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 9705 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9706
Wayne County

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Tract: 9704 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 9706 BG: 1 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2036 2037 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3011 3012 3024 3025 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3062 3063 3064 3997 3999
Wilcox County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1013 1014 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1995 1996 1997 1998
District 020 Dodge County
Tract: 9601 Tract: 9602 Tract: 9603 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3

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3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 Tract: 9605 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1025 1026 1027 1028 1032 1033 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 BG: 2 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 Tract: 9606 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2999
Emanuel County Tract: 9801 BG: 4 4016 4017 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094 4095 4096 4097 4098 4099 4100 4101 4102 4103 4104 4105 4106 4107 4108 4109 4110 4111 4112 4113 4114 4115 4116 4117 4118 4119 4120 4121 4122 4123 4124 4125 4126 4127 4128 4129 4130 4131 4132 4133 4134 4135 4136 4137 4138 4139 4140 4141 4142 4143 4144 4145 4146 4147 4148 4149 4150 4151 4152 4153 4154 4155 4156 4157 4158 4159 4160 4161 4162 4163 4164 4165 4166 4167 4168 4169 4170 4171 4172 4173 4174 4175 4176 4177 4997 4998 Tract: 9802

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2061 2062 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2994 2995 2996 2997 Tract: 9803 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Tract: 9804 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1059 1060 1061 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 4 4000 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4996 4997 Tract: 9805 Tract: 9806 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2027 2028 2031 2032 2033 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2999 BG: 3 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3103 3104 3996 3997 BG: 4
Johnson County
Laurens County
Montgomery County

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Toombs County Tract: 9701 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1023 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1999 BG: 3 3017 3018 3019 3021 3022 3023 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 9703 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3058 3059 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3999 BG: 4

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4001 4006 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 Tract: 9705 BG: 2 2014 2016
Treutlen County
Washington County Tract: 9501 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1038 1039 1040 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 BG: 2 2005 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2074 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2135 2136 2993 2994 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9503 Tract: 9504 Tract: 9505 Tract: 9507
Wheeler County
Wilkinson County Tract: 9602-2 BG: 1 1011 1013 1015 1016 1017 1022 1023 1024 1025 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047

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1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1996 1997 BG: 2 2000 2001 Tract: 9603-2 BG: 1 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1075 1997 1998 BG: 2 2000 2001 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4998 4999 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1038 1047 1048 1049 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1998 BG: 2 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 BG: 3
District 021 Cherokee County
Tract: 901 BG: 4 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4058 4059 Tract: 902 Tract: 903

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 1 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1038 1039 1049 1050 1051 1053 1054 1055 1992 1995 1996 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2992 2993 2994 2995 2996 2998 Tract: 907.01 BG: 4 4049 4052 4998 4999 Tract: 908.01 BG: 7 7999 Tract: 909.01 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 BG: 3 Tract: 909.02 Tract: 909.03 Tract: 910.01 Tract: 910.03 Tract: 910.04 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3995 3997 3999 Tract: 910.05 Tract: 910.06 Tract: 911.01 Tract: 911.02 Tract: 911.03
Cobb County Tract: 301.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1054 1055 1056 1057 Tract: 302.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1042 1043 1044

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1045 1053 1054 1062 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 302.11 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1010 1011 1012 BG: 3 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 Tract: 302.12 Tract: 303.10 Tract: 303.11 Tract: 303.12 BG: 2 2000 2001 2008 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 BG: 5 Tract: 303.13 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4007 4009 4010 BG: 5 Tract: 303.14 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 303.22 Tract: 303.23 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 303.24 Tract: 303.25 Tract: 303.26 Tract: 305.01 BG: 4 4053 4054 4055 4056 Tract: 306

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5015 5016 5053 5056 5057 5997 5998 5999
District 022 Richmond County
Tract: 1 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4010 4011 4012 4013 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5999 Tract: 10 BG: 1 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 BG: 2 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 BG: 3 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 BG: 4 Tract: 101.02 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 102.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 103 Tract: 104 Tract: 105.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 BG: 3 3010 3011

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Tract: 105.06 Tract: 105.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 4 Tract: 105.08 Tract: 105.09 Tract: 105.10 Tract: 105.11 Tract: 106 Tract: 107.03 Tract: 107.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 Tract: 107.05 Tract: 107.06 Tract: 109.01 BG: 1 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3074 3996 3997 3998 3999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4999 Tract: 109.02 Tract: 11 Tract: 12 Tract: 13 Tract: 14 Tract: 15 Tract: 16 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2024 2025 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 Tract: 2 BG: 2 2004 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 BG: 4 4019 4020 Tract: 4 Tract: 6 Tract: 7 Tract: 8 BG: 1 1017 1018 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 BG: 2 Tract: 9
District 023 Bulloch County
Tract: 9901 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3106 3107 3108 3110 3111 3991 3992 3993 3994 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999 Tract: 9902 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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2025 2027 2028 2031 2033 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 6 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1005 1006 1992 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2020 2021 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9905 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 BG: 2 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 BG: 5 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5996
Burke County
Candler County
Columbia County Tract: 305.01 BG: 3 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3061 3062 3063 3064 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 BG: 9

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
9001 9002 9003 9999
Emanuel County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4996 4999 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2063 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2993 2998 2999 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 BG: 2 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9804 BG: 1 1055 1056 1057 1058 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1994 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020

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4021 4022 4023 4998 4999 Tract: 9806 BG: 1 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2023 2024 2025 2026 2029 2030 2034 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3047 3048 3049 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3100 3101 3102 3105 3106 3107 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3115 3116 3117 3118 3119 3120 3121 3122 3123 3124 3125 3994 3995 3998 3999
Jefferson County
Richmond County Tract: 1 BG: 4 4009 BG: 5 5021 5022 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 Tract: 10 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 Tract: 101.01 Tract: 101.02 BG: 1 BG: 4 Tract: 101.04 Tract: 101.05 Tract: 102.01 BG: 3 3002 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3999 Tract: 102.03 Tract: 102.04

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Tract: 105.04 Tract: 105.05 BG: 2 2009 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 Tract: 105.07 BG: 3 Tract: 107.04 BG: 1 1060 Tract: 108 Tract: 109.01 BG: 3 3073 BG: 4 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4998 Tract: 16 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 6 6001 Tract: 2 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 BG: 3 3000 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4021 4022 4995 4996 4997

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4998 4999 Tract: 3 Tract: 8 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1019 1020 1998 1999
District 024 Butts County
Tract: 1501 BG: 4 4034 4035 4036 4037 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 Tract: 1502 BG: 5 5037 5047 5048 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5066 5067 Tract: 1503.01 BG: 1 1071 1072 1073 BG: 2 Tract: 1503.02
Columbia County Tract: 301.01 Tract: 301.02 Tract: 302.01 Tract: 302.02 Tract: 302.03 Tract: 303.02 Tract: 303.03 Tract: 303.04 Tract: 303.05 Tract: 304 Tract: 305.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3065 3066 3080 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 BG: 9

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9000 Tract: 305.02 Tract: 306.03
Glascock County
Jones County Tract: 301.01-2 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 2 Tract: 301.02-2 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3999 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005 9006 9007 9008 9009 9010 9011 9012 9013 9014 9019 9020 9028 9029 9030 9031 9032 9033 9034 9035 9038 9039 9040 9041 9042 9045 9999 Tract: 302 BG: 1 1079 BG: 2 2034 2035 2041 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2061 2994 2995 2996 Tract: 303.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1999 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064

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2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 303.02-2 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1998 BG: 2 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2994 2995 2996 BG: 3
Lincoln County Tract: 9701 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2080 2081 2085 2086 2087 2088 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2995 2996 2998 2999 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4016 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4027 4999 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2039 2040 2041 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2088 2089 2091 2092 2093 2994 2995 2996 2997 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3012 3013 3022 3023 3024 3025 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061

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3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3999
McDuffie County Tract: 9501 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9502 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3006 3035 3036 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3999 Tract: 9503 BG: 2 2013 2047 2048 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 Tract: 9504 BG: 1 1013 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2034 2035 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 BG: 3 BG: 4 4017 4018 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034

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4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5030 5999 Tract: 9505 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2060 2061 2062 2992 2993 2994 2995 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4
Monroe County Tract: 501 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1081 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3074 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3098 3099 3138 3990 3991 3992 3993 3994 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999 Tract: 503 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1120 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028

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Spalding County Tract: 1608 BG: 2 2065 2066 2067 2069 2070 2071 Tract: 1609 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1009 BG: 2 BG: 3 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 Tract: 1610 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 1611 Tract: 1612 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2014 2015 2023 BG: 3 3000 3008 3009 3027 3028 BG: 4 4000 4001 4019 4020 4021
Warren County Tract: 9704 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3105 3106 3107 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3115 3116 3117 3118 3119 3120 3121 3122 3123 3124 3125 3126 3127 3128 3129 3130 3131 3132 3133 3134 3135 3136 3137 3138 3139 3140 3141 3142 3143 3144 3145 3146 3147 3148 3149 3150 3151 3993 3996 3997 3998 3999
Washington County

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Tract: 9501 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1036 1037 1041 1042 1043 1101 1115 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2075 2076 2077 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2133 2134 2995
Wilkes County Tract: 9801 BG: 2 2036 2037 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2066 2067 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1019 1020 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1043 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3005 3006 3007 3008 3038 3039 3040 3041 BG: 5 5025 5026 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6040 6041 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 6059 BG: 7 7006 7007 7008 7009 7010 7011 7012 7013 7014 7015 7016 7017 7022 7023 7024 7043 7044 7045 7046 7047 7048 7049 7050 7051 7052 7053 7054 7055 7072 7073 7084 7085 7086 7087 7088 7089 7090 7091 7092 7093 7094 7095 7096 7097 7098 7997 7998
Wilkinson County Tract: 9602-2 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1014 1018 1019 1020 1021 1026 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1998 1999 Tract: 9603-2 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1041 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1072 1073 1074 1999 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2016
District 025 Baldwin County
Greene County Tract: 9501 BG: 1 1038 1046 1048 1049 1050 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2038 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2986 2987 2988 2989 2990 2991 2992 2993 2994 2995 2996 2998 2999 Tract: 9503 Tract: 9504 Tract: 9505
Hancock County
Jones County Tract: 302 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1033 1035 1036 1037 1038 Tract: 303.02-2 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2058 2059 2060 2997 2998 2999
Morgan County
Newton County Tract: 1001

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1051 1052 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2105 2998 2999 Tract: 1002 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1071 1072 1075 1077 1078 1079 1080 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2036 2037 Tract: 1003 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3020 Tract: 1004 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 BG: 2 BG: 3

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 1005 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1095 1096 1098 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1112 1999 Tract: 1006 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1999 Tract: 1007 Tract: 1009 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2998 2999
Putnam County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1056 1057 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2051 2052 2053 2996 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4

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BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 Tract: 9603 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2025 2026 2027 2045 2046 2047 2048 2050 2083 2084 2996
Walton County Tract: 1101 BG: 2 2011 2021 2054 2055 Tract: 1102 BG: 2 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 Tract: 1103 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3023 Tract: 1104 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 1106 BG: 1 1000 1035 1036 1037 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1997 1999 BG: 2 2020 2021 2022 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2049 2053 2054 2055 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 Tract: 1107 Tract: 1108 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1012 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 BG: 2 BG: 3
District 026 Bibb County
Tract: 101 Tract: 102 Tract: 103 Tract: 104 Tract: 105 Tract: 106 Tract: 107 Tract: 108 Tract: 110 Tract: 111 Tract: 112 Tract: 113 Tract: 114 Tract: 115 Tract: 117.01 Tract: 117.02 Tract: 118 Tract: 119 Tract: 120 Tract: 121 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 Tract: 122 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2998 2999 Tract: 123 Tract: 124

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Tract: 125 Tract: 126 Tract: 127 Tract: 128 Tract: 129 Tract: 130 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 2135 2136 2137 2138 2139 2140 2141 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2148 2149 2150 2151 2152 2153 2154 2155 2156 2157 2158 2159 2160 2161 2162 2163 2164 2165 2166 2167 2168 2169 2170 2171 2172 2173 2174 2175 2176 2177 2178 2179 2180 2181 2182 2183 2184 2185 2186 2187 2188 2189 2190 2191 2192 2193 2194 2195 2196 2197 2198 2199 2205 2206 2207 2208 2209 2210 2211 2212 2213 2214 2218 2223 2224 2225 2226 2227 2228 2229 2230 2231 2232 2233 2234 2992 2993 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 131.01 Tract: 131.02 Tract: 132.01 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 132.02 Tract: 133.01 Tract: 133.02 Tract: 134.01

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 1 1036 Tract: 135.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1015 1016 1017 1018 1999 Tract: 136.01 BG: 2 2000 2002 2003 2004 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4014 4015 4016 4017 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 Tract: 136.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003
Houston County Tract: 201.02 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2998 2999 Tract: 202 BG: 1 1000 Tract: 203 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 BG: 5 Tract: 204 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 BG: 3

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BG: 4 Tract: 206 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1996 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 207 Tract: 208 Tract: 211.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043
Jones County Tract: 301.01-2 BG: 1 1006 Tract: 301.02-2 BG: 3 3019 3020 BG: 9 9015 9016 9017 9018 9021 9022 9023 9024 9025 9026 9027 9036 9037 9043 9044 9046
Twiggs County
Wilkinson County Tract: 9602-2 BG: 1 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1986 1987 1988 1989 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 BG: 3 Tract: 9603-2 BG: 4 4038 4039 4040 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4997 Tract: 9604

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 1 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1050 1051 1068 1069 1999 BG: 2 2002
District 027 Cherokee County
Tract: 905.01 Tract: 905.02 Tract: 906.01 BG: 3 3000 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3030 3031 3032 3038 3039 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 Tract: 906.02 BG: 1 1000 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 Tract: 908.01 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4009 4012 4013 4998 4999 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 BG: 7 7000 Tract: 908.02
Forsyth County Tract: 1302 BG: 2 2033 2034 2035 Tract: 1303 Tract: 1304.01 BG: 1 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1997 1998 BG: 2

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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Tract: 1306 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1101 1102 1103 1104 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 BG: 2 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2088 2089 2090
Fulton County Tract: 114.10 BG: 1 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5999 Tract: 114.13 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5008 BG: 8 Tract: 114.14 BG: 2 Tract: 114.15 Tract: 116.06 BG: 3 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4017 4018 4019 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005 9006 9011 9017 9018 9019 9020 9021 9022 9023 9024 9025 9026 9027 9028 9029 9030 9031 9032

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9033 9034 9035 9036 9037 9038 9039 9040 9041 9042 9043 9044 9045 9046 9047 9048 9049 9050 9051 9052 9053 9054 9055 9056 9057 9058 9059 9060 9061 9062 9063 9064 9065 9066 9067 9068 9069 9070 Tract: 116.07 BG: 7 7000 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 7010 7011 7012 7013 7014 7016 7017 7018 7019 7020 7021 7022 7023 7024 7025 7026 7027 7029 7033 7051 7052 Tract: 116.08 Tract: 116.09
District 028 Coweta County
Tract: 1701 BG: 1 1057 1058 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 1702 BG: 1 1016 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 BG: 3 3006 3007 3009 3010 3011 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 1703.01 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2998 2999 Tract: 1703.02 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 1704.01

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Tract: 1704.02 Tract: 1705 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3046 3047 3048 3999 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5039 5040 5041 5042 5046 5047 5998 5999 Tract: 1706 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1999 BG: 4 4042 4043 4044 BG: 6 Tract: 1707 BG: 1 1008 1009 BG: 2 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 Tract: 1708 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1054 1055 1056 1059 1060 1061 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2018 2024 2025 2027 2030 2031 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051

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2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3054 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3999 BG: 4 4090 4091 4092
Fayette County Tract: 1402.03 BG: 1 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 BG: 2 2010 2011 2012 2026 2027 2028 2029 Tract: 1402.05 Tract: 1402.06 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1018 1019 1020 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1999 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2998 2999 Tract: 1403.03 Tract: 1403.04 Tract: 1403.05 Tract: 1403.06 Tract: 1403.07 Tract: 1404.04 BG: 2 2030 2031 Tract: 1404.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1006 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1013 1999 BG: 2 2020 Tract: 1405.01 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1043 1044 1045 1046

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1047 1996 Tract: 1405.02
Pike County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1061 1065 1066 1996 1997 BG: 2 2003 2004 2021 2022 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 Tract: 9802
Spalding County Tract: 1601 BG: 2 2013 2015 2016 Tract: 1604 BG: 1 1016 1021 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2063 2064 BG: 3 3011 3013 Tract: 1605 BG: 1 1013 1014 1015 1020 1021 1027 1028 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 1606

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Tract: 1607 BG: 5 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5028 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 5084 5085 5086 5087 5088 5999 Tract: 1608 BG: 3 3002 3006 3007 3008 3053 3054 Tract: 1612 BG: 3 3017 3018 3019 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 BG: 4 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4058 4059 4060
Troup County Tract: 9601 BG: 2 2001 BG: 5 5000 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5010 5011 5014 5015 5016 5019 5020 5021 5045 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5065 5066 5998 5999 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2050 2051 2052 2062 2068 2987 2988 2989 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041

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2042 2050 2990 2991 2992 2993 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1017 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 BG: 2 BG: 3 3002 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4033 Tract: 9605.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 Tract: 9606 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1031 1032 1033 1034 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1058 Tract: 9607 BG: 3 3043 BG: 4 4019 4020 4021 4999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 Tract: 9609.01 BG: 2 2008 2009 2011 2012 BG: 3 3007 3008 3010 BG: 4 Tract: 9609.02 BG: 1 1016 1017 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1043 1044 1045 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 BG: 2

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2996 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9610 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 BG: 2 2003 2004 BG: 3 3000 3030 3031 Tract: 9611
District 029 Butts County
Tract: 1501 BG: 1 1065 1067 1070 1071 BG: 2 2023 BG: 3 3022 3023 3027 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3998 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4038 4039 4046 4047 4999 Tract: 1502 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5

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5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5049 5050 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 1503.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070
Carroll County Tract: 9909 BG: 1 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 Tract: 9912 BG: 1 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1030 1031 1032 1033 BG: 2 2000 2049 BG: 3 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 BG: 4
Coweta County Tract: 1701 BG: 2 2000 Tract: 1702 BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 Tract: 1703.02

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BG: 1 Tract: 1705 BG: 3 3043 3044 3045 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3998 BG: 5 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5043 5044 5045 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 5084 5085 5086 5087 5088 5089 5090 5995 5996 5997 Tract: 1706 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1009 1010 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4999 BG: 5 Tract: 1707 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2014 BG: 3 BG: 4 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 BG: 5 Tract: 1708 BG: 1 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1050 1051 1052 1053 1057 1058 1062 1063 1071 1072 BG: 2 2013 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2026 2028 2029 2032 2033 2034 2035 2996 BG: 3 3053 3055

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BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4093 4094 4095 4096 4097 4098 4099 4100 4101 4102 4103 4104 4105 4106 4107 4108 4109 4110 4111 4112 4113
Harris County Tract: 9801.98 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2033 2041 2042 2054 2055 2999 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1109 1110 1111 1997 1998 1999

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BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 9804 BG: 2 2025 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3012 3026 3027 3030 3042 3043 3044
Heard County
Henry County Tract: 704.01 BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053
Jasper County Tract: 9902 BG: 1 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1100 1101 1102 1103 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054

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2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 BG: 3 3056 3057 3058 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3996 3997 BG: 4 Tract: 9904
Jones County Tract: 302 BG: 1 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1080 1081 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2060 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 303.01 BG: 1 1003 1004 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2046
Meriwether County Tract: 9701 Tract: 9702 Tract: 9703 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9706

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BG: 2 2028 2029 2030 2092 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3997 3998 3999
Pike County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1059 1060 1062 1063 1064 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2023 2024 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9803 Tract: 9804 BG: 2 2000 2001 2006
Spalding County Tract: 1601 BG: 1 1090 Tract: 1602 Tract: 1603 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 1604 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011

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1012 1013 1014 1015 1017 1018 1019 1020 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 BG: 2 2000 2001 2009 2010 2011 2012 2061 2062 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3012 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 BG: 4 Tract: 1605 BG: 1 1003 1004 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1016 1017 1018 1019 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1029 1030 1031 BG: 2 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2075 Tract: 1607 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5024 5025 5026 5027 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5056 Tract: 1608 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2068 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 3004 3005 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 Tract: 1609 BG: 1 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3071 3072 3073 3074

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Tract: 1610 BG: 1 Tract: 1612 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4016 4017 4018 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4056 4057
Troup County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5001 5002 5009 5012 5013 5017 5018 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5046 5047 5062 5063 5064 5996 5997 Tract: 9602 BG: 2 2018 2019 2049 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2069 2990 2991 2992 2993 Tract: 9603 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2021 2022 2023 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1997 1998 1999 BG: 3

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3000 3001 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 BG: 4 4000 4001 4020 4021 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 Tract: 9605.01 Tract: 9605.02 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1094 1095 BG: 2 Tract: 9606 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1035 1036 1037 1038 1057 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9607 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3044 3998 3999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4022 4023 4024 BG: 5 5003 5004 Tract: 9608 Tract: 9609.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 2013 2014 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3009 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 9609.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1042 1046 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2997 Tract: 9610 BG: 1 1019 1020 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 BG: 4 BG: 5
District 030 Carroll County
Tract: 9901.01 Tract: 9901.02 Tract: 9902 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1076 1105 BG: 2 2000 2001 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052

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3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3998 3999 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1045 1999 BG: 3 3006 3007 3009 3010 3011 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3999 Tract: 9905.01 BG: 2 2016 2017 BG: 3 3002 3003 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3012 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1020 1039 1040 1050 1052 BG: 2 2000 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 Tract: 9907.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1023 1024 1026 1028 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1997 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3033 3050 3051 3052 3053 3996 3997 3998 3999 Tract: 9907.02 Tract: 9907.03 BG: 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1045 1046 1056 1057 1058 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 9908 Tract: 9909 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1063 1064 1065 1066 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2020 2059 Tract: 9910 BG: 1 1007 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2056 2057 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2997 BG: 3 3025 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 Tract: 9911 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1023 BG: 2 2055 BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3016 3017 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9912 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1020 1021 1022 1023 1029 1034 1035
Coweta County Tract: 1701

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1996 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 1702 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1017 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3008 Tract: 1703.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055
Douglas County Tract: 802.01 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 2 2001 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 4 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 Tract: 802.02 BG: 5 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 Tract: 803.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 Tract: 803.02 BG: 3 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 BG: 5

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 BG: 6 6013 6014 Tract: 804.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1041 1044 1045 1046 1047 1999 BG: 3 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3036 3037 3038 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3999 Tract: 804.02 Tract: 805.03 Tract: 805.04 Tract: 805.05 Tract: 805.06 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 BG: 4 Tract: 805.07 Tract: 806.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2018 2019 BG: 3 3000 3001 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3999
Paulding County Tract: 1202.01 BG: 1 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2009 Tract: 1202.02 Tract: 1203

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BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4048 4049 Tract: 1204 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 Tract: 1205 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2083 2084 2085 2086 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 Tract: 1206 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3034 3036 3998 3999 BG: 4 BG: 5

District 031 Bartow County
Tract: 9601 BG: 3 3079 3080 3081 3083 3084 3085 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1059 1060 1061 1062 BG: 2 2006 2009 2010 2011 2013 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 2135 2136 2137 2138 2139 2999 BG: 5 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 Tract: 9605 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 BG: 4 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 9606 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6992 6993 6994 6995 6997 6998 6999 Tract: 9607 BG: 1 1023 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059

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1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1990 1991 1992 1994 1995 1996 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9608.03 BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3069 3070 3071 3998 Tract: 9609 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1034 1035 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2008 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2044 2049 2050 2051 2052 2994 2995 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3025 3026 3027 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3994 3995 3996 3997 3999 Tract: 9610 BG: 1 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1071 1075 1077 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1991 1992 BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057
Carroll County Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 BG: 2 2002 2003 2014 2015 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2048 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1006 1019 1020 1021 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3008 3012 3013 3019 3027 3998 Tract: 9905.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 BG: 3 3000 3001 3004 3010 3011 Tract: 9905.02 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1051 1998 1999 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2017 2018 2019 BG: 3 3018 Tract: 9907.01 BG: 1 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1025 1027 1029 1030 1031 1998 1999 BG: 3 3031 3032 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049

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Tract: 9907.03 BG: 1 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 Tract: 9910 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1999 BG: 2 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2058 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3999 Tract: 9911 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2056 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3015 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 9912 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2050 2051 2052 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3043
Douglas County Tract: 804.01 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1038 1039 1040 1042 1043 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3019 3033 3034 3035 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3075 Tract: 805.06 BG: 3 3000
Haralson County
Paulding County Tract: 1201 BG: 1 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2999 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4999 Tract: 1203 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1067 1997 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4030 4031 4046 4047 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 Tract: 1204

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BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 BG: 4 Tract: 1205 BG: 2 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2087 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 Tract: 1206 BG: 3 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3035
Polk County
District 032 Cobb County
Tract: 303.12 BG: 1 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 BG: 4 4023 Tract: 303.13 BG: 3 3014 BG: 4 4006 4008 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 Tract: 303.14 BG: 3 Tract: 303.18 Tract: 303.19 Tract: 303.20 Tract: 303.23 BG: 5 Tract: 303.27 Tract: 303.28 Tract: 303.29 Tract: 303.30 Tract: 303.31 Tract: 303.32

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 303.33 Tract: 303.34 Tract: 303.35 Tract: 303.36 Tract: 303.37 Tract: 303.39 BG: 1 Tract: 304.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3007 3008 3009 3010 3014 3015 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 Tract: 304.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 BG: 4 Tract: 304.05 BG: 2 2022 2023 2024 2025 2029 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2045 2046 Tract: 305.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 2025 2028 2030 2031 2034 2035 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4079 4080 4082 Tract: 305.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 BG: 3 Tract: 305.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 BG: 3

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3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 Tract: 305.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 Tract: 312.02 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3035 3036 3037 3999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 Tract: 312.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2036 2998 2999 Tract: 312.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2066 2067 2068 2997 2998 2999
Fulton County Tract: 100 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4007 Tract: 101.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1034 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 101.10

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 2019 Tract: 102.04 BG: 3 BG: 5 5004 5005 5010 5011 5012 5013 5999 BG: 8 Tract: 102.05 BG: 4 4011 4012 4017 Tract: 102.06 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4997 4998 4999 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 102.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2013 2014 BG: 3 3000 3001 3005 3010 3015 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4011 4014 4015 4016 4017 4024 4996 4999 Tract: 97 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1008 1999 Tract: 98 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3007 Tract: 99 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006
District 033 Cobb County

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Tract: 306 BG: 1 1042 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1057 1058 1059 1062 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2030 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2059 2060 2061 2077 2078 2079 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 BG: 4 4017 4019 4020 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 307 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1014 1015 BG: 4 4000 4017 4018 4019 4020 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 308 BG: 3 3020 3021 3022 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3042 Tract: 309.01 BG: 2 2016 BG: 3 BG: 4 4006 Tract: 309.02 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 Tract: 309.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 Tract: 309.05

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2016 2017 BG: 3 Tract: 310.02 Tract: 310.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3011 3012 3013 Tract: 310.05 Tract: 311.06 BG: 4 4003 4004 4005 4006 4008 4009 BG: 5 Tract: 313.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3005 3009 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 BG: 9 Tract: 313.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 BG: 2 Tract: 313.08 Tract: 313.09 Tract: 313.10 Tract: 313.11 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 Tract: 314.04 Tract: 314.05 Tract: 314.06 Tract: 314.07 Tract: 315.01 BG: 1

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1010 1011 1012 1017 BG: 2 2009 2010 2011 2012 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 Tract: 315.03 Tract: 315.04 Tract: 315.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 BG: 2 BG: 3
Douglas County Tract: 801.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1045 1048 1049 1050 1051 1055 BG: 2 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3014 3015

District 034 Clayton County
Tract: 401 Tract: 402.01 Tract: 402.02 BG: 1 BG: 9 9000 9005 9006 9007 9008 9035 9036 9997 9998 Tract: 405.03 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1034 1035 1036 1037

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3021 3022 3023 3024 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4009 4010 Tract: 405.06 Tract: 405.09 Tract: 405.10 Tract: 405.11 Tract: 405.12 Tract: 405.13 Tract: 405.14 Tract: 405.15 Tract: 405.16 Tract: 405.17 Tract: 405.18 Tract: 406.07 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1025 1998 1999 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 BG: 3 3010 3011 3012 3013 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 Tract: 406.08 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 406.12 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 2033 2998 2999 BG: 3 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027

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Fayette County Tract: 1401.01 Tract: 1401.02 Tract: 1402.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1029 1030 1031 1032 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2030 2031 Tract: 1402.04 Tract: 1402.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1014 1015 1016 1017 1021 1022 1023 BG: 2 2000 2001 Tract: 1404.03 Tract: 1404.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 1404.05 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1009 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 Tract: 1404.06 Tract: 1404.07 Tract: 1404.08 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
District 035 Douglas County
Tract: 801.01

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 1 1044 1046 1047 1052 1053 1054 1056 1057 1058 1059 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3010 3011 3012 3013 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 BG: 4 Tract: 802.01 BG: 1 1000 BG: 2 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2020 2026 2027 2028 2029 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 Tract: 802.02 BG: 3 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5011 5012 BG: 6 Tract: 803.01 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 803.02 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 BG: 5 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 Tract: 806.01 BG: 2

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2999 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 BG: 4 BG: 6 Tract: 806.02
Fulton County Tract: 103.01 Tract: 103.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2040 2044 2045 2046 2047 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2997 Tract: 103.04 BG: 4 BG: 5 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 Tract: 104 Tract: 105.07 Tract: 105.08 Tract: 105.09 Tract: 105.10 Tract: 105.11 Tract: 105.12 Tract: 105.13 Tract: 105.14 Tract: 106.01 Tract: 106.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038

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1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2014 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2999 Tract: 106.04 Tract: 107 Tract: 108 Tract: 109 Tract: 110 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 5 Tract: 111 BG: 3 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 Tract: 112.02 BG: 1 1009 1010 1016 1017 1028 1029 1038 BG: 4 4008 4009 Tract: 113.03 BG: 3 3011 3012 Tract: 113.04 BG: 1 1005 1006 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1999 Tract: 73 BG: 2 2017 Tract: 77.02 BG: 3 3020

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BG: 4 4008 4011 4012 4013 4014 4997 Tract: 78.02 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1022 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 BG: 2 Tract: 78.05 BG: 2 2032 2037

District 036 Fulton County
Tract: 1 Tract: 11 BG: 1 1016 Tract: 110 BG: 1 1010 Tract: 13 Tract: 14 Tract: 15 Tract: 16 Tract: 17 Tract: 18 Tract: 19 Tract: 2 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1010 1011 1012 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 21 Tract: 22 BG: 1 1000 1001 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 26 BG: 1 1000 Tract: 27 Tract: 28 Tract: 29 Tract: 30 Tract: 31 Tract: 32 Tract: 33 Tract: 35 Tract: 4 BG: 1 1000 1001 Tract: 44 Tract: 46 Tract: 48 Tract: 49 Tract: 5 BG: 2 2000 2001 Tract: 50 Tract: 52 Tract: 53 Tract: 55.01 Tract: 55.02 Tract: 56 Tract: 57 Tract: 58 Tract: 62 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 3 Tract: 63 Tract: 64 Tract: 65 Tract: 66.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1013 1015 1016 1017 BG: 3 3000 3001 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 BG: 5

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5000 5001 5002 5007 Tract: 66.02 Tract: 67 Tract: 68.01 Tract: 68.02 Tract: 69 Tract: 70.01 Tract: 70.02 Tract: 71 Tract: 72 Tract: 73 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 BG: 3 Tract: 74 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Tract: 75 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5006 5007 Tract: 92 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 94.01 BG: 1 1006 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 Tract: 94.02

District 037 Bartow County
Tract: 9606 BG: 6 6996

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 9607 BG: 1 1050 1993 1997 Tract: 9608.02 BG: 2 2996 2997 Tract: 9608.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1059 1060 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3072 3997 3999
Cobb County Tract: 301.01 Tract: 301.02 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 301.03 Tract: 302.05 BG: 1 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1046 1047 1048

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1049 1050 1051 1052 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1998 Tract: 302.08 Tract: 302.09 Tract: 302.10 Tract: 302.11 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 Tract: 302.13 Tract: 302.14 Tract: 302.15 Tract: 302.16 Tract: 302.17 Tract: 305.01 BG: 4 4051 4059 4060 4061 4063 4065 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 Tract: 306 BG: 1 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1043 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1060 1061 1063 BG: 2 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
2031 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3010 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4018 4021 4022 4023 4028 BG: 5 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5054 5055 Tract: 309.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2998 2999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 Tract: 309.02 BG: 4 4006 4007 4008 4009 Tract: 309.04 BG: 4 4012 Tract: 309.05 BG: 1 1000 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Tract: 315.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2033 2034 2999 Tract: 315.05 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006

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Paulding County Tract: 1201 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4089 4090 Tract: 1202.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2998 2999 Tract: 1203 BG: 1 1000 1001 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1999

District 038 Cobb County
Tract: 313.11 BG: 3 3000 3007 3999
Fulton County Tract: 100 BG: 2 2019 2020 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3023 3998 3999 Tract: 101.01 BG: 1 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1031 1032 1033 1035 1036 Tract: 102.06 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4023 Tract: 102.07 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3006 3007 3008 3009 3011 3012 3013 3014 BG: 4 4000 4001 4010 4012 4013 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4025 4026 4997 4998 Tract: 103.03 BG: 1 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2041 2042 2043 2048 2049 2995 2996 2998 2999 Tract: 103.04 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 Tract: 24 BG: 1 1009 BG: 4 Tract: 40 BG: 1 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 BG: 3 Tract: 77.01 Tract: 77.02 BG: 2 2001 2002 2018 2019 2020 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4009 4010 4015 4998 4999 Tract: 78.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1023 1024 1025 1026

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BG: 3 Tract: 78.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2033 2034 2035 2036 2038 2039 2040 2999 Tract: 78.06 Tract: 78.07 Tract: 78.08 Tract: 79 Tract: 80 BG: 4 4000 4001 4006 4007 BG: 6 Tract: 81.01 Tract: 81.02 Tract: 82.01 Tract: 82.02 Tract: 83.01 Tract: 83.02 Tract: 84 Tract: 85 BG: 3 3009 Tract: 86.01 Tract: 86.02 Tract: 87.02 Tract: 88 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1047 1049 1999 BG: 3 Tract: 89.01 Tract: 89.02 BG: 1 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 Tract: 90 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3017 Tract: 91 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 BG: 4 Tract: 95 Tract: 96 BG: 2 2001 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 BG: 5 5001 5002 5003 BG: 8 Tract: 97 BG: 1 1003 1006 1007 1009 1010 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 98 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3008 BG: 4 Tract: 99 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011
District 039 Fulton County
Tract: 10 Tract: 100 BG: 1

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1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 BG: 3 3000 3001 3022 3024 3025 BG: 4 4004 4005 4006 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 Tract: 106.03 BG: 1 1016 1017 1018 1997 BG: 2 2012 2013 2015 2016 Tract: 11 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1017 1018 Tract: 111 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 Tract: 112.01 Tract: 112.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1039 1040 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 BG: 8 Tract: 113.01 Tract: 113.03 BG: 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 BG: 4 Tract: 113.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1007 1008 1009 1010 Tract: 12 Tract: 2 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 Tract: 22 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Tract: 23 Tract: 24 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 Tract: 25 Tract: 26 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 Tract: 36 Tract: 37 Tract: 38 Tract: 39 Tract: 4 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 BG: 2 Tract: 40 BG: 2 2000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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2019 Tract: 41 Tract: 42 Tract: 43 Tract: 5 BG: 1 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Tract: 6 Tract: 60 Tract: 61 Tract: 62 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 Tract: 66.01 BG: 1 1011 1012 1014 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3013 BG: 5 5003 5004 5005 5006 5008 5009 5010 Tract: 7 Tract: 74 BG: 2 2003 Tract: 75 BG: 2 2004 2005 2011 2012 BG: 3 3012 BG: 5 5005 Tract: 76.01 Tract: 76.02 Tract: 77.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2021 2999 Tract: 8 Tract: 80 BG: 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 Tract: 85 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 BG: 4 Tract: 87.01 Tract: 88 BG: 1 1045 1046 1048 1050 Tract: 89.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1039 BG: 4 4000 4018 4019 4020 4021 Tract: 90 BG: 3 3016 Tract: 91 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Tract: 92 BG: 3 Tract: 93 Tract: 94.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1007 1008 BG: 3 Tract: 96 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

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2022 2023 BG: 4 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 BG: 5 5000 5004 5005 5006 5007

District 040 DeKalb County
Tract: 205 Tract: 206 Tract: 207 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Tract: 208.01 Tract: 208.02 Tract: 209 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2010 2011 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 Tract: 212.02 BG: 1 1000 Tract: 212.10 BG: 3 3000 3001 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 Tract: 212.11 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1038 1999 Tract: 212.12 BG: 2 2019 2020 2021 2022 2031 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 Tract: 212.13 BG: 1 Tract: 212.14 BG: 1

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1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1009 1010 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 Tract: 213.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1008 1009 1010 1011 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3015 3016 BG: 4 Tract: 213.03 Tract: 213.04 Tract: 214.04 BG: 2 2012 Tract: 216.01 Tract: 216.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1007 1017 1018 Tract: 217.03 BG: 1 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1030 1999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4024 4999 Tract: 217.04 BG: 3 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 217.05 Tract: 217.06 Tract: 218.08 Tract: 218.09 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3024 3999 Tract: 218.10 BG: 1

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BG: 2 BG: 4 Tract: 218.11 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 Tract: 218.12 Tract: 221 BG: 1 1003 BG: 2 2038 Tract: 222 BG: 3 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4035 Tract: 223.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1022 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3010 3011 Tract: 223.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 Tract: 226 BG: 3 3013 Tract: 227 BG: 3 3025 Tract: 229 Tract: 230 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1044 1045

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 231.01 Tract: 235.01 Tract: 235.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2010 Tract: 235.06 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3020 3021 Tract: 236.01 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3007 3010 3011 3012 3013 BG: 4 Tract: 236.02 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2010 2011 2012
Fulton County Tract: 101.06 BG: 1 1004 1005 1009 1010 1011 1995 BG: 3 Tract: 101.07 BG: 1 1006 Tract: 101.08 BG: 1 BG: 2 2011 2012 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Tract: 101.09 BG: 8 8000 8001 8002 8003 Tract: 101.11 Tract: 101.12 Tract: 114.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 BG: 6 6006 6007 6008 6009 6013 6014 6016 6017 6021 6022 6023

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Tract: 114.05 BG: 1 1000 1028 1029 1999 BG: 7 7000 Tract: 114.11 BG: 1 1014 BG: 6 6005 6006 6010
Gwinnett County Tract: 503.15 BG: 5 BG: 8

District 041 DeKalb County
Tract: 217.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1017 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 BG: 4 4020 4021 4022 4023 4025 Tract: 217.04 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3023 3024 3025 BG: 9 Tract: 218.05 Tract: 218.06 Tract: 218.09 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3022 3023 BG: 4 Tract: 218.10 BG: 3 Tract: 219.02 Tract: 219.04

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 219.06 Tract: 219.07 Tract: 219.08 Tract: 219.09 BG: 1 1000 1001 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3999 Tract: 220.01 Tract: 220.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 Tract: 220.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3020 3023 3024 3025 3028 3999 Tract: 220.07 BG: 1 1006 1007 BG: 2 2016 2017 Tract: 220.08 BG: 1 1014 Tract: 221 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 Tract: 222

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BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 BG: 4 4021 Tract: 223.02 BG: 3 3002 Tract: 230 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 Tract: 231.02 Tract: 231.05 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Tract: 231.06 BG: 4 Tract: 231.07 Tract: 231.08 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 BG: 2 BG: 3
Gwinnett County Tract: 504.03 Tract: 504.10 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 BG: 5 Tract: 504.11 BG: 1 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 BG: 5

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 6 Tract: 504.15 BG: 1 1003 BG: 2 2009 Tract: 504.23 BG: 1 Tract: 504.25 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 504.26 Tract: 504.28 BG: 5 5000 5001 5007 BG: 7 Tract: 504.29 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 4 Tract: 504.30
District 042 DeKalb County
Tract: 201 Tract: 202 Tract: 203 Tract: 204 Tract: 207 BG: 2 2004 Tract: 211 Tract: 212.02 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 212.04 Tract: 212.07

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Tract: 212.08 Tract: 212.09 Tract: 212.10 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 BG: 4 Tract: 212.11 BG: 1 1024 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1997 1998 Tract: 212.12 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2032 2044 2045 2046 Tract: 212.13 BG: 2 Tract: 212.14 BG: 1 1008 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 Tract: 213.01 BG: 1 1007 1012 1013 1014 1015 1028 Tract: 213.02 BG: 2 2014 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 214.01 Tract: 214.03 Tract: 214.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Tract: 214.05 Tract: 214.06 Tract: 215.01 Tract: 215.02

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 216.02 BG: 1 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 BG: 2 Tract: 216.03 Tract: 222 BG: 4 4034 4036 Tract: 223.01 BG: 1 1020 1021 1023 1024 1025 BG: 2 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3012 3013 3014 3015 BG: 4 Tract: 224.01 Tract: 224.02 Tract: 224.03 Tract: 225 Tract: 226 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 BG: 4 Tract: 227 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3027 3028 3029 BG: 4 Tract: 228
District 043 DeKalb County
Tract: 231.08 BG: 1

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1000 1001 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 Tract: 232.03 Tract: 232.06 BG: 4 4009 4010 4011 4012 Tract: 232.11 BG: 2 Tract: 232.12 Tract: 233.03 BG: 1 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4010 4011 4012 4014 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4999 Tract: 233.06 BG: 2 2009 2010 2015 Tract: 233.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 5 Tract: 233.09 Tract: 233.10 Tract: 234.05 BG: 4 4999 Tract: 234.12 BG: 2 2010 2011 Tract: 234.13 BG: 1 1000 1001 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 2 Tract: 234.14 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1015 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 234.15

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1997 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 234.16 Tract: 234.17 Tract: 234.18 Tract: 235.06 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4013 Tract: 235.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 2002
Rockdale County Tract: 601.01 Tract: 601.02 Tract: 602.01 Tract: 602.02 Tract: 603.04 Tract: 603.05 Tract: 603.06 Tract: 603.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 Tract: 603.08 Tract: 603.09 Tract: 604.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016

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BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 604.05 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 BG: 3

District 044 Clayton County
Tract: 402.02 BG: 9 9001 9002 9003 9004 9009 9010 9011 9012 9013 9014 9015 9016 9017 9018 9019 9020 9021 9022 9023 9024 9025 9026 9027 9028 9029 9030 9031 9032 9033 9034 9999 Tract: 403.01 Tract: 403.02 Tract: 403.03 Tract: 403.04 Tract: 403.05 Tract: 404.05 Tract: 404.06 Tract: 404.07 Tract: 404.08 Tract: 404.09 Tract: 404.10 Tract: 404.11 Tract: 404.12 Tract: 404.13 Tract: 405.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 BG: 3 3000 3001 3019 3020 BG: 4 4005 4006 4007 4008 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 Tract: 406.06 Tract: 406.07 BG: 1 1000 1023 1024 BG: 2 2000

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 Tract: 406.08 BG: 1 1000 1055 1056 1057 Tract: 406.09 Tract: 406.10 Tract: 406.11 Tract: 406.12 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2023 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 BG: 4 Tract: 406.13 Tract: 406.14
Henry County Tract: 701.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1043 1044 1045 1047 1048 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2003 2004 Tract: 701.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120

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1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 BG: 2 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2026 2028 2029 2030 BG: 3 Tract: 701.06 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1010 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 BG: 2 2011 2012 2021 2022 2023 2024 2999 Tract: 702.01 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Tract: 703.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1014 1015 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1043 1044 1045 1046 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1073 1074 Tract: 703.05 BG: 1 1000

District 045 Barrow County
Tract: 1801.01 Tract: 1801.02 Tract: 1802.01 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4000 4001 4002 4003 4014 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4048 4049 BG: 5 Tract: 1802.02 BG: 1 1015 1016 1017 1027 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2044 2045 2046 2050 2051 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2998 Tract: 1803 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2083 2084 2085 2998 2999 Tract: 1804 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1039 1040 1087 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 Tract: 1805 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1998 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2037 2038 2039 2040 2043 2044 2045 2046 BG: 3 3037
Forsyth County Tract: 1301 BG: 1

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1015 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1049 1050 1051 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1099 1109 1110 1111 1112 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 1305.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3999
Gwinnett County Tract: 501.05 BG: 2 Tract: 501.06 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 BG: 7 Tract: 502.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1032 1033 1034 1035 1065 1066 1069 1070 1071 1072 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1999 Tract: 505.09 BG: 3 3008 3009 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4000 4001 4002 4014 4015 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 Tract: 506.02 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3027 3028 3029 3030 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4042 4043 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4093 4094 4095 BG: 5 Tract: 506.03 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 Tract: 506.04 Tract: 507.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Tract: 507.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 507.20 BG: 1 1999 Tract: 507.21

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BG: 6 6002 6003 6017 6018 6019 BG: 7 BG: 8 8000 8001 8003 8004 8005 8006 8007 8008 8009 8010 8011 8012 8013 8014 8015 8016 8017 8018 8019 8020 8021 8022 8023 8024 8027 8028 8030 8031 8032 8034 8035 8036 8037 8038
Hall County Tract: 15 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 16.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1012 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1998 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 16.02 Tract: 16.03 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1022 1023 1024 1025 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036
Walton County Tract: 1101 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2998 2999 Tract: 1102 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2072 2073 2998 2999 BG: 3

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 Tract: 1103 BG: 3 3022 Tract: 1104 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1996 Tract: 1105.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1078 1119 1120 1999
District 046 Barrow County
Tract: 1802.01 BG: 3 3063 BG: 4 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4050 4999 Tract: 1802.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 BG: 2 2043 2047 2048 2049 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2997 2999 Tract: 1803 BG: 2 2051 2052 2053 2054 2064 2079 2080 2081 2082 Tract: 1804 BG: 1 1000 1001 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1088 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106

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1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2022 2023 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 1805 BG: 1 1000 1001 1026 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2041 2042 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3038 BG: 4
Clarke County
Jackson County Tract: 105 BG: 1 BG: 5 5085 5086 5087 5088 5089 5090 5091 5092 5093 5094 5095 5096 5097 5098 5099 5100 5101 5102 5103 5104 BG: 6 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 Tract: 106 BG: 2 2052 2053 2054 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063

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Oconee County Tract: 301 Tract: 302 Tract: 303 Tract: 304 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 5084 5085 5086 5087 5088 5089 5090 5091 5092 5093 5094 5095 5096 5097 5098 5099 5100 5101 5102 5103 5104 5105 5106 5107 5108 5109 5110 5111 5112 5113 5114 5115 5116 5117 5118 5119 5120 5121 5122 5123 5124 5125 5126 5127 5128 5129 5130 5131 5132 5133 5134 5135 5136 5137 5138 5139 5140 5141 5142 5143 5144 5145 5146 5147 5148 5149 5150 5151 5152 5153 5154 5155 5156 5157 5158 5159 5160 5161 5162 5163 5164 5165 5166 5167 5168 5169 5170 5171 5172 5173 5174 5175 5176 5177 5178 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 305 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1011 1999 Tract: 306 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2026 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3023 3024 3030 3998 3999
District 047 Banks County
Elbert County
Franklin County

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Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2050 2051 2052 2053 Tract: 9902 BG: 3 3036 3053 3054 3055 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 Tract: 9903 Tract: 9904 BG: 2 2016 2017 2019 2020 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5
Greene County Tract: 9501 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1047 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2034 2035 2036 2037 2039 2040 2997 Tract: 9502
Habersham County Tract: 9906.01
Hall County

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Tract: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064
Hart County
Jackson County Tract: 102 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 Tract: 103 Tract: 104
Lincoln County Tract: 9701 BG: 1 BG: 2 2012 2013 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2082 2083 2084 2089 2090 2099 2100 2993 2994 2997 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3999 BG: 4 4014 4015 4017 4024 4025 4026 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 Tract: 9702 BG: 2 2035 2036 2037 2038 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2090 2998 BG: 3 3009 3010 3011 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3026

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Madison County Tract: 201 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3030 3037 3038 3039 3998 3999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4045 4046 4047 4084 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094 4095 4096 4097 4098 4100 4103 4104 4105 4106 4999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 Tract: 202 Tract: 203 Tract: 204 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2020 BG: 4 Tract: 205 BG: 1 1000 BG: 5 5000 5001 5014 5015 5016 5017 5025 Tract: 206
McDuffie County Tract: 9501 BG: 2 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 Tract: 9502 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 BG: 2 2009 2010 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 BG: 3 3005 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3037 BG: 4

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BG: 5 Tract: 9503 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 BG: 3 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 9504 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1014 1015 1016 1017 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2032 2033 2036 2037 2038 2039 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4041 4042 4043 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 BG: 5 5027 5028 5029 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5997 5998 Tract: 9505 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2996 2997 2998
Oconee County Tract: 304 BG: 5 5179 Tract: 305 BG: 1 1010 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022

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1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1996 1997 1998 Tract: 306 BG: 2 2005 2006 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 BG: 3 3022 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046
Oglethorpe County
Taliaferro County
Warren County Tract: 9701 Tract: 9703 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3992 3994 3995
Wilkes County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2068 2069 2999 BG: 8 BG: 9 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1031 1032 1033 1034

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1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 BG: 2 BG: 3 3004 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 BG: 6 6019 6020 6021 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 BG: 7 7000 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7018 7019 7020 7021 7025 7026 7027 7028 7029 7030 7031 7032 7033 7034 7035 7036 7037 7038 7039 7040 7041 7042 7056 7057 7058 7059 7060 7061 7062 7063 7064 7065 7066 7067 7068 7069 7070 7071 7074 7075 7076 7077 7078 7079 7080 7081 7082 7083 7999
District 048 Forsyth County
Tract: 1304.01 BG: 1 1022 1023 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2011 2012 2015 2016 2017 2026 2027 Tract: 1304.02 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 1305.01 BG: 3 3015 3016 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3998 Tract: 1305.02 Tract: 1306

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1013 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2091 2092 2093 2998 2999
Gwinnett County Tract: 501.03 Tract: 501.04 Tract: 501.05 BG: 1 BG: 4 Tract: 501.06 BG: 5 BG: 6 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 Tract: 502.02 BG: 1 1028 1029 1030 1031 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1067 1068 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2 Tract: 502.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 502.05 Tract: 502.06 Tract: 502.07 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030

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1031 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 503.07 Tract: 503.08 Tract: 503.09 Tract: 503.10 Tract: 503.14 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 Tract: 505.10 BG: 1 1000 1001 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 1013 1014 1015 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 505.11 Tract: 505.12 BG: 2 BG: 3
District 049 Dawson County
Forsyth County Tract: 1301 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1047 1048 1052 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1098 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1996 1997 1999 Tract: 1302 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074

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2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 1304.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 1007 1999 Tract: 1304.02 BG: 1 1000 1012 1013 1014 1015
Gilmer County Tract: 801 BG: 1
Hall County Tract: 10.01 BG: 3 3997 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4006 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4031 4032 4033 4995 4996 4997 4998 4999 Tract: 10.02 Tract: 12 BG: 3 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3999 Tract: 13 BG: 1 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 14.01 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1016 1017 1018 1019 1023 1024 1025 1026 1033 1034 1035 BG: 2 2000 2001 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028

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BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 BG: 5 Tract: 14.02 Tract: 15 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 16.01 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1037 1038 1049 1050 Tract: 16.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 Tract: 2.01 Tract: 2.02 Tract: 3.01 Tract: 3.02 Tract: 4 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2993 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 5 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3072 3987 3996 3997 3998 3999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5024 5025 5026 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5987 5988 5990 5995 5996 5997 5998 5999

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Tract: 6 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3990 3991 3992 3993 3994 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999
Jackson County Tract: 101 Tract: 102 BG: 1 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 Tract: 105 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 5084 5999 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 Tract: 106 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2055 2056 2057 2058 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2119 2120

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BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3038 3039 3040 3065 3066 Tract: 107
Lumpkin County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1047 1049 1050 1051 1052 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2004 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2043 2044 2045 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3056 3057 BG: 4 4000 4001 4024 4025 4036 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5038 5039 5044 5045 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5996 5997 5998 Tract: 9602.01 BG: 6 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6044 6045 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6999 Tract: 9602.02 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1091 1092 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119
Madison County

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Tract: 201 BG: 3 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4099 4101 4102 4107 4998 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5998 5999 Tract: 204 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 Tract: 205 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1998 1999 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5999 BG: 6
Pickens County Tract: 501 Tract: 506 BG: 1

District 050

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Franklin County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9902 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3056 3057 BG: 4 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042
Habersham County Tract: 9902 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2028 2040 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2085 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1021

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BG: 3 3000 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3075 3076 3077 3078 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3094 3099 3100 3997 3999 Tract: 9905 BG: 3 3049 3050 3051 3052 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4999 BG: 5 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5046 5047 Tract: 9906.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5
Hall County Tract: 1 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4054 4055 4056 4057 4999 Tract: 10.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035

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3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3994 3995 3996 3998 3999 BG: 4 4005 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4027 4028 4029 4030 Tract: 11 Tract: 12 BG: 1 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3022 3065 BG: 4 Tract: 13 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 Tract: 14.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1014 1015 1020 1021 1022 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1036 1037 1038 1039 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2006 BG: 4 4000 Tract: 4 BG: 1 BG: 2 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2984 2985 2986 2987 2988 2989 2990 2991 2992 Tract: 5 BG: 3 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3988 3989 3990 3991 3992 3993 3994 3995 BG: 5 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5027 5028 5029 5030 5986 5989 5991 5992 5993 5994 Tract: 6 BG: 1

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BG: 2 BG: 3 3051 3052 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 Tract: 7 Tract: 8 Tract: 9
Lumpkin County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1048 BG: 2 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 BG: 3 3054 3055 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4037 BG: 5 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5040 5041 5042 5043 5046 5047 5048 5049 5999 Tract: 9602.01 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6001 6032 6033 6034 6035 6046 Tract: 9602.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Stephens County Tract: 9701 BG: 2 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2056 2057 2061 2062 2063 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2998 BG: 3 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 BG: 2 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 BG: 3 Tract: 9703 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1024 1025 1026 1027 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4015 4016 BG: 5 5000 5001 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 5084 5085 5086 5087 5999 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6044 6045 6046 6057 Tract: 9704
Towns County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1018 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 BG: 2 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032

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2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3005 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1056 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2019 2021 2022 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1022 1023 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1043 1044 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1060 1061 1062 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1099 1100 1101 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2044 2045 2048 2049 2050 2051 2995 2997 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3070 3071 3072 3073 3076 3088 3997 3998
Union County Tract: 9901 BG: 1

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1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2056 2057 2058 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2996 2998 2999 BG: 3 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3025 3026 3027 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3995 3996 3997 3998 BG: 4 Tract: 9902.01 Tract: 9902.02
White County
District 051 Cherokee County
Tract: 901 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4020 4021 4022 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 Tract: 903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1036 1037 1040 1041 1042 1043

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1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1052 1991 1993 1994 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2997 2999 Tract: 904 Tract: 906.01 BG: 3 3001 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 BG: 4 BG: 6 Tract: 906.02 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1012 1013 1023 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 BG: 5 Tract: 907.01 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4050 4051 4053 4997 BG: 6 Tract: 907.02 Tract: 908.01 BG: 4 4007 4008 4010 4011 BG: 6 6006 6007 6008 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 BG: 7 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 Tract: 909.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 BG: 2

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 910.04 BG: 3 3025 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3996 3998
Fannin County
Gilmer County Tract: 801 BG: 2 Tract: 802 Tract: 803 Tract: 804 Tract: 805
Habersham County Tract: 9901 Tract: 9902 BG: 1 BG: 2 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2041 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9903 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3042 3043 3060 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3079 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3095 3096 3097 3098 3998 Tract: 9905 BG: 1 BG: 2

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BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3999 BG: 4 4000 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 BG: 5 5000 5016 5017 5018 5019 5045 Tract: 9906.02 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2015 2026 2027 2028
Pickens County Tract: 502 Tract: 503 Tract: 504 Tract: 505 Tract: 506 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4
Rabun County
Stephens County Tract: 9701 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2055 2058 2059 2060 2064 2065 2066 2067 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2999 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9702 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2998 2999

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Tract: 9703 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1064 1065 1066 1067 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 BG: 6 6003 6004 6005 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056
Towns County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1019 1020 1021 1030 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2040 2041 2042 2043 BG: 3 3000 3004 3006 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1024 1025

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1026 1027 1028 1029 1041 1042 1045 1057 1058 1059 1063 1098 1102 1103 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2046 2047 2052 2996 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3074 3075 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3089 3090 3996 3999
Union County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2014 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2059 2060 2061 2062 2997 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3024 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3999

District 052 Bartow County
Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1998 1999 BG: 2 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079

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2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2997 2998 Tract: 9610 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1031 1995 1996 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2008 2009
Chattooga County
Floyd County
Gordon County Tract: 9702 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2996 2997 BG: 3 3015 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4995 4996 4997 4998
Walker County Tract: 206.01 BG: 1 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 Tract: 206.02 Tract: 207 Tract: 208 BG: 1 1012 1013 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1038 1999 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2052 2053 2054 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011

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3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3032 3037 3999 Tract: 209.01 Tract: 209.02 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2071 2072
Whitfield County Tract: 10 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 12 BG: 4 4004 4008 4009 4010 4012 4013 4014 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4045 4046 BG: 5 5000 5001 5028 5029 5030 5031 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 Tract: 13 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 BG: 3 Tract: 15 BG: 3 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3027 3028 3029 BG: 4 4003 4004 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4031 4032 4035 4999 Tract: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 1 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1022 1024 1025 BG: 2 2004 BG: 3 3000 3034 3035 3042 3043 3044 3045 3047 3048 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 BG: 4 BG: 5 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 BG: 6 Tract: 5.02 BG: 1 1000 1011 1012 1013 1014 1042 1043 1054 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1078 1079 1080 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 Tract: 8 BG: 6 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6035 6036 BG: 7 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 7010 7015 7016 7017
District 053 Catoosa County
Dade County
Walker County Tract: 201 Tract: 202 Tract: 203.01 Tract: 203.02 Tract: 204 Tract: 205.01 Tract: 205.02 Tract: 206.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 BG: 2

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BG: 3 Tract: 208 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1015 1027 1036 1037 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 BG: 2 2000 2001 2051 2055 2056 BG: 3 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3031 3033 3034 3035 3036 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 Tract: 209.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070
Whitfield County Tract: 1.01 Tract: 1.02 Tract: 12 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5032 5033 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 BG: 6 6005 6006 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 6059 6060 6061 6062 6063 6064 6065 Tract: 14 Tract: 15 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3025 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4033 4034 Tract: 3.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Tract: 3.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 BG: 2 2000 2001 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 5.01 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 5.02 BG: 1 1046 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 BG: 2 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3049 3050 3051 3052 BG: 4 Tract: 6 Tract: 7 Tract: 8 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 Tract: 9

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District 054 Bartow County
Tract: 9601 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3082 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3998 3999 Tract: 9602 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1021 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2999 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 1020 1058 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2060 2061 2062 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5024 5025 5026 Tract: 9605 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4021 Tract: 9606

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 4 4029 Tract: 9607 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1998 1999 Tract: 9608.01 Tract: 9608.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2998 2999 Tract: 9608.03 BG: 1 1057 1058 1061 1062 1073 1998 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 Tract: 9609 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1026 1027 1033 1036 1037 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2043 2045 2046 2047 2048 2053 2991 2992 2993 2996 BG: 3 3001 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3028 3035 3998 Tract: 9610 BG: 1 1000 1001 1020 1021 1022 1029 1030 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1070 1072 1073 1074 1076 1078 1079 1088 1990 1993 1994 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2048 2049 2050 2051 2998 2999

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Gordon County Tract: 9701 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2066 2067 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3993 3994 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999 BG: 4 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4999 Tract: 9703 Tract: 9704 Tract: 9705 Tract: 9706 Tract: 9707 Tract: 9708 Tract: 9709
Murray County
Whitfield County Tract: 10 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 Tract: 11 Tract: 12 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4005 4006 4007 4011 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 Tract: 13 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 BG: 2 2006 2007 2014 2015 2016 Tract: 15 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3030 3031 3032 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 BG: 5 Tract: 2 Tract: 3.01 BG: 1 1002 1003 1009 1010 1011 1012 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 BG: 3 Tract: 3.02 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3019 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 4 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1023 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2998 2999 BG: 3

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3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3046 3049 BG: 5 5000 Tract: 5.01 BG: 1 Tract: 5.02 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1044 1045 1047 1048 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2005 2014 2015 BG: 3 3000 3001 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 Tract: 8 BG: 6 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6037 BG: 7 7000 7001 7011 7012 7013 7014 7018 7019 7020 7021

District 055 DeKalb County
Tract: 219.09 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 Tract: 220.04 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2999 Tract: 220.05 Tract: 220.06 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 BG: 3 3009 3010 3011 3012 3018 3019 3021 3022 3026 3027 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 Tract: 220.07 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 Tract: 220.08 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 2 Tract: 231.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2016 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 231.06 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 232.04 Tract: 232.06 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 Tract: 232.08 Tract: 232.09 Tract: 232.10 Tract: 232.11 BG: 1 Tract: 233.02 Tract: 233.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1999 BG: 4

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4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4013 4015 4016 4017 4998 Tract: 233.05 Tract: 233.06 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2011 2012 2013 2014 Tract: 233.07 BG: 3 BG: 4
Gwinnett County Tract: 504.15 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 BG: 3 BG: 6 Tract: 504.16 Tract: 507.04 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 507.09 Tract: 507.16 Tract: 507.17

District 056 Fulton County
Tract: 101.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 1007 1008 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 101.07 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 101.08 BG: 2

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2014 2015 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 101.09 BG: 6 BG: 7 BG: 8 8004 8005 8006 8007 8008 8009 8010 8011 8012 8013 8014 8015 8016 8017 8018 8019 8020 8021 8022 8023 8024 8025 8026 8027 Tract: 101.10 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Tract: 102.04 BG: 1 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5006 5007 5008 5009 5014 5015 5016 Tract: 102.05 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4013 4014 4015 4016 BG: 5 Tract: 102.08 Tract: 102.09 Tract: 102.10 Tract: 114.03 Tract: 114.04 BG: 2 2018 BG: 3 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6010 6011 6012 6015 6018 6019 6020 6024 Tract: 114.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 BG: 3 BG: 7 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009

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Tract: 114.06 Tract: 114.07 Tract: 114.10 BG: 2 BG: 5 5006 Tract: 114.11 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6007 6008 6009 6011 6012 6013 Tract: 114.12 Tract: 114.13 BG: 2 BG: 5 5007 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 Tract: 114.14 BG: 3 Tract: 115.01 Tract: 115.02 Tract: 116.04 Tract: 116.05 Tract: 116.06 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 BG: 4 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4020 4021 4022 BG: 9 9007 9008 9009 9010 9012 9013 9014 9015 9016 Tract: 116.07 BG: 5 BG: 7 7015 7028 7030 7031 7032 7034 7035 7036 7037 7038 7039 7040 7041 7042 7043 7044 7045 7046 7047 7048 7049 7050

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Senator Thomas of the 2nd offered the following amendment #1a:
Amend the Senate Amendment (AM 28 0177) to HB 1667 by striking the description of senatorial districts 1, 2, and 4 contained in the attachment to said bill and inserting in its place the description of senatorial districts 1, 2, and 4 attached to this amendment and made a part hereof and further identified as: "Plan Name: Thomas2A Plan Type: Senate User: Joe Administrator: S002".
Plan Name: Thomas2A Plan Type: Senate User: Joe Administrator: S002
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 001 Brantley County
Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1136 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2017 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1992 1993 1995 1997 1998
Bryan County Tract: 9203 BG: 1

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1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1092 1093 1094 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2061 2062 2102 2103 2104 2105 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 2135 2136 2137 2138 2139 2140 2141 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2148 2149 2150 2151 2152 2153 2154 2155 2156 2157 2158 2159 2160 2161 2162 2163 2164 2165 2166 2167 2168 2169 2170 2171 2172 2173 2174 2998 2999
Camden County Tract: 102 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3124 3128 3129 3130 3138 3139 3140 3141 3142 3143 3144 3146 3147 3148 3149 3150 3151 3152 3153 3154 3155 3156 3157 3158 3159 3160 3161 3162 3163 3164 3165 3173 3174 3175 3176 3177 3178 3179 3180 3181 3182 3183 3184 3185 3186 3187 3188 3189 3190 3191 3192 3193 3194 3195 3196 3197 3198 3199 3200 3201 3202 3203 3204 3205 3206 3207 3208 3209 3210 3211 3212 3213 3214 3215 3216 3217 3218 3219 3220 3221 3222 3223 3224 3225 3226 3227 3228 3229 3230 3231 3232 3233 3234 3235 3236 3237 3238 3239 3240 3241 3242 3243 3993 3994 3995 3996 3997 Tract: 105 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005 9010 9011 9017 9018 9994 9995

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
9996 9997 9998 9999 Tract: 106 BG: 2 2000 2001 2023 2024 2025 2026 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3123 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999
Chatham County Tract: 108.01 BG: 1 1021 1022 1025 1026 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 108.02 Tract: 108.03 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 108.04 Tract: 108.05 Tract: 109.01 BG: 3 3011 3998 Tract: 109.02 Tract: 110.02 Tract: 110.03 Tract: 110.04 Tract: 111.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5996 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 111.03 Tract: 111.04 Tract: 111.05 Tract: 29 Tract: 30 Tract: 34 BG: 3

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BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 35.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 Tract: 39 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 Tract: 40.01 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 40.02 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 BG: 2 Tract: 41 Tract: 42.02 BG: 3 BG: 5 5000 BG: 6 BG: 7 BG: 9 9000 9003 9004 9005 9006 9007 9009 9996 9997 9998 9999 Tract: 42.06 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1997
Glynn County Tract: 1 Tract: 10 Tract: 2 Tract: 3 Tract: 4.01 BG: 2 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2083 2084 2999 Tract: 4.02

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3044 3045 3053 3057 3058 3999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4029 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5027 5028 5029 5992 5993 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 6 BG: 2 2006 2007 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5998 5999
Liberty County Tract: 105 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4026 4031 4046 4999
McIntosh County Tract: 9902 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047

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1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1995 1996 1997 1999 Tract: 9903 BG: 3 3082 3999
Pierce County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1003 1110 1111 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1120 1121 1122 1123 1127 1128 1129 1133 1134 BG: 2 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2115 2116 2117 2999 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1048 1049 1050 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2998 2999 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024

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1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1081 1096 1998 1999 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2073 2074 2075 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3012 3013 3014 3015 3021 3022 3053 3055 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094 4098 4099 4100 4101 4999
District 002 Chatham County
Tract: 1 Tract: 101.01 Tract: 101.02 Tract: 102 Tract: 105.01 Tract: 105.02 Tract: 106.01 Tract: 106.03 Tract: 106.04 Tract: 106.05 Tract: 107 Tract: 108.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1023 1024 1027 1042 1043 1044 1045 Tract: 108.03 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 109.01

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BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3999 Tract: 11 Tract: 111.01 BG: 5 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5993 5994 5995 Tract: 12 Tract: 13 Tract: 15 Tract: 18 Tract: 19 Tract: 20 Tract: 21 Tract: 22 Tract: 23 Tract: 24 Tract: 25 Tract: 26 Tract: 27 Tract: 28 Tract: 3 Tract: 32 Tract: 33.01 Tract: 33.02 Tract: 34 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 35.01 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 35.02 Tract: 36.01 Tract: 36.02 Tract: 37 Tract: 38 Tract: 39 BG: 2

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BG: 3 BG: 4 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 Tract: 40.01 BG: 1 Tract: 40.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 42.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 4 BG: 5 5001 5002 BG: 8 BG: 9 9001 9002 9008 Tract: 42.05 Tract: 42.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1998 1999 Tract: 42.07 Tract: 42.08 Tract: 43 Tract: 44 Tract: 45 Tract: 6.01 Tract: 8 Tract: 9
District 004 Bryan County
Tract: 9201
Bulloch County Tract: 9901 BG: 3 3109

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Tract: 9902 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2026 2029 2030 2032 2034 2052 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2993 2994 2995 2996 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 9904.01 Tract: 9904.02 Tract: 9905 BG: 1 1045 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004

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BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5997 5998 5999 BG: 6 Tract: 9907 Tract: 9908 Tract: 9909
Effingham County
Evans County
Jenkins County
Screven County
Tattnall County
Toombs County Tract: 9701 BG: 4 4021 4022 4023 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4036 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 Tract: 9705 BG: 2 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2998

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson Y James Y Johnson

N Polak Y Price N Ragan Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith
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Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean
Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Tanksley Y Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N Y Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 29, nays 24, and the Thomas of the 2nd amendment #1a to the Starr amendment #1 was adopted.

Senator Walker of the 22nd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting the Thomas of the 2nd amendment to the Starr amendment.

On the motion, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson
James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt N Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan N Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley N Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N N Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 27, nays 27, and the Thomas of the 2nd amendment to the Starr amendment was not reconsidered.

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Senators Ladd of the 41st and Paul of the 40th offered the following amendment #1b:
Amend the Senate amendment to HB 1667 (AM 28 0177) by striking the description of senatorial districts 9, 27, 32, 40, 42, 45, 48, and 56 contained in the attachment to said bill and inserting in its place the description of senatorial districts 9, 27, 32, 40, 42, 45, 48, and 56 attached to this amendment and made a part hereof and further identified as: "Plan Name: MetroC Plan Type: Senate User: Tara Administrator: S041".
Plan Name: MetroC Plan Type: Senate User: Tara Administrator: S041
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 009 Gwinnett County
Tract: 504.25 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 Tract: 504.27 Tract: 504.28 BG: 2 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 Tract: 504.29 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1014 1015 1016 1017 1999 BG: 7 Tract: 505.07 BG: 2 BG: 3 3011 3012 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 BG: 7 7006 7007 7008 7027 Tract: 505.09 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 BG: 4 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4016 4999 Tract: 505.13

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BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3030 3031 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3999 Tract: 505.14 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2047 2050 2051 2057 2058 2999 Tract: 505.15 Tract: 505.16 Tract: 505.19 BG: 4 BG: 7 7010 7011 7013 Tract: 505.20 BG: 1 BG: 2 2033 2034 2035 Tract: 505.21 Tract: 505.22 Tract: 506.02 BG: 3 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3064 3065 3067 3068 BG: 4 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4044 4045 4046 4081 4082 4083 4089 4090 4091 4092 Tract: 506.03 BG: 2 2011 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 Tract: 507.04 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018

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1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1070 1088 1089 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Tract: 507.05 BG: 1 1017 1018 1019 1050 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1999 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2031 2032 Tract: 507.12 Tract: 507.13 Tract: 507.14 Tract: 507.15 Tract: 507.18 Tract: 507.19 Tract: 507.20 Tract: 507.21
District 027 Forsyth County
Tract: 1303 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 Tract: 1304.01 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Tract: 1304.02 BG: 3

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3003 3027 3028 3030 Tract: 1305.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 Tract: 1306 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2085 2086 2088 2089 2090 2999
Fulton County Tract: 101.07 BG: 1 1000 1001 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 Tract: 101.08 Tract: 101.09 BG: 7 Tract: 102.08 Tract: 102.09 Tract: 102.10 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1020 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2999 Tract: 114.04 BG: 2

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2018 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6010 6011 6012 6015 6018 6019 6020 6024 Tract: 114.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 BG: 3 BG: 7 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 Tract: 114.06 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9006 9007 9008 9009 9010 9011 9012 9013 9999 Tract: 114.10 Tract: 114.12 BG: 3 BG: 6 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 Tract: 114.13 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Tract: 114.14 Tract: 114.15 BG: 1 1005 1006 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 116.05 BG: 6 6068 6069 6070 Tract: 116.06 BG: 3

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3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 BG: 4 4001 4008 4009 4017 4018 4019 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005 9006 9011 9017 9018 9019 9020 9021 9022 9023 9024 9025 9026 9027 9030 9031 9032 9033 9034 9035 9036 9037 9045 9046 9047 9049 9050 9051 9053 9054 9055 9056 9057 9058 9060 9061 9062 Tract: 116.07 BG: 7 7006 7007 Tract: 116.08 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3020 3024 3028 3029 Tract: 116.09 BG: 2 BG: 8 8002 8003 8004 8005 8006 8007 8008 8009 8010 8011 8012 8013 8014 8015 8016 8017 8018 8019

District 032 Cobb County
Tract: 303.12 BG: 1 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 BG: 4 4023 Tract: 303.13 BG: 3 3014 BG: 4 4006 4008 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 Tract: 303.14 BG: 3 Tract: 303.18 Tract: 303.19 Tract: 303.20

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Tract: 303.23 BG: 5 Tract: 303.27 Tract: 303.28 Tract: 303.29 Tract: 303.30 Tract: 303.31 Tract: 303.32 Tract: 303.33 Tract: 303.34 Tract: 303.35 Tract: 303.36 Tract: 303.37 Tract: 303.39 BG: 1 Tract: 304.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3007 3008 3009 3010 3014 3015 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 Tract: 304.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 BG: 4 Tract: 304.05 BG: 2 2022 2023 2024 2025 2029 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2045 2046 Tract: 305.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 2025 2028 2030 2031 2034 2035 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4079 4080 4082 Tract: 305.02

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BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 BG: 3 Tract: 305.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 Tract: 305.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 Tract: 312.02 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3035 3036 3037 3999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 Tract: 312.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2036 2998 2999 Tract: 312.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2066 2067 2068 2997 2998 2999
Fulton County Tract: 101.01 BG: 1 1012 Tract: 102.04

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Tract: 102.05 Tract: 102.06 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4997 4998 4999 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 102.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2013 2014 BG: 3 3000 3001 3005 3010 3015 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4011 4014 4015 4016 4017 4024 4996 4999 Tract: 102.10 BG: 1 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2998 Tract: 97 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1008 1999 Tract: 98 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3007 Tract: 99 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006
District 040 DeKalb County
Tract: 205 Tract: 206 Tract: 207

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BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Tract: 208.01 Tract: 208.02 Tract: 209 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2010 2011 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 Tract: 212.07 BG: 1 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 BG: 2 2011 2012 2014 2015 Tract: 212.11 BG: 1 1024 1035 1036 1037 Tract: 212.12 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2032 2044 2045 2046 Tract: 212.14 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 BG: 2 2000 2014 Tract: 213.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1010 1011 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3015 3016 BG: 4 Tract: 213.03

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Tract: 213.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3999 Tract: 214.04 BG: 2 2012 Tract: 216.01 Tract: 216.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1007 1017 1018 Tract: 217.03 BG: 1 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1030 1999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4024 4999 Tract: 217.04 BG: 3 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 217.05 Tract: 217.06 Tract: 218.08 Tract: 218.09 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3024 3999 Tract: 218.10 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 4 Tract: 218.11 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 Tract: 218.12 Tract: 221

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BG: 1 1003 BG: 2 2038 Tract: 222 BG: 3 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4035 Tract: 223.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1022 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3010 3011 Tract: 223.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 Tract: 226 BG: 3 3013 Tract: 227 BG: 3 3025 Tract: 229 Tract: 230 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1044 1045 Tract: 231.01 Tract: 235.01 Tract: 235.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2010 Tract: 235.06

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BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3020 3021 Tract: 236.01 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3007 3010 3011 3012 3013 BG: 4 Tract: 236.02 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2010 2011 2012
Fulton County Tract: 101.06 Tract: 101.07 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1999 Tract: 101.09 BG: 8 Tract: 101.10 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 Tract: 101.11 Tract: 101.12 Tract: 114.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 BG: 6 6006 6007 6008 6009 6013 6014 6016 6017 6021 6022 6023 Tract: 114.05 BG: 1 1000 1028 1029 1999 BG: 7 7000 Tract: 114.11
District 042 DeKalb County
Tract: 201 Tract: 202

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Tract: 203 Tract: 204 Tract: 207 BG: 2 2004 Tract: 211 Tract: 212.02 Tract: 212.04 Tract: 212.08 Tract: 212.09 Tract: 212.12 BG: 2 2019 2020 2021 2022 2031 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 Tract: 213.01 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 1013 1014 1015 1027 1028 Tract: 213.02 BG: 2 2014 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 213.04 BG: 1 1013 1015 BG: 2 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3013 Tract: 214.01 Tract: 214.03 Tract: 214.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Tract: 214.05 Tract: 214.06 Tract: 215.01 Tract: 215.02 Tract: 216.02

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BG: 1 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 BG: 2 Tract: 216.03 Tract: 222 BG: 4 4034 4036 Tract: 223.01 BG: 1 1020 1021 1023 1024 1025 BG: 2 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3012 3013 3014 3015 BG: 4 Tract: 224.01 Tract: 224.02 Tract: 224.03 Tract: 225 Tract: 226 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 BG: 4 Tract: 227 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3027 3028 3029 BG: 4 Tract: 228
Fulton County Tract: 100 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4007

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Tract: 101.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1034 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 101.09 BG: 6 Tract: 101.10 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 BG: 2

District 045 Gwinnett County
Tract: 501.03 BG: 3 Tract: 501.04 BG: 6 6000 6001 6033 6034 6100 6101 6102 6110 6111 6115 6116 Tract: 501.05 Tract: 501.06 Tract: 502.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1101 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1998 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 502.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048

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BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 502.05 Tract: 502.06 Tract: 502.07 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 503.09 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3999 BG: 4 Tract: 503.10 BG: 3 3000 3001 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3998 3999 Tract: 503.14 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 Tract: 505.09 BG: 3 3008 3009 BG: 4 4001 4002 4014 4015 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 Tract: 505.10 Tract: 505.11 Tract: 505.12 Tract: 505.13 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2999 BG: 3 3028 3029 3032 3033 3034 Tract: 506.02

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BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3025 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3063 3066 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4042 4043 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4093 4094 4095 BG: 5 Tract: 506.03 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 Tract: 506.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2067 2068 2069 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 Tract: 507.05 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1048 1049 1051 1052 1053 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091

District 048 Barrow County
Tract: 1801.01 Tract: 1801.02 Tract: 1802.01 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011

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3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4014 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4048 4049 BG: 5 Tract: 1802.02 BG: 1 1015 1016 1017 1027 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2044 2045 2046 2050 2051 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2998 Tract: 1803 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2083 2084 2085 2998 2999 Tract: 1804 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1039 1040 1087 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 Tract: 1805 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1998 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2037 2038 2039 2040 2043 2044 2045 2046

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BG: 3 3037
DeKalb County Tract: 212.07 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1032 1033 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 Tract: 212.10 Tract: 212.11 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1038 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 212.13 Tract: 212.14 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1008 1009 1010 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 BG: 3
Forsyth County Tract: 1301 BG: 1 1015 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1049 1050 1051 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1099 1109 1110 1111 1112 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 1305.01 BG: 1 Tract: 1306 BG: 2 2084 2087 2091 2092 2093 2998
Fulton County

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Tract: 114.15 BG: 1 1999 Tract: 116.08 BG: 3 3000 3001 3017 3018 3019 3021 3022 3023 3025 3026 3027 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3996 3997 3998 3999 Tract: 116.09 BG: 8 8000 8001 8020 8021 8022 8023 8998 8999
Gwinnett County Tract: 501.03 BG: 2 BG: 4 Tract: 501.04 BG: 6 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 6059 6060 6061 6062 6063 6064 6065 6066 6067 6068 6069 6070 6071 6072 6073 6074 6075 6076 6077 6078 6079 6080 6081 6082 6083 6084 6085 6086 6087 6088 6089 6090 6091 6092 6093 6094 6095 6096 6097 6098 6099 6103 6104 6105 6106 6107 6108 6109 6112 6113 6114 6117 6118 6997 6998 6999 BG: 7 Tract: 502.02 BG: 1 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1995 1996 1997 Tract: 503.07 Tract: 503.08 Tract: 503.09 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 3014 Tract: 503.10

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BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3040 3041 Tract: 503.15 BG: 5 BG: 8 Tract: 505.09 BG: 4 4000 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 Tract: 506.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2070 2071 2072 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 Tract: 507.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1068 1069 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1090 1091 Tract: 507.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Hall County Tract: 15 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 16.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1012 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1998 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 16.02

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Tract: 16.03 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1022 1023 1024 1025 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036
Walton County Tract: 1101 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2998 2999 Tract: 1102 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2072 2073 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 Tract: 1103 BG: 3 3022 Tract: 1104 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1996 Tract: 1105.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1078 1119 1120 1999
District 056 Cherokee County
Tract: 905.01 Tract: 905.02

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Tract: 906.01 BG: 3 3000 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3030 3031 3032 3038 3039 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 Tract: 906.02 BG: 1 1000 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 Tract: 908.01 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4009 4012 4013 4998 4999 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 BG: 7 7000 Tract: 908.02
Forsyth County Tract: 1302 BG: 2 2033 2034 2035 Tract: 1303 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2021 Tract: 1304.01 BG: 1 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1997 1998 BG: 2 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Tract: 1304.02 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1999

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BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3029 Tract: 1305.01 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 1305.02 BG: 1 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1998
Fulton County Tract: 114.03 Tract: 114.04 BG: 3 3000 3001 Tract: 114.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 8 BG: 9 9004 9005 Tract: 114.07 Tract: 114.12 BG: 6 6000 6001 6014 6015 6016 6017 Tract: 114.13 BG: 2 2003 2004 2012 2013 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 8 Tract: 114.15 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1007 1008 1009 1015 Tract: 115.01 Tract: 115.02 Tract: 116.04

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Tract: 116.05 BG: 1 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 6059 6060 6061 6062 6063 6064 6065 6066 6067 6071 6072 6073 6074 6075 6076 6077 6078 Tract: 116.06 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 BG: 4 4000 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4020 4021 4022 BG: 9 9007 9008 9009 9010 9012 9013 9014 9015 9016 9028 9029 9038 9039 9040 9041 9042 9043 9044 9048 9052 9059 9063 9064 9065 9066 9067 9068 9069 9070 Tract: 116.07 BG: 5 BG: 7 7000 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7008 7009 7010 7011 7012 7013 7014 7015 7016 7017 7018 7019 7020 7021 7022 7023 7024 7025 7026 7027 7028 7029 7030 7031 7032 7033 7034 7035 7036 7037 7038 7039 7040 7041 7042 7043 7044 7045 7046 7047 7048 7049 7050 7051 7052

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson

Y Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes

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Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean
Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N N Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 26, nays 28, and the Ladd, Paul amendment #1b to the Starr amendment #1 was lost.

Senator Ladd of the 41st moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the Ladd, Paul amendment to the Starr amendment.

On the motion, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean
Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

Y Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N Y Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 27, nays 27; the motion lost, and the Senate did not reconsider its action in defeating the Ladd, Paul amendment to the Starr amendment.

Senator Williams of the 6th offered the following amendment #1c:

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Amend the Senate amendment to HB 1667 (AM 28 0177) by striking the description of senatorial districts 35 and 38 contained in the attachment to said amendment and inserting in its place the description of senatorial districts 35 and 38 attached to this amendment and made a part hereof and further identified as: "Plan Name: 20-29Tate Plan Type: Senate User: Blake Administrator: S006".
Plan Name: 20-29Tate Plan Type: Senate User: Blake Administrator: S006
Redistricting Plan Components Report
District 35 Cobb County
Tract: 312.02 BG: 6 6013 6014 6016 6019 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6029 6031 6032 6033 6034 Tract: 313.02 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4009 4010 4011 4016 4017 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 BG: 5 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5017 5018 5026 5997 Tract: 313.06 BG: 1 1019 Tract: 313.07 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 BG: 2 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033
Douglas County Tract: 801.01 Tract: 802.01 BG: 1 1000 BG: 2 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2020 2026 2027 2028 2029 BG: 4

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4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 Tract: 802.02 BG: 3 BG: 5 5000 5001 5011 5012 BG: 6 Tract: 805.03 BG: 1 Tract: 805.04 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3999 BG: 4 Tract: 806.01 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2999 BG: 4 BG: 6 Tract: 806.02
Fulton County Tract: 103.01 Tract: 103.03 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1027 1036 1039 1040 1041 1042 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2032 2033 2034 2041 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 103.04 Tract: 104 Tract: 105.07 Tract: 105.08 Tract: 105.09 Tract: 105.10 Tract: 105.11 Tract: 105.12 Tract: 105.13

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Tract: 105.14 Tract: 106.01 Tract: 106.03 Tract: 106.04 Tract: 107 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1026 1027 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 108 BG: 5 5016 5017 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 Tract: 112.02 BG: 4 4008 4009 Tract: 113.03 BG: 2 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 113.04 Tract: 77.02 BG: 3 3018 3019 3020 3021 BG: 4 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4997 4998 Tract: 78.02 BG: 1 1035 BG: 2 2001 2002 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Tract: 78.05 BG: 1 1029 1030 1999 BG: 2 2000 2999 Tract: 82.02 BG: 4 4998 4999 Tract: 86.02

BG: 1 1999

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District 38 Cobb County
Tract: 303.38 BG: 4 4016 4017 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 Tract: 310.01 BG: 2 2018 2020 2030 2031 2033 Tract: 310.02 BG: 1 1016 Tract: 310.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 Tract: 311.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 BG: 3 Tract: 311.05 Tract: 311.06 BG: 4 4020 Tract: 311.07 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 Tract: 311.09 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 Tract: 311.10 Tract: 311.11 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011

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1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1029 1030 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 Tract: 311.12 Tract: 312.02 BG: 3 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3996 BG: 4 4003 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 BG: 5 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6015 6017 6018 6020 6027 6028 6030 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6999 Tract: 312.03 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 BG: 2 2031 Tract: 312.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 Tract: 313.02 BG: 4 4000 4001 4008 4013 4014 4015 4018 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5998 5999 Tract: 313.07 BG: 3 3000
Fulton County Tract: 103.03

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BG: 1 1000 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1037 1038 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2012 2028 2029 2030 2031 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2042 Tract: 113.01 BG: 5 5002 5003 Tract: 77.01 Tract: 77.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1012 1013 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4999 Tract: 78.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 BG: 2 2000 2003 2004 2005 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 BG: 3 Tract: 78.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1031 1032 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 Tract: 78.06 Tract: 78.07 Tract: 78.08 Tract: 79

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1013 1014 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 81.02 Tract: 82.01 Tract: 82.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 Tract: 83.01 Tract: 83.02 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 2 BG: 4 Tract: 85 Tract: 86.01 Tract: 86.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 Tract: 87.01 Tract: 87.02 Tract: 88 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1049 1999 BG: 3 Tract: 89.01 Tract: 89.02 BG: 3 3004 Tract: 97 BG: 3 3009

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty Y Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Y Price N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N Y Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 26, nays 29, and the Williams amendment #1c to the Starr amendment #1 was lost.

Senator Price of the 56th offered the following amendment #1d:

Amend the Senate amendment to HB 1667 (AM 28 0177) by inserting "to provide standards for districts;" following "law;" on line 6 of page 1.

By inserting between lines 28 and 29 of page 2 the following:
"SECTION 2A. Any map adopted apportioning House of Representatives or Senate districts shall incorporate recognized principles of redistricting including, but not limited to:
(1) COMPACTNESS. Elongated or meandering districts shall be avoided unless a greater state interest or purpose shall be identified and adopted; (2) CONTIGUITY. All districts shall be contiguous with no point contiguity; (3) COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST. Counties, cities, and precincts shall remain intact in a single district unless a greater state interest or purpose shall be identified and adopted; and

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(4) DEVIATION. The one person one vote principle is paramount and deviations
between districts of more than 2 percent shall only be considered if a greater state interest or purpose is identified and adopted."

On the adoption of the amendment, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th Y Balfour Y Beatty N Blitch N Bowen N Brown Y Brush Y Burton N Butler Y Cable Y Cagle N Cheeks Y Crotts N Dean N Fort N Gillis Y Gingrey N Golden Y Guhl

N Haines Y Hamrick N Harbison Y Harp N Hecht N Hill N Hooks N Jackson N James Y Johnson N Kemp Y Ladd Y Lamutt Y Lee N M V Bremen N Marable N Moore Y Mullis Y Paul

N Polak Price
N Ragan N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Shafer N Smith N Starr Y Stephens N Stokes Y Tanksley N Tate Y Thomas,D N Thomas,N Y Thomas,R N Thompson N Walker Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 24, nays 30, and the Price amendment #1d to the Starr amendment #1 was lost.

Senator Crotts of the 17th offered the following amendment #1e:

Amend the floor amendment (LC 28 0177) to HB 1677 by striking the description of senatorial districts 10 and 17 in the attachment to the floor amendment (LC 28 0177) and inserting in their respective places the descriptions of senatorial districts 10 and 17 attached to and made part of this amendment and made a part hereof and further identified as: Plan Name: s017-amd1 Plan Type: Senate User: Shantee Administrator: S017

Plan Name: sen02p1 Plan Type: SENATE User: Linda Administrator: S026

Redistricting Plan Components Report

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District 001 Brantley County
Tract: 9801 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1136 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2017 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1992 1993 1995 1997 1998
Bryan County Tract: 9203 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1092 1093 1094 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154

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1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2061 2062 2102 2103 2104 2105 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 2135 2136 2137 2138 2139 2140 2141 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2148 2149 2150 2151 2152 2153 2154 2155 2156 2157 2158 2159 2160 2161 2162 2163 2164 2165 2166 2167 2168 2169 2170 2171 2172 2173 2174 2998 2999
Camden County Tract: 102 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3124 3128 3129 3130 3138 3139 3140 3141 3142 3143 3144 3146 3147 3148 3149 3150 3151 3152 3153 3154 3155 3156 3157 3158 3159 3160 3161 3162 3163 3164 3165 3173 3174 3175 3176 3177 3178 3179 3180 3181 3182 3183 3184 3185 3186 3187 3188 3189 3190 3191 3192 3193 3194 3195 3196 3197 3198 3199 3200 3201 3202 3203 3204 3205 3206 3207 3208 3209 3210 3211 3212 3213 3214 3215 3216 3217 3218 3219 3220 3221 3222 3223 3224 3225 3226 3227 3228 3229 3230 3231 3232 3233 3234 3235 3236 3237 3238 3239 3240 3241 3242 3243 3993 3994 3995 3996 3997 Tract: 105 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005 9010 9011 9017 9018 9994 9995 9996 9997 9998 9999 Tract: 106 BG: 2 2000 2001 2023 2024 2025 2026 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3123 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999
Chatham County Tract: 108.01 BG: 1

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1021 1022 1025 1026 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 108.02 Tract: 108.03 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 108.04 Tract: 108.05 Tract: 109.01 BG: 3 3011 3998 Tract: 109.02 Tract: 110.02 Tract: 110.03 Tract: 110.04 Tract: 111.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5996 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 111.03 Tract: 111.04 Tract: 111.05 Tract: 29 Tract: 30 Tract: 34 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 35.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 Tract: 39 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 Tract: 40.01

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BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 40.02 BG: 1
1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 BG: 2 Tract: 41 Tract: 42.02 BG: 3 BG: 5 5000 BG: 6 BG: 7 BG: 9 9000 9003 9004 9005 9006 9007 9009 9996 9997 9998 9999 Tract: 42.06 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1997
Glynn County Tract: 1 Tract: 10 Tract: 2 Tract: 3 Tract: 4.01 BG: 2 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2083 2084 2999 Tract: 4.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2998 2999 BG: 3

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3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3044 3045 3053 3057 3058 3999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4029 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5027 5028 5029 5992 5993 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 6 BG: 2 2006 2007 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4996 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5998 5999
Liberty County Tract: 105 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4026 4031 4032 4033 4046 4999
McIntosh County Tract: 9902 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1995 1996 1997 1999 Tract: 9903 BG: 3 3082 3999
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Tract: 9601 BG: 1
1003 1110 1111 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1120 1121 1122 1123 1127 1128 1129 1133 1134 BG: 2 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2115 2116 2117 2999 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1048 1049 1050 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2998 2999 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1081 1096 1998 1999 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2073 2074 2075 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 Tract: 9604 BG: 1

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BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3012 3013 3014 3015 3021 3022 3053 3055 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094 4098 4099 4100 4101 4999
District 002 Chatham County
Tract: 1 Tract: 101.01 Tract: 101.02 Tract: 102 Tract: 105.01 Tract: 105.02 Tract: 106.01 Tract: 106.03 Tract: 106.04 Tract: 106.05 Tract: 107 Tract: 108.01 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1023 1024 1027 1042 1043 1044 1045 Tract: 108.03 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 109.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3999 Tract: 11 Tract: 111.01 BG: 5 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5993 5994 5995 Tract: 12 Tract: 13 Tract: 15

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Tract: 18 Tract: 19 Tract: 20 Tract: 21 Tract: 22 Tract: 23 Tract: 24 Tract: 25 Tract: 26 Tract: 27 Tract: 28 Tract: 3 Tract: 32 Tract: 33.01 Tract: 33.02 Tract: 34 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 35.01 BG: 1
1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 35.02 Tract: 36.01 Tract: 36.02 Tract: 37 Tract: 38 Tract: 39 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 Tract: 40.01 BG: 1 Tract: 40.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 BG: 3

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BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 42.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 4 BG: 5
5001 5002 BG: 8 BG: 9
9001 9002 9008 Tract: 42.05 Tract: 42.06 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1998 1999 Tract: 42.07 Tract: 42.08 Tract: 43 Tract: 44 Tract: 45 Tract: 6.01 Tract: 8 Tract: 9
District 003 Appling County
Tract: 9501 Tract: 9502 BG: 1
1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1024 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2066 2067 2068 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 Tract: 9504 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1019 1024
Bryan County Tract: 9202 Tract: 9203 BG: 1

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1091 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1993 BG: 2 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2996 2997
Glynn County Tract: 4.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2065 2066 2081 2082 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2998 Tract: 4.02 BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3011 3042 3043 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3054 3055 3056 3998 BG: 4 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4030 4031 4032 BG: 5 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5030 5990 5991 5994 5995 5996 Tract: 5.01 Tract: 5.02 Tract: 6 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4

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4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4995 4997 4998 4999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5005 5006 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5036 Tract: 7 Tract: 8 Tract: 9 Liberty County Tract: 101 Tract: 102.01 Tract: 102.02 Tract: 102.03 Tract: 102.04 Tract: 103 Tract: 104 Tract: 105 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4027 4028 4029 4030 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 Tract: 106
Long County
McIntosh County Tract: 9901 Tract: 9902 BG: 1 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 9903

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BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3998
Wayne County Tract: 9701 Tract: 9702 Tract: 9703 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1088 1999 Tract: 9705 Tract: 9706 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1054 1060 1998 1999 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2038 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3998

District 004 Bryan County
Tract: 9201
Bulloch County Tract: 9901

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 3 3109
Tract: 9902 BG: 2
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2026 2029 2030 2032 2034 2052 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2993 2994 2995 2996 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 9904.01 Tract: 9904.02 Tract: 9905 BG: 1 1045 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026

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BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004
BG: 4 BG: 5
5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5997 5998 5999 BG: 6 Tract: 9907 Tract: 9908 Tract: 9909
Effingham County
Evans County
Jenkins County
Screven County
Tattnall County
Toombs County Tract: 9701 BG: 4 4021 4022 4023 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4036 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 Tract: 9705 BG: 2 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2998
District 005 DeKalb County
Tract: 218.11 BG: 1 BG: 2
2000 2013
Gwinnett County Tract: 502.04 BG: 2 2031 2032 2038 2039 2040 2041 2049 Tract: 502.07

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057
BG: 3 Tract: 503.04 Tract: 503.06 Tract: 503.11 Tract: 503.12 Tract: 503.13 Tract: 503.14 BG: 3
3005 3006 3007 BG: 4 Tract: 503.15 BG: 2 Tract: 503.16 Tract: 504.10 BG: 4
4001 4002 4003 Tract: 504.11 BG: 4
4010 4011 Tract: 504.17 Tract: 504.18 Tract: 504.19 Tract: 504.20 Tract: 504.21 Tract: 504.22 Tract: 504.23 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 504.24 Tract: 505.07 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 BG: 7 7000 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7009 7010 7011 7012 7013 7014 7015 7016 7017 7018 7019 7020 7021 7022 7023 7024 7025 7026 Tract: 505.09 BG: 2 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Tract: 505.13 BG: 3
3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 Tract: 505.14 BG: 2 2044 2045 2046 2048 2049 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2059 2060 2061 Tract: 505.17 Tract: 505.18 Tract: 505.19 BG: 5 BG: 7 7000 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 7012 Tract: 505.20 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050

District 006 Cobb County
Tract: 303.38 Tract: 303.39 BG: 2 Tract: 304.01 BG: 3
3006 3011 3012 3013 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 304.02 BG: 3
3012 3013 Tract: 304.04 Tract: 304.05 BG: 1 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2026 2027 2028 2030 2031 2044 2047 Tract: 304.06 Tract: 305.01

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 2022 2023 2026 2027 2029 2032 2033
BG: 4 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4052 4057 4058 4062 4064 4066 4067 4076 4077 4078 4081 4083 4084 4085 4086
Tract: 305.02 BG: 2
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2999 Tract: 305.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 BG: 3 3017 Tract: 305.05 BG: 1 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 BG: 2 2005 2006 2015 2020 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 Tract: 306 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 Tract: 307 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1013 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4021 4022

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Tract: 308 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3043 Tract: 309.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 BG: 2 2020 2021 2022 BG: 4 4000 Tract: 310.01 Tract: 310.04 BG: 3 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3014 Tract: 311.01 Tract: 311.05 Tract: 311.06 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4007 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4999 Tract: 311.07 Tract: 311.08 Tract: 311.09 Tract: 311.10 Tract: 311.11 Tract: 311.12 Tract: 312.02 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3038 3996 3997 3998 BG: 4 BG: 5 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 BG: 6 Tract: 312.03

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BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032
BG: 2 2035
Tract: 312.04 BG: 1 BG: 2
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2062 2063 2064 2065 Tract: 313.02 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3006 3007 3008 3010 3011 3012 3013 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 313.06 BG: 1 1019 Tract: 313.07
District 007 Berrien County
Camden County Tract: 101 Tract: 102 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3106 3107 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3115 3116 3117 3118 3119 3120 3121 3122 3123 3125 3126 3127 3131 3132 3133 3134 3135 3136 3137 3145 3166 3167 3168 3169 3170 3171 3172 3244 3998 3999 Tract: 103.01 Tract: 103.02 Tract: 104 Tract: 105

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BG: 9 9006 9007 9008 9009 9012 9013 9014 9015 9016
Tract: 106 BG: 1 BG: 2
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3106 3107 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3115 3116 3117 3118 3119 3120 3121 3122 3990 3991 3992 3993 3994
Charlton County
Clinch County
Cook County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1999

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Tract: 9803 BG: 1
1005 1006 1007
Echols County
Lanier County
Tift County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1033 1034 1035 1036 1047 1048 1049 1999 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 Tract: 9905 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1016 1017 1018 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 BG: 2 2032 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 9907 BG: 1 1000 1001 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4037 4038 4039 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094 4095 4096 4097

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4098 Tract: 9908 BG: 1
1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 BG: 2 Tract: 9909
Ware County

District 008 Brooks County
Cook County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1000 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9804
Lowndes County

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Thomas County Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 2011 2043 2044 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 Tract: 9606 BG: 3 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3019 3020 3021 Tract: 9607 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 6059 6060 6061 6062 6063 6064 6065 6066 6067 6068 Tract: 9608 Tract: 9609 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1036 1038 BG: 3 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 Tract: 9610 BG: 3

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3006 3008 3009 3012 3013 3015 3019 3020 3022 3024 3026 3027 3029 3032 3033 3034 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3998 3999 Tract: 9611 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 BG: 3

District 009 Gwinnett County
Tract: 504.25 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 Tract: 504.27 Tract: 504.28 BG: 2 BG: 5
5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 Tract: 504.29 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1014 1015 1016 1017 1999 BG: 7 Tract: 505.07 BG: 2 BG: 3 3011 3012 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 BG: 7 7006 7007 7008 7027 Tract: 505.09 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 BG: 3

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3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 BG: 4
4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4016 4999 Tract: 505.10 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1010 1011 Tract: 505.12 BG: 1 Tract: 505.13 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3999 Tract: 505.14 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2047 2050 2051 2057 2058 2999 Tract: 505.15 Tract: 505.16 Tract: 505.19 BG: 4 BG: 7 7010 7011 7013 Tract: 505.20 BG: 1 BG: 2 2033 2034 2035 Tract: 505.21 Tract: 505.22 Tract: 506.02 BG: 3 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066

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3067 3068 BG: 4
4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4044 4045 4046 4081 4082 4083 4089 4090 4091 4092 Tract: 506.03 BG: 2 2011 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 Tract: 507.05 BG: 1 1017 1018 1019 Tract: 507.12 Tract: 507.13 Tract: 507.14 Tract: 507.15 Tract: 507.18 Tract: 507.19 Tract: 507.20 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 507.21 BG: 6 6000 6001 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 BG: 8 8002 8025 8026 8029 8033

District 010 DeKalb County
Tract: 209 BG: 2
2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 BG: 3 3000 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 BG: 4 Tract: 234.04 Tract: 234.05

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4
4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4997 4998 Tract: 234.10 Tract: 234.11 Tract: 234.12 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 BG: 3 Tract: 234.13 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 Tract: 234.14 BG: 1 1011 1012 1013 1014 Tract: 234.15 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1023 1998 BG: 4 Tract: 235.04 Tract: 235.05 BG: 1 1012 1013 BG: 2 2007 2008 2011 2012 2013 2014 Tract: 235.06 BG: 2 2011 2012 2023 2024 2025 BG: 4 4009 4010 4011 4012 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 Tract: 235.07 BG: 2 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 BG: 3 Tract: 236.01 BG: 1 BG: 2

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BG: 3 3000 3004 3005 3006 3008 3009
Tract: 236.02 BG: 1 BG: 2
2007 2008 2009 Tract: 236.03 Tract: 237 Tract: 238.01 Tract: 238.02 Tract: 238.03
Henry County Tract: 701.01 Tract: 701.02 Tract: 701.05 BG: 1 1002 1146 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2024 2025 2027 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 Tract: 701.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1008 1009 1011 1019 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Tract: 702.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2021 2022 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 Tract: 702.02 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1021 1022 1023 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Tract: 702.03 BG: 1 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1026 1027 1028 1029

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 703.03 BG: 1
1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1016 1017 1018 1019 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1047 1048 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025 2026 2032 2033 2034 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 BG: 3 3000 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3049 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 Tract: 703.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036
District 011 Colquitt County
Tract: 9702 BG: 1
1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1082 1083 1084 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059

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2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2999 Tract: 9703 BG: 1 1038 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 1006 1007 1010 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1049 1050 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2998 Tract: 9706 BG: 2 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 BG: 3 Tract: 9707 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 BG: 5 5029 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5066 5067 5068 BG: 6 Tract: 9708 Tract: 9709
Decatur County

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Early County Grady County
Miller County
Mitchell County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1000 1001 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3997 3998 3999 BG: 4 Tract: 9804 BG: 3 3040 BG: 4 4024 4025 4026 4027 4033 Tract: 9805 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050

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BG: 4 BG: 5
Seminole County
Thomas County Tract: 9601 Tract: 9602 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1022 1023 BG: 2 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2045 Tract: 9604 BG: 2 2018 Tract: 9605 Tract: 9606 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3017 3018 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9607 BG: 1 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6039 6040 6041 Tract: 9609 BG: 1 1000 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1037 1039 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3031 3032 Tract: 9610 BG: 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3007 3010 3011 3014 3016 3017 3018 3021 3023 3025 3028 3030 3031 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 Tract: 9611 BG: 2 2003 2004 2009 2010 2012
District 012 Baker County
Calhoun County
Clay County
Dougherty County Tract: 1 BG: 1 1003 1004 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 10 Tract: 101 BG: 1 1030 1031 1032 1033 BG: 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Tract: 103.01 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1997 1999 Tract: 103.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 BG: 4 BG: 5

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5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 Tract: 104.01 Tract: 104.02 Tract: 104.03 Tract: 105 Tract: 106.01 Tract: 106.02 Tract: 107 Tract: 108 Tract: 109 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2010 2011 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 11 Tract: 111 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 Tract: 12 Tract: 13 Tract: 14.01 Tract: 14.02 Tract: 15 Tract: 2 Tract: 3 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1995 1996 Tract: 4 Tract: 5 Tract: 6 Tract: 8 Tract: 9
Lee County Tract: 202 BG: 1 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 Tract: 203 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4001 4002 4003 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094 4095 4096 4097 4100 4101 4103 4104 4105 4106 4990 4991 4992 4993 4994 4995 4996 4997 4998 4999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5017 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5053 5054 5989 5990 5991 5992 5993 5995 5996 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 204 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2999 BG: 3
Mitchell County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1044 BG: 2 Tract: 9802 BG: 3 3015 3016 Tract: 9803 Tract: 9804 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023

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4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 Tract: 9805 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 BG: 3 3022
Randolph County
Terrell County

District 013 Ben Hill County
Tract: 9601 BG: 1
1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1987 1988 1989 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1131 1132 1133 1134 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1169 1170 1171 1172 1173 1174 1175 1176 1177 1178 1179 1180 1181 1182 1183 1184 1185 1186 1187 1188 1189 1190 1191 1192 1193 1194 1195 1196 1197 1198 1199 1200 1201 1202 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Tract: 9603 Tract: 9604

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BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1033
BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2027 2028 2029 2030
BG: 3 3009 3010 3011 3012 3028 3029 3030 3031 3047 3048 3049
Tract: 9605 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3999
Colquitt County Tract: 9701 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1085 1086 1087 1088 1998 1999 BG: 2 2080 2081 Tract: 9703 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1008 1009 1011 1012 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9705 Tract: 9706

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BG: 1 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Tract: 9707 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 BG: 4 4000 4001 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4037 4038 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5030 5062 5063 5064 5065 5069 5070
Crisp County
Dooly County
Dougherty County Tract: 1 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 Tract: 101 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Tract: 103.01 BG: 1 1000 Tract: 109 BG: 2 2007 2008 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2997 Tract: 110 Tract: 111 BG: 1 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032

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Irwin County
Lee County Tract: 201 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2993 2994 2995 2998 2999
Tift County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2 Tract: 9902 Tract: 9903 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1019 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2033 2034 2035 Tract: 9907 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1019 1020

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BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4040 4041 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4998 4999
Tract: 9908 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030
Turner County
Wilcox County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1015 1016 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1073 1074 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1993 1994 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 9902-2 Tract: 9903-2 Tract: 9904
Worth County

District 014 Chattahoochee County
Dougherty County Tract: 102 Tract: 103.01 BG: 1 1998 Tract: 103.02 BG: 3 3996 3997 3998 3999 BG: 5 5999 Tract: 3 BG: 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1020 1021 1022 1023 1029 1030 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 7
Harris County Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1000 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1998 1999 BG: 2 2035 2037 2038 2048 2049 2050 Tract: 9804 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2078 2080 2081 2088 2090 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5030 5031 5032 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5997 5998 5999
Lee County Tract: 201 BG: 1 BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2996 2997 BG: 3 Tract: 202 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071

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1072 1073 1074 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 203 BG: 4 4000 4004 4014 4015 4023 4044 4045 4046 4047 4098 4099 4102 BG: 5 5015 5016 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5052 5994 Tract: 204 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2032 2033 2998
Macon County
Marion County
Meriwether County Tract: 9705 BG: 1 1019 1020 1021 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1997 1998 BG: 2 2043 2044 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 Tract: 9706 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1998 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054

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2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2998 2999
Muscogee County Tract: 101.04 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1999 Tract: 105.01 BG: 1 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2022 2023 2024 BG: 3 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 Tract: 105.02 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 Tract: 108 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005 9006 9007 9008 9009 9010 9011 9014 9995 9996 9997 9998 9999 Tract: 21 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2011 2012 2013
Quitman County
Schley County
Stewart County
Sumter County
Talbot County
Taylor County

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Upson County Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1997 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2042 2043 2044 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2087 2996
Webster County

District 015 Muscogee County
Tract: 1 Tract: 10 Tract: 101.06 BG: 3 Tract: 102.03 BG: 1
1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1999 Tract: 102.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2997 2999 Tract: 102.05 Tract: 104.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2998 2999 Tract: 104.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9013 9015 9016 9017 9018 9019 9020 9997 9998 9999

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Tract: 105.01 BG: 2
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 4
4009 4010 4011 4012 4021 4022 4025 4026 Tract: 106.02 Tract: 106.04 Tract: 106.05 Tract: 106.06 Tract: 107.01 Tract: 107.02 Tract: 107.03 Tract: 108 BG: 9
9012 9013 9015 9016 9017 9018 9992 9993 9994 Tract: 109 Tract: 11 Tract: 110 Tract: 12 Tract: 13 Tract: 14 Tract: 15 Tract: 16 Tract: 18 Tract: 19 Tract: 2 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 20 Tract: 21 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 2 2008 2009 2010 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Tract: 22 Tract: 23 Tract: 24 Tract: 25 Tract: 26

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Tract: 27 Tract: 28 Tract: 29.01 Tract: 29.02 Tract: 3 BG: 1
1000 1001 1012 1013 BG: 2
2000 2001 2013 2014 2015 BG: 3
3015 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 30 Tract: 31 Tract: 32 Tract: 33 Tract: 34 Tract: 4 BG: 3
3019 3023 3998 Tract: 5 Tract: 8 Tract: 9

District 016 Bibb County
Tract: 121 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 BG: 4 Tract: 122 BG: 2 2041 2042 Tract: 130 BG: 2 2215 2216 2217 2219 2220 Tract: 132.01 BG: 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1000 Tract: 134.01 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1037 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 134.02 Tract: 135.01 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4997 4998 4999 BG: 5 Tract: 135.02 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 BG: 2 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Tract: 136.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2001 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 4010 4011 4012 4013 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4041 4042 4999 Tract: 136.02 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3999 BG: 4

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BG: 5 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018
BG: 6
Crawford County Tract: 702 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1999
Harris County Tract: 9801.98 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1088 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1090 1091 1092 1099 BG: 2 2000 2001 2030 2031 2032 2034 2036 2039 2040 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2051 2052 2053 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 Tract: 9804 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2079 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2089 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3009 3010 3011 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3028 3029 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 BG: 4 BG: 5 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5033 5996
Houston County Tract: 201.01

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2045 2046 2047 2052 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093
BG: 3 BG: 4
4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 Tract: 202 BG: 4 4052 Tract: 209 BG: 4 4005 Tract: 210 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 Tract: 211.03 BG: 2 2010 2011 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2026 2027 BG: 3 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 Tract: 211.04 Tract: 211.05 BG: 2 2031 2032 2034 2035 2036 2056 2057 2058 2059 Tract: 211.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1033 1037 1038 1039 BG: 2 Tract: 211.07 BG: 1

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BG: 2 2007 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2998
Tract: 212 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1996 1998 1999 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007
Lamar County Tract: 9701 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1044 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1059 1073 1995 1996 1997 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2079 2080 2081 2996 2997 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 1003 1004 1061 1062 1063 1064 1074 BG: 2 2000 2002 BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 BG: 4

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4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4032 4033 BG: 5 5003 5004 5008 5010 5013 5018 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5060 Tract: 9703 BG: 1 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3000 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 BG: 4
Meriwether County Tract: 9704 BG: 2 2040 2041 2042 2997 Tract: 9705 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1022 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2045 2053 2054 2055 2056 2079 2080 2081 2996 2997 2998 Tract: 9706 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2027 2031 2032 2033 2089 2090 2091 BG: 3 3054 3055 3068 3069 3070
Monroe County Tract: 501

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BG: 1 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1082 1995
BG: 2 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2051 2052 2053 2056 2057 2058 2064 2997 2998 2999
BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3075 3095 3096 3097 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3106 3107 3128 3129 3134 3135 3136 3137
Tract: 502 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 Tract: 503 BG: 1
1005 1006 1007 1008 1011 1036 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1121 1140 1161 1162 BG: 3 3006 3007 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3093 3094 3095 3096 3098 3100 3101 3104 3998
Muscogee County Tract: 101.02 Tract: 101.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 Tract: 101.05 Tract: 101.06 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 102.01 Tract: 102.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1011 1014 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 102.04 BG: 2

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2000 2001 2002 2998 Tract: 103.01 Tract: 103.02 Tract: 104.01 BG: 2
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 BG: 3 Tract: 104.02 BG: 9
9005 9006 9007 9008 9009 9010 9011 9012 9014 Tract: 105.01 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4023 4024 4999 Tract: 105.02 BG: 1 1000 1009 Tract: 2 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 Tract: 3 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 Tract: 4 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022 3997 3999
Peach County Tract: 401 Tract: 402

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1016 1017 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036
BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064
Tract: 403.01 BG: 1
1000 1001 1999
Pike County Tract: 9801 BG: 2 2058 2059 2997 2998 Tract: 9804 BG: 1 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2999
Upson County Tract: 9902.01 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5028 5029 5999 Tract: 9902.02 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1997 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2049 2999

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District 017 Butts County
Tract: 1501 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1066 1068 1069 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3024 3025 3026 3028 3029 3030 3031 3997 3999 Tract: 1502 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036
Fayette County Tract: 1404.05 BG: 2 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 Tract: 1404.08 BG: 1 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Tract: 1405.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1997 1998 1999
Henry County Tract: 701.04

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BG: 1 1042 1046 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069
BG: 2 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032
Tract: 702.02 BG: 1
1000 1001 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1024 1025 1026 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2009 2010 2011 2012 2021 2022 2023 2024 2998 2999 Tract: 702.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1024 1025 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 BG: 2 Tract: 703.03 BG: 2 2022 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2035 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 BG: 3 3001 3002 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3050 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 Tract: 703.04 BG: 3 3037 3038 Tract: 703.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 BG: 2 Tract: 703.06 Tract: 704.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

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2024 2028 2035 2036 2058 2059 2060 2088 BG: 3
3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 Tract: 704.02 Tract: 705
Jasper County Tract: 9901 Tract: 9902 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1108 1109 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1018 1019 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1104 BG: 2 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2098 2099 2100 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3059 3060 3079 3080 3081 3998 3999
Jones County Tract: 302 BG: 1 1034
Newton County Tract: 1001 BG: 1

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1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1053 1064 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1998 1999 BG: 2 2104 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2996 2997 Tract: 1002 BG: 1 1068 1069 1070 1073 1074 1076 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 1003 BG: 3 3018 3019 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 Tract: 1004 BG: 1 1071 1072 Tract: 1005 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1097 1099 1100 1101 1111 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 Tract: 1006 BG: 1 1061 Tract: 1008 Tract: 1009 BG: 1 BG: 2

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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2997
Putnam County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1169 1170 1171 1172 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1041 1999 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 BG: 2 2023 2024 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2049 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2997 2998 2999
Rockdale County Tract: 603.07 BG: 3 3035 Tract: 604.03 BG: 1

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1006 1007 1008 Tract: 604.04 Tract: 604.05 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 BG: 2 Tract: 604.06 Tract: 604.07
Spalding County Tract: 1601 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 Tract: 1603 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 Tract: 1605 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1005 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037
Walton County Tract: 1105.01 BG: 1 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1069 1070 1076 1077 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1998 Tract: 1105.02 Tract: 1106

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BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1038 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1998
BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2046 2047 2048 2050 2051 2052 2056 2057 2999
Tract: 1108 BG: 1
1013 1051 1052 1053 1054
District 018 Bibb County
Tract: 130 BG: 2
2200 2201 2202 2203 2204 2221 2222 2235 2236 2990 2991 Tract: 135.01 BG: 4
4000 4996 Tract: 135.02 BG: 1
1000 1036 1037 1038 1039 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2999
Bleckley County
Crawford County Tract: 701 Tract: 702 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028

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1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3
Houston County Tract: 201.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2044 2048 2049 2050 2051 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2072 BG: 4 4000 4001 Tract: 201.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2996 2997 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 202 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 Tract: 203 BG: 3 3013 3014 BG: 4 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022

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4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 Tract: 204 BG: 2
2009 Tract: 206 BG: 1
1015 Tract: 209 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4
4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 210 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 211.03 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2024 2025 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3999 BG: 4 Tract: 211.05 BG: 1 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2033 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 Tract: 211.06

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BG: 1 1032 1034 1035 1036 1040
Tract: 211.07 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2019 2045 2046 2999 Tract: 212 BG: 1 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1997 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 Tract: 213 Tract: 214 Tract: 215
Lamar County Tract: 9701 BG: 1 1015 1016 1027 1028 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1045 1046 1057 1058 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1998 BG: 2 2010 2014 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2995 2998 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1998 1999

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BG: 2 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3038
BG: 4 4029 4030 4031 4999
BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5005 5006 5007 5009 5011 5012 5014 5015 5016 5017 5019 5020 5032 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5997 5998 5999
Tract: 9703 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 1007 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3036 3037
Monroe County Tract: 501 BG: 1 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1994 BG: 2 2054 2055 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 BG: 3 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3115 3116 3117 3118 3119 3120 3121 3122 3123 3124 3125 3126 3127 3130 3131 3132 3133 3989 Tract: 502 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017

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1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 503 BG: 1 1009 1010 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1139 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1163 1164 1165 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 BG: 2 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3080 3997
Peach County Tract: 402 BG: 1 1014 1015 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2999 Tract: 403.01 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013

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1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1998 BG: 2 Tract: 403.02 Tract: 404
Pulaski County
Upson County Tract: 9901 Tract: 9902.01 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 Tract: 9902.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1998 1999 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Tract: 9903 BG: 2 2040 2041 2045 2046 2047 2048 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2994 2995 2997 2998 Tract: 9904 Tract: 9905 Tract: 9906
District 019 Appling County
Tract: 9502 BG: 1
1000 1001 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022

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1023 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1999 BG: 2 2011 2012 2016 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2094 BG: 3 Tract: 9503 Tract: 9504 BG: 1 1015 1016 1017 1018 1020 1021 1022 1023 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 BG: 2 Tract: 9505
Atkinson County
Bacon County
Ben Hill County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1106 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161 1986 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1135 1136 1137 1203 1999 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 BG: 2 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3050 3051 3052 BG: 4 Tract: 9605 BG: 3 3000 3007 3008 3015 3016 3023 3024 3031 3032 3046 3052 BG: 4 BG: 5
Brantley County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1075 1076 1077 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

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2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1984 1991 1994 1996 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 9803
Coffee County
Dodge County Tract: 9604 BG: 3 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 Tract: 9605 BG: 1 1015 1021 1022 1023 1024 1029 1030 1031 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2012 2018 2019 2021 2022 Tract: 9606 BG: 1 1014 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 BG: 2 2002 2004 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2997 2998
Jeff Davis County
Pierce County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1112 1119 1124 1125 1126 1130 1131 1132 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2061 2062 2111 2112 2113 2114 2118 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 BG: 2 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2065 2066 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1014 1025 1026 1027 1028 1051 1052 1080 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1097 1098 1997 BG: 2 2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2076 2077 2078 2079

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2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2999 BG: 3
3002 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 BG: 4 Tract: 9604 BG: 3 3011 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3054 BG: 4 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4095 4096 4097
Telfair County
Toombs County Tract: 9701 BG: 1 1030 1031 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4035 4037 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1045 1046 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3020 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 9703 BG: 3
3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 BG: 5
5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5999 Tract: 9704 BG: 3 3019 BG: 4 4000 4002 4003 4004 4005 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 9705 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9706
Wayne County Tract: 9704 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 9706 BG: 1 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2036 2037 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044

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2045 2046 2047 2048 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3011 3012 3024 3025 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3062 3063 3064 3997 3999
Wilcox County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1013 1014 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1995 1996 1997 1998

District 020 Dodge County
Tract: 9601 Tract: 9602 Tract: 9603 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 Tract: 9605 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1025 1026 1027 1028 1032 1033 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 BG: 2 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 9606 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2999
Emanuel County Tract: 9801 BG: 4 4016 4017 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094 4095 4096 4097 4098 4099 4100 4101 4102 4103 4104 4105 4106 4107 4108 4109 4110 4111 4112 4113 4114 4115 4116 4117 4118 4119 4120 4121 4122 4123 4124 4125 4126 4127 4128 4129 4130 4131 4132 4133 4134 4135 4136 4137 4138 4139 4140 4141 4142 4143 4144 4145 4146 4147 4148 4149 4150 4151 4152 4153 4154 4155 4156 4157 4158 4159 4160 4161 4162 4163 4164 4165 4166 4167 4168 4169 4170 4171 4172 4173 4174 4175 4176 4177 4997 4998 Tract: 9802 BG: 2 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2061 2062 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2994 2995 2996 2997 Tract: 9803 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Tract: 9804 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1059 1060 1061 1995 1996 1997 1998

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BG: 4 4000 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4996 4997
Tract: 9805 Tract: 9806 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2027 2028 2031 2032 2033 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2999 BG: 3 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3103 3104 3996 3997 BG: 4
Johnson County
Laurens County
Montgomery County Toombs County
Tract: 9701 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1023 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1999

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 3 3017 3018 3019 3021 3022 3023
BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 9703 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3058 3059 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3999 BG: 4 4001 4006 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 Tract: 9705 BG: 2 2014 2016
Treutlen County
Washington County Tract: 9501 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1038 1039 1040 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061

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1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 BG: 2 2005 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2074 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2135 2136 2993 2994 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9503 Tract: 9504 Tract: 9505 Tract: 9507
Wheeler County
Wilkinson County Tract: 9602-2 BG: 1 1011 1013 1015 1016 1017 1022 1023 1024 1025 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1996 1997 BG: 2 2000 2001 Tract: 9603-2 BG: 1 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1075 1997 1998 BG: 2 2000 2001 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2998 2999 BG: 3

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4998 4999
Tract: 9604 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1038 1047 1048 1049 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1998 BG: 2 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 BG: 3
District 021 Cherokee County
Tract: 901 BG: 4
4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4058 4059 Tract: 902 Tract: 903 BG: 1 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1038 1039 1049 1050 1051 1053 1054 1055 1992 1995 1996 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2992 2993 2994 2995 2996 2998 Tract: 907.01 BG: 4 4049 4052 4998 4999 Tract: 908.01 BG: 7 7999 Tract: 909.01 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015

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BG: 3 Tract: 909.02 Tract: 909.03 Tract: 910.01 Tract: 910.03 Tract: 910.04 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3995 3997 3999 Tract: 910.05 Tract: 910.06 Tract: 911.01 Tract: 911.02 Tract: 911.03
Cobb County Tract: 301.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1054 1055 1056 1057 Tract: 302.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1042 1043 1044 1045 1053 1054 1062 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 302.11 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1010 1011 1012 BG: 3 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 Tract: 302.12 Tract: 303.10 Tract: 303.11 Tract: 303.12 BG: 2 2000 2001 2008 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 BG: 5 Tract: 303.13 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4007 4009 4010 BG: 5 Tract: 303.14 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 303.22 Tract: 303.23 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 303.24 Tract: 303.25 Tract: 303.26 Tract: 305.01 BG: 4 4053 4054 4055 4056 Tract: 306 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5015 5016 5053 5056 5057 5997 5998 5999
District 022 Richmond County
Tract: 1 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4
4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4010 4011 4012 4013 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011

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5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5999 Tract: 10 BG: 1 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 BG: 2 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 BG: 3 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 BG: 4 Tract: 101.02 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 102.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 103 Tract: 104 Tract: 105.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 BG: 3 3010 3011 Tract: 105.06 Tract: 105.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 4 Tract: 105.08 Tract: 105.09 Tract: 105.10 Tract: 105.11 Tract: 106 Tract: 107.03 Tract: 107.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 Tract: 107.05 Tract: 107.06 Tract: 109.01 BG: 1 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3074 3996 3997 3998 3999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4999 Tract: 109.02 Tract: 11 Tract: 12 Tract: 13 Tract: 14 Tract: 15 Tract: 16 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2024 2025 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 Tract: 2 BG: 2 2004 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 BG: 4 4019 4020 Tract: 4 Tract: 6

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Tract: 7 Tract: 8 BG: 1
1017 1018 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 BG: 2 Tract: 9

District 023 Bulloch County
Tract: 9901 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3106 3107 3108 3110 3111 3991 3992 3993 3994 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999 Tract: 9902 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2025 2027 2028 2031 2033 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 6 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1005 1006 1992 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2020 2021 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9905 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011

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1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 BG: 2 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 BG: 5 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5996
Burke County
Candler County
Columbia County Tract: 305.01 BG: 3 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3061 3062 3063 3064 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 BG: 9 9001 9002 9003 9999
Emanuel County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4996 4999 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 BG: 2

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2063 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2993 2998 2999 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 BG: 2 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9804 BG: 1 1055 1056 1057 1058 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1994 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4998 4999 Tract: 9806 BG: 1 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2023 2024 2025 2026 2029 2030 2034 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3047 3048 3049 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3100 3101 3102 3105 3106 3107 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3115 3116 3117 3118 3119 3120 3121 3122 3123 3124 3125 3994 3995 3998 3999

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Jefferson County
Richmond County Tract: 1 BG: 4 4009 BG: 5 5021 5022 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 Tract: 10 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 Tract: 101.01 Tract: 101.02 BG: 1 BG: 4 Tract: 101.04 Tract: 101.05 Tract: 102.01 BG: 3 3002 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3999 Tract: 102.03 Tract: 102.04 Tract: 105.04 Tract: 105.05 BG: 2 2009 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 Tract: 105.07 BG: 3 Tract: 107.04 BG: 1 1060 Tract: 108 Tract: 109.01 BG: 3

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3073 BG: 4
4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4998 Tract: 16 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 6 6001 Tract: 2 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 BG: 3 3000 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4021 4022 4995 4996 4997 4998 4999 Tract: 3 Tract: 8 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1019 1020 1998 1999

District 024 Butts County
Tract: 1501 BG: 4
4034 4035 4036 4037 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 Tract: 1502

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 5 5037 5047 5048 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5066 5067
Tract: 1503.01 BG: 1
1071 1072 1073 BG: 2 Tract: 1503.02
Columbia County Tract: 301.01 Tract: 301.02 Tract: 302.01 Tract: 302.02 Tract: 302.03 Tract: 303.02 Tract: 303.03 Tract: 303.04 Tract: 303.05 Tract: 304 Tract: 305.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3065 3066 3080 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 BG: 9 9000 Tract: 305.02 Tract: 306.03
Glascock County
Jones County Tract: 301.01-2 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 2 Tract: 301.02-2 BG: 1

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BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3999 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005 9006 9007 9008 9009 9010 9011 9012 9013 9014 9019 9020 9028 9029 9030 9031 9032 9033 9034 9035 9038 9039 9040 9041 9042 9045 9999 Tract: 302 BG: 1 1079 BG: 2 2034 2035 2041 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2061 2994 2995 2996 Tract: 303.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1999 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 303.02-2 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1998 BG: 2 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2994 2995 2996 BG: 3
Lincoln County

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 9701 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2080 2081 2085 2086 2087 2088 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2995 2996 2998 2999 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4016 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4027 4999 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2039 2040 2041 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2088 2089 2091 2092 2093 2994 2995 2996 2997 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3012 3013 3022 3023 3024 3025 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3999
McDuffie County Tract: 9501 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083

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2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9502 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3006 3035 3036 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3999 Tract: 9503 BG: 2 2013 2047 2048 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 Tract: 9504 BG: 1 1013 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2034 2035 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 BG: 3 BG: 4 4017 4018 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5030 5999 Tract: 9505 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2060 2061 2062 2992 2993 2994 2995 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Monroe County Tract: 501 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1081 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3074 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3098 3099 3138 3990 3991 3992 3993 3994 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999 Tract: 503 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1120 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3091 3092 3097 3099 3102 3103 3105 3106 3107 3999
Spalding County Tract: 1608 BG: 2 2065 2066 2067 2069 2070 2071 Tract: 1609 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1009 BG: 2 BG: 3 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038

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3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 Tract: 1610 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 1611 Tract: 1612 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2014 2015 2023 BG: 3 3000 3008 3009 3027 3028 BG: 4 4000 4001 4019 4020 4021
Warren County Tract: 9704 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3105 3106 3107 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3115 3116 3117 3118 3119 3120 3121 3122 3123 3124 3125 3126 3127 3128 3129 3130 3131 3132 3133 3134 3135 3136 3137 3138 3139 3140 3141 3142 3143 3144 3145 3146 3147 3148 3149 3150 3151 3993 3996 3997 3998 3999
Washington County Tract: 9501 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1036 1037 1041 1042 1043 1101 1115 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2075 2076 2077 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2133 2134 2995
Wilkes County Tract: 9801

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 2036 2037 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2066 2067
Tract: 9803 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1019 1020 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1043 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3005 3006 3007 3008 3038 3039 3040 3041 BG: 5
5025 5026 BG: 6
6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6040 6041 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 6059 BG: 7 7006 7007 7008 7009 7010 7011 7012 7013 7014 7015 7016 7017 7022 7023 7024 7043 7044 7045 7046 7047 7048 7049 7050 7051 7052 7053 7054 7055 7072 7073 7084 7085 7086 7087 7088 7089 7090 7091 7092 7093 7094 7095 7096 7097 7098 7997 7998
Wilkinson County Tract: 9602-2 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1014 1018 1019 1020 1021 1026 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1998 1999 Tract: 9603-2 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1041 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1072 1073 1074 1999 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2016
District 025 Baldwin County
Greene County Tract: 9501 BG: 1 1038 1046 1048 1049 1050 BG: 2

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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2038 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2986 2987 2988 2989 2990 2991 2992 2993 2994 2995 2996 2998 2999 Tract: 9503 Tract: 9504 Tract: 9505
Hancock County
Jones County Tract: 302 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1033 1035 1036 1037 1038 Tract: 303.02-2 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2058 2059 2060 2997 2998 2999
Morgan County
Newton County Tract: 1001 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1051 1052 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083

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2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2105 2998 2999 Tract: 1002 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1071 1072 1075 1077 1078 1079 1080 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2036 2037 Tract: 1003 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3020 Tract: 1004 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 1005 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1095 1096 1098 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1112 1999 Tract: 1006 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059

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1060 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1999 Tract: 1007 Tract: 1009 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2998 2999
Putnam County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1056 1057 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2051 2052 2053 2996 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 Tract: 9603 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2025 2026 2027 2045 2046 2047 2048 2050 2083 2084 2996
Walton County Tract: 1101 BG: 2

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2011 2021 2054 2055 Tract: 1102 BG: 2
2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 BG: 3
3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 Tract: 1103 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3023 Tract: 1104 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 1106 BG: 1 1000 1035 1036 1037 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1997 1999 BG: 2 2020 2021 2022 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2049 2053 2054 2055 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 Tract: 1107 Tract: 1108 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 BG: 2 BG: 3
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Bibb County Tract: 101 Tract: 102 Tract: 103 Tract: 104 Tract: 105 Tract: 106 Tract: 107 Tract: 108 Tract: 110 Tract: 111 Tract: 112 Tract: 113 Tract: 114 Tract: 115 Tract: 117.01 Tract: 117.02 Tract: 118 Tract: 119 Tract: 120 Tract: 121 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 Tract: 122 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2998 2999 Tract: 123 Tract: 124 Tract: 125 Tract: 126 Tract: 127 Tract: 128 Tract: 129 Tract: 130 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035

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2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 2135 2136 2137 2138 2139 2140 2141 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2148 2149 2150 2151 2152 2153 2154 2155 2156 2157 2158 2159 2160 2161 2162 2163 2164 2165 2166 2167 2168 2169 2170 2171 2172 2173 2174 2175 2176 2177 2178 2179 2180 2181 2182 2183 2184 2185 2186 2187 2188 2189 2190 2191 2192 2193 2194 2195 2196 2197 2198 2199 2205 2206 2207 2208 2209 2210 2211 2212 2213 2214 2218 2223 2224 2225 2226 2227 2228 2229 2230 2231 2232 2233 2234 2992 2993 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 131.01 Tract: 131.02 Tract: 132.01 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 132.02 Tract: 133.01 Tract: 133.02 Tract: 134.01 BG: 1 1036 Tract: 135.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1015 1016 1017 1018 1999 Tract: 136.01 BG: 2 2000 2002 2003 2004 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4014 4015 4016 4017 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040

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Tract: 136.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 BG: 5
5000 5001 5002 5003
Houston County Tract: 201.02 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2998 2999 Tract: 202 BG: 1 1000 Tract: 203 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 BG: 5 Tract: 204 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 206 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1996 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 207 Tract: 208 Tract: 211.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011

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1012 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043
Jones County Tract: 301.01-2 BG: 1 1006 Tract: 301.02-2 BG: 3 3019 3020 BG: 9 9015 9016 9017 9018 9021 9022 9023 9024 9025 9026 9027 9036 9037 9043 9044 9046
Twiggs County
Wilkinson County Tract: 9602-2 BG: 1 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1986 1987 1988 1989 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 BG: 3 Tract: 9603-2 BG: 4 4038 4039 4040 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4997 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1050 1051 1068 1069 1999 BG: 2 2002
District 027 Cherokee County
Tract: 905.01

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Tract: 905.02 Tract: 906.01 BG: 3
3000 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3030 3031 3032 3038 3039 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 Tract: 906.02 BG: 1 1000 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 Tract: 908.01 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4009 4012 4013 4998 4999 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 BG: 7 7000 Tract: 908.02
Forsyth County Tract: 1302 BG: 2 2033 2034 2035 Tract: 1303 Tract: 1304.01 BG: 1 1004 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1997 1998 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Tract: 1306 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081

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1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1101 1102 1103 1104 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 BG: 2 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2088 2089 2090
Fulton County Tract: 114.10 BG: 1 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5999 Tract: 114.13 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5008 BG: 8 Tract: 114.14 BG: 2 Tract: 114.15 Tract: 116.06 BG: 3 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4017 4018 4019 BG: 9 9000 9001 9002 9003 9004 9005 9006 9011 9017 9018 9019 9020 9021 9022 9023 9024 9025 9026 9027 9028 9029 9030 9031 9032 9033 9034 9035 9036 9037 9038 9039 9040 9041 9042 9043 9044 9045 9046 9047 9048 9049 9050 9051 9052 9053 9054 9055 9056 9057 9058 9059 9060 9061 9062 9063 9064 9065 9066 9067 9068 9069 9070 Tract: 116.07 BG: 7 7000 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 7010 7011 7012 7013 7014 7016 7017 7018 7019 7020 7021 7022 7023 7024 7025 7026 7027 7029 7033 7051 7052 Tract: 116.08

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District 028 Coweta County
Tract: 1701 BG: 1
1057 1058 BG: 2
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 1702 BG: 1 1016 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 BG: 3 3006 3007 3009 3010 3011 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 1703.01 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2998 2999 Tract: 1703.02 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 1704.01 Tract: 1704.02 Tract: 1705 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3046 3047 3048 3999

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BG: 4 BG: 5
5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5039 5040 5041 5042 5046 5047 5998 5999 Tract: 1706 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1999 BG: 4 4042 4043 4044 BG: 6 Tract: 1707 BG: 1 1008 1009 BG: 2 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 Tract: 1708 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1054 1055 1056 1059 1060 1061 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2018 2024 2025 2027 2030 2031 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3054 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3999 BG: 4

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4090 4091 4092
Fayette County Tract: 1402.03 BG: 1 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 BG: 2 2010 2011 2012 2026 2027 2028 2029 Tract: 1402.05 Tract: 1402.06 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1018 1019 1020 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1999 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2998 2999 Tract: 1403.03 Tract: 1403.04 Tract: 1403.05 Tract: 1403.06 Tract: 1403.07 Tract: 1404.04 BG: 2 2030 2031 Tract: 1404.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1006 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1013 1999 BG: 2 2020 Tract: 1405.01 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1996 Tract: 1405.02
Pike County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058

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1061 1065 1066 1996 1997 BG: 2
2003 2004 2021 2022 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 Tract: 9802
Spalding County Tract: 1601 BG: 2 2013 2015 2016 Tract: 1604 BG: 1 1016 1021 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2063 2064 BG: 3 3011 3013 Tract: 1605 BG: 1 1013 1014 1015 1020 1021 1027 1028 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 1606 Tract: 1607 BG: 5 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5028 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 5084 5085 5086 5087 5088 5999 Tract: 1608

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BG: 3 3002 3006 3007 3008 3053 3054
Tract: 1612 BG: 3
3017 3018 3019 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 BG: 4
4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4058 4059 4060
Troup County Tract: 9601 BG: 2 2001 BG: 5 5000 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5010 5011 5014 5015 5016 5019 5020 5021 5045 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5065 5066 5998 5999 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2050 2051 2052 2062 2068 2987 2988 2989 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2050 2990 2991 2992 2993 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1017 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 BG: 2 BG: 3 3002 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016

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BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4033
Tract: 9605.02 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 Tract: 9606 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1031 1032 1033 1034 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1058 Tract: 9607 BG: 3 3043 BG: 4 4019 4020 4021 4999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 Tract: 9609.01 BG: 2 2008 2009 2011 2012 BG: 3 3007 3008 3010 BG: 4 Tract: 9609.02 BG: 1 1016 1017 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1043 1044 1045 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2996 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9610 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037

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1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 BG: 2
2003 2004 BG: 3
3000 3030 3031 Tract: 9611

District 029 Butts County
Tract: 1501 BG: 1
1065 1067 1070 1071 BG: 2
2023 BG: 3
3022 3023 3027 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3998 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4038 4039 4046 4047 4999 Tract: 1502 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5049 5050 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 1503.01 BG: 1

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1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070
Carroll County Tract: 9909 BG: 1 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 Tract: 9912 BG: 1 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1030 1031 1032 1033 BG: 2 2000 2049 BG: 3 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 BG: 4
Coweta County Tract: 1701 BG: 2 2000 Tract: 1702 BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 Tract: 1703.02 BG: 1 Tract: 1705 BG: 3 3043 3044 3045 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3998 BG: 5 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5043 5044 5045 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5073 5074

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5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 5084 5085 5086 5087 5088 5089 5090 5995 5996 5997 Tract: 1706 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1009 1010 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4999 BG: 5 Tract: 1707 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2014 BG: 3 BG: 4 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 BG: 5 Tract: 1708 BG: 1 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1050 1051 1052 1053 1057 1058 1062 1063 1071 1072 BG: 2 2013 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2026 2028 2029 2032 2033 2034 2035 2996 BG: 3 3053 3055 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083

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4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4093 4094 4095 4096 4097 4098 4099 4100 4101 4102 4103 4104 4105 4106 4107 4108 4109 4110 4111 4112 4113
Harris County Tract: 9801.98 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 9802 BG: 1 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2033 2041 2042 2054 2055 2999 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1109 1110 1111 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 9804 BG: 2 2025 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3012 3026 3027

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Heard County
Henry County Tract: 704.01 BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053
Jasper County Tract: 9902 BG: 1 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1100 1101 1102 1103 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 BG: 3 3056 3057 3058 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3996 3997 BG: 4

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Tract: 9904
Jones County Tract: 302 BG: 1 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1080 1081 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2060 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 303.01 BG: 1 1003 1004 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2046
Meriwether County Tract: 9701 Tract: 9702 Tract: 9703 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9706 BG: 2 2028 2029 2030 2092 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061

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Pike County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1059 1060 1062 1063 1064 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2023 2024 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 9803 Tract: 9804 BG: 2 2000 2001 2006
Spalding County Tract: 1601 BG: 1 1090 Tract: 1602 Tract: 1603 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 1604 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1017 1018 1019 1020 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 BG: 2 2000 2001 2009 2010 2011 2012 2061 2062 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3012 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037

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3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 BG: 4 Tract: 1605 BG: 1
1003 1004 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1016 1017 1018 1019 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1029 1030 1031 BG: 2 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2075 Tract: 1607 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5024 5025 5026 5027 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5056 Tract: 1608 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2068 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 3004 3005 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 Tract: 1609 BG: 1 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3071 3072 3073 3074 Tract: 1610 BG: 1 Tract: 1612 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 BG: 3

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3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4016 4017 4018 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4056 4057
Troup County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5001 5002 5009 5012 5013 5017 5018 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5046 5047 5062 5063 5064 5996 5997 Tract: 9602 BG: 2 2018 2019 2049 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2069 2990 2991 2992 2993 Tract: 9603 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2021 2022 2023 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1997 1998 1999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 BG: 4 4000 4001 4020 4021 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 Tract: 9605.01 Tract: 9605.02 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1094 1095 BG: 2 Tract: 9606 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1035 1036 1037 1038 1057 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9607 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3044 3998 3999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4022 4023 4024 BG: 5 5003 5004 Tract: 9608 Tract: 9609.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 2013 2014 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3009 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 Tract: 9609.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1042 1046 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2997

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Tract: 9610 BG: 1
1019 1020 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 BG: 4 BG: 5

District 030 Carroll County
Tract: 9901.01 Tract: 9901.02 Tract: 9902 Tract: 9903 BG: 1
1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1076 1105 BG: 2
2000 2001 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3998 3999 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1045 1999 BG: 3
3006 3007 3009 3010 3011 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3999 Tract: 9905.01 BG: 2 2016 2017 BG: 3 3002 3003 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3012 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1020 1039 1040 1050 1052 BG: 2 2000 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 Tract: 9907.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1023 1024 1026 1028 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1997 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3033 3050 3051 3052 3053 3996 3997 3998 3999 Tract: 9907.02 Tract: 9907.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1045 1046 1056 1057 1058 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 9908 Tract: 9909

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1063 1064 1065 1066 1996 1997 1998 1999
BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2020 2059
Tract: 9910 BG: 1
1007 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2056 2057 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2997 BG: 3 3025 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 Tract: 9911 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1023 BG: 2 2055 BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3016 3017 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9912 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1020 1021 1022 1023 1029 1034 1035
Coweta County Tract: 1701 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1074 1075 1076 1996 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 1702 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1017 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3008 Tract: 1703.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055
Douglas County Tract: 802.01 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 2 2001 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 4 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 Tract: 802.02 BG: 5 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 Tract: 803.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 Tract: 803.02 BG: 3 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 BG: 6 6013 6014 Tract: 804.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026

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1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1041 1044 1045 1046 1047 1999 BG: 3 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3036 3037 3038 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3999 Tract: 804.02 Tract: 805.03 Tract: 805.04 Tract: 805.05 Tract: 805.06 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 BG: 4 Tract: 805.07 Tract: 806.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2018 2019 BG: 3 3000 3001 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3999
Paulding County Tract: 1202.01 BG: 1 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2009 Tract: 1202.02 Tract: 1203 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4048 4049 Tract: 1204 BG: 3

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3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 Tract: 1205 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2083 2084 2085 2086 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 Tract: 1206 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3034 3036 3998 3999 BG: 4 BG: 5
District 031 Bartow County Tract: 9601 BG: 3 3079 3080 3081 3083 3084 3085 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1059 1060 1061 1062 BG: 2 2006 2009 2010 2011 2013 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059

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2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 2135 2136 2137 2138 2139 2999 BG: 5 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 Tract: 9605 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 BG: 4 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 9606 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6992 6993 6994 6995 6997 6998 6999 Tract: 9607 BG: 1 1023 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1990 1991 1992 1994 1995 1996 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9608.03

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 3 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3069 3070 3071 3998
Tract: 9609 BG: 1
1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1034 1035 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2008 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2044 2049 2050 2051 2052 2994 2995 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3025 3026 3027 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3994 3995 3996 3997 3999 Tract: 9610 BG: 1 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1071 1075 1077 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1991 1992 BG: 2 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057
Carroll County Tract: 9903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 BG: 2 2002 2003 2014 2015 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2035

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2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2048 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 Tract: 9904 BG: 1
1006 1019 1020 1021 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3008 3012 3013 3019 3027 3998 Tract: 9905.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 BG: 3 3000 3001 3004 3010 3011 Tract: 9905.02 Tract: 9906 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1051 1998 1999 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2017 2018 2019 BG: 3 3018 Tract: 9907.01 BG: 1 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1025 1027 1029 1030 1031 1998 1999 BG: 3 3031 3032 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 Tract: 9907.03 BG: 1 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 Tract: 9910 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012

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1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1999 BG: 2
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2058 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3999 Tract: 9911 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2056 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3015 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 9912 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2050 2051 2052 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3043
Douglas County Tract: 804.01 BG: 1

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1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1038 1039 1040 1042 1043 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3019 3033 3034 3035 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3075 Tract: 805.06 BG: 3 3000
Haralson County
Paulding County Tract: 1201 BG: 1 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2999 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4999 Tract: 1203 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1067 1997 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4030 4031 4046 4047 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 Tract: 1204 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 BG: 4 Tract: 1205 BG: 2

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2087 BG: 5
5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 Tract: 1206 BG: 3
3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3035
Polk County
District 032 Cobb County
Tract: 303.12 BG: 1 BG: 2
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 BG: 4 4023 Tract: 303.13 BG: 3 3014 BG: 4 4006 4008 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 Tract: 303.14 BG: 3 Tract: 303.18 Tract: 303.19 Tract: 303.20 Tract: 303.23 BG: 5 Tract: 303.27 Tract: 303.28 Tract: 303.29 Tract: 303.30 Tract: 303.31 Tract: 303.32 Tract: 303.33 Tract: 303.34 Tract: 303.35 Tract: 303.36 Tract: 303.37 Tract: 303.39

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BG: 1 Tract: 304.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3007 3008 3009 3010 3014 3015 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 Tract: 304.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 BG: 4 Tract: 304.05 BG: 2 2022 2023 2024 2025 2029 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2045 2046 Tract: 305.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 2025 2028 2030 2031 2034 2035 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4079 4080 4082 Tract: 305.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 BG: 3 Tract: 305.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 Tract: 305.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012

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BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024
Tract: 312.02 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3035 3036 3037 3999 BG: 5
5000 5001 5002 Tract: 312.03 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2036 2998 2999 Tract: 312.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2066 2067 2068 2997 2998 2999
Fulton County Tract: 100 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4007 Tract: 101.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1034 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 101.10 BG: 2 2019 Tract: 102.04 BG: 3 BG: 5 5004 5005 5010 5011 5012 5013 5999

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BG: 8 Tract: 102.05 BG: 4
4011 4012 4017 Tract: 102.06 BG: 4
4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4997 4998 4999 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 102.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2013 2014 BG: 3 3000 3001 3005 3010 3015 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4011 4014 4015 4016 4017 4024 4996 4999 Tract: 97 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1008 1999 Tract: 98 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3007 Tract: 99 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006

District 033 Cobb County
Tract: 306 BG: 1
1042 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1057 1058 1059 1062 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2030 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
2049 2050 2051 2059 2060 2061 2077 2078 2079 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 BG: 4 4017 4019 4020 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 307 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1014 1015 BG: 4 4000 4017 4018 4019 4020 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 Tract: 308 BG: 3 3020 3021 3022 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3042 Tract: 309.01 BG: 2 2016 BG: 3 BG: 4 4006 Tract: 309.02 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 Tract: 309.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 Tract: 309.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2016 2017 BG: 3 Tract: 310.02

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Tract: 310.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3011 3012 3013 Tract: 310.05 Tract: 311.06 BG: 4
4003 4004 4005 4006 4008 4009 BG: 5 Tract: 313.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3005 3009 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 BG: 9 Tract: 313.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 BG: 2 Tract: 313.08 Tract: 313.09 Tract: 313.10 Tract: 313.11 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 Tract: 314.04 Tract: 314.05 Tract: 314.06 Tract: 314.07 Tract: 315.01 BG: 1 1010 1011 1012 1017 BG: 2 2009 2010 2011 2012 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 BG: 3 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 Tract: 315.03 Tract: 315.04 Tract: 315.05 BG: 1
1000 1001 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 BG: 2 BG: 3
Douglas County Tract: 801.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1045 1048 1049 1050 1051 1055 BG: 2 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3014 3015
District 034 Clayton County
Tract: 401 Tract: 402.01 Tract: 402.02 BG: 1 BG: 9
9000 9005 9006 9007 9008 9035 9036 9997 9998 Tract: 405.03 BG: 1
1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3021 3022 3023 3024 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4009 4010

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Tract: 405.06 Tract: 405.09 Tract: 405.10 Tract: 405.11 Tract: 405.12 Tract: 405.13 Tract: 405.14 Tract: 405.15 Tract: 405.16 Tract: 405.17 Tract: 405.18 Tract: 406.07 BG: 1
1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1025 1998 1999 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 BG: 3 3010 3011 3012 3013 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 Tract: 406.08 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Tract: 406.12 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 2033 2998 2999 BG: 3 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027
Fayette County Tract: 1401.01 Tract: 1401.02 Tract: 1402.03 BG: 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1029 1030 1031 1032 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2030 2031 Tract: 1402.04 Tract: 1402.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1014 1015 1016 1017 1021 1022 1023 BG: 2 2000 2001 Tract: 1404.03 Tract: 1404.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 1404.05 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1009 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 Tract: 1404.06 Tract: 1404.07 Tract: 1404.08 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
District 035 Douglas County
Tract: 801.01 BG: 1
1044 1046 1047 1052 1053 1054 1056 1057 1058 1059 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3010 3011 3012 3013 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030

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BG: 4 Tract: 802.01 BG: 1
1000 BG: 2
2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2020 2026 2027 2028 2029 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 Tract: 802.02 BG: 3 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5011 5012 BG: 6 Tract: 803.01 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 803.02 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 BG: 5 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 Tract: 806.01 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2999 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 BG: 4 BG: 6

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 806.02
Fulton County Tract: 103.01 Tract: 103.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2040 2044 2045 2046 2047 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2997 Tract: 103.04 BG: 4 BG: 5 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 Tract: 104 Tract: 105.07 Tract: 105.08 Tract: 105.09 Tract: 105.10 Tract: 105.11 Tract: 105.12 Tract: 105.13 Tract: 105.14 Tract: 106.01 Tract: 106.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2014 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2999

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Tract: 106.04 Tract: 107 Tract: 108 Tract: 109 Tract: 110 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 5 Tract: 111 BG: 3 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 Tract: 112.02 BG: 1 1009 1010 1016 1017 1028 1029 1038 BG: 4 4008 4009 Tract: 113.03 BG: 3 3011 3012 Tract: 113.04 BG: 1 1005 1006 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1999 Tract: 73 BG: 2 2017 Tract: 77.02 BG: 3 3020 BG: 4 4008 4011 4012 4013 4014 4997 Tract: 78.02 BG: 1 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1022 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035

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1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 BG: 2 Tract: 78.05 BG: 2
2032 2037
District 036 Fulton County
Tract: 1 Tract: 11 BG: 1
1016 Tract: 110 BG: 1
1010 Tract: 13 Tract: 14 Tract: 15 Tract: 16 Tract: 17 Tract: 18 Tract: 19 Tract: 2 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1010 1011 1012 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 21 Tract: 22 BG: 1
1000 1001 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Tract: 26 BG: 1 1000 Tract: 27 Tract: 28 Tract: 29

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Tract: 30 Tract: 31 Tract: 32 Tract: 33 Tract: 35 Tract: 4 BG: 1
1000 1001 Tract: 44 Tract: 46 Tract: 48 Tract: 49 Tract: 5 BG: 2
2000 2001 Tract: 50 Tract: 52 Tract: 53 Tract: 55.01 Tract: 55.02 Tract: 56 Tract: 57 Tract: 58 Tract: 62 BG: 1
1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 3 Tract: 63 Tract: 64 Tract: 65 Tract: 66.01 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1013 1015 1016 1017 BG: 3 3000 3001 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5007 Tract: 66.02 Tract: 67 Tract: 68.01 Tract: 68.02 Tract: 69

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 70.01 Tract: 70.02 Tract: 71 Tract: 72 Tract: 73 BG: 1 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 BG: 3 Tract: 74 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Tract: 75 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5006 5007 Tract: 92 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 94.01 BG: 1 1006 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2 Tract: 94.02
District 037 Bartow County
Tract: 9606 BG: 6
6996 Tract: 9607 BG: 1
1050 1993 1997 Tract: 9608.02 BG: 2
2996 2997

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Tract: 9608.03 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1059 1060 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3072 3997 3999
Cobb County Tract: 301.01 Tract: 301.02 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 301.03 Tract: 302.05 BG: 1 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1998 Tract: 302.08 Tract: 302.09

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 302.10 Tract: 302.11 BG: 1
1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 Tract: 302.13 Tract: 302.14 Tract: 302.15 Tract: 302.16 Tract: 302.17 Tract: 305.01 BG: 4 4051 4059 4060 4061 4063 4065 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 Tract: 306 BG: 1 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1043 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1060 1061 1063 BG: 2 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2031 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3010 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4018 4021 4022 4023 4028

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BG: 5 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5054 5055
Tract: 309.01 BG: 1 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2998 2999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 Tract: 309.02 BG: 4 4006 4007 4008 4009 Tract: 309.04 BG: 4 4012 Tract: 309.05 BG: 1 1000 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Tract: 315.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2033 2034 2999 Tract: 315.05 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006
Paulding County Tract: 1201 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 BG: 3 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4000 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4089 4090 Tract: 1202.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2998 2999 Tract: 1203 BG: 1 1000 1001 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1999
District 038 Cobb County
Tract: 313.11 BG: 3
3000 3007 3999
Fulton County Tract: 100 BG: 2 2019 2020 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3023 3998 3999 Tract: 101.01 BG: 1 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1031 1032 1033 1035 1036 Tract: 102.06 BG: 4 4023 Tract: 102.07 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3006 3007 3008 3009 3011 3012 3013 3014

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BG: 4 4000 4001 4010 4012 4013 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4025 4026 4997 4998
Tract: 103.03 BG: 1
1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 BG: 2
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2041 2042 2043 2048 2049 2995 2996 2998 2999 Tract: 103.04 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 Tract: 24 BG: 1 1009 BG: 4 Tract: 40 BG: 1 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 BG: 3 Tract: 77.01 Tract: 77.02 BG: 2 2001 2002 2018 2019 2020 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4009 4010 4015 4998 4999 Tract: 78.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1023 1024 1025 1026 BG: 3 Tract: 78.05 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2033 2034 2035 2036 2038 2039 2040 2999 Tract: 78.06 Tract: 78.07 Tract: 78.08 Tract: 79 Tract: 80 BG: 4 4000 4001 4006 4007 BG: 6 Tract: 81.01 Tract: 81.02 Tract: 82.01 Tract: 82.02 Tract: 83.01 Tract: 83.02 Tract: 84 Tract: 85 BG: 3 3009 Tract: 86.01 Tract: 86.02 Tract: 87.02 Tract: 88 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1047 1049 1999 BG: 3 Tract: 89.01 Tract: 89.02 BG: 1 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 Tract: 90 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011

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3012 3013 3014 3015 3017 Tract: 91 BG: 2
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 BG: 4 Tract: 95 Tract: 96 BG: 2
2001 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 BG: 4
4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 BG: 5 5001 5002 5003 BG: 8 Tract: 97 BG: 1 1003 1006 1007 1009 1010 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 98 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3008 BG: 4 Tract: 99 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011

District 039 Fulton County
Tract: 10 Tract: 100 BG: 1
1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 3 3000 3001 3022 3024 3025
BG: 4 4004 4005 4006 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033
Tract: 106.03 BG: 1
1016 1017 1018 1997 BG: 2
2012 2013 2015 2016 Tract: 11 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1017 1018 Tract: 111 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 Tract: 112.01 Tract: 112.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1039 1040 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 BG: 5 BG: 6 BG: 7 BG: 8 Tract: 113.01 Tract: 113.03 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 BG: 4 Tract: 113.04

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1007 1008 1009 1010
Tract: 12 Tract: 2 BG: 1
1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 Tract: 22 BG: 1
1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Tract: 23 Tract: 24 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 Tract: 25 Tract: 26 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 Tract: 36 Tract: 37 Tract: 38 Tract: 39 Tract: 4 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 BG: 2 Tract: 40 BG: 2 2000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Tract: 41 Tract: 42 Tract: 43 Tract: 5 BG: 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Tract: 6 Tract: 60 Tract: 61 Tract: 62 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 Tract: 66.01 BG: 1
1011 1012 1014 BG: 3
3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3013 BG: 5
5003 5004 5005 5006 5008 5009 5010 Tract: 7 Tract: 74 BG: 2
2003 Tract: 75 BG: 2
2004 2005 2011 2012 BG: 3
3012 BG: 5
5005 Tract: 76.01 Tract: 76.02 Tract: 77.02 BG: 1 BG: 2
2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2021 2999 Tract: 8 Tract: 80 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 Tract: 85

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BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 BG: 4 Tract: 87.01 Tract: 88 BG: 1 1045 1046 1048 1050 Tract: 89.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1039 BG: 4 4000 4018 4019 4020 4021 Tract: 90 BG: 3 3016 Tract: 91 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Tract: 92 BG: 3 Tract: 93 Tract: 94.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1007 1008 BG: 3 Tract: 96 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 BG: 4 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 BG: 5 5000 5004 5005 5006 5007

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
District 040 DeKalb County
Tract: 205 Tract: 206 Tract: 207 BG: 1 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Tract: 208.01 Tract: 208.02 Tract: 209 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2010 2011 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 Tract: 212.02 BG: 1 1000 Tract: 212.10 BG: 3 3000 3001 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 Tract: 212.11 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1038 1999 Tract: 212.12 BG: 2 2019 2020 2021 2022 2031 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 Tract: 212.13 BG: 1 Tract: 212.14 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1009 1010 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 Tract: 213.01 BG: 1

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1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1008 1009 1010 1011 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 Tract: 213.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3015 3016 BG: 4 Tract: 213.03 Tract: 213.04 Tract: 214.04 BG: 2 2012 Tract: 216.01 Tract: 216.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1007 1017 1018 Tract: 217.03 BG: 1 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1030 1999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4024 4999 Tract: 217.04 BG: 3 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 217.05 Tract: 217.06 Tract: 218.08 Tract: 218.09 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3024 3999 Tract: 218.10 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 4 Tract: 218.11 BG: 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 218.12 Tract: 221 BG: 1
1003 BG: 2
2038 Tract: 222 BG: 3
3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 BG: 4
4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4035 Tract: 223.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1022 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3010 3011 Tract: 223.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 Tract: 226 BG: 3 3013 Tract: 227 BG: 3 3025 Tract: 229 Tract: 230 BG: 1 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1044 1045 Tract: 231.01 Tract: 235.01 Tract: 235.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 BG: 2

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2010 Tract: 235.06 BG: 2
2003 2004 2005 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 BG: 3
3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3020 3021 Tract: 236.01 BG: 3
3001 3002 3003 3007 3010 3011 3012 3013 BG: 4 Tract: 236.02 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2010 2011 2012
Fulton County Tract: 101.06 BG: 1 1004 1005 1009 1010 1011 1995 BG: 3 Tract: 101.07 BG: 1 1006 Tract: 101.08 BG: 1 BG: 2 2011 2012 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Tract: 101.09 BG: 8 8000 8001 8002 8003 Tract: 101.11 Tract: 101.12 Tract: 114.04 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 BG: 6 6006 6007 6008 6009 6013 6014 6016 6017 6021 6022 6023 Tract: 114.05 BG: 1 1000 1028 1029 1999 BG: 7 7000 Tract: 114.11

BG: 1 1014
BG: 6 6005 6006 6010
Gwinnett County Tract: 503.15 BG: 5 BG: 8

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002

District 041 DeKalb County
Tract: 217.03 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1017 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 BG: 4 4020 4021 4022 4023 4025 Tract: 217.04 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3023 3024 3025 BG: 9 Tract: 218.05 Tract: 218.06 Tract: 218.09 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3022 3023 BG: 4 Tract: 218.10 BG: 3 Tract: 219.02 Tract: 219.04 Tract: 219.06 Tract: 219.07 Tract: 219.08 Tract: 219.09 BG: 1 1000 1001 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016

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1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3999 Tract: 220.01 Tract: 220.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 Tract: 220.06 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3020 3023 3024 3025 3028 3999 Tract: 220.07 BG: 1 1006 1007 BG: 2 2016 2017 Tract: 220.08 BG: 1 1014 Tract: 221 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 Tract: 222 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4021 Tract: 223.02 BG: 3
3002 Tract: 230 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 Tract: 231.02 Tract: 231.05 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Tract: 231.06 BG: 4 Tract: 231.07 Tract: 231.08 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 BG: 2 BG: 3
Gwinnett County Tract: 504.03 Tract: 504.10 BG: 1 BG: 4 4000 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 BG: 5 Tract: 504.11 BG: 1 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 BG: 5 BG: 6 Tract: 504.15 BG: 1 1003 BG: 2 2009

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Tract: 504.23 BG: 1 Tract: 504.25 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 504.26 Tract: 504.28 BG: 5
5000 5001 5007 BG: 7 Tract: 504.29 BG: 1
1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 4 Tract: 504.30

District 042 DeKalb County
Tract: 201 Tract: 202 Tract: 203 Tract: 204 Tract: 207 BG: 2
2004 Tract: 211 Tract: 212.02 BG: 1
1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 212.04 Tract: 212.07 Tract: 212.08 Tract: 212.09 Tract: 212.10 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 4 Tract: 212.11 BG: 1
1024 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1997 1998 Tract: 212.12 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2032 2044 2045 2046 Tract: 212.13 BG: 2 Tract: 212.14 BG: 1 1008 BG: 3 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 Tract: 213.01 BG: 1 1007 1012 1013 1014 1015 1028 Tract: 213.02 BG: 2 2014 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Tract: 214.01 Tract: 214.03 Tract: 214.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Tract: 214.05 Tract: 214.06 Tract: 215.01 Tract: 215.02 Tract: 216.02 BG: 1 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 BG: 2 Tract: 216.03 Tract: 222

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BG: 4 4034 4036
Tract: 223.01 BG: 1
1020 1021 1023 1024 1025 BG: 2
2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 BG: 3 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3012 3013 3014 3015 BG: 4 Tract: 224.01 Tract: 224.02 Tract: 224.03 Tract: 225 Tract: 226 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 BG: 4 Tract: 227 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3027 3028 3029 BG: 4 Tract: 228

District 043 DeKalb County
Tract: 231.08 BG: 1
1000 1001 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 Tract: 232.03 Tract: 232.06 BG: 4 4009 4010 4011 4012

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 232.11 BG: 2 Tract: 232.12 Tract: 233.03 BG: 1
1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4
4010 4011 4012 4014 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4999 Tract: 233.06 BG: 2 2009 2010 2015 Tract: 233.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 5 Tract: 233.09 Tract: 233.10 Tract: 234.05 BG: 4 4999 Tract: 234.12 BG: 2 2010 2011 Tract: 234.13 BG: 1 1000 1001 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 BG: 2 Tract: 234.14 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1015 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 234.15 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1997 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 234.16

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Tract: 234.17 Tract: 234.18 Tract: 235.06 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4013 Tract: 235.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 2002
Rockdale County Tract: 601.01 Tract: 601.02 Tract: 602.01 Tract: 602.02 Tract: 603.04 Tract: 603.05 Tract: 603.06 Tract: 603.07 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 Tract: 603.08 Tract: 603.09 Tract: 604.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 604.05 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 BG: 3

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District 044 Clayton County
Tract: 402.02 BG: 9
9001 9002 9003 9004 9009 9010 9011 9012 9013 9014 9015 9016 9017 9018 9019 9020 9021 9022 9023 9024 9025 9026 9027 9028 9029 9030 9031 9032 9033 9034 9999 Tract: 403.01 Tract: 403.02 Tract: 403.03 Tract: 403.04 Tract: 403.05 Tract: 404.05 Tract: 404.06 Tract: 404.07 Tract: 404.08 Tract: 404.09 Tract: 404.10 Tract: 404.11 Tract: 404.12 Tract: 404.13 Tract: 405.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 BG: 3 3000 3001 3019 3020 BG: 4 4005 4006 4007 4008 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 Tract: 406.06 Tract: 406.07 BG: 1 1000 1023 1024 BG: 2 2000 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 Tract: 406.08 BG: 1 1000 1055 1056 1057 Tract: 406.09

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Tract: 406.10 Tract: 406.11 Tract: 406.12 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2023 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 BG: 4 Tract: 406.13 Tract: 406.14
Henry County Tract: 701.04 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1043 1044 1045 1047 1048 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2003 2004 Tract: 701.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 BG: 2 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2026 2028 2029 2030

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BG: 3 Tract: 701.06 BG: 1
1005 1006 1007 1010 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 BG: 2 2011 2012 2021 2022 2023 2024 2999 Tract: 702.01 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Tract: 703.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1014 1015 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1043 1044 1045 1046 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1073 1074 Tract: 703.05 BG: 1 1000
District 045 Barrow County
Tract: 1801.01 Tract: 1801.02 Tract: 1802.01 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4014 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4048 4049 BG: 5 Tract: 1802.02 BG: 1 1015 1016 1017 1027 BG: 2

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2044 2045 2046 2050 2051 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2998 Tract: 1803 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2083 2084 2085 2998 2999 Tract: 1804 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1039 1040 1087 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 Tract: 1805 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1998 BG: 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2037 2038 2039 2040 2043 2044 2045 2046 BG: 3 3037
Forsyth County Tract: 1301 BG: 1 1015 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1049 1050 1051 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1099 1109 1110 1111 1112 1998 BG: 2 BG: 3

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 1305.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3999
Gwinnett County Tract: 501.05 BG: 2 Tract: 501.06 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 BG: 7 Tract: 502.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1032 1033 1034 1035 1065 1066 1069 1070 1071 1072 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1999 Tract: 505.09 BG: 3 3008 3009 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4014 4015 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 Tract: 506.02 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3027 3028 3029 3030 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011

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4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4042 4043 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4084 4085 4086 4087 4088 4093 4094 4095 BG: 5 Tract: 506.03 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 Tract: 506.04 Tract: 507.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Tract: 507.05 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 507.20 BG: 1 1999 Tract: 507.21 BG: 6 6002 6003 6017 6018 6019 BG: 7 BG: 8 8000 8001 8003 8004 8005 8006 8007 8008 8009 8010 8011 8012 8013 8014 8015 8016 8017 8018 8019 8020 8021 8022 8023 8024 8027 8028 8030 8031 8032 8034 8035 8036 8037 8038

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Hall County Tract: 15 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 16.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1012 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1998 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 16.02 Tract: 16.03 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1022 1023 1024 1025 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036
Walton County Tract: 1101 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2998 2999 Tract: 1102 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2072 2073 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 Tract: 1103 BG: 3 3022 Tract: 1104 BG: 1 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1996

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Tract: 1105.01 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1078 1119 1120 1999
District 046 Barrow County
Tract: 1802.01 BG: 3
3063 BG: 4
4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4050 4999 Tract: 1802.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 BG: 2 2043 2047 2048 2049 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2997 2999 Tract: 1803 BG: 2 2051 2052 2053 2054 2064 2079 2080 2081 2082 Tract: 1804 BG: 1 1000 1001 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1088 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2022 2023 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 1805 BG: 1
1000 1001 1026 1999 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2041 2042 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3038 BG: 4
Clarke County
Jackson County Tract: 105 BG: 1 BG: 5 5085 5086 5087 5088 5089 5090 5091 5092 5093 5094 5095 5096 5097 5098 5099 5100 5101 5102 5103 5104 BG: 6 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 Tract: 106 BG: 2 2052 2053 2054 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064
Oconee County Tract: 301 Tract: 302 Tract: 303 Tract: 304 BG: 5

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5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 5084 5085 5086 5087 5088 5089 5090 5091 5092 5093 5094 5095 5096 5097 5098 5099 5100 5101 5102 5103 5104 5105 5106 5107 5108 5109 5110 5111 5112 5113 5114 5115 5116 5117 5118 5119 5120 5121 5122 5123 5124 5125 5126 5127 5128 5129 5130 5131 5132 5133 5134 5135 5136 5137 5138 5139 5140 5141 5142 5143 5144 5145 5146 5147 5148 5149 5150 5151 5152 5153 5154 5155 5156 5157 5158 5159 5160 5161 5162 5163 5164 5165 5166 5167 5168 5169 5170 5171 5172 5173 5174 5175 5176 5177 5178 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 305 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1011 1999 Tract: 306 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2026 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3023 3024 3030 3998 3999

District 047 Banks County Elbert County
Franklin County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090

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1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2050 2051 2052 2053 Tract: 9902 BG: 3 3036 3053 3054 3055 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 Tract: 9903 Tract: 9904 BG: 2 2016 2017 2019 2020 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5
Greene County Tract: 9501 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1047 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2034 2035 2036 2037 2039 2040 2997 Tract: 9502
Habersham County Tract: 9906.01
Hall County Tract: 1 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064
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Jackson County Tract: 102 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 Tract: 103 Tract: 104
Lincoln County Tract: 9701 BG: 1 BG: 2 2012 2013 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2082 2083 2084 2089 2090 2099 2100 2993 2994 2997 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3999 BG: 4 4014 4015 4017 4024 4025 4026 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 Tract: 9702 BG: 2 2035 2036 2037 2038 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2090 2998 BG: 3 3009 3010 3011 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3026 3027 3028
Madison County Tract: 201 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3030 3037 3038 3039 3998 3999 BG: 4

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4000 4001 4045 4046 4047 4084 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094 4095 4096 4097 4098 4100 4103 4104 4105 4106 4999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 Tract: 202 Tract: 203 Tract: 204 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2020 BG: 4 Tract: 205 BG: 1 1000 BG: 5 5000 5001 5014 5015 5016 5017 5025 Tract: 206
McDuffie County Tract: 9501 BG: 2 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 Tract: 9502 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 BG: 2 2009 2010 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 BG: 3 3005 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3037 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9503 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062

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2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 BG: 3
3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Tract: 9504 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1014 1015 1016 1017 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2032 2033 2036 2037 2038 2039 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4041 4042 4043 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 BG: 5 5027 5028 5029 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5997 5998 Tract: 9505 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2996 2997 2998
Oconee County Tract: 304 BG: 5 5179 Tract: 305 BG: 1 1010 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1996 1997 1998 Tract: 306 BG: 2 2005 2006 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 BG: 3 3022 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036

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3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 Oglethorpe County
Taliaferro County
Warren County Tract: 9701 Tract: 9703 Tract: 9704 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3992 3994 3995
Wilkes County Tract: 9801 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2068 2069 2999 BG: 8 BG: 9 Tract: 9803 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 BG: 2 BG: 3 3004 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011

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5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 BG: 6 6019 6020 6021 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 BG: 7 7000 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7018 7019 7020 7021 7025 7026 7027 7028 7029 7030 7031 7032 7033 7034 7035 7036 7037 7038 7039 7040 7041 7042 7056 7057 7058 7059 7060 7061 7062 7063 7064 7065 7066 7067 7068 7069 7070 7071 7074 7075 7076 7077 7078 7079 7080 7081 7082 7083 7999

District 048 Forsyth County
Tract: 1304.01 BG: 1
1022 1023 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2011 2012 2015 2016 2017 2026 2027 Tract: 1304.02 BG: 1
1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 1305.01 BG: 3 3015 3016 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3998 Tract: 1305.02 Tract: 1306 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1013 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2091 2092 2093 2998 2999
Gwinnett County Tract: 501.03

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 501.04 Tract: 501.05 BG: 1 BG: 4 Tract: 501.06 BG: 5 BG: 6
6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 Tract: 502.02 BG: 1
1028 1029 1030 1031 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1067 1068 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1995 1996 1997 1998 BG: 2 Tract: 502.04 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 502.05 Tract: 502.06 Tract: 502.07 BG: 1 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 503.07 Tract: 503.08 Tract: 503.09 Tract: 503.10 Tract: 503.14 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3

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3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 Tract: 505.10 BG: 1
1000 1001 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 1013 1014 1015 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 505.11 Tract: 505.12 BG: 2 BG: 3

District 049 Dawson County
Forsyth County Tract: 1301 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1047 1048 1052 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1098 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1996 1997 1999 Tract: 1302 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 1304.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 1007 1999 Tract: 1304.02 BG: 1 1000 1012 1013 1014 1015
Gilmer County Tract: 801

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 1
Hall County Tract: 10.01 BG: 3 3997 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4006 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4031 4032 4033 4995 4996 4997 4998 4999 Tract: 10.02 Tract: 12 BG: 3 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3999 Tract: 13 BG: 1 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 14.01 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1016 1017 1018 1019 1023 1024 1025 1026 1033 1034 1035 BG: 2 2000 2001 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 BG: 3 BG: 4 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 BG: 5 Tract: 14.02

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Tract: 15 BG: 1 BG: 2 Tract: 16.01 BG: 1
1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1037 1038 1049 1050 Tract: 16.03 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 Tract: 2.01 Tract: 2.02 Tract: 3.01 Tract: 3.02 Tract: 4 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2993 2994 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 Tract: 5 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3072 3987 3996 3997 3998 3999 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5024 5025 5026 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5987 5988 5990 5995 5996 5997 5998 5999 Tract: 6 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3990 3991 3992 3993 3994 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999
Jackson County

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 101 Tract: 102 BG: 1
1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 Tract: 105 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 5084 5999 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 Tract: 106 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2055 2056 2057 2058 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2119 2120 BG: 3 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3038 3039 3040 3065 3066 Tract: 107
Lumpkin County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1047 1049 1050 1051 1052 1999 BG: 2

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2000 2001 2004 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2043 2044 2045 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3056 3057 BG: 4 4000 4001 4024 4025 4036 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5038 5039 5044 5045 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5996 5997 5998 Tract: 9602.01 BG: 6 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6044 6045 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6999 Tract: 9602.02 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1091 1092 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119
Madison County Tract: 201 BG: 3 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4085 4086 4087 4088 4089 4099 4101 4102 4107 4998 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5998 5999 Tract: 204 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 Tract: 205 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1998 1999 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5999 BG: 6
Pickens County Tract: 501 Tract: 506 BG: 1
District 050 Franklin County
Tract: 9901 BG: 1
1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 BG: 2
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065

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2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2996 2997 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9902 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3056 3057 BG: 4 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042
Habersham County Tract: 9902 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2028 2040 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2085 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1021 BG: 3 3000 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3075 3076 3077 3078 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3094 3099 3100 3997 3999 Tract: 9905 BG: 3 3049 3050 3051 3052 BG: 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4999 BG: 5 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5046 5047 Tract: 9906.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5
Hall County Tract: 1 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4054 4055 4056 4057 4999 Tract: 10.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3994 3995 3996 3998 3999 BG: 4 4005 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4027 4028 4029 4030 Tract: 11 Tract: 12 BG: 1 BG: 3

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3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3022 3065 BG: 4 Tract: 13 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 Tract: 14.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1014 1015 1020 1021 1022 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1036 1037 1038 1039 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2006 BG: 4 4000 Tract: 4 BG: 1 BG: 2 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2984 2985 2986 2987 2988 2989 2990 2991 2992 Tract: 5 BG: 3 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3988 3989 3990 3991 3992 3993 3994 3995 BG: 5 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5027 5028 5029 5030 5986 5989 5991 5992 5993 5994 Tract: 6 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3051 3052 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 Tract: 7 Tract: 8 Tract: 9
Lumpkin County Tract: 9601 BG: 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1048 BG: 2 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 BG: 3 3054 3055 BG: 4 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4037 BG: 5 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5040 5041 5042 5043 5046 5047 5048 5049 5999 Tract: 9602.01 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6001 6032 6033 6034 6035 6046 Tract: 9602.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4
Stephens County Tract: 9701 BG: 2 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2056 2057 2061 2062 2063 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2998 BG: 3 Tract: 9702 BG: 1

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BG: 2 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
BG: 3 Tract: 9703 BG: 1
1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1024 1025 1026 1027 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4015 4016 BG: 5 5000 5001 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 5084 5085 5086 5087 5999 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6044 6045 6046 6057 Tract: 9704
Towns County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1018 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 BG: 2 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3005 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1056

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2019 2021 2022 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2997 2998 2999
Tract: 9603 BG: 1
1022 1023 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1043 1044 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1060 1061 1062 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1099 1100 1101 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2044 2045 2048 2049 2050 2051 2995 2997 BG: 3 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3070 3071 3072 3073 3076 3088 3997 3998
Union County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2056 2057 2058 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2996 2998 2999

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BG: 3 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3025 3026 3027 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3995 3996 3997 3998
BG: 4 Tract: 9902.01 Tract: 9902.02
White County

District 051 Cherokee County
Tract: 901 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4
4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4020 4021 4022 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 Tract: 903 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1036 1037 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1052 1991 1993 1994 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2997 2999 Tract: 904 Tract: 906.01 BG: 3 3001 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058

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3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 BG: 4 BG: 6 Tract: 906.02 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1012 1013 1023 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 BG: 5 Tract: 907.01 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4050 4051 4053 4997 BG: 6 Tract: 907.02 Tract: 908.01 BG: 4 4007 4008 4010 4011 BG: 6 6006 6007 6008 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 BG: 7 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 Tract: 909.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 BG: 2 Tract: 910.04 BG: 3 3025 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3996 3998
Fannin County
Gilmer County Tract: 801 BG: 2 Tract: 802

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Habersham County Tract: 9901 Tract: 9902 BG: 1 BG: 2 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2041 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9903 Tract: 9904 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1999 BG: 2 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3042 3043 3060 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3079 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3095 3096 3097 3098 3998 Tract: 9905 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3999 BG: 4 4000 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 BG: 5 5000 5016 5017 5018 5019 5045

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Tract: 9906.02 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2015 2026 2027 2028 Pickens County Tract: 502 Tract: 503 Tract: 504 Tract: 505 Tract: 506 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4
Rabun County
Stephens County Tract: 9701 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2055 2058 2059 2060 2064 2065 2066 2067 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2999 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 9702 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2998 2999 Tract: 9703 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1064 1065 1066 1067 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 BG: 6

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6003 6004 6005 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056
Towns County Tract: 9601 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1019 1020 1021 1030 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2040 2041 2042 2043 BG: 3 3000 3004 3006 Tract: 9602 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1041 1042 1045 1057 1058 1059 1063 1098 1102 1103 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2046 2047 2052 2996 2998 2999 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3065 3066 3067 3068

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3069 3074 3075 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3089 3090 3996 3999
Union County Tract: 9901 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2014 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2059 2060 2061 2062 2997 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3024 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3999
District 052 Bartow County
Tract: 9603 BG: 1
1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1998 1999 BG: 2 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2997 2998 Tract: 9610 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1031 1995 1996 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2008 2009
Chattooga County

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Floyd County
Gordon County Tract: 9702 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2996 2997 BG: 3 3015 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4028 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4995 4996 4997 4998
Walker County Tract: 206.01 BG: 1 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 Tract: 206.02 Tract: 207 Tract: 208 BG: 1 1012 1013 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1038 1999 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2052 2053 2054 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3032 3037 3999 Tract: 209.01 Tract: 209.02 BG: 2 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2071 2072
Whitfield County

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
Tract: 10 BG: 1
1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 12 BG: 4 4004 4008 4009 4010 4012 4013 4014 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4045 4046 BG: 5 5000 5001 5028 5029 5030 5031 5034 5035 5036 5037 5038 5039 5040 5041 5042 5043 5044 5045 5046 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 Tract: 13 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 BG: 3 Tract: 15 BG: 3 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3027 3028 3029 BG: 4 4003 4004 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4031 4032 4035 4999 Tract: 4 BG: 1 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1022 1024 1025 BG: 2 2004 BG: 3 3000 3034 3035 3042 3043 3044 3045 3047 3048 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 BG: 4 BG: 5 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015

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BG: 6 Tract: 5.02 BG: 1
1000 1011 1012 1013 1014 1042 1043 1054 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1078 1079 1080 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 Tract: 8 BG: 6 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6035 6036 BG: 7 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 7010 7015 7016 7017
District 053 Catoosa County
Dade County
Walker County Tract: 201 Tract: 202 Tract: 203.01 Tract: 203.02 Tract: 204 Tract: 205.01 Tract: 205.02 Tract: 206.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 208 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1015 1027 1036 1037 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 BG: 2 2000 2001 2051 2055 2056

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BG: 3 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3031 3033 3034 3035 3036 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3082
Tract: 209.02 BG: 1 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070
Whitfield County Tract: 1.01 Tract: 1.02 Tract: 12 BG: 5 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5032 5033 5047 5048 5049 5050 5051 5052 5053 5054 5055 5056 BG: 6 6005 6006 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 6059 6060 6061 6062 6063 6064 6065 Tract: 14 Tract: 15 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3025 BG: 4 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4033 4034 Tract: 3.01 BG: 1 1000 1001 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Tract: 3.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 BG: 2 2000 2001

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BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022
Tract: 5.01 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 5.02 BG: 1
1046 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 BG: 2 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3049 3050 3051 3052 BG: 4 Tract: 6 Tract: 7 Tract: 8 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 Tract: 9

District 054 Bartow County
Tract: 9601 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047

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3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 3076 3077 3078 3082 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3998 3999 Tract: 9602 Tract: 9603 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1021 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2999 Tract: 9604 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 1020 1058 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2060 2061 2062 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5024 5025 5026 Tract: 9605 BG: 3 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4021 Tract: 9606 BG: 4 4029 Tract: 9607 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1998 1999

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Tract: 9608.01 Tract: 9608.02 BG: 1 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2998 2999 Tract: 9608.03 BG: 1 1057 1058 1061 1062 1073 1998 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 Tract: 9609 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1026 1027 1033 1036 1037 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2043 2045 2046 2047 2048 2053 2991 2992 2993 2996 BG: 3 3001 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3028 3035 3998 Tract: 9610 BG: 1 1000 1001 1020 1021 1022 1029 1030 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1070 1072 1073 1074 1076 1078 1079 1088 1990 1993 1994 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 2005 2006 2007 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2048 2049 2050 2051 2998 2999
Gordon County Tract: 9701 Tract: 9702 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2066 2067 2998 2999 BG: 3

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3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3993 3994 3995 3996 3997 3998 3999 BG: 4 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4999 Tract: 9703 Tract: 9704 Tract: 9705 Tract: 9706 Tract: 9707 Tract: 9708 Tract: 9709
Murray County Whitfield County
Tract: 10 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 Tract: 11 Tract: 12 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4005 4006 4007 4011 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 Tract: 13 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 BG: 2 2006 2007 2014 2015 2016 Tract: 15 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011

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3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3030 3031 3032 BG: 4
4000 4001 4002 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4029 4030 BG: 5 Tract: 2 Tract: 3.01 BG: 1 1002 1003 1009 1010 1011 1012 BG: 2 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 BG: 3 Tract: 3.02 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BG: 3 3019 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 4 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1006 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1023 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2998 2999 BG: 3 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3046 3049 BG: 5 5000 Tract: 5.01 BG: 1 Tract: 5.02 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028

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1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1044 1045 1047 1048 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2005 2014 2015 BG: 3 3000 3001 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 Tract: 8 BG: 6 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6037 BG: 7 7000 7001 7011 7012 7013 7014 7018 7019 7020 7021
District 055 DeKalb County
Tract: 219.09 BG: 1
1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 BG: 3
3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 Tract: 220.04 BG: 2
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2999 Tract: 220.05 Tract: 220.06 BG: 1 1006 1007 1008 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 BG: 3 3009 3010 3011 3012 3018 3019 3021 3022 3026 3027 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 Tract: 220.07 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 Tract: 220.08

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BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019
BG: 2 Tract: 231.05 BG: 1 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2016 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 231.06 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 232.04 Tract: 232.06 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4
4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 Tract: 232.08 Tract: 232.09 Tract: 232.10 Tract: 232.11 BG: 1 Tract: 233.02 Tract: 233.03 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1999 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4013 4015 4016 4017 4998 Tract: 233.05 Tract: 233.06 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2011 2012 2013 2014 Tract: 233.07 BG: 3 BG: 4

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Gwinnett County Tract: 504.15 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 BG: 3 BG: 6 Tract: 504.16 Tract: 507.04 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 BG: 3 BG: 4 Tract: 507.09 Tract: 507.16 Tract: 507.17
District 056 Fulton County
Tract: 101.06 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 1007 1008 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 101.07 BG: 1
1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1999 BG: 2 Tract: 101.08 BG: 2
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2014 2015 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 101.09 BG: 6 BG: 7 BG: 8 8004 8005 8006 8007 8008 8009 8010 8011 8012 8013 8014 8015 8016 8017 8018 8019 8020 8021 8022 8023 8024 8025 8026 8027 Tract: 101.10 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Tract: 102.04 BG: 1 BG: 5
5000 5001 5002 5003 5006 5007 5008 5009 5014 5015 5016 Tract: 102.05 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4
4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4013 4014 4015 4016 BG: 5 Tract: 102.08 Tract: 102.09 Tract: 102.10 Tract: 114.03 Tract: 114.04 BG: 2 2018 BG: 3 BG: 6 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6010 6011 6012 6015 6018 6019 6020 6024 Tract: 114.05 BG: 1 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 BG: 3 BG: 7 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 Tract: 114.06 Tract: 114.07 Tract: 114.10 BG: 2 BG: 5 5006 Tract: 114.11 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 BG: 2

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
BG: 4 BG: 5 BG: 6
6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6007 6008 6009 6011 6012 6013 Tract: 114.12 Tract: 114.13 BG: 2 BG: 5
5007 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 Tract: 114.14 BG: 3 Tract: 115.01 Tract: 115.02 Tract: 116.04 Tract: 116.05 Tract: 116.06 BG: 3
3000 3001 3002 3003 BG: 4
4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4020 4021 4022 BG: 9
9007 9008 9009 9010 9012 9013 9014 9015 9016 Tract: 116.07 BG: 5 BG: 7
7015 7028 7030 7031 7032 7034 7035 7036 7037 7038 7039 7040 7041 7042 7043 7044 7045 7046 7047 7048 7049 7050

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The Lieutenant Governor ruled that pursuant to Senate Rule 160, the Crotts amendment #1e was out of order, as it was submitted after the previous question was ordered.

On the adoption of the Starr amendment as amended, the President ordered a roll call, and the vote was as follows:

Vacancy, 19th N Balfour N Beatty Y Blitch Y Bowen Y Brown N Brush N Burton

Y Haines N Hamrick Y Harbison N Harp Y Hecht Y Hill Y Hooks Y Jackson

Y Polak N Price Y Ragan Y Scott N Seabaugh N Shafer Y Smith Y Starr

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Y Butler N Cable N Cagle Y Cheeks N Crotts Y Dean Y Fort Y Gillis N Gingrey Y Golden N Guhl

Y James N Johnson Y Kemp N Ladd N Lamutt N Lee Y M V Bremen Y Marable Y Moore N Mullis N Paul

N Stephens Y Stokes N Tanksley Y Tate N Thomas,D Y Thomas,N Y Thomas,R Y Thompson Y Walker N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 31, nays 24, and the Starr amendment was adopted as amended.

Senator Price of the 56th offered the following amendment #2:

Amend HB 1667 by inserting "to provide standards for districts;" following "districts;" on line 3 of page 1.

By redesignating sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively.

By inserting between lines 13 and 14 of page 1 the following:

"SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding, following Code Section 28-2-2, a new Code Section 28-2-3 to read as follows:
'28-2-3. Any map adopted apportioning House of Representatives or Senate districts shall incorporate recognized principles of redistricting including, but not limited to:
(1) COMPACTNESS. Elongated or meandering districts shall be avoided unless a greater state interest or purpose shall be identified and adopted; (2) CONTIGUITY. All districts shall be contiguous with no point contiguity; (3) COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST. Counties, cities, and precincts shall remain intact in a single district unless a greater state interest or purpose shall be identified and adopted; and (4) DEVIATION. The one person one vote principle is paramount and deviations between districts of more than 2 percent shall only be considered if a greater state interest or purpose is identified and adopted.'"

Senator Price of the 56th asked unanimous consent that his amendment #2 be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the amendment was withdrawn.